Buyer guides
Buying a home in Utah and Idaho
Plain answers to the questions buyers ask most: which first-time buyer programs exist, how your agent gets paid since the 2024 rule changes, and how JupiDoor's 1% cash back works in Utah. Each guide lists its sources.
Buyer guides · Utah
First-time home buyer programs and steps in Utah
Utah first-time buyer guide for 2026: Utah Housing loans and down payment help, income limits, FHA, VA and USDA, buyer agreements, the REPC and closing costs.
Buyer guides · Idaho
First-time home buyer programs and steps in Idaho
Idaho first-time buyer guide for 2026: Idaho Housing loans and down payment help, Boise's program, FHA, VA, USDA, buyer agreements and closing costs.
Buyer guides · Utah and Idaho
How your buyer's agent gets paid in Utah and Idaho
How buyer's agent pay works in Utah and Idaho since Aug. 17, 2024: the written agreement before touring, negotiating the fee, seller help and lender limits.
Buyer guides · Utah
Buyer rebates in Utah: is cash back legal, and is it taxable?
Is a real estate buyer rebate legal in Utah, and is it taxable? What Utah rules, lenders and the IRS say about cash back from your buyer's brokerage.
