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...
Real Estate Law
What must I do when selling a house with a notorious past?
You have a property you hope to sell on the market. But you have an unusual challenge facing you. The house has a murderous history attached to it. What should you do? There are many homes on the market that have unfortunate histories attached to them. If yours is...
Utah’s housing market is becoming eerily similar to California’s
The business news site Utah Business released a report on August 30 calling Utah's housing market the "next California." The commissioned report was authored by researchers with the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. They described how Utah now has...
What should I include in a leasing conract?
Contracts to lease a property are flexible legal documents that property owners draft in a way that satisfies their unique needs and concerns for their property. However, there are certain essentials that your leasing agreement should include to avoid the possibility...
Utah’s home inventory is declining while sales prices are soaring
A limited inventory of houses is causing home prices to steadily increase across in many parts of Utah. This is occurring at the same time that thousands of prospective new residents are being attracted to the state by its strong economy. This has led the Salt Lake...
Some aspects of commercial leases should be closely inspected
If you own a startup, then you may have looked into the idea of signing a commercial lease for office space. Leasing as opposed to buying your office can save you a significant amount in upfront costs. Residential leases are different from commercial ones in the...
What are some reasons why home sales often don’t go through?
If you've been in the market for a home long enough, then you've likely had the misfortune of finding out that one you were interested in purchasing was no longer available when you went to make an offer for it. Months later as you continue your search, you may have...
Real estate attorneys are beneficial to have around pre-purchase
Buying a home always is an involved process, but it can be particularly complex if it's your first time doing so. That's why, even if your jurisdiction doesn't require to have your own attorney present to close on your property, you should. You may also benefit from...
Concessions are an important part of your business lease
When it comes to finding office space, many new business owners think that the hard part is over when they finally find a property that will work for them and their needs. Doing so is often only half the battle, though. Negotiating the terms of a lease agreement, and...
Salt Lake City to be a top producing real estate market in 2018
Utah's capital city, Salt Lake City (SLC), is slated to be one of 2018's top ten most booming real estate markets in United States. As we start 2018, SLC is expected to become the sixth most booming market in the United States. Interestingly, St. George, Utah's...