Pleasant Grove Real Estate Listings Drop by 61%

Homes for Sale in Pleasant Grove Utah are Selling.

The total number of homes for sale in Pleasant Grove, Utah was 112 in December of 2011.  The number of homes for sale has dropped to 44 in May of 2012.  Historically year after year the number of homes for sale is much greater in the Spring as compared to the Summer.  Here we are will a lower supply of homes for sale in the Spring of 2012.  How could this happen?  It is simple.  After five years of a suppressed real estate market and low interest rates buyers are back and buying homes in Pleasant Grove.

Short Sale in Pleasant Grove Utah Have Dropped by 78%.

It is interesting to note the number of short sales in Pleasant Grove Utah has been in decline over the past few months.  In fact, we had 51 unapproved and approved short sales for sale in December of 2011.  We now have 11 unapproved and approved short sales for sale in Pleasant Grove.

Bank Foreclosures in Pleasant Grove

The number of Bank Foreclosures in Pleasant Grove have remain the same over the past six months.  We currently have 3 bank foreclosures and 2 HUD homes for sale in Pleasant Grove.  The number of bank foreclosures and HUD homes have been decreasing in Utah County over the past six months.

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The Real Estate Market is Heating up in Pleasant Grove

Many buyers and sellers welcome the new healthier market to Pleasant Grove.  One thing that could send this market back down is interest rates.  Currently buyers in Utah County are getting loans between 3.5 to 4% on their homes.  If the rates jump the market will drop.  Many buyers are taking advantage of the low interest rates.  If you are looking for a Realtor in Pleasant Grove contact Team Teasdale Realty.

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Orem Real Estate Inventory has Dropped 41% Since December!

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Pleasant Grove Utah Home for Sale!

Pleasant Grove Home for Sale: MLS# 1090311

Prepared by Paul Teasdale 491-7653 www.UtahCountyListings.com

List Price: $189,900 Status: Active
Address: 330 E 1000 N Project:
City: Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 Type: Single Family Style: Tri/Multi-Level
Property Tour: None NS / EW: 1000 N / 330 E

Total Sq Ft: 1898
Total Beds: 4
Total Baths: 2.00
Family Rooms: 1
Fireplace: 0
Garage | Car Port: 2 | 0

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Year Built:  1990
Taxes: $890
Acres: 0.31
HOA Fee: $0
Construction Status: Blt./Standing
Finished Basement: 100%

Exterior: Aluminum/Vinyl

Lot Facts: Cul-de-Sac; Curb & Gutter; Fenced: Full; Road: Paved; Sidewalks; Sprinkler: Auto-Part; Terrain, Flat; View: Mountain

Inclusions: Ceiling Fan; Range; Refrigerator; Storage Sheds; Tv Antenna; Window Coverings; Workbench

Features & Info: Closet: Walk-In; Dishwasher, Built-In; Disposal; Range/Oven: Free Stdng.; Vaulted Ceilings

Remarks: Walk around back and check out this yard. This home is located on .31 acres and has plenty of mature trees. Several fruit trees were planted years ago that produced fruit. Situated near a cul-de-sac. Walking distance to the elementary and junior high school. Easy to show. Contact our showing agent to schedule a showing.

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Do You Need a Mortgage on a Home in Pleasant Grove Utah?

Where to Get a Mortgage in Pleasant Grove, Utah

Buying real estate in Pleasant Grove Utah is much easier when it is done through financing.  Fortunately, there are a variety of lending and financing options to choose from.  Here are some of the sources you can use to finance your new home in Pleasant Grove so you can choose and decide which one is the best for your needs.

Mortgage Brokers in Pleasant Grove, Utah

A mortgage broker works as a middle-person.  He is responsible for finding lenders for borrowers or borrowers for lenders.  Thus, mortgage brokers usually have many different working relationships with many different lenders.    It is important to ask about the actual services being offered by a mortgage broker because these will greatly vary from broker to broker since they usually work for different lenders.  Mortgage brokers are the most common source used for financing real estate properties in the United States.

Private Individuals

Any private individual with enough money saved can be a source for a real estate loan.  Of course, he will have to comply with all of the necessary laws regarding such transactions which usually include such things as interest rates, service fees, and all additional charges.  He will also have to provide the disclosures that are legally required for such a transaction.  A private loan on a home is very uncommon in Utah County.  I have seen some people loan money at a higher interest rate for a short duration.  This is a little like a bridge loan.

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Commercial Banks in Pleasant Grove, Utah

All commercial banks in Pleasant Grove, Utah offer many different kinds of financial services, one of which is mortgage loans.  They usually offer competitive rates in order to persuade more customers to bank with them.  They sometimes even offer different kinds of incentives to customers who maintain active bank accounts with them.

Mortgage Bankers in Pleasant Grove, Utah

Mortgage bankers are mortgage brokers that work for a bank in Pleasant Grove, UT.  Their fees are usually set and non-negotiable because they follow a standard fee determined by the bank that they work for.  Similarly, their available loan products and services are also limited to the products that their particular bank offers.

Credit Unions in Utah County

Credit Unions in Pleasant Grove have some advantages over the other lending institutions such as never having to pay federal taxes and other tax related expenses.  This allows them to offer very attractive interest rates and loan terms that are better than the other loan sources.  The catch though is that you have to become a member of the credit union before you can avail of their loans.  Every credit union follows a unique set of qualifications required for membership.  We have many good credit unions in Utah County.

Stock Brokerages and the Online Lenders

Just like everything else these days, you can also find loan sources in Pleasant Grove Utah on the internet.  You will have to be extra diligent if this is the option you choose though because there are many scams and fly-by-night operations that populate the World Wide Web.  Furthermore, the process of acquiring loans from such sources is usually more stringent than the other available options.

If you still have trouble figuring out how to finance your new home in Pleasant Grove Utah, you can call Team Teasdale Realty to ask for their professional opinion on how to finance that new home you’re planning to get. Paul Teasdale has been in the real estate industry in Pleasant Grove for over 17 years and you can be sure that you are getting sound and expert advice.

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Saving for a Down Payment on a Home in Pleasant Grove, Utah!

Finding a Down Payment to Buy a Home in Pleasant Grove Utah

One of the biggest problems in buying a new home in Pleasant Grove, Utah is finding the down payment necessary to make the purchase.  In the good old days Banks used to require as much as 50% of the total price as down payment before they would lend the rest of the money as a mortgage.  Today, the down payment required by banks in Pleasant Grove is closer to around 3% but that is still a big amount of money that a lot of people struggle to come up with.  If you are buying an investment property in Pleasant Grove the banks will require around 20%.  If you are buying land and not getting a construction loan at the same time you will need around 50% down.  If you are planning to buy a home in Pleasant Grove Utah, here are some tips you can use to help you come up with the down payment.

Save your extra money for a home in Pleasant Grove, Utah

Saving is the first thing you can do to come up with the money you need to buy your new home in Pleasant Grove, UT.  The easiest way to do this is to decide how much of your total income you are willing to save for your home and stash that away regularly every payday or every month.  For example, if you decide you could save $500 dollars a month, you could save $6,000 dollars a year.  It would then be easy for you to check if you are saving enough or not.  However, if you find yourself getting hard up trying to save cash on your own, you could try saving your tax refund.  To do this, you will have to edit your tax withholding exemptions and change it from one to zero.  This will tell your employer to increase payments to the IRS and subtract the amount paid from your paycheck.  You will then get a larger tax refund which would help you buy your house in Pleasant Grove Utah.

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Ask the seller if he could help you by Paying Closing Costs

Home sellers in Pleasant Grove, Utah can be very helpful to home buyers.  This is especially true if you come to terms with the seller and buy it as his asking price.  Some may pay closing costs while some may pay for repairs and other incidental costs.  We find most sellers will pay the buyers closing costs.  This will decrease the amount of money you will need to bring to closing when buying a home.  Who knows, you might be dealing with a seller who is willing to lend you the down payment on your mortgage.  Just be sure to discuss this with your lender beforehand because there are some lenders in Pleasant Grove who have very strict rules when it comes to how much money you can borrow from the seller.  There are some programs which will allow you to borrow as much as 6% from your seller.

Ask a raise or find a better paying job

Take stock of your worth at the company you are currently working for. List down your accomplishments, write down why you are important to the company, and determine if you deserve a raise.  If you think you do, then take your list to your boss and ask for one.  If your company agrees with you, they will probably give you the raise that you deserve.  If not, you might want to consider taking your talents to another company who can pay you more.  Your mortgage application for your new home in Pleasant Grove Utah should not be affected if you just move from one company to another but remain working in the same field.

Coming up with a down payment maybe hard but once you do, you can proceed to purchasing that dream home of yours. If you are planning to buy a home in Pleasant Grove Utah, you can call Team Teasdale Realty for available listings. Paul Teasdale can help you find the house that is most suitable for you and your family.

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Pleasant Grove, Utah: Listing Inventory is Going Down!

Pleasant Grove Utah is down to 118 Homes for Sales

The number of homes for sale in Pleasant Grove, Utah is declining along with the number of homes for sale in Utah County.  The number of homes for sale in Utah County has dropped to a staggering 2978 homes for sale.  We are seeing less condos, duplexes, single family homes and twin homes for sale in Pleasant Grove Utah.

This is the lowest level of homes for sale in over five years.  The chart below represents the number of active homes for sale each month in Utah County over the past five years.  Notice the purple line.  This is the number of homes available in 2011.  This line has been sharply charting down.  Buyers are buying because of low interest rates, amazing deals on bank repos, hud homes and short sales.  Many of the best buys are gone and the market is starting to show some life after five years of being pounded.

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Inventory is Declining in Lehi and Orem

The declining inventory trend is also occurring in Payson and Spanish Fork.  The number of homes for sale in Lehi is down to 346 and the number of homes for sale in Orem has declined to 273.  This is a very positive sign for those that are wanting to sell and have been waiting for the market to stabilize.

Search Real Estate for Sale in Pleasant Grove Utah

If you are looking to buy a home in Pleasant Grove and are looking for a Realtor consider contacting Paul Teasdale of Team Teasdale Realty.  Feel free to search our database of homes for sale in Pleasant Grove Utah. This database is a live feed from the Realtors MLS and has all 118 homes for sale in Pleasant Grove Utah.  You will also be able to search all 2978 homes for sale in Utah County.

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Pleasant Grove, Utah 2-Story Home for Sale

Home in Pleasant Grove, Utah with Views of Valley: MLS# 1070329

Prepared by Paul Teasdale 491-7653

More Information About this Pleasant Grove, Utah Home

List Price: $315,900 Status: Active
Address: 1422 E 50 S Project:
City: Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 Type: Single Family Style: 2-Story
Property Tour: Tour NS / EW: 50 S / 1422
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Total Sq Ft: 4200

Total Beds: 4
Total Baths: 3.00
Family Rooms: 1
Fireplace: 1
Garage | Car Port: 2 | 0

Year Built:  2004
Taxes: $1,790
Acres: 0.33
HOA Fee: $0
Construction Status: Blt./Standing
Finished Basement: 30%

Exterior: Aluminum/Vinyl; Asphalt Shingles

Lot Facts: Cul-de-Sac; Curb & Gutter; Fenced: Part; Sidewalks; Sprinkler: Auto-Full; Terrain: Grad Slope; View: Lake; View: Mountain; View: Valley; Greywater Collection

Inclusions: Ceiling Fan; Compactor; Dishwasher: Portable; Fireplace Equipment; Fireplace Insert; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Swing Set; Trampoline

Features & Info: See Remarks; Bath: Master; Bath: Sep. Tub/Shower; Central Vacuum; Closet: Walk-In; Den/Office; Dishwasher, Built-In; Disposal; Floor Drains; Gas Log; Jetted Tub; Oven: Gas; Range: Gas; Vaulted Ceilings

Remarks: See 50+ Photos. Traditional 2-Story home nestled on a private end street with a cul-de-sac. Enjoy the panoramic views of valley from this home. This home is located in an awesome area. Check out the neighborhood and schools. Huge bonus room used as a a 4th bedroom. Kids will love the large playground that is included. Large master with separate shower and jet tub. 2nd kitchen is stubbed in the basement. This home has room to grow. Spacious kitchen with island. You must see this home on your tour of Pleasant Grove. The home is easy to show and has friendly sellers. Call today to see an appointment to show and sell this home!

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How to Price a Home in Pleasant Grove Utah

Pricing a home in Pleasant Grove

It is important to price a home correctly. Don’t overprice a house.  Have a Realtor help you determine your home’s value.  Team Teasdale Realty will help you evaluate your home’s value. When a home is first placed on the market in Pleasant Grove, Utah it is very popular. The longer it remains on the market the less the buyer will typically want to see the home.  After 21 days, demand and interest may decrease. On the other hand, don’t worry about pricing it too low because homes in Pleasant Grove priced below market value often will receive multiple offers, which will drive up the price in the Pleasant Grove market. Pricing a home correctly is very important. Pricing is all about supply and demand. Realtors in Pleasant Grove may not always agree on the price of a home.

Look for Comparable Listings and Sales

  • Check out similar homes that were listed for six months in a certain neighborhood in Pleasant Grove, Utah
  • The list must include homes that were 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile farther, except if there are only few comparables in the particular vicinity or if the home is in a rural area.
  • Consider the dividing lines as well as the physical barriers within the home, such as the major streets and highways, freeways and railroads.
  • Compare the home’s similar square footage and determine if it is 10% up or down from your subject property.
  • Another thing to consider in pricing a home in Pleasant Grove UT is to determine the age of the home – one neighborhood might have homes that were built during the 1950s, while another are built in the 1980s. The cost of two homes in Pleasant Grove will differ significantly due to their age.
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Sold Comps in Pleasant Grove Utah

  • Check out the history of expired homes in Pleasant Grove as well as withdrawn home listings so you would know if they were taken from the listing and were just relisted. If they are, add up the number of days they were taken off to the listing time period so as to arrive with the exact number of days the property was listed in the Real Estate market of Pleasant Grove, Utah.
  • Compare the property’s original list price to the final sales price so as to figure out the price reductions.
  • Compare the final price of the home to its actual selling price in order to determine the ratios.
  • Adjust the pricing in accordance with the variances of lot sizes, configuration as well as the amenities and upgrades of such home.

Withdrawn or Expired Homes in Pleasant Grove Utah

  • Find out the reasons why these homes did not sell in the Real Estate market of Pleasant Grove and determine the factors that these expired homes have in common.
  • Determine the brokerage firm that had the listings – Is it a company that sells everything in its listings or was it just a discount brokerage company that spends all their money on marketing the homes?
  • Look for ways on how you could prevent your home from being part of the listing of expired or withdrawn homes in Pleasant Grove, Utah.

Pending Sales in Pleasant Grove, UT

  • The selling prices of pending sales in Pleasant Grove are unknown; until such time that the transaction deal is closed. However, there are some people who will still contact some agents in Pleasant Grove UT to ask for the selling prices of such homes.
  • Be wary of the number of days in the market, for this may have a direct impact on how long it could take before you will see an offer for such home.
  • Look at the history of the home listings in Pleasant Grove UT to figure out the price reductions.

Paul Teasdale has been selling homes in Pleasant Grove Utah since 1995 and would be happy to take a look at your home and help you determine the value.  Request a FREE comparative market analysis of your home for sale in Pleasant Grove UT. Feel free to review our marketing plan to sell a home in Pleasant Grove, Utah.

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6 Bank Foreclosures and 51 Short Sales in Pleasant Grove Utah

51 Short Sales in Pleasant Grove and 6 Bank Foreclosures

Pleasant Grove Utah has 112 homes for sale. The number of short sales has climbed to a record high as we enter the new year. Pleasant Grove, UT currently has 51 short sales and 6 bank foreclosures for sale. The city has 55 home owners selling their homes. Several years ago short sales and bank foreclosures hardly existed. Unfortunately, short sales and bank foreclosures are abundant in Pleasant Grove.

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Pre-Foreclosure – Short Sale Properties in Pleasant Grove, Utah

It usually takes about 6 months for a bank to complete the legal and administrative steps necessary to finalize a bank foreclosure in Pleasant Grove Utah. A short sale is often referred to a pre foreclosure in Utah County. During the pre-foreclosure period, the seller may be able to negotiate a deal to avoid the potentially negative results of a bank foreclosure. A bank foreclosure can tarnish a seller’s credit report. A seller can also lose equity when losing a home into foreclosure.

Buying a pre-foreclosure property in Pleasant Grove can be beneficial to both the bank and the buyer because it eliminates the often lengthy bank foreclosure process.  Since the bank avoids having to maintain and later sell the property, they may allow a new borrower to take over the current mortgage payments. Banks also tend to be more willing to negotiate favorable loan terms and rates for pre-foreclosure properties. A pre-foreclosure is either an approved or an unapproved short sale.

It is important to note that the buyer must obtain permission from the seller if they are interested in a pre-foreclosure or short sale. This is because banks are not allowed to disclose financial information about homeowners to potential buyers. This is handled by the Realtor. Team Teasdale Realty has a short sale agent that handles all their short sales. Our short sale specialist is very knowledgeable in negotiating short sales.

Bank Repossessed or Real Estate Owned (REO) Foreclosure Homes in PG, UT

Perhaps the saddest part of a bank foreclosure occurs when the bank notifies a homeowner that it intends to seize the property and begin eviction proceedings. After all the legal documents are filed, the bank foreclosure process is completed and the homeowner is evicted. The home is then referred to as “bank repossessed” or “Real Estate Owned” property. Many homeowners are long gone by the time the bank comes to repo the home. In fact, all the homes currently for sale in Pleasant Grove are vacant and the tenant and home owner are gone.

Before a house becomes REO property, it must be put up for sale at a foreclosure auction. This auction occurs in Provo, Utah at the sheriff sale. Bank foreclosure auctions are typically conducted by a local sheriff. These days, however, there are few (if any) bids on properties at auctions ― so the home typically reverts back to the bank and is classified as an REO property. This step helps the bank clear any secondary liens. These liens are usually the home equity liens home owners took out in years ago.

A Real Estate Owned property may be in need of repair, since the last homeowner probably stopped spending money on general maintenance ― the landscaping may be overgrown and the home’s interior could be damaged, or even trashed.  You can always spot a bank foreclosure in the summer because the grass is dead. Banks generally want to sell these types of foreclosure properties as soon as possible, in order to reduce their inventory of non-performing assets and to stop paying for property maintenance. Because of that, banks are usually willing to accept below-market offers from new homebuyers with good credit.

It is an excellent time to buy a bank foreclosure in Pleasant Grove, Utah. If you are looking for a bank foreclosure or short sale in Pleasant Grove, Utah contact Team Teasdale Realty.

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Pleasant Grove Utah Has the Most Short Sales in Utah County

Short Sales in Pleasant Grove Break Record: 46% of the Homes for Sale

How can Pleasant Grove Utah have so many short sales? It is true. As of 12/26/2011 Pleasant Grove Utah has 46% of the listings for sale marked on the MLS as short sales. This is a staggering number when you consider about another 30% of the homes are bank foreclosures in Pleasant Grove. This means approximately 80% of the homes for sale in Pleasant Grove are distressed properties.

I have been selling homes in Pleasant Grove since 1995 and have never seen anything like this. The media outlets continue to claim the real estate market is stable. If this is stable get me outa here! If you are a seller I guess we hit the ice berg a while ago. If you are a buyer you have just landed in paradise. What an opportunity. We may have not hit the absolute bottom but we are sure close.

I have put my money where my mouth is this year and purchased two rentals in Utah County. I think it is an excellent time to buy a home in Pleasant Grove or anywhere else in Utah County. Many buyers in Pleasant Grove purchased condos, townhomes and twinhomes between the years of 2004-2007. The buyers that purchased these types of homes are the ones that are helping the short sale statistic for Pleasant Grove.

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Above is the current graph of homes for sale in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Pleasant Grove has 112 homes for sale with 51 of those homes as short sales. This mean 46% of the homes for sale in Pleasant Grove are short sales. Compare this number to cities like Santaquin, Utah that have 12% of the listings as short sales

List of Short Sales Currently for Sale in Pleasant Grove Utah
Follow the link above to see the current number of short sales for sale in Pleasant Grove. You can search all the short sales for sale from this link above. This number changes on a daily basis. If you see any homes in Pleasant Grove that you would like to see call me. I will help explain the difference between approved and unapproved short sales and help you get an excellent deal on a short sale home in Pleasant Grove.

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