2017 Real Estate Forecast

Northern Wasatch Association of RealtorsAdvice, Update

Despite tight housing supplies and rising home prices, buyers still flocked to the housing market, making 2016 one of the best years ever for home sales and setting the stage for strong real estate conditions in 2017 and 2018. The National Association of REALTORS is predicting 2016 will be the best year for U.S. home sales since 2006. In Utah, if the pace keeps up, 2016 will have the most real estate transactions ever on records dating back to 2003. In Northern Utah, Weber and Davis County sales increased about 4 and 2 percent, respectively, for the first nine months of the year. That’s up from a very strong 2015. Moving forward, experts forecast 2017 should have even more transactions. …

Sub-4-Santa this year and help bring Christmas to a family

Northern Wasatch Association of Realtorsevent

NWAOR has chosen to support a local sub-4-santa program this year called Community Christmas. It supports over 300 local kids in Davis & Weber counties who were unable to get onto other Sub-4-Santa programs because the lists were already full. These families are all below the poverty level ($20,000 income/yr for a family of 4!) and this is their last chance for holiday help. Community Christmas strives to provide the kids and their families with new and used toys, clothing, shoes, household goods, and a bag of groceries. We encourage each of you to come get a tag w/a child’s age/gender & needs on it. Please bring your donations to the office by 5 pm December 16th. If you are unable to purchase new items, but …

Avoid Home-Buying Horror Stories

Northern Wasatch Association of RealtorsAdvice, Update

It may be the time of year for ghosts and goblins, but buying a home, no matter what time of year, should never be scary. Here are steps to avoid haunted houses and stay safe while buying this fall. Buyer beware In many areas, sellers have the upper hand in today’s real estate market. Even though you may be tempted to close a deal as fast as you can to beat out other buyers, make sure you know what you’re buying before you rush to the closing table. During a real estate transaction, you have time to conduct a number of inspections before you purchase the property. Make sure you put in the time and money to do these before …

Christmas Luncheon

Northern Wasatch Association of Realtorsevent

Come celebrate the Holidays and the Installation of our 2017 Board of Directors! Friday, December 9th at Davis Conference Center 11:00am Call 801-476-4216 to reserve your seat! *Must Reserve by Monday, December 5th!*