Guide · 6 min read
Closing costs in Utah
A line-by-line look at Utah closing costs for buyers and sellers — who customarily pays what, realistic numbers on a $550,000 home, and the levers that bring your cash-to-close down.
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Utah home buying guides
The questions I answer most often for buyers and relocating families — closing costs, property taxes, loan programs, down payment help, and what moving to Utah actually looks like — written as standalone references you can come back to.
Guide · 7 min read
Utah property taxes
How Utah property taxes work in plain English — the primary residence exemption, effective rates by county, the November 30 deadline, how to appeal, and the first-year surprise on new construction.
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Guide · 7 min read
FHA & VA loans in Utah
What FHA and VA buyers need to know in Utah — credit and down payment requirements, mortgage insurance and funding fees, county loan limits, appraisal rules, and how to keep your offer competitive.
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Guide · 7 min read
First-time buyer programs
Every Utah first-time home buyer program worth your time in 2026 — Utah Housing Corporation loans, the $20,000 new-construction assistance program, city and nonprofit grants, 3%-down conventional options, and how to combine them.
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Guide · 6 min read
Relocating to Utah
A relocation guide for buyers moving to the Wasatch Front — Utah County vs. Salt Lake County vs. Park City, cost of living and taxes, schools, commutes, the remote buying process, and what to handle in your first 60 days.
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