Doug Tarter's Blog Posts

3 Reasons Flippers Use Hard Money (And Why Corridor Comes First)

Why Hard Money Is the Smart Play When You’re Flipping a HouseAnd why Corridor Funding is the resource to call firstBanks are built for owner-occupied homes with clean appraisals and a 30 day

Read More

Market Advantage Score

Doug TarterReal Estate • UtahHomeSearchSellMAS ProgramBlogContactSeller Strategy • Utah Real Estate • 2026Why Your Home Didn't Sell —And the System Built to Fix ItIntroducing

Read More

Why Owning Real Estate is Important

The Importance of Owning Property: A Focus on Buying Real Estate in UtahOwning real estate represents one of the most significant financial and personal decisions an individual or family can make.

Read More

Selecting the right Agent

Navigating the Real Estate Market: Why Choosing the Right Agent Makes All the DifferenceBuying or selling a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make. Whether you're a

Read More

Essential Home Purchasing Considerations

Essential Considerations When Purchasing a Home: A Guide for Prospective BuyersBuying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions an individual or family will make in their lifetime.

Read More

French Colonial home designs

French Colonial home design, originating from the 17th and 18th centuries in regions like Louisiana and the Mississippi Valley, reflects a blend of French elegance and practical adaptations to

Read More

Bungalow Style Homes

The timeless appeal of owning a Bungalow-style home lies in its gentle, inviting presence that feels like coming home to a living story. Picture a low-slung roofline gently sloping over wide, shaded

Read More

Dutch Colonial designs out of a catalog?

The Timeless Charm of Dutch Colonial Homes: From Sears Catalog Dreams to Modern RealityDutch Colonial Revival homes hold a special place in American architectural history. With their distinctive

Read More

Professional or a side hustle

Choosing the Right Realtor: Full-Time Professional vs. Part-Time Side HustleIn the real estate industry, a surprising number of agents operate as part-timers, often balancing a full 9-to-5 job with

Read More

New Home Contracts

When you’re buying a brand-new home directly from a builder, the contract you’ll sign is very different from a typical resale purchase agreement, and that’s completely normal.

Read More

Fly fishing and real estate

There’s a certain magic that happens the moment I step into a river. The world quiets—the rush of the current over smooth stones, the soft hiss of line unfurling through the air, the way

Read More

New Construction Contracts

 New construction contracts in 2025 tend to be lengthy and detailed because builders need to cover timelines, material shortages, rising material costs, and dozens of moving parts in today;

Read More