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 are the latest year-to-date sales numbers, averages prices, and number of days homes in Arroyo Grande are currently spending on the market (as of 1/1/10):    Area                                 Total Sales         Average Sales Price           Market Time Arroyo Grande                            28                      556,000                      100 Stats are for single family homes and are derived from the Central Coast Multiple Listing Service and subject to change & copyright law.  Copyright 2010.  Click to Visit My Website at SLOhomes4sale.com to view all current Arroyo Grande listings!     "Mr. Stati... 03/05/2010

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 are the latest year-to-date sales numbers, averages prices, and number of days homes in Arroyo Grande are currently spending on the market (as of 1/1/10):    Area                                 Total Sales         Average Sales Price           Market Time Arroyo Grande                            19                      611,000                      107 Stats are for single family homes and are derived from the Central Coast Multiple Listing Service and are subject to change & copyright law.  Copyright 2010.  Click to Visit My Website at SLOhomes4sale.com to view all current Arroyo Grande listings!     "Mr. S... 02/09/2010

According to a recent survey from Foreclosure Radar, a leading web-based research firm that monitors foreclosures in California, the number of foreclosures in California decreased in December '09 as compared to December '08. When comparing SLO County to other counties with in the state, however, the number of foreclosures actually went up when comparing December '08 with '09.  However, when comparing the volume of foreclosures in San Luis Obispo County with other counties within the state, SLO County barely registers.  This, in large part, can be credited to the county's geographic location, but most importantly, to its ridged control over growth. If an educated conclusion can be drawn from this industry survey, volume should be used as the most import factor as it applies to evaluating... 02/09/2010

  1.  "Over Pricing Your Property:" Always be sure to look at my local area statistics so you can stay on top of what's happening in your area of the Central Coast.   Click to View my "Local Arroyo Grande Home Sales Statistics."     2. "Not Looking for Good Deals:"   I have access to virtually all bank-owned homes (REOs) on the Central Coast.  Call me and I'll put an REO specific property search together for you!   Or, Click to Search the Central Coast MLS for Homes and Land.    3. "Purchasing a Cheap Foreclosure:"   While foreclosures can offer homebuyers big discounts, these homes sometimes come with a great deal of deferred maintenance in the form of repairs requiring thousands to correct.                                                                                      4. "Not Us... 01/14/2010

Today I decided to get away from my desk and my short sale transactions and take my dog to the beach.  This is part of my new year's resolution, which is to take more time for myself and my family.  So I loaded up the car, went to Pismo Beach, north of the pier, and joined other people running, walking, surfing, some with dogs, some not.  As I saw the many hotels and inns along the sand, I was reminded that many people come "HERE" for vacation.  And as I walked along chatting with people, most all of them were from out of town.  Located on the Central Coast, we have climate very similar to the Mediterranean.  Monarch butterflies even vacation here on their travels between Canada and Mexico.  Pismo Beach is part of the Five Cities which are small towns that are all attached and south of ... 01/07/2010

12/21/2009

I recently visted Santa Claus in the Village in Arroyo Grande, CA. and told him what I wanted for Christmas.  I'm hoping that I get everything I want (and you too!).  NOTE:  This Santa has on a hawaiian shirt.    12/21/2009

  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 are the latest sales numbers, averages prices, and number of days homes are currently spending on the market in your Central Coast Area!   Current Year-to-Date Statistics in All Areas I have Clients . . .    Area Total Sales Average Sales Price Market Time (days) Cambria 93 729,000 128 Cayucos 26 773,000 114 Morro Bay 96 574,000 137 Los Osos 113  436,000 97  San Luis Obispo 194  618,000 90  Pismo Beach 62  815,000 117 Arroyo Grande 200  554,000  102 Grover Beach 83  347,000 95 Oceano 29  307,000 97  Nipomo 182  424,000 94 Atascadero 246  404,000 91 Paso Robles* 314  323,000 94  Templeton 86 689,000 136 All ... 12/03/2009

  If you are looking at a "short sale" home to purchase in Arroyo Grande, but the seller (or borrower) has a 1st trust deed and a 2nd, the likelihood of both lenders working out a solution is slim to none-particularly if a home's value has continued to diminish during the short sale process (typically 6 months or longer).   So you know, a successful short sale on a home with both a 1st and 2nd trust deed is entirely contingent on the 2nd trust deed recouping a minimum of 10 percent on the current loan's balance.  Furthermore, the actual close-of-escrow-ratio of homes being sold through a short sale process is less than one percent.   Don't confuse REOs or Foreclosures with Short Sales.  For more information on the pitfalls of Short Sales,   Click to read my entire Short Sale Advisory  ... 12/03/2009

   IT'S FUN TO DRESS UP !       11/06/2009

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 are the latest sales numbers, averages prices, and number of days homes are currently spending on the market in your Central Coast Area!   Current Year-to-Date Statistics in All Areas I have Clients . . . Area Total Sales Average Sales Price Market Time (days) Cambria 80 749,000 121 Cayucos 23 720,000 109 Morro Bay 89 576,000 138 Los Osos 94  442,000 96  San Luis Obispo 177  620,000 89  Pismo Beach 58  825,000 120 Arroyo Grande 179  552,000  106 Grover Beach 73  348,000 97 Oceano 24  315,000 97  Nipomo 161  428,000 97 Atascadero 213  393,000 87 Paso Robles* 281  322,000 100  Templeton 77 690,000 131  All stat... 10/28/2009

Tired of Being a Landlord?  Need Help with a 1031 Exchange? Slow Rental Market Affecting Your Investment?   If you need to sell your Arroyo Grande rental or investment property I can help you:   -- Sell Your Rental or Investment Property for Top Dollar  -- Eliminate Your Landlord Duties & Headaches  -- Increase Current Cash Flow, Renew Depreciation, and Identify Better Investments, and  -- Defer 100 percent of Your Property's Capital Gains Tax!   Click for a Free Comparitive Market Analysis of Your Property    Click to View the IRS's rules regarding 1031 Exchanges   Click to View Tips on Selling Your Rental or Investment Property     Click to View Recent Home Sales Statistics or Click to View My Website   If you are tired of your Tenants, their Trash, Toilets and the Property Taxes curr... 10/13/2009

It's still a great time to sell your Arroyo Grande home-- providing you have the most accurate/up-to-date sales information and a good marketing plan like I can provide . . . Click to Search Your Arroyo Grande Home's Current Value   Click to View The Latest Year-to-date Arroyo Grande Home Sales Statistics Click to Visit My website at SLOhomes4sale.com    Search ARROYO GRANDE homes by price range to see what's currently on the market! Click:  Entry Level/ $0 to $350K Click:  Mid-range/ $350K to $550K Click:  Upper-range/  $550K to $750K Click:  Upper & Beyond/  $750K to $3,000,000  "Mr. Statistics" Paul Pickering, Broker Associate Bay Osos Brokers, CA DRE# 00997005 SEARCH ENGINE KEYWORDS: ARROYO GRANDE HOME VALUES ARROYO GRANDE HOME SEARCH ARROYO GRANDE HOME MARKET ANALYSIS ARROYO GRANDE... 10/07/2009

Architecturally designed and built in the oaks. Canopied drive takes you to this majestic setting, w/water feature, surrounded by private patios & secret gardens. The auras will take your breath away! Main house is 2800sqft. plus 2 bedrm guest quarters built above detached 3-car garage. Furniture grade cherry cabinets throughout w/granite coutertops and glass tile/marble splash. Many custom windows and window seats providing an abundance of natural light. So much more on 2.5 level acres. To directly access this property, use this shortcut: http://www.fizber.com/california-buy-single-family-home-11648352.html 09/25/2009

Bring the kids! Extra large home on extra large cul-de-sac lot. Slab granite countertops with island kitchen. Open floorplan with formal dining and breakfast nook. Master bedroom downstairs with 2 bedrooms and office/bedroom plus game room and bedroom & bath upstairs. To directly access this property, use this shortcut: http://www.fizber.com/california-buy-single-family-home-11648351.html 09/25/2009

Study finds walkable neighborhoods command price premiumsA new study says that homes located in more walkable neighborhoods command a price premium over similar homes in less walkable areas.   The study, "Walking the Walk: How Walkability Raises Home Values in U.S. Cities" was commissioned by CEOs for Cities and conducted by Joe Cortright using data from Walk Score and ZipRealty.   Key findings include: •·         In 13 out of 15 metro areas (sales data provided by ZipRealty), higher levels of walkability were directly linked to higher home values. •·         In the typical metropolitan area, a one point increase in Walk Score was associated with an increase in value ranging from $500 to $3,000. Gains were larger in denser, urban areas and smaller in less dense markets. •·         In th... 09/10/2009

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... 09/10/2009

A True Architectural Beauty! Venetian style, custom designed! Barrelled and coffered, copper ceilings, metallic and faux paint. Hand picked slabs of granite, hand-chiseled marble fireplace surrounds/mantles/floor to ceiling. Com. range, built-in fridge, 2-drawer under-counter mini fridge+2 wine fridges+more! Media-structured, infinity tub & 7-head shower , wine vault & bar, outdoor kitchen & TOL spa. Solid 8' doors thruout + iron&glass double entry & matching guest house. So much more on 2.5 ac. To directly access this property, use this shortcut: http://www.fizber.com/california-buy-single-family-home-11646823.html 08/30/2009

Summer Concert Series Sunday 1 p.m. August 9th Rotary Bankstand in Heritage Square Park featuring the Wild River Ramblers and Better Late Than Never For more information call 473.2250.     08/06/2009

FHA Streamlined 203K Limited Repair Program  •  May be used to purchase or refinance one to four single family residences, including HUD REO properties.  •  Allows borrowers to finance improvements/upgrades up to $35,000 into the mortgage.  Repairs can be completed beforeor after move-in.  •  One closing with rehabilitation funds escrowed and disbursed as the work is completed.  •  Can be used to update homes, correct health and safety issues, pay for higher cost items such as roof, painting interior/exterior, purchase & installation of new appliances, and minor remodeling (no structural repairs).  *  Must complete all work within 3 months from the closing date of escrow.   VA loans offer 100% financing, FHA allows 3.5% down which can come from a gift, $8000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Cre... 07/27/2009