As winter wraps its chilly arms around Provo, there’s no better time to discover the warmth of the Homestead Crater. This natural geothermal spring, nestled in the heart of Utah, is more than just a hot spot; it’s a unique escape where you can bask in warm, mineral-rich waters even as the cold season unfolds. Let me take you through my unforgettable experience at this serene, blue oasis, a place where time stands still and nature’s warmth envelopes you, offering a perfect retreat from the winter chill. Journey to the Homestead Crater Nestled in Midway Utah, the Homestead Crater is a mere 20-minute scenic drive from Provo. Living close to Provo Canyon makes the trip even quicker for me, and it’s a journey filled with picturesque views and a sense of anticipation. Getting to Homestead C... 01/25/2024

The Reserve at Midway New DevelopmentThe Reserve at Midway is a new development in Midway, Utah with 48 custom homesites. This new luxury community was recently announced for Midway, Ut.The homesites range from .85 acres to 1.2 acres.  The new development will be located at the base of Interlaken and next to The Valais.  While living in this small mountain town you'll have exceptional views of the Heber Valley and it will be one of the top communities within Midway, Utah.  The largest parcels of land within the subdivision will be lots #31, #38, #39, and #46, these lots are over one acre in size.  With two major access points from Interlaken Drive and Canyon View Road, this area will be easy to get in and out of and only a quick drive to dining in Downtown. SEARCH MIDWAY, UTAH MLS LISTI... 12/02/2020

 Midway Real EstateMidway sits in one of the most beautiful valleys in America.This small mountain town is not to be underestimated, complete with endless recreational opportunities and all the metropolitan amenities one could ask for.Out-of-towners flock to Midway real estate to experience the true beauty of all four seasons. While Midway is renowned for its beauty, the summers are amazing as well - averaging about 70 degrees Fahrenheit with low humidity.If you’re searching for a naturally beautiful home with plenty of locations, styles, and price ranges to choose from - Midway real estate was made for you. Charmed by Midway real estate? We don't blame you. Connect with the Derrik Carlson Real Estate today to discover more about the latest Midway homes for sale. Midway, UT Homes for Sa... 04/01/2019

Midway Utah Real Estate: Midway is one of the most beautiful small towns in the United States. Within the past two years, three outstanding restaurants have opened their doors which have helped attribute to a lively main street and three more reasons to live in Midway. If you're searching for Midway real estate you have several options: single family homes, condos, and vacant lots for building new construction. While there are some cabins available in the mountains around Midway in the $300,000 price range the single-family home market starts around $450,000 in town. The luxury segment of Midway has really taken off over the past two years as well - in the past 12-months nine properties over $1,000,000 have sold and two of the properties sold for over $4,000,000. New Construction is in ... 02/15/2019

MORE PHOTOS AND INFO HERE Over 4400 Square Foot home that backs open space and mountains. Located in Burghi Hill Estates this home is nestled next to the mountains with gorgeous views of the valley and mountains. Built with a Large over sized 3 car garage for plenty of storage. 2X6 exterior Framing for Higher insulation Value. Granite Counter-tops, Custom Gourmet Kitchen with Large Walk in Pantry. Vaulted and Open Great Room with Gas Fireplace and built in Cabinets perfect for entertaining. Excellent size Master Bedroom and bathroom suite with Walk In Closet. Tall 9 Ft basement walls. Interior Walk in to basement. Built by a Custom Builder Grant Mines Construction. Listed by Keller Williams Salt Lake City 09/26/2014

Midway Real Estate Loan Origination and Discount Points Origination points are a fee paid to the originating lender which is part of the profit margin for the services that they provide. Both are measured as a percentage of the loan amount and both are factored into the loans APR. Generally, points are deductible as long as the seller didn’t pay for them and origination fees are tax deductible provided they are expressed as a percentage. Discount points enable you to lower your loans interest rate. They are basically prepaid interest, with each point equaling 1 % of the total loan amount. When you pay a point on a 30 year mortgage, you can lower your interest rate by .125 of a percentage point. When comparing loan rates, ask lenders for an interest rate with 0 points and then see how mu... 08/04/2011

Midway Real Estate and Real Estate Websites The Internet is beginning to play a major role in our daily lives. Most people are having a hard time doing anything without first going the Internet. I am finding that most Real Estate Home Buyers begin their home search on the Internet, in fact most generally don’t contact a Realtor until they are far along in their Home search. With this being the case it has become more apparent each day, the importance of having Real Estate Websites that help the Home Buyer effectively, providing them with relevant information that is easy to access and very informative. I have tried to listen to my Home Buyers. There are a number of things that my clients have told me are important to them: Having an effective and informative MLS Search Tool. Provide ar... 07/31/2011

Midway Real Estate and the Appraisal The Real Estate Appraisal is an important part of your home buying transaction. The appraisal helps to establish what the property’s market value actual is, in fact it would likely be the main tool in helping the seller establish the proper selling price. Lenders require an appraisal when the home is offered as security for a loan; they want to make sure that the property will sell for at least the amount of money it is lending. Real estate agents often use a comparative market analysis (CMA), with an appraisal to help their home seller determine a realistic asking price for their home. Many times, experienced real estate agents will come very close to an appraisal, but usually the appraisal is very detailed and is the only valuation lenders will acc... 07/23/2011

Midway Real Estate and Moving After the Sale When is the proper time for the Seller to vacate their property after closing? This question comes up quite often during the process of the Real Estate transaction. Just when the proper time is, depends solely on the wording within the Real Estate Purchase Contract. Unless the property is vacant, generally speaking the seller has until after recording with the county. Most important is how much was indicated within the REPC. Usually it takes about a month to close a smooth transaction on a purchase. If the transaction turns out to be a nightmare, then the closing could go on for an extended period of time. Another method that can be used is an occupancy agreement between the parties. If the seller needs more time to move, the Realtor can exe... 07/18/2011

Midway Real Estate and the Walk through Inspection The final step in the purchase process prior to closing is the Final Walk through Inspection. Every home buyer should revisit the property to ensure it is in the condition you required in your offer, and to inspect that any required repairs have been performed. Final inspection should be no sooner than five days before you intend to close. Make sure this right to do a final inspection is included in your offer to purchase. Check out the IDX Websites with Homes for Sale in the following locations: State of Utah homes for sale – Home Selling Utah Homes available for Sale in Utah County Alpine Homes for Sale American Fork Homes for Sale Cedar Hills Homes for Sale Eagle Mountain Homes for Sale Highland Homes for Sale Lehi Homes for Sale Map... 07/09/2011

  Midway Homes for Sale and Closing Costs There have been times in the past that I have had clients come to closing not understanding what kind of money they would be required to pay. There are various fees associated with buying and selling a home. These fees are called closing costs. Some of these fees are automatically assigned to either the buyer or the seller, other costs are either negotiable or are dictated by local area custom. Buyer Closing Costs When the buyer applies for a home loan, loan officers are required to provide the borrower with a good faith estimate of their closing costs. These fees will vary depending on the type of loan and the terms of the purchase agreement. Some of the closing costs, especially those dealing with the loan application, are actually paid in adv... 06/16/2011

Midway Homes for Sale and the Annual Percentage Rate As a Loan Officer here in Utah, I have found that many consumers don’t fully understand the term Annual Percentage Rate. Probably no other disclosure is as baffling to the average consumer as APR is. Few understand how the APR can be higher than the interest rate. The APR is the finance charge expressed as a numerical percentage, which is an expression of the annualized finance charge. The APR includes the interest rate plus all of those items that are included in the finance charge. Although few mortgage lenders actually do it, lenders are required to disclose the APR when inquiries are made orally. The APR also has to be fully disclosed on any advertising materials. www.UtahHomesforSale.us www.UtahHomesforSale.ws www.UtahHomes.ws w... 06/05/2011

Midway Real Estate, the Real Estate Appraisal The Real Estate Appraisal is an important part of your home buying transaction. The appraisal helps to establish what the property’s market value actual is, in fact it would likely be the main tool in helping the seller establish the proper selling price. Lenders require an appraisal when the home is offered as security for a loan; they want to make sure that the property will sell for at least the amount of money it is lending. Real estate agents often use a comparative market analysis (CMA), with an appraisal to help their home seller determine a realistic asking price for their home. Many times, experienced real estate agents will come very close to an appraisal, but usually the appraisal is very detailed and is the only valuation lender... 05/29/2011

  Midway Homes for Sale, setting your Selling Price The Home selling price is determined by taking into consideration a number of different factors. First and probably the most important factor is the selling price of comparable homes in the homes selling area. Other factors include the current trend in the market, the availability of homes for sale in the area and the urgency of the seller. Obviously, the lower the selling price the quicker the home will sale. Other factors to take into consideration include:    Average selling price per square foot of homes in the same area  Major improvements to the home, such as swimming pool and other additions can add to the overall value of the home. Interior and exterior amenities can be beneficial to an increase in selling price. The general co... 05/18/2011

Midway Real Estate, Motivated Seller When looking for homes for my buyer clients, I have found that the Seller’s Motivation can have a dramatic effect on the price of the home. The most common “Motivated Seller” is someone who has already bought his or her next home or is relocating to a new area. They will be under the gun to sell the home quickly or face the prospect of making two mortgage payments at the same time. Since that can drain a bank quickly, most sellers want to avoid such a situation and may be willing to give up thousands of dollars to avoid the possibility. Family crises can be a motivation for a seller to make a quick deal. However, when you see a real estate ad that mentions, divorce, motivated seller, relocation, or something to that affect, beware. Many times this k... 05/11/2011

Midway Real Estate, Home Buyer Representation As of 1994, the state of Utah authorized Buyer's Agency.  In Utah County, and throughout the state, buyers can choose an agent to work exclusively on their behalf.  Buyer agency benefits include: Buyer's agents are almost always paid out of the proceeds of the sale by the seller or builder, so we always recommend using a Realtor, as it will cost you nothing extra. Many people do not realize that it is advantageous to have an agent on a new home purchase as well.  I have gone to bat for my clients on a number of occasions when there were problems with home builders.  Salespeople who work for the builder are usually very ethical they are also employees of the builder and are bound by their relationship to their employer.  They do not specifica... 05/04/2011

We just had our First Snow If you look at the tops of the surrounding Mountains in Salt Lake City you can see the white peaks peering out of the clouds.  I don't have a picture yet but it looks beautiful with the gold aspen contrast to the pencil pine trees, the gray low clouds and the white snow. The weather has changed since yesterday with clouds moving in and temperatures dropping.  Everyone has been out in their yards winterizing sprinkler systems, snow blowers, lawn mowers, gutters, etc.. We have had a great extended summer harvesting tomatoes late into the season.  The leaves have been beautiful with this long fall we have enjoyed.  I thought I would share a few more of those pictures.  When I get a good shot of the snow capped mountains I will post one.  These pictures are taken ... 10/23/2010

Funny Friday And you think you've got problems!  Needing a little renovation, this is one way to tackle it.  Or looking for that great deal? At Watts Group Real Estate and Development we can help you find that right piece of property for you or help you build that custome home.  Call us today or visit our Web site Watts Living , 801-870-0606 10/01/2010

Dutch Fields Cottages Market Report in Midway, Utah Dutch Fields Cottages Last 60 Days Market Report   Dutch Fields Cottages Active listings - 3 Dutch Fields Cottages Under Contracts - 1 Dutch Fields Cottages Solds - 1    Dutch Fields Cottages This a great time to get a great deal in Midway and enjoy the leisure living of this charming Hamlet.  Winter Hours beginning October 1st, Models Open every Friday and Saturday 12 -5 pm.         09/28/2010

On a Lighter Note After my last blog I thought a picture of a problem free life was in order Ah....if all we had to do was graze, chew kud, and produce milk all day in such a setting, life would be pretty  MOOOvalous!!!!!! Once again a beautiful sight to behold in Midway, Utah in Heber Valley.  Heber Valley boast some nice local dairys and the sure know how to make some great Shakes.  I recently enjoyed on at a place called Granny's in Heber, a Famous Bear Lake Raspberry Shake!!!  Yummmmm. 09/27/2010