Are you ready to show your Lehi property when a qualified buyer wants to see it? What if you can’t leave work?

How do you feel when you are out shopping in Lehi and the store owner hovers nearby? Does it make you uncomfortable? People in the market for Provo homes are less likely to spend adequate time looking at a property when the owner is there. In fact, some Lehi home and condo buyers refuse to tour a home when the owner is present.

Potential buyers who tour your Lehi home will probably not see all the desirable features if they are in a hurry to leave. They will never get to the point of visualizing their own table and chairs in the dining room and their own car in the garage.

The process of showing a property is a lot easier for home owners when they leave the showing to an experienced Lehi real estate agent like myself.

My name is Aaron McIntire and I am ready to serve your real estate needs. If you are interested in learning more reasons why fewer FSBOs sell in Lehi than agent-listed properties, call me today.

Aaron McIntire
Lehi, Utah, 84043
801-407-3053 http://realtyadvantageinc.com/contact.i

It’s a terrific time to buy Alpine residential, land, and commerical! Interest rates are nice and low and real estate prices favor Alpine and American Fork buyers.

Before you drive through your most coveted Provo neighborhoods looking for ‘For Sale’ signs, you’ll need to figure out how much house you can afford and get pre-approved for a home mortgage.

I am Aaron McIntire a professional real estate agent who has experience working with people with various needs, circumstances, and budgets. To make the process run smoothly, it is important that Utah property buyers (especially first-timers) understand their debt to income ratio.

A good rule to follow is the 30 percent rule: your house payment should not exceed 30 percent of your monthly take home income, including interest, taxes, and insurance. Extra-careful American Fork budgeters plan for a payment less than 30 percent.

Try to get your debt to under 20 percent of your monthly income. You will be doing yourself a huge favor when it comes time to get pre-approved for your Utah home loan. Then decide how much of your savings you can afford to spend on a down payment. With this information, I can find a mortgage professional who will work to qualify you for an amount you are comfortable with.

If you aren’t going to apply for a mortgage for several months, you can ‘practice’ making your future house payment. Take the difference between your current American Fork house payment or rent and the higher estimated monthly payment and put it in a separate account. When it comes time obtain your financing, you can apply the money saved to your down payment.

I want to find you a fantastic deal on a desirable American Fork property and make the process as easy and enjoyable as possible.

For other tips and help with all of your American Fork real estate needs, contact me today at 801-407-3053!

Real Estate Broker Aaron McIntire
Realty Advantage
http://realtyadvantageinc.com/
801-407-3053
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Because of the recent trends in the Provo housing market, there are types of foreclosed properties not typically seen: luxury homes in affluent neighborhoods and upscale recreational properties. If you are in the market for a large single-family home or opulent vacation condo, call me at 801-407-3053. I am Real Estate Broker Aaron McIntire at your service.

There are a few things to consider when investigating foreclosure deals in Cedar Hills. Cedar Hills home owners who have lost their homes to the bank have generally been in financial trouble for a year or more, so the property usually has not been maintained during that time. Though some properties are not structurally sound, a home in a nice Cedar Hills neighborhood whose only problem is a neglected yard or peeling paint can be a bargain.

Since the number of bidders at Cedar Hills bank auctions have increased significantly, working with a real estate agent can help you compete with other bargain seekers.

With years of experience helping clients purchase bank owned Provo real estate, I have access to REO property information that will greatly improve your chances of closing on your chosen Cedar Hills foreclosure property.

My strategy is to try to find out the bank’s purchase price to compare that to the price the bank is asking. This is the best way to figure out the lowest amount the bank will accept.

I can also look at comparable sales to determine how much the foreclosed Cedar Hills property is really worth and contact the listing agents of pending Cedar Hills foreclosure sales for info on accepted offers. As a real estate industry ‘insider’ in Utah, I can pull strings for you.

I work to get my Cedar Hills clients pre-approval letters from the lender who owns the property and from their own bank. Then I carefully negotiate everything from home repairs and the home inspection period to the splitting of transfer, escrow, and title insurance fees.

I love helping my clients get Cedar Hills foreclosure steals in the 84043 zip code area.

If you are interested in buying a foreclosed property for commercial, residential, vacation, or investment purposes, I’m your agent–call me today at 801-407-3053!

Aaron McIntire
801-407-3053
http://realtyadvantageinc.com/contact.i
170 S Interstate Plaza Dr Suite 200
Lehi, Utah zip code 84043

Provo home ownership is down since its all-time peak in 2004. That’s not surprising–during the home buying heyday Utah mortgage brokers would lend money to anyone with a pulse.

Buying a 400k Lehi home was easier than ordering pizza.

It seemed like everyone was buying Utah real estate, whether or not it was a wise thing to do. Boy, have things changed! In response to federal regulations and other factors, Provo home mortgage lenders have reined in credit standards, making it harder to get financing for Alpine homes and Cedar Hills new construction, and the unstable job market also plays into today’s lower home ownership levels.

American Fork and Lehi people are playing it safe, waiting to see if the economy and housing market both stabilize. So where does that leave people looking to buy Provo properties in the present economy? If you are financially stable, now is a smart time to buy!

A recent study showed that buying is now more affordable than renting in four out of five U.S. cities.

Provo home prices and interest rates are lower than they have been in years. And higher rent prices usually boost Alpine and Cedar Hills home purchases, accelerating a housing market recovery.

Overbuilding during the boom created an excess of vacant American Fork homes and Lehi townhomes. The large pool of desirable Cedar Hills properties will continue to push home prices down even more.

For Utah people with stable employment and good credit, now is the perfect time to become a new American Fork homeowner or Cedar Hills real estate investor.

I would love to help you find what you are looking for, whether it’s land or commerical. Call me today to discuss your real estate needs.

Aaron McIntire
Realty Advantage
Lehi, Utah, 84043 801-407-3053

You may want to look into 100 percent financing so you can take advantage of the Alpine home bargains and low interest rates available right now. Interest rates for Provo mortgages have been creeping upward.

Buyers who lock in a low rate now, even without a down payment, will probably be better off than those who wait and end up paying a higher interest rate on their Lehi mortgage. Even a slightly higher rate adds thousands of dollars over the life of the loan.

Many Utah mortgage lenders offer 100 percent financing. Government agencies such a FHA and VA also offer 100 percent loans. If you secure a Alpine No Down Payment loan, and later receive a tax refund or year-end bonus, you can still leverage that cash by applying it to the principal of the loan. If you are not expecting a lump sum coming any time soon, you can build your equity faster by paying a little extra each month.

I am Aaron McIntire of Realty Advantage in Lehi. My office is located at 170 S Interstate Plaza Dr Suite 200. I can reached at 801-407-3053. I currently have listings in the most desirable neighborhoods in Provo. Single family homes, town homes, condos, rentals, recreational properties – whatever you need – I can help you find it.

Give me a call and we can discuss your Lehi real estate goals.

Remember, don’t give up on Cedar Hills home ownership because you don’t yet have a down payment.

1) Motivated Seller
Provo foreclosures must be sold. Period.

2) Low Selling Price
This is the main reason Alpine property buyers are interested in homes auctions. Many investment properties auctioned in the American Fork area in the past two years have sold for less than 75% of non-distressed American Fork properties.

3) Transparent Bidding Process
With most Provo home auction transactions, you know exactly what bids have been placed.

4) Fast Sale and Closing
Alpine foreclosures are wrapped up quickly once a bid is accepted.

Home auctions are more complicated than many Lehi home buyers realize. Here are a few of the risks:

1) Homes are sold ‘as is’ and may need expensive repairs.
2) Sales are final and you must pay with cash.
3) You may have to evict the sales homes current residents. This is not pleasant.

If you are considering bidding at a Provo home auction, you need a Lehi real estate professional on your side. Without an experienced agent representing your interests, you may make costly mistakes. Give me a call at 801-407-3053 and we can discuss the ins and outs of Provo bank-owned property auctions. I can also provide you with a comprehensive Utah foreclosure realestate map.

But what does that mean?

A ‘buyer’s market’ is, of course, one that favors the buyer. This is usually taken as ‘prices are low’ for Lehi real estate properties, but it can also mean that there are more Lehi property sellers than Lehi property buyers, and that Lehi property value is under more scrutiny because there are more real estate options.

In a buyers market, selling Lehi real estate is not always a ‘bad’ idea. When people start hearing that we have a ‘buyers market’ on our hands, would-be buyers in Lehi start looking a little more seriously. Pretty soon you have an Lehi real estate market that achieves balance, as buyers consume available inventory and Lehi real estate sellers find themselves with a premium opportunity on their hands.

Ultimately, this means you need an experienced Lehi Real Estate Broker on your side, whether you are looking to sell an Lehi real estate property, or buy an Lehi real estate property. It can be worrisome to decide when to buy Lehi real estate, or whether to sell an Lehi property.

Our Lehi Realty Advantage agency is here to help. We are experienced in the effects of a ‘buyer’s market’, and can help you manage your plans to buy or sell Lehi real estate. Give us a call at 801-407-3053, or visit our Lehi real estate website at http://realtyadvantageinc.com/.

We’ll help you figure out whether a ‘buyer’s market’ is a market for you.

Whether you searched specifically for my real estate website or stumbled upon it accidentally, you are probably interested in either buying or selling a Alpine land or Cedar Hills commerical. You have certainly come to the right place. Let’s get together and discuss your real estate needs. You can contact me at 801-407-3053 or http://realtyadvantageinc.com/contact.i.

I have information about free free home listings for single-family homes, condos, rentals, foreclosures and estates properties. I am familiar with the housing market in Provo and the surrounding areas such as Lehi, Cedar Hills and American Fork.

Many Lehi and valley realestate owners are struggling to make their Utah mortgage payments. If you need to sell your Provo home ASAP, lets talk today. Even if your Provo nw realestate is already in foreclosure, you still have some options.

Many Cedar Hills home sellers go it alone. They believe they can get the best price for their property and sell it quickly without an agent. If you believe this, give me a call anyway. Let me explain why I believe you are better off hiring an experienced Realty Advantage real estate agent like myself. Knowledge is power. At least gather all the information possible before you take on a task as time-consuming and complex as marketing and negotiating the sale of your home. You have nothing to lose by having a short, no-pressure telephone consultation.

Or, if you prefer, email me at http://realtyadvantageinc.com/contact.i. I will answer your Lehi real estate inquiry promptly.

A Cut Above the Rest

Below are a couple of interesting items from a report recently released by the Mortgage Bankers Association. If you have any questions about how the report concerns the local Alpine real estate marketplace, please give me a call. You can reach me in Alpine by calling 801-407-3053.

My name is Aaron McIntire. I am a Real Estate Broker with Realty Advantage, and I specialize in residential real estate. You can find me online at my real estate website.

Here’s what the report had to say:

Mortgage applications in the U.S. rose last week by the most since January of 2007. Less expensive borrowing costs apparently encouraging more buyers to seek loans for home purchases and refinancing. I can help you find a great Alpine real estate financing provider in the Alpine real estate area.

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s index of applications to buy a home or refinance a loan jumped 8.1 percent to 656.5 from 607.1 the prior week. This is good news for buyers and sellers in the Alpine real estate area because it indicates growing activity in the Alpine real estate marketplace.

Furthermore, a gauge of demand for credit specifically for home purchases rose 7.4 percent, and the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell for the fourth consecutive week. If you are looking to buy or sell your home in the Alpine real estate area, the timing may be just right. Give me a call at 801-407-3053 to review how this may effect your ability to sell your Alpine real estate.

If you have questions about our local Alpine real estate market conditions, please give me a call at 801-407-3053. I will be happy to review with you how reports like these compare to our local Alpine real estate conditions, and what they mean for your opportunity to sell in the Alpine real estate area.

—Aaron McIntire, Real Estate Broker

Determining a valuation for your Lehi residential real estate property can be a complex undertaking. Having a qualified and experienced Real Estate Broker can make all the difference.

My name is Aaron McIntire, and I am a qualified, experienced Real Estate Broker working out of the Lehi, Utah office of Realty Advantage. You can find us at 170 S Interstate Plaza Dr Suite 200, or just give me a call at 801-407-3053.

You can also get more information about Lehi residential real estate property from my Lehi residential real estate website at http://realtyadvantageinc.com/ .

I help evaluate Lehi residential real estate in the 84043 zip code area, and surrounding areas including Alpine and Cedar Hills. I can help you establish the right price for your property based on your goals to buy or sell.

Evaluation of a Lehi residential real estate property includes a number of considerations, including the following:

Appraisal. Of course an appraisal of your Lehi residential real estate property is key. Appraisals are done by licensed appraisers, and provide you with a detailed and specific valuation of your Lehi residential real estate property.

An appraisal will include your location in Lehi, and your proximity to shopping, schools, freeways, and other related services. An appraisal will also take into consideration the condition of your Lehi residential real estate property, including age and conformity with modern building codes.

Cosmetic appeal will be a consideration as well. Cosmetic appeal can include everything from the condition of the property, including paint or surface treatments, to wear and tear, to landscaping and general upkeep.

Establishing a valuation for your Lehi residential real estate property will require a coordinated effort between the appraised value of your home, with your selling goals. While the appraiser will consider ‘fair market value’, you will have to consider whether the market is paying top dollar for your type of property, and how fast you want to sell. ‘Pricing to sell’ is an important factor in how long your Lehi residential real estate property will be on the market, and how attractive it will be to potential buyers.

Give me a call if you need some help evaluating your property. There are lots of factors that go into establishing a price for your Lehi residential real estate property, and I can help you understand the factors that need to be considered as you make this important decision.

Aaron McIntire