Utah Real Estate by Carol Sancho

By Carol Sancho , Utah real estate advisor · Homes Now – Presidio Real Estate · Updated November 4, 2026 Do the November 3, 2026 election results change whether you should buy or sell a home in Utah? Not directly. Elections don't set mortgage rates; inflation, Treasury yields and global events do. What changed this week is mostly policy direction for 2027. What matters for your move right now hasn't changed: rates near 7.2%, fewer Utah homes going under contract, and a Salt Lake County property tax bill due November 30. For prepared buyers, that combination means more room to negotiate this winter. What happened on November 3 In Utah: Voters rejected Amendment B , which would have required 60% voter approval for citizen initiatives that raise taxes. The Associated Press projected the result on election night, with about 62% voting no in early returns. Amendment A , which changes how proposed constitutional amendments are published, appeared headed to pass with ab...

Por Carol Sancho , asesora inmobiliaria en Utah · Homes Now – Presidio Real Estate · Hablamos español ¿Qué es una venta corta (short sale) en Utah y por qué importa en octubre de 2026? Una venta corta es la venta de una casa por menos de lo que se debe en la hipoteca, con la aprobación del banco. Si usted está atrasado en sus pagos, normalmente es una mejor salida que una ejecución hipotecaria (foreclosure): protege más su crédito y le permite decidir cuándo mudarse. Si usted es comprador, puede ser una oportunidad de comprar en una buena zona con un vendedor motivado. Con tasas por encima del 7%, el tiempo es clave. El mercado de Utah en octubre de 2026 Tasas de interés más altas. La tasa promedio de una hipoteca a 30 años llegó a 7.32% el 22 de octubre de 2026 , según la encuesta semanal de Freddie Mac, frente a 6.71% a principios de septiembre. Para muchas familias, eso significa pagos mensuales más altos o menos casa por el mismo presupuesto. Más ejecuciones hipotec...

Por Carol Sancho , consultora imobiliária em Utah · Homes Now – Presidio Real Estate · Atendimento em português O que é uma short sale em Utah, e por que ela chama a atenção de compradores em outubro de 2026? Short sale é a venda de um imóvel por um valor menor do que o saldo da hipoteca, com a aprovação do banco. Para o comprador, pode ser uma chance de comprar em um bairro disputado com espaço para negociar. Para o proprietário com pagamentos atrasados, costuma ser uma saída bem melhor do que a execução da hipoteca (foreclosure). Com juros acima de 7% e mais casas à venda, outubro de 2026 abriu espaço para os dois lados. O mercado de Utah em outubro de 2026 Três números ajudam a entender o momento: Juros mais altos. A taxa média do financiamento de 30 anos, segundo a pesquisa semanal da Freddie Mac, chegou a 7,32% em 22 de outubro de 2026 , contra 6,71% no início de setembro. Isso reduz o poder de compra de muitas famílias e deixa mais compradores atentos a preço e c...

By Carol Sancho , Utah real estate advisor · Homes Now – Presidio Real Estate If you're behind on your Utah mortgage, should you choose a short sale or let the home go to foreclosure? For most homeowners who can't catch up and owe more than the home is worth, a lender-approved short sale is the better path. It usually protects your credit and future borrowing far better than a foreclosure, and it lets you control the timing. But Utah's foreclosure clock moves fast once it starts, so the decision has to be made early. Buyers: I currently represent the sellers of a short-sale rambler in Daybreak, South Jordan. See the listing details below. Why this question matters more in Utah right now Foreclosure activity is rising again. ATTOM's mid-year 2026 report found that foreclosure starts nationwide rose 18% and completed foreclosures rose 33% compared with the first half of 2025. Utah was among the ten states with the highest foreclosure rates, with filings on...

Daybreak, South Jordan, Utah How do you decide which Daybreak village and home are right for you? Quick answer: Compare Daybreak homes through six objective factors: home type, micro-location, access to the amenities you expect to use, association structure, nearby development, and resale competition. The goal is not to label one village “best.” It is to identify the property that most closely supports your priorities, responsibilities, and budget. Start With Your Daily Anchors Daybreak is a collection of villages and districts , not one interchangeable subdivision. Depending on the property, you may be closer to Oquirrh Lake, SoDa Row, established parks, the Watercourse, Downtown Daybreak, model-home areas, or TRAX. Those differences can shape your routine more than an extra bedroom or a dramatic model-home finish. Before touring, identify the three places or features you expect to use most. Then evaluate the actual route from each property. A lis...

  Daybreak, South Jordan, Utah Compare the home and its precise location—not only the village name. How do you decide which Daybreak village and home are right for you? Quick answer: Compare Daybreak homes through six objective factors: home type, micro-location, access to the amenities you expect to use, association structure, nearby development, and resale competition. The goal is not to label one village “best.” It is to identify the property that most closely supports your priorities, responsibilities, and budget. Start With Your Daily Anchors Daybreak is a collection of villages and districts , not one interchangeable subdivision. Depending on the property, you may be closer to Oquirrh Lake, SoDa Row, established parks, the Watercourse, Downtown Daybreak, model-home areas, or TRAX. Those differences can shape your routine more than an extra bedroom or a dramatic model-home finish. Before touring, identify the three places or f...

What 10 Years in Daybreak Taught Me About Buying and Selling Here Published March 1, 2026 What can a Daybreak real estate expert who has lived in the community for more than ten years help you understand? Ten years in Daybreak teaches you that value is shaped by much more than square footage. Your village, home type, lot position, association structure, access to amenities and competition from new construction all influence how a property fits your life—and how the market may view it later. Daybreak Is Not One Uniform Neighborhood I moved to Daybreak in January 2016. Since then, I have watched established areas mature, new villages take shape and Downtown Daybreak expand the community's connection to shopping, dining, entertainment and transit. That long view matters because two homes carrying the same Daybreak address can offer very different ownership experiences. Some properties are close to Oquirrh Lake or SoDa Row. Others connect more naturally to...