The Dirt On Real Estate

The Dirt On Real Estate

Everything you need to know about buying, selling, and owning a home in Utah. Host, Will Bennett, licensed Utah Realtor, leads the journey.

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September 12, 2025 28 mins

What should first-time buyers know before stepping into a fixer-upper?

In this episode of The Dirt on Real Estate, host Will Bennett, Licensed Utah Realtor, sits down with experienced flipper and contractor Adam to uncover the real truths about evaluating homes in Utah. From construction pitfalls to smart renovations, Adam shares what every buyer should watch for when considering a property that needs work.

With more than two decade...

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Thinking about buying a new construction home in Utah? In this episode of The Dirt on Real Estate, host Will Bennett sits down with Nate Moulton from Edge Homes to walk you through what it’s really like to buy with Utah’s #1 home builder. From fast build times to professional design help and flexible options for both quick move-ins and fully customized homes—Edge makes the process simple.

We cover everything from design center appoi...

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What’s hiding behind the walls of that dream home? In this episode of The Dirt on Real Estate, host Will Bennett, Licensed Utah Realtor, sits down with certified home inspector Parrish McBride from Your Inspection Pros to break down what every buyer needs to know before closing on a home in Utah. With over 8,000 inspections under his belt, Parrish shares what a typical home inspection covers—from roofs and foundations to wiring, pl...

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Confused about mortgage insurance? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Dirt on Real Estate, host Will Bennett, Licensed Utah Realtor, sits down with Utah mortgage officer Casey Bentley to explain everything you need to know about PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)—what it is, how much it costs, and how to get rid of it when the time is right.

You’ll learn why mortgage insurance exists, how it helps buyers with lower down payments...

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Worried about buying your first home in a tough market? In this episode of The Dirt on Real Estate, host Will Bennett, Licensed Utah Realtor, sits down with veteran broker Todd Gubler to talk about the current state of the Utah Real Estate market—and what first-time buyers need to know right now.

Todd brings over two decades of real estate experience to the table, sharing insights into the difference between working with a broker vs...

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July 11, 2025 22 mins

What’s it really like to buy your first home in Utah? In this episode of The Dirt on Real Estate, host Will Bennett, Licensed Utah Realtor, sits down with Drew—a first-time home buyer who just closed on a townhome in Utah County. Drew shares what the process was like, what caught him off guard, and what he and his wife would do differently next time.

From navigating mortgage pre-approval to managing expectations and compromises, thi...

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Buying a home in Utah? Don’t overlook the closing process. In this episode of The Dirt on Real Estate, host Will Bennett, Licensed Utah Realtor, sits down with escrow officer Robyn Johnson from Union Title to walk you through the ins and outs of title insurance, escrow, and earnest money—three critical pieces of the real estate puzzle that many first-time buyers don’t fully understand.

You’ll hear Robyn explain what title insurance ...

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June 25, 2025 24 mins

Thinking about buying your first home? In this episode of The Dirt on Real Estate, host Will Bennett, Licensed Utah Realtor, sits down with mortgage expert Casey Bentley to walk you through the mortgage pre-approval process—a crucial first step in home buying. Learn what lenders look for, how to boost your credit, and how down payment assistance programs can make homeownership more accessible, especially in today's competitive Utah...

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