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Show H 6 0 M E CHOICE Myths continue to circulate with respect to the current real estate markets that "now not a good time to purchase a home"; In Utah County that is not the case. With the population growth, low interest rates, and a very low unemployment rate, the facts show this is a very good time to purchase a home here in Utah. Interest rates are at an all time low. If interest rates rise instead of fall, it is HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION Bill WesT 2008 President of , interest rate increase Utah Volley Home Builders Association can greatly affect your checkbook. On a modest $90,000 mortgage, an LA ZmviWiYi www.UtahParade.com of one percent could raise your monthly payment by nearly $65. That adds up to almost $800 a year. Trying to predict movements in interest rates is a gamble. Even expert economists disagree on interest rate predictions. But at the current 5.75 percent, you can't afford to lose out The cost of waiting can be especially expensive for people who do not already own a home. The American tax system favors homeownership. There are obvious ways, such as the WEEKLY January Friday, deductions for mortgage interest and property taxes, as well as less obvious ways such as how buyers may never have to pay taxes on the appreciation of their homes. of Utah County population 500,000 is growing yearly. Businesses locate to Utah County because of our highly educated citizens and safe environment. Utah has been named the second best place in the nation to do business and our economy is the most dynamic in the nation. Our low unemployment rate of 3.4 percent reflects this dynamic economy. In short, the smartest and safest time to buy is now. We know that home prices are down. We know that there are plenty of homes on the market to choose from. And we know that builders are willing to offer attractive incentives & get your 18, 2008 business.Any or all of these favorable variables could change for the worse six months from today. Never rush into a home purchase without first exploring all of your options. But once you find the right house and the best financing package for your needs, do not hesitate to buy in the hopes that you can obtain a better deal in the future. beautiful are There many developments throughout Utah County that offer all the amenities a family needs. 97 of first-tim- e buyers would never go back to renting! YOU are in the right place at the right time to buy a new home today. Contact one of the professional builders who are a member of the Utah Valley Home Builders Association at www.uvhba.com to help you build your dream home. HS3 Alliance REALTORS" THIS WEEKEND pm. Sat Noon - 4 pm Friday 3- -7 " Pheasant Meadow r fx TOWNHOMES AT SLEEPY RIDGE " - : r i t: leduAtd&me, fikedpum $580,000 -- i Lit I i n 1 i a j i U3J 806 South 1840 West, Orem $739,000 1609 East 1060 North, Lehi Stop in to see this Wonderful Home and 6 others 801-598-81- Ml 83 DAVE www.BuildingDynamics.com 801-598-15- 10 DOUG |