Friday, February 14, 2014

Wealthy Americans pick real estate as best investment for 2014

StaffBirmingham Business Journal
Millionaires across the U.S. say commercial and residential real estate is the best alternative-asset investment option for 2014. Continue Reading ...

Monday, February 3, 2014

Utah's Unemployment Far Below National Average!

Latest reports show how Utah’s economy is faring
Reports » Zions Bank’s findings show index at four-year high.
First Published Jan 28 2014 01:38 pm • Last Updated Jan 28 2014 05:25 pm
Utah’s economy and unemployment remain stronger than most other states.
That was one conclusion to be drawn Tuesday after Zions Bank released its Consumer Attitude Index and Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index reports.
According to Randy Shumway, chief executive officer for The Cicero Group that compiles the numbers for Zions. The attitude index was relatively unchanged, increasing .1 points to 96.2 percent from December to January, which is the highest it has been since the report was established about four years ago. Continue Reading...

Saturday, February 1, 2014

IN/OUT What's In, What's Out For 2014 Buyers & Sellers

What's In, What's Out For 2014 Buyers & Sellers

For the past few years the housing market hasn't been easy for home buyers or sellers. Waves of distressed sales, dropping prices, tightened mortgage standards...then rising prices, bidding wars, low inventory...oh, my...pot holes along the path to homeownership lurked around every corner.
Good news. The 2014 housing market is shaping up to be one of the best in years for both buyers and sellers. In this Special Issue we'll take a look at what's IN and OUT for housing in the year ahead to help you make smart real estate decisions. No question: The best way to beat the 2014 market is to get "ahead of the curve" and know how the coming changes impact your home buying power and your home selling options.
Don't stress. We'll be your guide. Our local expertise will help you navigate today's IN's and OUT's of buying or selling a home while avoiding the pitfalls even smart consumers make.
To learn what's on our real estate horizon -- and how to make the 2014 market work for you -- keep reading.