The Utah Homebuyer’s Quest Podcast

How to get YOUR best Interest Rate

The Interest rate you get is a pretty big deal.  In this episode, Nelson explains how YOUR rate is determined.  It’s not just about choosing the right lender – it’s about your credit score, your down payment, your closing costs and your time horizon….so many factors to understand!  In this episode, Nelson will help you make sense of it all so you know your options when it comes time to lock your rate!

Episode 22 - VOLATILITY! How and Why Interest Rates Change

Markets have been pretty VOLATILE lately and so have mortgage rates!  Have you ever wondered what causes rates to go up and down, and what you can do to protect yourself when you’re buying a home?  In this Episode, nelson explains the best ways to follow the market, and how and when you can lock in your interest rate.

3 Tips for Working with Builders!

In this episode, Nelson has 3 quick tips to help you succeed when working with a builder.  Builders and their agents and lender’s don’t always have the buyer’s best interests at heart – and this episode will help you protect yourself!

Should you Build New or Buy an Existing Home?

Is it smarter to buy an existing home or build a new one?  Which is a better investment?  In this episode, Nelson helps you understand the pros and cons of each option.  From lifestyle differences to financing considerations, Nelson helps you understand your choices and make an educated decision as you shop for your new home.

The Government is hear to.....HELP?

BOOK A MEETING WITH ME: https://www.uimcorp.net/get-started [https://www.uimcorp.net/get-started] In this episode Nelson reviews the various proposals and programs from the government – from the Trump administration to your local cities and counties, and examines the question:  "Will this help or hurt?” Find us here: https://www.homebuyersquest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/276441918638670/ https://open.spotify.com/show/4PL383lz7pzNJIjIuIWG6Y?si=cf5ef48882fe4c79 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-utah-homebuyers-quest-podcast/id1802069523 Is the Trump administration going to help or hurt the housing market?  In  Episode 19 of the Utah Home Buyer's Quest Podcast, host Nelson Barss unpacks the MANY new proposals that have come from the Trump administration and others as they try to drive down the cost of home ownership for Americans.  Some of these proposals may never actually happen, and others are already in full swing!  Are you curious if the 50-year mortgage will ever become common in our industry?  Are you wondering if the ban on institutional investors buying single-family homes is really going to happen? Are you curious if you’ll be able to take money from your 401(k) for down payment on a home in the future?  Would you like to know if these programs will help you, or possibly hurt you in the future?  Tune in to hear these proposals and more explained and examined by a local expert. #50yearmortgage #homebuyergrants #government assistance #trumpadministration #homeownershipvsrenting #buyingahomeinutah #utahrealestate #firsttimehomebuyer #homebuyingtips #governmenthelpforhomebuyers #rentvsown #utahhomebuyer #realestategoals #homeownershipjourney #mortgagetips #utahhousingmarket