Blog - Kristi Nicholl Durrant

First Time Home Buyers

First-Time Home Buyers and the Difference Between Excitement and Confidence

First-Time Home Buyers and the Difference Between Excitement and Confidence Buying your first home is exciting. For many people, it feels a lot like falling in love. There’s anticipation, emotion, and that hopeful desire to find the one the place that just feels right the moment you walk through the door. And that excitement? It’s […]
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Selling a Parent’s Home in Utah: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families

Selling a Parent’s Home in Utah: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families After 33 years in real estate, I’ve helped many Utah families sell a parent’s home after a death, during a move to assisted living, or when adult children suddenly need to step in and make decisions quickly. It’s never just about the property. It’s […]
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Rates, Reality, and What’s Next for Utah Real Estate

Interest rates have been the headline of 2025 but the real insight lies in how the market responds, not just when the rates change. In 33 years of watching Utah’s cycles, I’ve seen the same rhythm again and again: When rates start to fall, it takes about six months for buyers to truly respond. By the time the […]
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Townhome Showdown: Midvale vs. Sandy

Townhome Showdown: Midvale vs. Sandy – What Homes Under $500K Really Look Like If your budget tops out around $500,000, both Midvale and Sandy offer appealing options but they look and feel completely different once you dig into the details. Here’s how the two cities stack up for townhome buyers in late 2025, based on real […]