Cesar Perez Real Estate Services

05/21/2026

If you are a buyer, the recent rate spike means you have to be incredibly disciplined with your monthly budget math—but use the slower market volume to negotiate for seller concessions or rate buy-downs. If you are a seller, pricing your home accurately from day one is paramount; aspirational pricing is failing in nearly half the country.

05/08/2026

Despite the national cooling, Utah remains undersupplied. This "structural shortage" acts as a floor for home prices, meaning a "crash" in the Beehive State remains highly unlikely.

05/04/2026

The Utah market isn't crashing; it's simply normalizing. Buyers who were previously priced out have a better opportunity to negotiate, and sellers must be realistic with initial list prices to close deals.

04/30/2026

Buyer Concessions on the Rise: With more homes to choose from, around 15% to 16% of listings require price cuts, and contract cancellations are slightly elevated compared to previous norms. Sellers are increasingly offering concessions, rate buydowns, and repair assistance to close deals.

04/29/2026

Buyer Leverage: Inventory in Utah is up nearly 11% compared to last year. Currently, only about 15–16% of homes are selling above the asking price, meaning buyers have much more room to negotiate for concessions, repairs, or rate buydowns.

04/25/2026

The market is "constructive." It’s not the frantic boom of the past, nor is it a crash. It is a maturing, more balanced environment where both buyers and sellers have to be more calculated. If you are participating in the market this weekend, focus on the local trend in your specific city, as national averages are currently less meaningful than they have been in years.

04/24/2026

If you are buying, the current environment of stabilizing rates and rising inventory offers more leverage than you have had in years. If you are selling, the "seller's market" of the past is evolving; pricing your home realistically and being prepared for concessions is now a standard part of the process, even if your specific neighborhood remains high-demand.

04/18/2026

Are you looking to RENT in LYTON? Let me know.

5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom House for Rent for $3300. View photos of 336 East 1525 North, Layton, UT 84041 and other rental details.

04/16/2026

If you are a seller, you still have the upper hand on price due to the inventory shortage, but you must be realistic as touring activity is slumping. If you are a buyer, the stabilizing 6.08% rate is your "green light" to shop!

04/14/2026

"Avoid the massive competition that floods the market in late May and June. Don't wait for your neighbor to list first. If you've been thinking about selling, contact me today to take advantage of this strategic moment!"

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