240Wasatch County Blogshttp://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Utah/Wasatch-County.aspxhttp://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpghttp://homes.point2.com/2009-11-11T07:42:00-06:00Following is an interesting article from the Wall Street Journal. She comments on Park City: "Park City, Utah, a popular destination with a mix of high and moderately priced homes, has shown some signs of stabilization. The number of homes sold as ...http://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2009/11/11/an-avalance-of-price-cuts.aspx2009-11-11T07:42:00-06:00Nick Colemanhttp://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2009/11/11/an-avalance-of-price-cuts.aspxPark City Real Estate MarketJust got the October Issue of Ski Magazine in the mail. Each year they survey their readers for the best ski resorts in the US and Canada. And, the results were no surprise. Deer Valley was rated number 1 overall again (3rd year in a row). And, was rated ...http://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2009/9/28/ski-magazine-rates-us-number-1-again.aspx2009-09-28T13:32:00-06:00Nick Colemanhttp://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2009/9/28/ski-magazine-rates-us-number-1-again.aspxThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the government organization that analyse and predict weather patterns. They're saying that we are in an El Nino pattern through this ski season. Historically, El Nino has meant large snowfalls ...http://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2009/9/24/noaa-predicts-as-awesome-ski-season.aspx2009-09-24T09:08:00-06:00Nick Colemanhttp://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2009/9/24/noaa-predicts-as-awesome-ski-season.aspxAs announced by Gov. Gary R. Herbert, there is a new $4,000 grant (Home Run 2 Grant Program) to assist home buyers who are: 1. Hiring a builder to construct a new personal residence, 2. Purchasing a partially-finished residence and contracting to have ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2009/9/4/home-run-2-grant-announcement.aspx2009-09-04T12:24:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2009/9/4/home-run-2-grant-announcement.aspxBuyer InformationHome Buyershome run grantfirst time home buyerfirst time home buyersnew constructionThe Park Record (Park City's local newspaper) published an informative article that I thought would be useful for our clients (see below). My take on the market is that it is slow compared to our historical sales but is improving. During the first ...http://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2009/8/15/park-city-market-report-summer-2009.aspx2009-08-15T09:45:00-06:00Nick Colemanhttp://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2009/8/15/park-city-market-report-summer-2009.aspxJust reduced the price down to $39,900 on Lot 174 County Circle in Samak Estates. This is located up mirror lake highway. 20 minutes into Park City and 2 minutes from the forest access. Water is piped and ready to get plans for your dream cabin with panoramic ...http://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/8/11/lowest-priced-lot-in-summit-county-price-reduced.aspx2009-08-11T18:05:00-06:00Steve Blankenshiphttp://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/8/11/lowest-priced-lot-in-summit-county-price-reduced.aspxReal EstateFor SaleAnnouncementsPoint2Buyer InformationCommunity InformationI have recently sold a property I had listed in Kamas, and also just put 2 buyers under contract and another seller under contract in Utah county. I would say that people are starting to get some what off the fence. We may see the bottom of this market ...http://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/8/11/market-pendings.aspx2009-08-11T18:02:00-06:00Steve Blankenshiphttp://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/8/11/market-pendings.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsBuyer InformationSeller InformationCommunity InformationCome join in the local fun with the weekly concerts every Wednesday. Located in lower Deer Valley from 6-8 pm.http://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/8/6/deer-valley-concerts-wednesdays-evenings-6-8-pm.aspx2009-08-06T16:20:00-06:00Steve Blankenshiphttp://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/8/6/deer-valley-concerts-wednesdays-evenings-6-8-pm.aspxCommunity InformationDiscover Park City's newest addition to ski in/out at the Canyons ski resort. The Dakota Lodge is the finest luxury hotel nestled in the mountains of the Wasatch range. The Dakota Lodge sits just feet from the new Frostwood gondola lift which takes ...http://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/8/6/park-city-s-luxury-waldorf-astoria-dakota-lodge-golden-door-spa-grand-opening.aspx2009-08-06T15:55:00-06:00Steve Blankenshiphttp://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/8/6/park-city-s-luxury-waldorf-astoria-dakota-lodge-golden-door-spa-grand-opening.aspxReal EstateFor SaleFor Rent/LeaseAnnouncementsEventsBuyer InformationCommunity InformationWOW! 10 YEARS IN REALESTATE BUSINESS. Was talking to my wife yesterday about how time really does go quite fast. I was Updating My Most recent picture to our website. When we replaced some of the old Real Estate photos we first started with. I remember ...http://www.house4utah.com/blogs/chris_holverson/archive/2009/6/21/realtor-wow-10-years-in-business.aspx2009-06-21T20:30:00-06:00CHRIS HOLVERSONhttp://www.house4utah.com/blogs/chris_holverson/archive/2009/6/21/realtor-wow-10-years-in-business.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsAnnouncementsEventsIndustryProduct ReviewsBuyer InformationSeller InformationCommunity InformationPROVO CITY: HAS A $10K GRANT PROGRAM! IF FHA REQUIRES YOU TO BRING MONEY TO SETTLEMENT. .. YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK AT PURCHASING IN PROVO CITY. PROVO MAY HELP WITH A $10K SECOND LEIN POSITION/GRANT PROGRAM. QUALIFYING IS FAIRLY SIMPLE. USUALLY 3 PAGES. 2 ...http://www.house4utah.com/blogs/chris_holverson/archive/2009/6/21/provo-city-has-a-10k-grant-program.aspx2009-06-21T20:18:00-06:00CHRIS HOLVERSONhttp://www.house4utah.com/blogs/chris_holverson/archive/2009/6/21/provo-city-has-a-10k-grant-program.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsFor Rent/LeaseAnnouncementsEventsIndustryFinancesBuyer InformationCommunity InformationFound This Article in local newspaper: DESERET NEWS. for all your UTAH REAL ESTATE NEEDS 801-654-0368 / 801-358-9358 E-Mail : for full article: truedreams2@hotmail.com "Utah No. 1 in 'dynamism" Business leaders at summit gauge impact of red-hot ...http://www.house4utah.com/blogs/chris_holverson/archive/2009/6/21/utah-1-in-dynamism-most-likely-to-recover.aspx2009-06-21T20:13:00-06:00CHRIS HOLVERSONhttp://www.house4utah.com/blogs/chris_holverson/archive/2009/6/21/utah-1-in-dynamism-most-likely-to-recover.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsAnnouncementsIndustryProduct ReviewsBuyer InformationSeller InformationCommunity InformationNEW LISTING!! : BANK OWNED!! - 155 NORTH 100 EAST _ FAIRVIEW NEW BANK OWNED LISTING !! BANK IS DOING APPRAISAL NUMBERS & CLEANING UP.. SHOULD POST AS A MLS PROPERTY ON MLS BY: JUNE 22, 2009 THIS IS A PRE-MLS LISTED PROPERTY !! SEE OUR WEBSITE: www.FairViewHome.info ...http://www.house4utah.com/blogs/chris_holverson/archive/2009/6/21/pre-mls-bankowned-foreclosure-listing-fairview-utah.aspx2009-06-21T19:58:00-06:00CHRIS HOLVERSONhttp://www.house4utah.com/blogs/chris_holverson/archive/2009/6/21/pre-mls-bankowned-foreclosure-listing-fairview-utah.aspxAnnouncementsEventsCommunity InformationNEW LISTING!! : BANK OWNED!! - 5340 SOUTH POLARIS DRIVE KEARNS, UTAH 84118 NEW BANK OWNED LISTING !! BANK IS RENOVATION & CLEAN UP.. SHOULD POST AS A MLS PROPERTY ON MLS BY: JUNE 24, 2009 THIS IS A PRE-MLS PROPERTY !! SEE OUR WEBSITE: WWW.SALTLAKEHOUSE.NET ...http://www.house4utah.com/blogs/chris_holverson/archive/2009/6/21/new-listing-bank-owned-kerns-5340-south-polaris-drive-salt-lake-city.aspx2009-06-21T19:46:00-06:00CHRIS HOLVERSONhttp://www.house4utah.com/blogs/chris_holverson/archive/2009/6/21/new-listing-bank-owned-kerns-5340-south-polaris-drive-salt-lake-city.aspxFor SaleAnnouncementsToday was yet another epic powder day in Park City. The Canyons had boot deep to waist deep snow. The day started off very cold and with fresh snow hitting the slopes. Several hours later the sun popped out and Monday turned into a blue bird day. Today ...http://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/3/30/utah-powder-storm.aspx2009-03-30T23:04:00-06:00Steve Blankenshiphttp://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/3/30/utah-powder-storm.aspxOn March 25, 2009. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage sold the Park City and Heber offices to Summit Sotheby's. Many agents have stayed and others have moved there office to the Salt Lake City locations. This is a prime example of the economy hitting ...http://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/3/30/park-city-coldwell-banker-sold-to-summit-sotheby-s.aspx2009-03-30T21:42:00-06:00Steve Blankenshiphttp://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/3/30/park-city-coldwell-banker-sold-to-summit-sotheby-s.aspxGreat day for spring in Park City. The temp is 60 degrees and sunny. The slopes are still great spring skiing, and melting fast with the current temps.http://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/3/20/first-day-of-spring-in-park-city.aspx2009-03-20T16:20:00-06:00Steve Blankenshiphttp://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/3/20/first-day-of-spring-in-park-city.aspxNormal 0 SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Legislature passed a bill last week that will provide $6000 grants to buyers of newly constructed, never-occupied homes. The program, called “Home Run,” will be immediately available to buyers ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2009/3/18/6-000-grants-will-soon-be-available-to-buyers-of-newly-constructed-homes.aspx2009-03-18T18:35:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2009/3/18/6-000-grants-will-soon-be-available-to-buyers-of-newly-constructed-homes.aspxAnother storm hit very powerful this morning. There is about 8 inches from 11am - 6:30pm. More white fluffy snow is on the way tonight. For all of the powder people out there the morning should be really good for the early birds. Check out some live cam ...http://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/3/9/utah-winter-storm.aspx2009-03-09T18:32:00-06:00Steve Blankenshiphttp://www.parkcityinvestor.com/blogs/steve_blankenship/archive/2009/3/9/utah-winter-storm.aspxCommunity InformationPark City, where else would you want to be in the winter. Nothing could be better then skiing or boarding down a fresh powder slope on a bluebird day at one of Park City’s Ski resorts. There are three world class resorts in town. Deer Valley (ski ...http://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2009/1/14/park-city-winter-time-fun-activities.aspx2009-01-14T11:28:00-06:00Nick Colemanhttp://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2009/1/14/park-city-winter-time-fun-activities.aspxEventsPark CityQ. Our real estate agent suggested that we have a professional home inspection performed before we put our home on the market. Why should we consider this? A. Getting your home professionally inspected before you put it on the market seems like a strange ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2009/1/7/real-estate-corner-home-inspections.aspx2009-01-07T17:57:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2009/1/7/real-estate-corner-home-inspections.aspxI recently attended a seminar , hosted by the developers of The Silver Strike Lodge, on the Real Estate Market conditions. The seminar speaker was Criag Thomas, an economist with CitiGroup (had also worked for Moody). He provided a lot of insight on the ...http://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/12/24/park-city-real-estate-market-conditions.aspx2008-12-24T12:47:00-06:00Nick Colemanhttp://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/12/24/park-city-real-estate-market-conditions.aspxAs I write this blog post, I am pleased to announce and welcome Mike Cragun to our sales team. Dave Loughton and myself were contacted in November by Mike to discuss a possible merge as local agents. As we all met to discuss this potential merge we were ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2008/10/28/real-estate-team-combines-forces-for-the-betterment-of-the-real-estate-community.aspx2008-10-28T10:45:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2008/10/28/real-estate-team-combines-forces-for-the-betterment-of-the-real-estate-community.aspxThis article is provided by: HousingPredictor.com/utah.html –October 1, 2008 A charging economy nearly set the alarms off in Utah real estate . The state’s housing markets have seen record growth, but the hammers of building new housing developments ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2008/10/1/utah-forecast-for-real-estate-oct-1-2008.aspx2008-10-01T11:14:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2008/10/1/utah-forecast-for-real-estate-oct-1-2008.aspxYou -- or someone you know -- may have experienced a crime that’s growing throughout the country. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that as many as 9 million Americans are victims of identity theft each year. It starts with the misuse ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2008/9/9/you-could-be-a-victim-of-identity-theft.aspx2008-09-09T08:44:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2008/9/9/you-could-be-a-victim-of-identity-theft.aspxAt our staff meeting this morning, we were discussing the current market trends. Overall sales volume is down 41% over May 07 (this is close to the national averages). And, we have about 1,000 more properties on the market. This might sound bad, but not ...http://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/6/25/park-city-a-great-time-to-buy.aspx2008-06-25T10:17:00-06:00Nick Colemanhttp://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/6/25/park-city-a-great-time-to-buy.aspxYou want to move somewhere else but have no idea where to begin in terms of selling your Morgan home and your friends and family are telling you it’s best to stay put. In their defense, selling a home in current real estate market conditions is tricky ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2008/5/20/advice-for-home-sellers.aspx2008-05-20T14:46:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2008/5/20/advice-for-home-sellers.aspxReal EstateSeller InformationHome SellersSeller TipsWe are entering a new year as is custom, with optimism, celebration and hopes for greatness in the year to come. But can these wishes be qualified by economic predictions? The previous year in real estate left investors wanting and fueled further skepticism ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2008/5/20/a-new-year-for-real-estate.aspx2008-05-20T14:43:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2008/5/20/a-new-year-for-real-estate.aspxReal EstateMarket ConditionsMarket AnalysisHousing PricesTechnorati Profilehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2008/5/19/technorati-profile.aspx2008-05-19T16:58:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2008/5/19/technorati-profile.aspxBUYERS ARE IN CONTROL. With Low interest rates, a high supply of homes –old and new- and a strong statewide economy, families can take advantage of the “Buyer’s market” Morgan County is experiencing right now. Homebuilders with ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2008/5/14/four-reasons-you-should-buy-a-home-right-now.aspx2008-05-14T18:35:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2008/5/14/four-reasons-you-should-buy-a-home-right-now.aspxBuyer InformationUtah EconomyDid You KnowHome BuyersBuying a HomeHome PricesThe continuing appreciation of home values in the West -- and especially Utah -- is not an anomally. Why? Because people always need a place to live. Real estate has historically been less volatile than other investment mediums like the stock market. And, ...http://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/5/4/real-estate-over-the-long-term-has-always-appreciated-in-value.aspx2008-05-04T18:24:00-06:00Nick Colemanhttp://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/5/4/real-estate-over-the-long-term-has-always-appreciated-in-value.aspxNationally, Real Estate seems to be trending downward -- at least from what you read in the media. But, there are areas that seem not to be following that trend. The Park City real estate market has cooled down ... but, it is still healthy with prices ...http://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/5/4/park-city-median-home-prices-remain-stable-in-the-first-quarter.aspx2008-05-04T18:16:00-06:00Nick Colemanhttp://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/5/4/park-city-median-home-prices-remain-stable-in-the-first-quarter.aspxPark City Real Estate MarketPark City Real EstatePark CityFound an interesting article on Forbes.com that discusses cities which seem to be balking the Real Estate trend. Nick America's Recession-Proof Cities Joshua Zumbrun 04.29.08, 8:20 PM ET Take from Forbes.com Nationally, home prices are falling, unemployment ...http://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/5/2/america-s-recession-proof-cities.aspx2008-05-02T16:29:00-06:00Nick Colemanhttp://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/5/2/america-s-recession-proof-cities.aspxInteresting/Helpful article on the Utah housing market. Best, Nick Utah marks fifth quarter in row as nation's home-price increase leader By Lesley Mitchell The Salt Lake Tribune Article Last Updated: 02/26/2008 01:33:16 PM MST Posted: 11:12 AM- Utah ...http://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/2/27/utah-marks-fifth-quarter-in-row-as-nation-s-home-price-increase-leader.aspx2008-02-27T14:21:00-06:00Nick Colemanhttp://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/2/27/utah-marks-fifth-quarter-in-row-as-nation-s-home-price-increase-leader.aspxNick Coleman was ranked as the Top Producer in Park City for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in 2007. And, number 4 company-wide. There are over 1200 real estate agents in Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. This resulted in Coldwell Banker RB ...http://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/2/2/nick-coleman-given-coldwell-banker-residential-brokerage-s-coveted-international-presidents-elite-award.aspx2008-02-02T13:05:00-06:00Nick Colemanhttp://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/2/2/nick-coleman-given-coldwell-banker-residential-brokerage-s-coveted-international-presidents-elite-award.aspxFollowing is a press release from the Park City Board of Realtors showing what happend to the Park City Real Estate Market in 2007. Park City has not followed the national markets down turn. If fact, 2007 was a great year for local real estate market. ...http://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/2/2/2007-park-city-real-estate-transactions-reach-nearly-2-billion-home-prices-show-double-digit-appreciation.aspx2008-02-02T12:23:00-06:00Nick Colemanhttp://www.parkcitysold.com/blogs/nick_coleman/archive/2008/2/2/2007-park-city-real-estate-transactions-reach-nearly-2-billion-home-prices-show-double-digit-appreciation.aspxPrice Analysis for the Salt Lake City Metro Region October 2007 Home prices in the Greater Salt Lake City Metro Region are still booming. The market was a late-comer the boom, but annual appreciation rates of around 20% have been quite exceptional. Job ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/12/13/price-analysis-for-the-salt-lake-city-metro-region.aspx2007-12-13T16:23:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/12/13/price-analysis-for-the-salt-lake-city-metro-region.aspxDon't Drink from Hotel Glasses The next time you stay in a hotel, you'll think twice about drinking out of the glasses and coffee cups if you watch the four-and-a-half-minute video at http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a7f_1194813218 It's an I-team ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/12/11/don-t-drink-from-hotel-glasses.aspx2007-12-11T16:23:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/12/11/don-t-drink-from-hotel-glasses.aspxNASHVILLE MUSICIANS PAY TRIBUTE TO The Pioneers Brought to the community of Morgan by Shane Rapeleye and Local Real Estate Professional Jerry Pierce of MyMorganHome.com Jason Deere, Dan Truman, and a host of other entertainers will perform Monday February ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/12/9/joseph-a-nashville-tribute-to-a-prophet.aspx2007-12-09T10:54:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/12/9/joseph-a-nashville-tribute-to-a-prophet.aspxDid you know that the fiscal year for Japanese companies ends in March? Do you care? You SHOULD...if you want the best deal on a new television for your home theater system . That's because new models and products are scheduled for release at the beginning ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/11/2/time-is-money-actually-timing-is.aspx2007-11-02T14:41:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/11/2/time-is-money-actually-timing-is.aspxMoneySavingsClothingToysGasolineCarsTravelFurnitureHome Is Where You Hang Your Hat...Not to Mention a Few Light Fixtures, a Screen Door, and Maybe a New Deck When the housing market's hot, it seems like just about any remodeling project is a good investment and adds value to your home. But when the ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/23/home-is-where-you-hang-your-hat.aspx2007-10-23T16:11:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/23/home-is-where-you-hang-your-hat.aspx1) Don’t pick the agent who gives you too high of a value on your home. Guess what, he wants your listing at any cost. Even if it sits there it looks good for him and makes the phone ring from buyers that he can sell other houses to. And he can hold ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/eight-mistakes-home-sellers-make.aspx2007-10-19T14:08:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/eight-mistakes-home-sellers-make.aspxThey could, but I wouldn't count on them as the end all be all of your property listing. In my experience, open houses tend to interest the tire kickers, and people who just want to entertain themselves for the day by roaming around through someone ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/do-open-houses-help-sell-your-home.aspx2007-10-19T14:05:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/do-open-houses-help-sell-your-home.aspxA warranty is a kind of insurance against defects or malfunctions that might occur in the home after the sale. As with anything else, you usually get what you pay for. Your real estate agent can advise you about the kinds of warranties available in your ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/do-i-need-a-home-warranty.aspx2007-10-19T14:04:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/do-i-need-a-home-warranty.aspxAnd you thought buying or selling a home was scary. Either one can be, of course, but there’s nothing like doing both at once to foster a flurry of “what ifs.” What if I buy a new house, but my old one doesn’t sell? What if I sell ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/buying-and-selling-at-the-same-time.aspx2007-10-19T14:01:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/buying-and-selling-at-the-same-time.aspxBefore you actively look at homes to buy, it's necessary to know how much you can qualify for. Use mortgage calculators to determine how much you can buy with your down payment and closing cost money and what your monthly payments will be. Know Your ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/before-you-start-looking-for-your-new-home.aspx2007-10-19T14:00:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/before-you-start-looking-for-your-new-home.aspxHome BuyersPre-ApprovedYou’ve decided to sell your home. You have advertisements paid for and buyers lined up at your door. You are ready to accept an offer and sell your home today! A piece of cake, right? Not so fast. You could end up losing the sale or even worse, get ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/avoid-these-costly-mistakes-before-selling-a-home.aspx2007-10-19T13:56:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/avoid-these-costly-mistakes-before-selling-a-home.aspxFind a real estate professional who’s simpatico. Homebuying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s critical that the practitioner you choose is both skilled and a good fit with your personality. Remember, there’s ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/10-things-to-take-the-trauma-out-of-homebuying.aspx2007-10-19T13:54:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/10-things-to-take-the-trauma-out-of-homebuying.aspxTax breaks . The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, property taxes you pay, and some of the costs involved in buying your home. Gains . Between 1998 and 2002, national home prices increased at an average of 5.4 percent ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/7-reasons-to-own-your-own-home.aspx2007-10-19T13:49:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/10/19/7-reasons-to-own-your-own-home.aspxTips for Traveling Abroad Many Americans spend a lot of time preparing and planning trips to other countries, be it a winter vacation in the Caribbean or a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe . Here are a few important travel tips to make sure your trip ...http://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/9/10/where-do-your-travel-plans-take-you.aspx2007-09-10T10:50:00-06:00Jerry Piercehttp://www.mountainvalleyexperts.com/blogs/jerry_pierce/archive/2007/9/10/where-do-your-travel-plans-take-you.aspx