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November Furnace Maintenance: Why Utah Rental Owners Should Invest in a Tune-Up Before Winter

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Nov 3, 20269 min read

November Furnace Maintenance: Why Utah Rental Owners Should Invest in a Tune-Up Before Winter

November is the time to make sure your Utah rental property's furnace is ready for winter. Learn why professional heating inspections, furnace tune-ups, and preventive maintenance are worthwhile investments that can help owners avoid expensive breakdowns, improve safety, and protect their properties.

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Utah's New Real Estate Purchase Contract Is Here: What Property Owners Should Know

Owner Resources

Nov 3, 202610 min read

Utah's New Real Estate Purchase Contract Is Here: What Property Owners Should Know

Utah's updated Real Estate Purchase Contract took effect November 1, 2026, with new requirements for using the revised forms beginning in 2027. Learn what the changes mean for Utah homebuyers, sellers, and rental-property investors, including financing, appraisals, earnest money, and important contract deadlines.

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Inflation and Your Rental Property: Looking Beyond the Headlines

Investor Insights

Nov 3, 20267 min read

Inflation and Your Rental Property: Looking Beyond the Headlines

Rising insurance premiums, repair costs, and operating expenses are putting pressure on Utah rental-property owners. But rents can't always rise at the same pace as inflation. Learn how smart pricing, vacancy management, and preventive maintenance can help protect your investment.

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Utah Real Estate Changes Coming in 2027: What Property Owners Should Know

Owner Resources

Sep 28, 202611 min read

Utah Real Estate Changes Coming in 2027: What Property Owners Should Know

Utah is preparing for an important change in residential property management. A new property-manager license takes effect January 1, 2027, bringing new education, examination, background-check, affiliation, recordkeeping, and client-fund requirements. Here’s what Utah rental-property owners should know as implementation approaches.

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Utah Market Update | Mortgage Rates Rise Above 7% Heading Into Fall

Market Updates

Sep 28, 20269 min read

Utah Market Update | Mortgage Rates Rise Above 7% Heading Into Fall

Mortgage rates have climbed back above 7%, adding new pressure to affordability as Utah enters the fall housing market. Sales are slowing and inventory is rising, but home prices remain relatively stable—creating a more selective market for buyers, sellers, and investors.

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Fall Maintenance Checklist: Prepare Your Utah Rental Before Winter

Maintenance & Property Care

Sep 28, 20268 min read

Fall Maintenance Checklist: Prepare Your Utah Rental Before Winter

A little preventive maintenance this fall can help Utah rental-property owners avoid frozen pipes, heating failures, water damage, and expensive winter emergencies. Here’s what to inspect and winterize before temperatures drop.

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Fall Rental Property Maintenance: 10 Smart Investments to Make Before Utah Winter

Maintenance & Property Care

Aug 31, 20268 min read

Fall Rental Property Maintenance: 10 Smart Investments to Make Before Utah Winter

Fall is one of the most important maintenance seasons for Utah rental properties. From winterizing swamp coolers and irrigation systems to servicing furnaces and protecting pipes, these preventive steps can help owners avoid expensive winter repairs.

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Aug 31, 20268 min read

September 2026 Legal Update: What Utah Property Owners Need to Know

Utah property owners are navigating changing licensing rules, strict deposit deadlines, eviction notice requirements, habitability obligations, and ongoing fair-housing enforcement. Here are the key compliance issues to review this September.

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September 2026 Real Estate Market Update: More Inventory, More Negotiation — But No Crash

Market Updates

Aug 31, 20267 min read

September 2026 Real Estate Market Update: More Inventory, More Negotiation — But No Crash

More homes are hitting the market, buyers have greater negotiating power, and mortgage rates remain elevated—but the data does not point to a housing crash. Here’s what September’s market means for Utah property owners and real estate investors.

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Maintenance & Property Care

Aug 3, 20262 min read

Investor Tip of the Month | August 2026

Replacing an aging swamp cooler with a ductless mini-split system can be a smart long-term investment for Utah rental properties. Mini-splits offer year-round heating and cooling, improved energy efficiency, lower maintenance, and greater tenant comfort, helping increase your property's appeal and long-term value.

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