What's your Arroyo Grande home is currently worth?    Click for a Free/No Obligation Market Analysis of your Arroyo Grande home. Current Statistics as of 1/31/11:     Area                            Total Sales         Average Sales Price           Market Time Arroyo Grande 14 520,000  124 What will your home be worth in 2011? Based on the numbers for 2010, it would suggest that the Central Coast Market has stabilized.  Click here to see the latest sales numbers for SLO County.  Click to Visit My Website at SLOhomes4sale.com to view all current Arroyo Grande homes for sale!     "Mr. Statistics" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005 SEARCH ENGINE KEYWORDS ARROYO GRANDE HOME PRICES ARROYO GRANDE HOME VALUES ARROYO GRANDE HOMES FOR SALE ARROYO GRANDE HOM... 02/02/2011

In spite of the abundance of bank-owned homes, foreclosures, and short sales, the Central Coast real estate market is up by 4 percent in sales volume for the first month of 2011.  The current year-to-date average price for a home in Arroyo Grande is (as of 1/31/11) $520,000 Click to receive the latest Arroyo Grande REO, Bank Owned and Short Sale listings by email Click to view my stats newsletter & website at SLOhomes4sale.com Or, call me direct at 805 235 3221  Paul Pickering, Broker Associate Bay Osos Brokers "Your Arroyo Grande Bank-Owned, REO, and Short Sale Expert" CA DRE License #00997005  SEARCH ENGINE KEYWORDS:ARROYO GRANDE FORECLOSURESARROYO GRANDE BANK OWNED HOMESARROYO GRANDE CONDOS FOR SALEARROYO GRANDE REAL ESTATE FOR SALEARROYO GRANDE HOMESARROYO GRANDE REALTORS ARROYO GRA... 02/02/2011

    Woods Weekly Mews January 19th, 2011 Offsite Volunteer Yvonne Abbott and Barney on a recent retirement home visit-bringing a wagging tail and wet nose to those in need"Cats only pretend to be domesticated if they think there's a bowl of milk in it for them." - Robin WilliamsA cat always has a reason for why he does what he does - self preservation - and the only reason he will choose an alternative behavior is because he believes it's a better option.  So, what do you do if Fluffy is exhibiting a behavior that is unacceptable to you, such as scratching the furniture, using the corner of your living room instead of her litter box, jumping on your counters, etc.?Did You Know?  what doesn't work?  Punishment.  With a cat, never does, never will.  Yelling, swatting, hitting will only ma... 01/21/2011

This group performs daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs; they are experts at treacherous wire-walking, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting and gymnastics.  The shows starts at 7PM,   Tickets range in price from $45 to $55.  They can be purchased at 805.489.9444 or online at www.clarkcenter.org.  01/16/2011

The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater TONIGHT at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande, CA. 7PM This is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich as well as the extraordinary talent of his performing pets.   Tickets range from $21 to $30.  They can be purchased at 489-9444.        01/16/2011

Arroyo Grande Real Estate 2010 Market Update* It's the beginning of a new year, so many people are waiting anxiously to hear how many homes and condos were sold in Avila Beach last year, what the average sale price was, and how it compared to 2009.  Here you go: 2010                                                    2009 242 Arroyo Grande Homes 218 Arroyo Grande Homes Average Sales Price $569,750 Average Sales Price $552,097 96 Days on Market 100 Days on Market $246 per square foot $266 per square foot 52 Arroyo Grande REOs    46 Arroyo Grande REOs 31 Arroyo Grande Short Sales      24 Arroyo Grande Short Sales       43 Arroyo Grande Condos, PUDS 28 Arroyo Grande Condos, PUDs Average Sales Price $235,226 Sales Price $312,259 89 Days on Market 68 Days on Market $193 per square foot $259 ... 01/15/2011

In spite of the availability of all the REOs (bank-owned homes), and short sales, the Central Coast real estate market showed significant signs of stabilizing in 2010-- particularly with overall sales volume in plus territory.  The current year-to-date average price for a home in Arroyo Grande is $570,000 Click to view my newsletter for other local area market statistics Click to receive the latest Arroyo Grande REO, Bank Owned and Short Sale listings by email Click to view my website at SLOhomes4sale.com Or, call me direct at 805 235 3221  Paul Pickering, Broker Associate Bay Osos Brokers "Your Arroyo Grande Bank-Owned, REO, and Short Sale Expert" CA DRE License #00997005  SEARCH ENGINE KEYWORDS:ARROYO GRANDE FORECLOSURESARROYO GRANDE BANK OWNED HOMESARROYO GRANDE CONDOS FOR SALEARROYO... 01/05/2011

Interested in finding out what your Arroyo Grande home is currently worth?  If so,   click for a Free/No Obligation Market Analysis of your Arroyo Grande home. In the meantime, here is the total number of sales, average price, and number of days homes in Arroyo Grande spent on the market in 2010:    Area                            Total Sales         Average Sales Price           Market Time Arroyo Grande 239  570,000  96 What will your home be worth in 2011? Based on the numbers for 2010, it would suggest that the Central Coast Market has stabilized.  Click here to see my year-end numbers for SLO County.  Click to Visit My Website at SLOhomes4sale.com to view all current Arroyo Grande homes for sale!     "Mr. Statistics" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License ... 01/05/2011

If you are an Arroyo Grande home owner who may be interested in how selling a distressed home can affect your credit, click to the following link: "Short Sale & Foreclosure Affects on Credit." Depending on your situation, there may be an alternative to either but you must act quickly. You can call me direct at 805 235 3221 for a complete and confidential analysis of your distressed property situation. Or, Click to visit my website: SLOhomes4sale.com Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005 SEARCH ENGINE KEYWORDS ARROYO GRANDE REALTORS ARROYO GRANDE BANK OWNED HOMES ARROYO GRANDE SHORT SALES ARROYO GRANDE REO ARROYO GRANDE HOMES FOR SALE ARROYO GRANDE FORECLOSURES ARROYO GRANDE REAL ESTATE ARROYO GRANDE REAL ESTATE BROKER 12/17/2010

Woods Weekly Mews A Volunteer Publication December 8th, 2010   "Curiosity killed the cat, satisfaction brought it back!" - English Proverb Mark you calendars - this Saturday, December 11th, from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. is Woods Humane Society's annual Holiday Open House.  Bring your dog (or cat if he is extraordinarily calm around lots of dogs) to have their picture made with Santa, bring doggie in to our microchip clinic, or purchase a one of a kind cat painting (which make wonderful gifts for the animal lover in your life!).  Or better still, think about adopting one of the wonderful cats or dogs at the shelter - they'd love to have a new home for the holidays!We've eaten our way through Thanksgiving and the holiday season is in full swing with Hanukkah here and Christmas just aroun... 12/08/2010

In spite of the availability of all the bank-owned homes, foreclosures, and short sales, the Central Coast real estate market is showing significant signs of stability-particularly with overall sales volume in plus territory.  The current year-to-date average price for a home in Arroyo Grande is $577,000 Click to view my newsletter for other related Central Coast market statistics Click to receive the latest Arroyo Grande REOs or Bank owned listings by email Click to view my website at SLOhomes4sale.com Or, call me direct at 805 235 3221  Paul Pickering, Broker Associate Bay Osos Brokers "Your Arroyo Grande Bank Owned, REO, and Foreclosure Expert" CA DRE License #00997005  SEARCH ENGINE KEYWORDS:ARROYO GRANDE FORECLOSURESARROYO GRANDE BANK OWNED HOMESARROYO GRANDE CONDOS FOR SALEARROYO ... 12/03/2010

    "A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues" - CiceroHappy Thanksgiving to one and all!  We hope that you have a wonderful day with friends and family.Did You Know? When the Mayflower reached Plymouth Rock on December 21, 1620 there were 102 passengers:  52 men, 18 women, 32 children - plus several dogs and cats.  In the 16th century, cats were routinely kept on ships to protect the limited food supplies from rodents.  And it's been documented that some of the families brought their family pets - both dogs and cats - with them to the new world.  So it's very probable that there were cats at (or at least somewhere around) the first Thanksgiving celebration.Cats were important to the new settlers for exactly the same reason they were importan... 11/23/2010

                In the Five-Cities area, the median sale price in Arroyo Grande peaked at $625,000 in 2006, and declined year over year by a cummulative total of 33% to $440,000 in 2009.  Sales also suffered.  The number of single-family residences sold fell from 459 in 2005 to a low of 273 in 2009.   The upside is homes in Arroyo Grande appeared to be selling faster.  After reaching a lengthy time of 98 days in 2007, the number of days needed to market a property shortened to 72 days in 2009.  While the list-price vs. sale-price ratio also declined during the five-year period, the decrease was gradual -  Year % SP-LP DIFF. 2005 98.64%   2006 97.92% 0.72% 2007 97.77% 0.15% 2008 97.67% 0.10% 2009 97.17% 0.50%     An update will be posted for a year over year review between 2010 and 2009,... 11/17/2010

Looking for . . .   ARROYO GRANDE BANK OWNED HOMES, REOs or Foreclosures? Don't spend hours struggling to find the best deals on Arroyo Grande REO's, FORECLOSURES, BANK REPOS on line.  Let me help you by signing up for my Bank Owned Homes by email                                               Or, Search all  Grover Beach Homes For Sale Click to search all Pismo Beach Homes For Sale Click to search all Arroyo Grande Homes For sale Click to View My Website at www.SLOhomes4sale.com, or Send me an email at paul@SLOhomes4sale.com, Today!     Paul Pickering, Broker Associate Bay Osos Brokers "Your Arroyo Grande Bank Owned, REO, and Foreclosure Expert" CA DRE License #00997005  SEARCH ENGINE KEYWORDS:ARROYO GRANDE FORECLOSURESARROYO GRANDE BANK OWNED HOMESARROYO GRANDE CONDOS FOR SALEARROYO GR... 11/12/2010

What does the average home in Arroyo Grande cost? What does the average home in Arroyo Grande cost?  In the past 30 days, home buyers in Arroyo Grande have paid $640,476 for a home in Arroyo Grande, and an average of $235 per square foot. Sold properties averaged 66 days on market.  Looking at the past 6 months, 132 homes have sold in Arroyo Grande and the average price was much lower at $580,063, but the price per square foot was slightly higher at $247 per square foot paid.  If you are looking for a home in Arroyo Grande, please contact my office today for a buyer consultation (805) 938-9950. Arroyo Grande Homes up to $500,000Arroyo Grande Homes $500, 000 - $600,000Arroyo Grande Homes $600,000 - $700,000Arroyo Grande Homes $700,000 - $800,000 *Based on the information from the Central... 11/11/2010

As of 11/1/10 local home sales volume is up by 8 percent (when comparing the previous two 12-month periods), and The Average Central Coast home price is $475,000* Click to view the most recent Arroyo Grande home sales stats Click to view all available homes in San Luis Obipso County  Click to visit my website: SLOhomes4sale.com Or, call me at 805 235 3221. * based on SFR averages from Paso Robles (w/in city limits), Templeton, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Cayucos, Morro Bay, Los Osos, Pismo & Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande and Oceano, only. Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005 SEARCH ENGINE KEYWORDS ARROYO GRANDE HOME PRICES ARROYO GRANDE HOME VALUES ARROYO GRANDE HOMES FOR SALE ARROYO GRANDE HOME SEARCH ARROYO GRANDE HOMES ARROYO GRANDE MARKET ANALYSIS... 11/04/2010

The California Association of Realtors (CAR) in releasing its California housing market forecast for 2011 is projecting small increases in both home sales and the median home price . . . .  Click to View entire CAR 2011 Economic Report  Click to View current the latest Pismo homes Sales Stats  Click to View my website SLOhomes4sale.com Or, call me direct at 805 235 3221  Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005 SEARCH ENGINE KEYWORDS ARROYO GRANDE REAL ESTATE AGENT ARROYO GRANDE HOME VALUES ARROYO GRANDE HOMES FOR SALE ARROYO GRANDE HOME PRICES ARROYO GRANDE REAL ESTATE AGENT ARROYO GRANDE REAL ESTATE BROKERS 10/18/2010

Are you in the market for a condo in the Arroyo Grande CA (93420)? There are currently 23 condos (and PUDs) listed for sale in the Arroyo Grande real estate market. The average price is about $265,200 and sellers are asking about $220 per square foot for condominiums. The lowest price is currently $79,000 and the highest price is $559,900. In the last 6 months, 22 condos have sold in Arroyo Grande. The average selling price was about $223,000 with sellers getting 97.3% of their asking price and buyers paying $183 per square for a condo in Arroyo Grande. Looking for current Arroyo Grande condo listings?: List of Arroyo Grande Condos up to $150,000 List of Arroyo Grande Condos $150,000 - $250,000 List of Arroyo Grande Condos $250,000 - $350,000 List of Arroyo Grande Condos $350,000 – and ... 10/06/2010

As of 10/1/10 local home sales volume is up by 6 percent (when comparing the previous two 12-month periods), and The Average Central Coast home price is $475,000* Click to view the most recent Arroyo Grande home sales stats Click to view all available homes in San Luis Obipso County  Click to visit my website: SLOhomes4sale.com Or, call me at 805 235 3221. * based on SFR averages from Paso Robles (w/in city limits), Templeton, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Cayucos, Morro Bay, Los Osos, Pismo & Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande and Oceano, only. Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005 SEARCH ENGINE KEYWORDS ARROYO GRANDE HOME PRICES ARROYO GRANDE HOME VALUES ARROYO GRANDE HOMES FOR SALE ARROYO GRANDE HOME SEARCH ARROYO GRANDE HOMES ARROYO GRANDE MARKET ANALYSIS... 10/05/2010

Wondering what the market for home and condo foreclosures is like in Arroyo Grande?  Here is your market snap shot answer:   Shops in the Old Town Arroyo Grande Village   Arroyo Grande, California foreclosure activity:  There are 233 active and pending homes and condos in the city of Arroyo Grande.  Of those 233 properties, 28 homes are foreclosures (12%) and 45 are short sales (19.3%).  Looking back six months, there have been 153  sales in Arroyo Grande  with an average listing price of $559, 854 and an average selling price of $534,838, so sellers are getting about 95.5% of their asking prices in Arroyo Grande indicating that there is some bargaining room for buyers in the Arroyo Grande market.   Average days on market were a little over three months, at 101 days with $243 per square... 09/29/2010