What Is a Quitclaim Deed? Everything You Need to Know

By Mary O'Neil

You’ve been searching for houses for months and finally found the one you like. After making your way through the homebuying process, one of the final steps is ordering a title search and then have the seller execute the deed to the property at closing. This step legalizes the transfer of property ownership. Warranty deeds…

10 Most Affordable Salt Lake City Suburbs to Live In

By Mary O'Neil

“The Crossroads of the West,” aka Salt Lake City, UT, has brought many settlers and visitors to the city over the years. With Salt Lake City’s proximity to the Great Salt Lake and ski-towns like Park City, UT, it’s no wonder that the city has close to 200k residents. If you’re a long-time Utah resident…

What Is a Pied à Terre? A Home Away From Home

By Mary O'Neil

If you live in a big city, you’ve probably heard the term “pied à terre,” or maybe you’ve seen one. But what is it, exactly? Are they as fancy as they sound?  A pied à terre is a luxury apartment or condo in a big city that someone uses as their second home. People generally…

What is an Efficiency Apartment? Scaled Down Living Defined

By Mary O'Neil

Efficiency apartments, sometimes called bachelor apartments, are small apartments designed similar to a hotel suite. They’re commonly found in the heart of dense cities like New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA, and have become popular more widely as short-term rental options or as a mother-in-law suite. But are they a good fit for you?…