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Seasons Real Estate
998 N 1200 W, Orem, Utah 84057
(801) 885-6551

10/29/2026

I Bought My First House at 20. Here's What I Got Wrong.Just because you QUALIFY for a mortgage doesn't mean you should spend that much.

I bought my first house when I was just 20 years old.

It was a short sale, and I was so excited to become a homeowner.

But looking back, there's one thing I wish I'd understood better.

We stretched our debt-to-income ratio to 50%.

We paid off our other debts to qualify, but that left us putting nearly all of our income toward our house payment.

And honestly? It wasn't my favorite experience.

I'm incredibly grateful we were able to buy that home. In fact, I still own it today!

But that experience taught me something I now share with every buyer I work with.

Shop based on the PAYMENT you're comfortable with, not the maximum loan amount you're approved for.

A lender can tell you what you qualify to borrow.

But only you know what your monthly budget actually feels like.

You still need money for groceries, utilities, home maintenance, savings, vacations, and all the other things that make life enjoyable.

Homeownership should be something you're excited about, not something that leaves you stressed every month.

And sometimes, the smartest financial decision is buying less house than you can technically afford.

First-time buyers, this is one lesson I hope you learn before purchasing, not afterward!

10/28/2026

Would you buy a house where a murder happened just TWO WEEKS earlier?

This is one of the most unsettling experiences I've had showing real estate.

Back in 2021, I scheduled a showing for my buyers.

Before we went, the listing agent called to let me know there had recently been a murder inside the home.

I appreciated the heads-up and made sure my clients were comfortable before we toured the property.

But what I didn't realize until afterward was just how recently it had happened.

Only about two weeks before our showing.

When I looked up the news reports, some of the details matched things we'd noticed inside the house.

There was still broken glass from where law enforcement had entered, and plywood covering part of the damaged area.

There was also a strong cleaning chemical smell near the area where the victim had reportedly been found.

It was a tragic situation, and ultimately, my buyers decided the home wasn't right for them.

But here's what might surprise you.

The house received multiple offers and sold ABOVE asking price.

It's a reminder that every buyer has different priorities and comfort levels.

In Utah, sellers generally aren't required to disclose a death or murder simply because it happened on the property. But I appreciated that this listing agent chose to share the information.

And here's my advice for buyers:

Google the address before purchasing a home.

Look at news reports, public records, and other available information. Seller disclosures don't necessarily tell you everything about a property's history.

Would this home's history change your decision to buy it?

10/27/2026

Any idea what this is in the corner of a room in an old home?

10/27/2026

One Facebook post changed someone's decision to buy a house.

Here's a real estate story that might make you think twice about what you're sharing online.

I was at a cabin retreat with some other Realtors when one of them shared an interesting situation.

Her buyer was interested in a home where the previous owners had passed away from natural causes.

But there was one thing the buyer really wanted to know.

Had someone passed away INSIDE the house?

In Utah, sellers generally aren't required to disclose a death that occurred on the property.

So I did a little internet research.

Using some publicly available information, I eventually found a Facebook post from the owners' daughter.

In that post, she mentioned that her mother had passed away peacefully at home.

And that one detail made all the difference.

The buyer decided not to purchase the property.

Now, there's nothing wrong with someone sharing a personal memory about a loved one.

But this story is a reminder that information posted publicly can sometimes influence a real estate transaction in unexpected ways.

That's why I encourage my sellers to be thoughtful about their social media activity while their home is listed.

You don't necessarily want potential buyers knowing your motivation for selling, how urgently you need to move, or other personal details that could affect negotiations.

And for buyers? Remember that seller disclosures don't necessarily tell you everything about a home's history.

Would knowing someone passed away in a home change your decision to buy it?

10/26/2026

A house went from $600,000 to $1.6 MILLION in one year. Then someone spray-painted it.

A couple of years ago, I came across a post in a Realtor Facebook group about a home that had been vandalized.

Investors had purchased the property, completed a major renovation, and put it back on the market.

But someone clearly wasn't happy about the new asking price.

They spray-painted a message on the house calling out the flippers for being greedy.

I made a TikTok about it, and it went VIRAL!

To this day, it's my most-viewed video.

But here's what happened afterward.

I reached out to the listing agent to learn more about the situation.

The home was already under contract, and thankfully, the buyer was still moving forward.

The seller repaired the damage, and they agreed that if it happened again before closing, the seller would take care of it.

A police report was filed, but the person responsible was never identified.

The listing agent even let me tour the property afterward!

And I have to say, this wasn't just a quick paint-and-carpet flip.

They had completely reworked the layout, moved walls, relocated the kitchen, and transformed the home.

Which brings us back to the debate that made the original video so popular.

How much value do flippers actually add to a neighborhood?

Some people see renovated homes as an improvement that increases housing values.

Others worry that flipping contributes to affordability problems.

And a higher asking price doesn't necessarily mean a property is worth that amount.

What do YOU think? Was the price increase justified by the renovation?

10/26/2026

“It’s a charming fixer-upper with great bones and a STEAL of a deal!”

10/23/2026

BEAUTIFUL remodel, with ZERO AI used! Sometimes it’s nice to imagine and pretend with AI. Other times, it’s better to see what is ACTUALLY possible.

10/23/2026

We’re honored to share that Seasons Real Estate was named the 2026 Best in Utah County Gold Winner, taking first place in the Real Estate Company category.

Thank you to everyone who voted for us and to the clients, friends, and families who continue to trust and support our team. This recognition means a lot because it reflects the relationships we’ve built right here in our community.

We’re grateful to serve Utah County and look forward to helping more families through their next move.

10/22/2026

I grew up in a haunted house. Well... maybe.

For today's Scary Stories: Real Estate Edition, we're getting a little personal!

I grew up in a beautiful old sandstone home on Main Street in Payson, Utah.

And according to some members of my family, it might have been haunted.

Personally? I never experienced anything paranormal.

But other family members have some interesting stories.

One of my favorites involves the basement apartment.

My sister-in-law lived there for a while, and apparently, they had soap fly across the laundry room and hit the wall.

Not fall off a shelf.

Not get knocked over.

FLY across the room.

At least, that's how they described it!

I actually lived in that same basement apartment after I got married, and I never experienced anything like that.

So was the house haunted?

I still don't think so. But I can't explain what they experienced either!

Regardless, it was an incredible home to grow up in.

It's a beautiful historic sandstone house, and I've even shared a few tours of it over the years.

If you've ever driven down Main Street in Payson near Central Bank, you might recognize it!

Now I want to know: Have you ever lived in a house where something happened that you couldn't explain?

10/21/2026

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