Episodes – The Utah Real Estate Show

We started this show way back when COVID was still ravaging the planet: 2020. We release new shows every Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. You can also see us on our YouTube.com channel: The Utah Real Estate Show.

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What the A.D.U. (Episode 93) S7 E2 - What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), and what good is it? We speak with Tysen Webb, VP of Marketing and Sales at R5 Homes. 0:00 – Introduction. What’s an...
A VERY Moving Real Estate Message (Episode 92) S7 E1 - Everything you ever wanted to know about moving companies…from a moving company itself! Miracle Movers agreed to join us for this tell-all episode about the services moving companies provide. 0:00...
Are You Waiting For Rates to Drop Before You Buy? (Episode 91) S6 E15 - If you’re waiting for rates to go down before you buy a house, you might be in for a rough ride! Even if you time the market just right and...
Do You Believe in a Buyer Power? (Episode 90) S6 E14 - With all the changes in the market place, are you ready to use your buyer power? Sellers, are you ready to work with buyers? 0:00 – Introduction2:20 – Sellers will...
The HALL Way to Success (Episode 89) S6 E13 - Together with guest, Adam Hall, we exlpore the wonderful world of real estate investing. Here’s a guy who has participated in more avenues of real estate from being a lender,...
What’s the Difference: Cabin Property vs Recreational Land? (Episode 88) S6 E12 - Can you build a cabin there? What about a non-permanent structure? And how is it going to be financed, anyway? 0:00 Introduction. Cabin property. Is a cabin just a vacation...
What in the World is House Hacking? (Episode 87) S6 E11 - You’ve heard of house hacking, right? Well, social media doesn’t tell you the full story. 0:00 – Introduction. Jason’s son got a reel talking about how to house hack. Easy...
How Do I Start My Real Estate Investment Jounrey? (Episode 86) S6 E10 - Tyler, Aric, and Jason talk with Hyrum Oaks, CEO of RaceEntry.com, about how he got started in real estate investing. 0:00 – Introduction. Hyrum Oaks is NOT a professional investor,...
Deep Dive on Cost Segregation Analysis Depreciation (Episode 85) S6 E9 - Cost Segregation Analysis Studies are an important part of investors’ tax strategy for depreciation. If it’s a commercial building, you can take 39 years of depreciation. If it’s a residential...
Life Insurance, Cost Segregation, and Opportunity Zones (Episode 84) S6 E8 - Getting beyond real estate investing basics, here are three principles to supercharge your investment game: cash-value indexed life insurance policies, cost segregation analysis, and opportunity zones. Guest Alex Ball explains...
Is the Real Estate Doomsday Apocalypse Upon Us? (Episode 83) S6 E7 - What’s happening in real estate right now? Is it a crash? Is it the eye before the storm? Is it a momentary lapse? 0:00 – Introduction2:15 – Rates are going...
The Low Down on Inspections (Episode 82) S6 E7 - What’s in inspection for? How do you choose a good inspector? What should you expect for your inspection? An inspection is a critical opportunity for a buyer to get information...
The 2-1 Buy Down & Other Loan Fads (Episode 81) S6 E6 - You’ve heard of the 2-1 buy down, but what is it really? What about other loan options like discount points or a single MI pay down? 0:00 – Introduction1:49 –...
Investing: Taking the Leap in Indiana (Episode 80) S6 E5 - How do you get the investing ball rolling? We just took a leap ourselves in Indiana. Here’s how we did it.0:00 – Introduction1:20 – Why invest? Financial freedom, baby.3:23 –...
Seller Finance: How You Can Buy a Home Without a Lender (Episode 79) S6:E4 - Seller Finance is one of the most versatile methods to purchase (or sell) a home. It takes outside-the-box thinking, but it can afford a lot more flexibility to both the...
Wait, Is It STILL a Seller’s Market? (Episode 78) S6 E3 - Looks like a seller’s market, acts like a seller’s market — It’s probably still a seller’s market. 0:00 – Introduction1:05 – Listener Question – how to find a good lender.1:40...
The New Seller Disclosures (Episode 77) S6 E2 - There is a new seller disclosure document — do you know how to use it? 0:00 – Introduction. 1:18 – No assumption of agency for presenting the disclosure document. 2:49...
What Happens When You Assume…A Loan? (Episode 76) S6:E1 - You know what happens when you assume. But do you know what happens when you assume a loan? 0:00 – Introduction.2:29 – Context of Assumptions.3:25 – Who decides if it’s...
Down Payment Vs Closing Costs (Episode 75) S5E15 - What is the difference between down payment and closing costs? Who gets what? 0:00 – Introduction0:42 – Not the same.1:20 – Questions. How much money do you have? (Spoiler: Most...
If I Had a Million Dollars… (Episode 74) S5:E14 - What would you do with a million dollars? That’s the question we pose this week on the show. What do you buy? How much do you save? What are the...
Holy Rusty Multifamily Real Estate Man! (Episode 73) S5 E13 - This is our interview with Utah Real Estate Investor, Rusty Pollard. We talk about his deals and break down how he looks at a deal. Rusty offers several tips and...
To Accept, To Counter, & To Reject (Episode 72) S5 E12 - 0:00 – Introduction 0:41 – Section 25. Jason reads section 25 in its entirety. If the other party doesn’t accept the offer, the offer shall lapse, and the earnest money...
SS, DD, F&A, S: The Deadlines of Your Contract (Episode 71) S5 E11 - These are the dates that matter the most in the contract. Get them right! 0:00 – Introduction 0:50 – Your Deadlines. The biggest issue we see is where dates are...
There’s No Such Thing As a Response Deadline (Episode 70) S5 E10 - We hear it all the time, “What’s the response deadline?” Well, there isn’t one, because no such thing exists. It’s an acceptance deadline, you chump!0:00 – Introduction0:58 – Acceptance is...
Electronic Signatures Speed Up Everything! (Episode 69) S5E9 - Yes, we can sign for real estate purchases with electronic signatures, but how does that really work? 0:00 – Introduction 1:05 – Counterparts. You can sign digitally, but you can...
It’s 5:00 Somewhere! – Episode 68 (S5 E8) - It’s 5:00 somewhere, but what does that mean? The Utah State Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC) spells it out in section 21: Time is of the Essence. 0:00 – Introduction...
Insurance & What Do You Mean the House is Toast? (Episode 67) S5 E7 - Insurance protects you from loss. But what does the Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC) say about insurance and risk of loss during the purchase period? Spoiler: It says the...
The Real Costs of Owning a House (Episode 66) S5 E6 - What are the real costs of owning a house? We break down the mortgage payment and everything you have to pay for AFTER the mortgage payment! 0:00 Introduction1:17 – Story...
And/Or Assigns. What? (Episode 65) S5 E5 - What does “And/Or Assigns” actually do? 0:00 – Introduction. 1:03 – Assignable. To assign a contract is to sell the sale of the contract, NOT the actual property. This is...
What’s the Difference Between a Loan Estimate and a Closing Disclosure? (Episode 64) S5 E4 - A LOAN ESTIMATE happens when you apply for a loan, but it’s a long road before that loan funds. A CLOSING DISCLOSURE tells the borrower what may have changed. 0:00...
Get It in Writing (Episode 63) S5 E3 - What isn’t written down could kill your deal. Make SURE you get it in writing! 🖋 0:00 – Introduction 1:29 – Section 18 of the REPC is Notices. They must...
So Much Equity!!! (Episode 62) S5 E2 - How much equity’s in your house? Well, if you haven’t refi-ed and you’ve owned for more than two years…probably more than $80,000! 0:00 Introduction 1:32 – The Homeowner Investor. Utah...
REPC 17: Paying the Attorney (Episode 61) S5 E1 - Who pays for the attorneys when you go to court? Well, that depends on who wins.0:00 – Introduction0:55 – Losers Pay. REPC 17 is about attorney fees. Spoiler: loser pays...
Hard Money (Episode 60) S4 E15 - Do you know how hard money works? You should! 0:00 – Introduction. 0:53 – What is Hard Money? Lending against a hard asset. Different than traditional lending, which is lending...
Breaking Contracts (Episode 59) S4 E14 - Breaking contracts is a bad idea…and it’s gonna hurt if you do. 0:00 – Introduction. Section 16 of the Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC) is about breaking the contract...
I Want to Afford a House in Utah! (Episode 58) S4 E13 - Can I even afford a house in Utah? Yes, but it’s getting harder! 0:00 – Introduction 1:52 – Storytime with Tyler – There’s an Affordability “CRISIS” in Utah! Is there?...
Utah Housing 2022 Stats & Analysis (Episode 57) S4 E12 - What’s gonna happen to Utah housing in 2022? Nobody knows for sure, but these statistics and economic data will help paint the picture. 0:00 – Introduction1:30 – Should I wait...
Whoa! Was That Ethical? (Episode 56) S4 E11 - When you hire a Realtor®, remember the advice of Warren Buffet: “In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t...
In Search of SMOOTH Transactions (Episode 55) S4 E10 - What makes a transaction smooth or rough? Knowing these 4 principles goes a long way to making sure your buy or your sell goes smoothly. 0:00 – Introduction1:27 – What...
Domino Contract (Episode 54) S4 E9 - What’s a “Domino Contract”? Why does it matter? Are you making sure that your contract falls inline with other contracts? Then you’re playing dominoes well in real estate! 0:00 –...
Which is It: Mobile, Manufactured, or Modular (Episode 53) S4 E8 - Is the home you’re considering mobile, manufactured, or modular? Well, that’s a really important distinction! 0:00 – Introduction0:59 – Glossary time with Jason Christiansen. Mobile home: built on a chassis...
Happy Grinchmas! (Epsisode 52) S4 E7 - Happy Grinch-mas, y’all! We’re celebrating with the Grinch again this Saturday, the 18th of December. And by “celebrating,” we mean we are giving away stuff. HIVE Collective is matching donations...
What Makes a Contract (Episode 51) S4 E6 - Do you know how a contract works? Do you know when it binds versus when it can be voided? When can you legally walk away from a contract without penalty?...
Becoming a Real Estate One Percenter in Your Twenties (Episode 50) S4E5 - How do you get started in real estate when everything seems to be stacked against you? Can you really get into real estate? How? We talk about how to get...
REPC 15: Mediation or Litigation (Episode 49) S4 E4 - The real estate purchase contract (REPC) provides for the ability to mediate dispute or to litigate dispute. Which one should you choose? 1:10 – What’s mediation? A non-biased third party...
CAP Rate: Quick & Dirty Investment Analysis (Episode 48) S4E3 - Do you know how to quickly evaluate a potential investment? CAP Rate helps you understand how much return the potential investment will earn, and give you a hint about whether...
Are You Ready to Winter? (Episode 47) S4 E2 - Getting ready for winter can feel challenging. Here are some tips to make your life easier when snow is ready to fly! 1:22 – Making your home ready for winter.1:36...
Calculating Your Return on Investment (ROI) Episode 46, S4 E1 - Determining your ROI is an important part your investment strategy. It helps you differentiate investment opportunities. It’s not hard to calculate, but there are some tricks. 1:00 – Returns on...
Better Ways to Leverage Money (Episode 45) S3 E15 - Is paying down your mortgage the best way to “get ahead?” Maybe. It depends on what you want to do. There are better ways to leverage your money than converting...
What Makes a Complete Contract? (Episode 44) S3 E14 - How do you know you have a complete and binding contract? What’s a dual contract and an incomplete contract? How do you avoid them? 0:54 – Story time with Jason....
Hot Questions – Episode 43 (S3 E13) - How much heat can you really take? Today, we find out how much Aric, Tyler, Jason, and Joel can go through. Who will crack first? 1:09 – Rules. 1) As...
REPC 13: Do They Have the Authority to Sign? (Episode 42) S3 E12 - It seems self evident: if someone is transacting in real estate, they have the authority to do so right? Well, that’s what section 13 of the Utah Real Estate Purchase...
How You Get PAID Matters (Episode 41) S3 E11 - How do you get paid? Salary, hourly, commission? Does it matter for a real estate purchase? YES! 1:19 – A story from Aric about a buyer who wanted to change...
Get Ready to Invest! (Episode 40) S3 E10 - How do you get started in real estate investing? Especially in Utah, there are some things you need to know to make sure you don’t get burned. 1:22 – Hey,...
What Improvements Are Gonna Keep Value in My Home? (Episode 39) S3 E9 - What improvements actually ADD value to your home? We talk with Joel Frost, expert Utah appraiser, about what improvements add value or reduce value. 0:59 – Joel’s credibility – He...
REPC Sections 11 & 12: The Final Walkthrough, and Changes During the Transaction (Episode 38) S3 E8 - View a house on Tuesday, offer on Friday, it’s accepted on Monday — Fridge is included, but they replace the fridge with a cheap one on Saturday. Which fridge is...
How In the H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks Does an Appraisal Work? - How does an appraisal work? What gets counted, and what doesn’t? If you’ve ever wondered about how this mystical voodoo math gets done, Joel Frost is here to help you...
Housing Market Outlook: August 2021 (Episode 36) S3 E6 - This is how we see the market from here and beyond. 1:15 – The bubble’s bursting! Are we in a bubble? Is it 2008 all over again? “Underwater” means your...
Dealing with Repairs (Episode 35) S3 E5 - Every house has something that is less than ideal, and these surface during home transactions. As a buyer, how do you ask for repairs in a way that won’t scuttle...
How to NOT Blow Your Addenda (Episode 34) S3 E4 - Is it addendum or addenda? More importantly, how do you use one to modify the contract without breaking it? 0:41 – What’s the difference between “addendum” and “addenda”? An addendum...
How Does a Rate Lock Work? (Episode 33) S3 E3 - What is a rate lock? How does it work? Do you really “lock” your rate? What happens if the lock expires? Your lender should have the answers to these questions....
Managing Your Short-Term Rental: The Review Game (Episode 32) S3 E2 - Now that you’ve got your short-term rental, how the heck do you manage it? Dedicate some serious time to thinking through what your guests will want or need, and make...
Getting Into the Short Term Rental Game (Episode 31) E3 E1 - How do you get into the short term rental game? Learn how with your special guest, Kirt Forakis. Want to have a nightly rental, a coveted Airbnb, or a VRBO?...
Your Wicked Awesome House Hunt: How to hunt houses like a frickin’ angry pack of hungry African wild dogs chasing a Gazelle. (Episode 30) S2 E15 - Your house hunt can be exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be. Avoid house blur, use the King Method, dodge frustration, ditch buyer fatigue, and use your time efficiently. 0:46...
REPC Section 7: Seller Disclosures and Stigmatized Property (Episode 29) S2 E14 - What are you required to disclose when selling a house? What are you allowed to ask about when you’re buying a house? Material facts (must be disclosed), but potentially interesting...
Be a Good Landlord (Episode 28) S2 E13 - Learn the basics of how to become a good landlord. There’s a lot to it, and this is just an overview, but it gives you a good take on the...
The Not-So-Secret Agent, REPC Section 5: Agency (Episode 27) S2 E12 - Who are the agents in this transaction? Well, check out section 5 of the Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC), and you’ll know who exactly represents who! Do you have...
Save Yourself from Transaction Remorse - Buyer’s remorse (or seller’s remorse) can ruin an otherwise excellent transaction. Problem is: we naturally do this to ourselves. Taking a few steps during the planning phase of your purchase,...
REPC Section 4: Prorations, Special Assessments, and Fees (Episode 25) S2 E10 - Dive into Section 4, the “sneaky” section of the Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC). What gets prorated, and by how much? What are special assessments, and who pays them?...
Coming to Terms with Financing (Episode 24) S2 E9 - There are 15 types of terms available in the MLS. Five are common, and 10 are not — do you know what they all are? We do. 0:35 – What...
How to Buy New Construction (Episode 23) S2 E8 - 11 Tips on how to buy new construction. Buying a home from a building can be a frustrating process. Make sure you’ve got good people protecting you along the way....
The Problem with Love Letters (Episode 22) S2 E7 - What’s a real estate love letter, and why should you avoid them? 0:23 – Tyler received a real estate love letter, and Jason reads it.1:01 – The letter was cringy!1:16...
Why Do You Guys Make These Vids? (Episode 21) S2 E6 - You should always use a pro! Here are 3 stories about times when we DIDN’T use a pro…and paid for it. These stories illustrate why we do this show. We...
Debt to Income: DTI (Episode 20) S2 E5 - What is the debt to income ratio, and why do you care when you’re trying to buy a house? How much debt you have greatly influences how much a lender...
What the Mortgage Credit?!! (Episode 19) S2 E4 - Credit scores need a little more explaining when it comes to a mortgage. What’s “good enough” credit for a loan? What elements influence your credit score? How do you raise...
Settlement, Closing, & Possession…OH MY! 😲 (Episode 18) S2 E3 - The Utah Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC) section 3 talks about the important terms of settlement, closing, and possession. Settlement is different than closing. What are the terms of possession?...
There’s More to Title Than You Might Think (Episode 17) S2 E2 - There’s more to title than you might think…a lot more! What is title insurance, and how does it help the buyer…and the seller? What’s an owner’s policy, a lender policy,...
REPC Section 2: Purchase Price, Down Payment, & Contingency to Sell a Home (Episode 16) S2 E1 - How much down payment do you have to bring? What makes up the purchase price? Wait, what if I have to sell my home in order to buy this one?...
What the Devil is a Home Warranty? (Episode 15) S1 E15 - What’s a home warranty? How does it work? Do you need one? We discuss with Corey Zimmerman, owner of Elevate Home Warranty the ins and outs of having a warranty...
Section 1: Inclusions, Exclusions, and Water Rights (Episode 14) S1 E14 - Are these shelves included? What about the shed in the back? What’s included and what’s excluded from a real estate purchase contract? It’s important to understand what the contract says,...
How to Get Your Offer Accepted in a Seller’s Market (Episode 13) S1 E13 - Are you having trouble getting your offer accepted in a strong seller market? Here are 19 tips of how to get your offer accepted. We talk about contingencies, earnest money,...
What’s the Deal with PMI? (Episode 12) S1 E12 - Mortgage Insurance on my loan, When does mortgage insurance have to be on a loan? Does PMI come off my loan? Does MIP fall off my loan? What is mortgage...
How Often Should I Get My Carpets Cleaned? (Episode 11) S1 E11 - How often should carpets be cleaned? Are all carpet cleaners the same? What makes one carpet cleaner better than another? How do you get a carpet allowance without committing fraud?...
Home Insurance Is Not a Maintenance Plan: Part 2 (Episode 10) S1 E10 - How much insurance do you really need? What coverages are you ok to get rid of? How do you actually file a claim, and then what happens? This is part...
Home Insurance Is Not a Maintenance Plan: Part 1 (Episode 9) S1 E9 - How much insurance do you really need? What coverages are you ok to get rid of? How do you actually file a claim, and then what happens? This is part...
Thinking Outside the Box (Episode 8) S1 E8 - An interview with Utah Dance & Fitness owner, Camille Neilsen! How did she decide to buy? When she saw “the shed”, how did she decide to transform it into “the...
When Do I Get to Move In (i.e. when do I get the keys)? (Episode 7) S1 E7 - There’s a difference between settlement, closing, recording, and possession. Here’s the kicker: you don’t get to move in until POSSESSION. Would it be bad to let someone move into a...
I’m Out of State, but I Want to Buy in Utah! (Episode 6) S1 E6 - Using technology, an out of state buyer doesn’t even need to travel to the home in order to purchase it…and it’s not “sight unseen” anymore! Do your Realtor®, lender, and...
Why do Home Prices Keep Going Up Like Crazy in Utah? (Episode 5) S1 E5 - Why do prices keep going up? Well, it’s supply and demand. There’s a low supply, and there’s a high demand, with a huge housing gap! That’s great news for sellers...
Earnest Money & Backing Out Of The Contract (Episode 4) S1 E4 - What happens if I back out of a real estate purchase contract? Well, there’s a penalty if the buyer or the seller back out — and that’s earnest money. It...
What’s the Difference Between Home Inspections & Appraisals (Episode 3) S1 E3 - Home inspection is part of due diligence, and it gives the buyer a report detailing any issues with the home. Home appraisal is part of financing and appraisal, and it...
Contract Deadlines, and Closing Near a Holiday (Episode 2) S1 E2 - Settlement is when you sign everything. Closing is when all the money is moved, title is recorded, and the house is yours. Watch for Tyler flubbing the definition…more than once!...
Talk to a Lender Early! (Episode 1) S1 E1 - If you’re considering purchasing a property, talk to your lender NOW. Whether it is in Utah Real Estate market or another, they can help you do things while you’re preparing...