Charity Peterson's Blog Posts

Let's Learn About Utah's Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC) Pt. 1

The REPC Is a Leagally Binding DocumentTo start out this post, it is best to understand that when a buyer submits a REPC to a seller, the buyer is committing his or herself to the terms of the

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November Newsletter 2025

November NewsletterRealty Team Peterson · Davis · Weber · Box Elder · Salt Lake · Utah CountiesMarket Update Home Maintenance Fresh Off the Nightstand Good Human

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Part of Building Community Is Participating In Community Events

This past weekend we held our client appreciation event at Green Acres farm corn maze in western Ogden, Utah. We try to hold these events at least once a year and this year we selected this location

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Timing Your Home Purchase In Utah

A common question we get from clients is: “When is a good time to sell or buy a home?” Or the closely related question: “How long should I wait for interest rates to

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Why Buying or Selling a Home Now Might Be a Smarter Move Than You Think

Let’s face it: mortgage rates are stealing the spotlight lately. You might have heard the Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates again—but wait, why are mortgage rates still climbing?

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To Stage or Not To Stage

When should you stage your home before selling? To what extent should it be staged? Why even consider staging in the first place? These are common questions that acome up as clients look to prepare

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Update On Living With Access to West Davis Corridor

Well, it has been several months since the West Davis Corridor (WDC) opened up in the northwestern area of Davis County, Utah. Previously, I had written about some possible outcomes in the real

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What We Have Learned In Our 3 Moves

Sometimes, we like to ask a salesman trying to sell us something, "How do you like your own product?" If the vacuum salesman sells a great vacuum, he must obviously be using the vacuum himself,?

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What to Do When Mortgage Rates Are High

If you are looking to buy a home in Utah right now, you will be met very high interest rates for your purchase. Some people who have owned a home for longer than 20-30 years will tell you tales of%

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Why Entering the Housing Market Now Could Be a Strategic Move

The U.S. housing market has seen some dramatic shifts recently. According to a recent article from Reuters published on KSL, the volume of U.S. mortgage applications has dropped to its lowest point

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Don't Buy a Dud - Get a Home Inspection

If you have ever bought a used car, you may have had the horrible experience of finding a good car at a good price, taking it for a test drive, falling in love with it car, and finally purchasing it

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What Should I Fix To Get My Home Ready To Sell? Part 3: Carpet Nightmares Be Gone

Possibly the most frustrating part of preparing your home tobe ready to sell is to know if you will make your money back on the improvement or update. And, if you do not earn all of your money back,

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What are closing costs when purchasing a home?

You have been saving and saving for your home purchase and you finally feel ready. You find the right agent to help you with finding the home of your dreams that fits nicely in your price range.

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What is a home warranty and why does it matter?

Some would-be buyers may not know this, but when they are looking through existing homes, someone else has already lived in that home at some point and for some extended period of time. During that

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What Should I Fix To Get My Home Ready To Sell? Part 2: Paint - Your Home's Face Lift

Preparing your home to sell is a double-edged sword. On one hand, you are able to increase the appeal, and subsequently the price, you will typically get for your home. On the other hand, you may

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What Should I Fix To Get My Home Ready To Sell? Part 1: The Basics

This is one of the most common questions we get from our clients looking to sell their property. At one extreme, people think that their house must be pristine in every way and they will spend tons

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Utah Homebuyers - Mortgage Rates Forecast 2023

Mortgage rates can present a challenge to anyone wanting to enter the housing market - or change their housing situation - in 2023. While rates are down from their previous recent highs of around%,

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West Davis Corridor Could Affect Your Home Sale or Purchase

It is hard to be sure what a new major roadway will do for home sales and purchases. A major road right next to a property could drop its value immediately. However, being in a home that is close

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