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The fence, map, and deed can disagree: boundary, access, and easement due diligence
Compare occupation, parcel maps, deeds, title records, easements, and a professional survey before relying on the land.
Read the guide Property records · Oct 25, 2026 · 8 min readFinished space is not approved space: how to read a home’s permit history
Match additions and remodels to their permits, approved plans, inspections, and final sign-off before relying on the extra space.
Read the guide Rural property · Oct 23, 2026 · 9 min readPrivate water and septic due diligence: verify the right, source, quality, and system
Separate legal water authority, well equipment, drinking-water quality, and septic records before buying or building.
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Earlier guides
ADU due diligence: zoning, plans, utilities, and ownership each get a vote
Define the unit, verify the exact jurisdiction, separate land-use from construction approval, and document what survives a sale.
Read the guideOwnership costs · Oct 19, 2026 · 8 min readUtility bills are clues, not promises: compare the home behind the number
Separate occupant behavior, weather, rates, equipment, building performance, and solar terms before estimating future costs.
Read the guideBuying · Oct 17, 2026 · 8 min readHOA due diligence: read the rules, budget, reserves, and insurance as one system
Look beyond the monthly dues to understand ownership boundaries, restrictions, finances, insurance, and project review.
Read the guideRisk & resilience · Oct 15, 2026 · 8 min readEarthquake due diligence: separate the map, the ground, the house, and the insurance
Screen the site, evaluate the building, review the records, and obtain a property-specific coverage answer.
Read the guideRisk & resilience · Oct 13, 2026 · 8 min readWildfire due diligence: inspect the home, the lot, the access, and the insurance
Evaluate the risk map, home ignition zones, exterior details, emergency access, and coverage before closing.
Read the guideDue diligence · Oct 11, 2026 · 7 min readFlood map, drainage, insurance: three checks before you buy a Northern Utah home
Pair the official map with the property’s actual drainage and a property-specific insurance answer.
Read the guidePricing · Oct 9, 2026 · 7 min readYour home has more than one value—and each number has a different job
Understand tax assessments, automated estimates, appraisals, listing prices, and sale prices before relying on the wrong number.
Read the guideNew construction · Oct 7, 2026 · 7 min readNew-construction final walkthrough: three jobs buyers should keep separate
Separate the independent inspection, completion check, and warranty handoff before closing.
Read the guideHomeownership · Oct 5, 2026 · 7 min readNorthern Utah fall home checklist: protect the expensive systems first
Prioritize water, heat, safety, air leaks, and useful records before freezing conditions.
Read the checklistHome health · Oct 3, 2026 · 7 min readRadon in a Utah home: test first, then make a plan
What buyers, sellers, homeowners, and new-construction buyers should do with a radon result.
Read the guideNew construction · 6 min readBuilder incentives: what to compare beyond the headline
A practical way to weigh rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, price reductions, and lender restrictions.
Read the guideBuying & selling · 6 min readShould you buy before you sell your current home?
The real decision is about cash, timing, risk, and how much uncertainty your plan can absorb.
Compare the optionsSelling · 5 min readWhat to fix before listing—and what to leave alone
Focus preparation on buyer confidence, visible condition, and the items most likely to slow down a sale.
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