One of the many lessons 2020 has taught is to regularly check assumptions. For instance, many people assumed the pandemic would devastate Utah’s housing market. In fact, not long ago the Salt Lake Tribune said “the pandemic has supercharged Utah’s housing market.” Of...
Real Estate Law
Requesting a Zoning Variance Under Utah Law
Sometimes a property owner’s plans for a property may be inconsistent and nonconforming with existing zoning regulations. If a property is unique or has certain circumstances that make it difficult to develop in conformity with the zoning regulations, the property...
Understanding the Complexities of Homebuying
If you’re preparing to buy a home, you may not consider the legal implications of the transaction. Purchasing a house is far more complex than making an offer, applying for a mortgage and closing the deal. Each of these stages requires several steps that can cause...
5 reasons that you may be able to evict your St. George tenant
The job of a landlord is far from easy. When you rent out your property, you have to carefully vet your tenants and keep after them to pay their rent. You have to keep your property in good repair. You may even have to evict them if they don't adhere to the terms of...
You can avoid property rights disputes by doing due diligence
If you're considering buying commercial real estate, then you've likely discovered that doing so is very different from buying a home. Many of the regulations and procedures that exist to help protect homeowners from being taken advantage of don't exist in the...
St. George’s home prices are fast outpacing residents’ salaries
Many who travel to St. George find themselves immediately attracted to the area's scenic views and sunny weather. These are two reasons that the southern Utah city has become one fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country. Data published by both the U.S. Census...
Is now a good time to invest in real estate?
The topic of real estate investment has made people nervous ever since the market went bust in 2008. It sent property prices tumbling and put a lot of people below water on their mortgages. Could we be headed that way again? Experts are saying that there are signs in...
The 29th Annual St. George Area Parade of Homes is a success
The St. George Area Parade of Homes just wrapped up earlier this week. This year marked the 29th anniversary of the annual open-house, innovative home technology and charitable event. This years' parade, which got underway starting Feb. 15, featured 30 different new...
Zoning at the heart of a Utah medical center dispute
Over the past several months, a group of Salt Lake City residents has been leading a drive to attempt to force a medical care center for seriously ill and dying homeless people to leave their neighborhood or at least limit the expansion of its number of beds. They...
Can I cancel a contract to buy a house in Utah?
You found the house you want to buy in Utah, make an offer, sign the real estate contract and put down a large deposit. A few days later, something happens. Maybe you unexpectedly got laid off. You discover the house needs a new roof. You found out the baby you're...