Author Archives: Yost Realty Group

July Casa Grande Real Estate Market Update

There have been many changes in the local real estate market trends including appreciation! In fact, since last June of 2011, the average price per square foot of active listing…

Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act

Time is running out on the Mortgage Debt Relief Act - the current extension will expire at the end of 2012. If you're wondering why we should care - its because this act protects primary residence homeowners who short sale or who are foreclosed on from paying taxes on the forgiven debt.

How to figure out which type of market you’re in…

You probably hear lots of speculation from friends, family, and everyone else you talk to that hears that you may be in the market to buy or sell a home... but how do you really know which type of market you're in? Is it a seller's market, a buyer's market? Or is it a transitional market?

Casa Grande Real Estate Market Update: 4.5.2012

A brief video market update in the Casa Grande, Arizona area. Market trends are overall positive and there's data to show a strong appreciation trend. Call us today to find out about our breakthrough listing program to get you the best price possible!

FHA Financing – 3.5% Down Payment

FHA financing is probably the most widely used financing program available. It has many dimensions and allows for purchase, refinance and cash out refinance. It’s typically a 30 year fixed,…

USDA Financing – No Down Payment

For a while there was a scare about lack of funding and additional reasons as to why this loan product would soon be unavailable – but it’s still here! And…

Easter Egg Hunt for Your Pup!

So for most of those who know me, you know that our dog Murray is pretty much our baby. We take him on vacations, shopping, restaurants, and anywhere else they’ll…

Market Update: Casa Grande’s Declining Inventory

The selection of inventory for buyers has declined. Those of you who are actively searching for a property are experiencing this - where you used to receive multiple emails a week with properties that fit for you, that activity may have slowed to maybe one email per week or less!

Market Update: Casa Grande is in Recovery

You've probably heard us hinting at recovery around here, but it looks like we finally have some solid data to back up our claims! Over the past year, the Casa Grande area has experienced some fluctuation in pricing coupled with a large inventory for buyers to choose from. This has all changed over the past 6 months.

Facing foreclosure?

Does it feel like trust is one of the major casualties of the economic meltdown of 2008 – followed by the “Great Recession,” the “Jobless Recovery” and now the threat…