Kelly Shuldberg's Blog Posts

Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see:Mortgage rates drop a little more.More homes hit the

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9 Tips to Increase House Value

Your home is a place to live and create lifelong memories, but it’s also a financial investment. So it only stands to reason that you’d make enhancements that would boost your quality of

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Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step – Not an Afterthought

Finding the right home feels exciting, but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible. Whether you’re planning to buy soon or still just thinking about it, getting pre-approved

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Why is October the Best Time to Buy a Home in 2025?

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most

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Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking

If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is behind us. And here are the

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Top 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp.The number of homes for sale is

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Do you know your home’s value?

Do you know your home’s value?Hint: Your Zillow valuation doesn’t count  Most people don’t think this matters much unless they are getting ready to sell. But knowing your

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2025 Homebuyers Want Move-In-Ready Homes—Here’s What Sellers Need to Know

2025 Homebuyers Want Move-In-Ready Homes—Here’s What Sellers Need to KnowIf you're thinking about selling your home this year, there’s one thing buyers want: a move-in-ready home.

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How to prepare your online accounts in case you die

One Tech Tip: How to prepare your online accounts in case you dieBy KELVIN CHAN,LONDON (AP) — Most people have accumulated a pile of data — selfies, emails, videos and more —

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Budget-Friendly Upgrades To Help You Sell Your Home

Budget-Friendly Upgrades To Help You Sell Your Home  You've probably heard the expression "curb appeal" many times with regard to selling a home. The outside of your home is the first

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Housing Market Forecast: What's Ahead For The 2nd Half of 2024

As we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales.Home Prices Are Expected To Climb ModeratelyHome prices

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Why is Inflation Sticky

Housing has an outsized impact on inflationInflation is based on changes in the CPI, which is a measure of the prices of various goods and services consumers purchase. Home prices are not included

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What Is Going on with Mortgage Rates?

You may have heard mortgage rates are going to stay a bit higher for longer than originally expected. And if you’re wondering why, the answer lies in the latest economic data. Here’s a

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Utah Flood Preparedness: A Comprehensive Guide

Flooding can strike unexpectedly, anywhere, regardless of the terrain. In Utah, the risk is omnipresent."We can’t predict the exact time or location of a flood," stated Wade Mathews, Utah

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25 ways to get instant curb appeal for less than $100.

Transforming the exterior of your home doesn't have to break the bank. With a little creativity and some elbow grease, you can achieve instant curb appeal for less than $100. From a fresh coat of

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Vision, Renovation, Transformation

I had the opportunity to see the transformation of a historical church I marketed and sold in the fall of 2022; with its origins dating back to 1929, the building held deep roots within the Peterson

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