Kathy Fuhriman's Blog

Current Economic Times have some considering Real Estate as their new Career. After interviewing a prospective agent this week, I was reminded about all of the changes that have happened in the Real Estate Business over the past decade.  The unemployed workforce is out seeking all new avenues of ...

Buyers >> Yes you can save for a down payment!!  Is it necessary to have money for a Down Payment? Not in Tremonton, Utah.Would buyers get a better loan with a Down Payment? Absolutely yes.This is my No-Down Payment story. Yes I have walked a mile in those shoes too.When I purchased my first hou...

Finally, FINALLY, FiNalLY got a Bank owned house sold that I had been working on for 9 months. Bank owned homes should sell fairly quickly right? When priced right, in good condition and great curb appeal that should be true (especially the price part). So what in the world was getting in the way...

Hello Mr/Mrs/Ms Buyer/Investor, Shopping for a great deal on a home? Bank owned homes can be a really great bargain. Here are some things that you should be aware of before going to look at homes. 1) You MUST be pre-approved for a loan before shopping. The banks who own the home will not consider...

Month ending October 31, 2010 Total Homes Sold =16Highest Sold Price =$219,000/ List price $225,000Lowest Sold Price  =$8,500     / List price $25,900Highest Days on Market=229Lowest Days on Market =11******************************Compare to October 2009Total homes sold=11Highest Sold price =$255...

Month ending September 30, 2010 Total Homes Sold =10Highest Sold Price =$200,000/ List price $229,900Lowest Sold Price  =$9,000     / List price $17,910Highest Days on Market=582Lowest Days on Market =26******************************Compare to September 2009Total homes sold=19Highest Sold price =...

Several times a week it seems someone makes a comment about the lousy Utah Housing Market. The housing market is just great actually....it all depends on your perspective.  Are you buying or selling? What do you expect from the housing market? What is your perception of normal? All of these quest...

Price Slashed for Quick Sale!! - $369,900 Gorgeous View Property on 5 Acres View the Virtual Tour Bank Owned Beauty. Price Reduced to Sell. Bring all Offers. Secluded location in Avon perched up on a hill. Ready to move into, very good condition. All three levels finished totaling 5758 sq ft. Lo...

How many Realtors have gone into homes that are now bank-owned with disgust and amazement at the condition of the property? The former borrowers do get grumpy and start pulling fixtures out and bashing in the walls, right?  Some of the houses are just plain disgusting after the former owner moves...

This post was inspired by Stewart Penn's blog on a similar topic. Today I learned the secret behind a fellow agent's one year history of listings.  This guy has plenty of listings but very few sales. So what is the point you ask?  Buddy are you in this business to drive by and see your name on th...