Utah Homes by Amanda with Utah's Wise Choice Real Estate

05/29/2026

Whether you are moving down the street or across the globe, the thought of packing up all of your belongings and transporting them safely to your new home can be paralyzing. If you think of it as being akin to 'eating an elephant' (one bite at a time), it will all fall into place. Your first 'bite'....

05/21/2026

If you're like many home shoppers, you understand that there are differences between condos and townhomes but you don't quite understand what those differences are. This is because there are also similarities, most notably that townhomes are frequently governed by a homeowner association and condos....

05/14/2026

05/06/2026

The following checklist is pertinent to domestic moves only. Moving abroad requires an entirely different set of tasks. Feel free to adjust the timelines according to how busy your life is. You may need to complete some of the tasks earlier. 8 to 10 Weeks before the Move: ...

04/28/2026

Whether a home warranty is worth the paper it's written on is a matter of debate. Some people in the real estate, financial and consumer protection industries laud them. Then there are those who say not to waste your money on a home warranty. One of these is consumer expert Clark Howard, who says th...

04/12/2026

What happens when you go to the grocery store on an empty stomach and without a list? You impulse shop, right? Your stomach takes control of the outing and whatever looks good at the moment ends up in the shopping cart – whether it's something you need or not. Lists are the road map for a shopping...

04/04/2026

In part 1, we looked at what happens immediately after the seller accepts your contract to purchase. In part 2, we'll cover contingencies ― those tasks you must complete according to the contract's stated timelines. Contingencies Remember all those deadlines we set for you when I assisted you with...

03/27/2026

If terms such as Art Deco, Italianate, Federal colonial and mid-century modern are floating around in your head, the chances are good that you're considering purchasing a luxury home. Knowing the fine points of architectural styles is one thing, understanding the differences between the luxury home....