JANUARY-DECEMBER 2008 VERSUS JANUARY-DECEMBER 2007 LOS OSOS             SALES AVG.DOM HIGH LOW MEDIAN 2007 124 125 $2,100,000.00 $225,000.00 $471,000.00 2008 103 129 $1,750,000.00 $110,500.00 $435,000.00 2008/2007 -21 4 ($350,000.00) ($114,500.00) ($36,000.00) % DIFF. -17% 3%     -8%   For January-December 2008, Los Osos saw a drop of 17% in sales of stick-built single-family homes when compared to the same period in 2007.  The number of stick-built single-family homes sold fell from 124 in 2007 to 103 in 2008.  At the same time, sellers took more time - an additional four days based on an average marketing time of 129 days to sell their properties in 2008 compared to a year ago. The median home price decreased by 8% from $471,000 in 2007 to $435,000 in 2008.  The decrease is not sur... 03/02/2009

I was sitting around whining and complaining when I was jolted back into reality.  I was reminded that I need to be true to my mission statement, which reads, in part: "Ms. Brown is a strong advocate for families, consumers, and her clients. Her mission is to: · Raise the bar for real estate and mortgage industry professionals · Educate consumers, be an advocate, and help bring positive change to our economic system · Assist families to increase their financial knowledge, economic independence, and wealth freedom through individual counseling and published resources." Thank you, God, for reminding me at just the right time! So in following my mission and my philosophy, I'm going TAKE ACTION to be an ADVOCATE for homeowners.  My question to you is:  WHAT SOLUTIONS MAY WORK TO SOLVE THIS ... 02/22/2009

So I get an email from Brett Noel, www.BrettNoel.com, top Real Estate success trainer.  He wants me to take a look at his new slide show on his Linkedin.com profile.  So I check it out.  And I'm really impressed.  It was a simple PowerPoint presentation, but now it's a mini-presentation, embedded in his linkedin profile!  How cool is that. So I thought, hey if Brett can do it, I can too!.  So I went to www.SlideShare.net.  And I joined.  It was free!  So far, so good.  I have a few PowerPoint presentations from seminars and workshops I've conducted. So why not try out this service? So I make 3 "sample" PowerPoint presentations and upload them.  http://www.slideshare.net/rpbrown, yeah, check it out!  It was so cool and easy to make this page. Then I say, "Hey, what else can I do with the... 02/22/2009

Do you want to end the constant barrage of credit card junk mail in your mailbox?  Opt out at: www.OptOutPrescreen.com is the official consumer credit reporting industry website to accept and process requests from consumers to opt-in or opt-out of firm offers of credit or insurance.  Or call 1-888-567-8688. Complete the online form to stop the consumer credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion, and Innovis) from selling your information to junk mail companies.  Opting out helps you prevent identity theft, and may even raise your credit score! To stop other junk mail:  https://www.dmachoice.org/dma/member/home.action;jsessionid=AAA84DAA341FE04539267F2341B09094.tomcat2  To stop unwanted phone calls:  www.DoNotCall.gov Note that you cannot stop calls to your business phone n... 02/16/2009

STEP 9: YOUR NEW HOME •   CONGRATULATIONS!  You are now the proud owner of your own home.  Hurray!  You can breathe a sigh of relief. •   Call the movers!  And since you planned for an overlap of occupancy between your old home and new home, you can pack and move without stress. •   Be sure to thank the professionals who made your new home possible.  A successfully closed escrow takes effort from many parties involved. •   Remember to refer your friends and family members to the key folks who did a good job of serving you. •   Many new homeowners will take a moment in their new house to kneel with a prayer of thanks and dedicate their new home to God, who made this possible for their family. •   Take good care of your new house.  When items break, repair them right away.  Maintain items... 02/08/2009

Please welcome newbie Realtor® Associate Rebecca Sumajit!  She recently joined our team here at R.P. Brown Real Estate serving California's Coast and Country.  As a Los Osos native, she helps real estate buyers and sellers all over San Luis Obispo county and northern Santa Barbara county.  She covers the entire Central Coast (San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Santa Maria, Paso Robles, Cambria, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Grover Beach, Oceano, Templeton, Cayucos, Morro Bay, Atascadero). Visit her brand-new AR profile: http://activerain.com/rnaritosumajit Rebecca's been a lifelong family friend for over 20 years.  She is a person of highest integrity, she is VERY enthusiastic, and she offers the best customer service to all of her clients.  She's active in her Christian church, she he... 02/01/2009

FSBO is an acronym for "For Sale By Owner", which means selling your property WITHOUT the benefit of a Real Estate Agent representing you and negotiating on your behalf. Studies show that sellers receive 5% - 8% higher purchase prices when selling through a Realtor®! FSBO sellers find it difficult to get qualified buyers because: 1. Buyers who respond to FSBO ads usually have not been qualified to buy (the qualified buyers retain real estate agents to help them find a house). 2. Real Estate agents don't show FSBO homes (they show homes listed by other agents). 3. Buyers who view FSBO homes are often bargain hunters - they know you aren't paying a commission and so they expect you to lower your price. 4. Many buyers who buy FSBO homes are savvy investors who negotiate low prices. FSBO se... 01/04/2009

REVIEW OF HOME SALES & MEDIAN HOME PRICES ON STICK-BUILT SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES IN NORTH COAST-SLO COUNTY       (UNDER $1M)       JANUARY-JUNE 2008 VS. JANUARY-JUNE 2007   LOS OSOS             SALES AVG.DOM HIGH LOW MEDIAN 2007 67 155 $225,000.00 $875,000.00 $480,000.00 2008 44 133 $266,061.00 $970,000.00 $474,000.00 2008/2007 -23 -22     ($6,000.00) % DIFFERENCE -34% -14%     -1%                           Los Osos saw the highest drop of 34% in home sales in the first half of 2008.  During that period, only 44 stick-built single-family homes were sold, compared to 67 homes in 2007.  While fewer homes did sell, home sales improved to the range of $266,061-$970,000 in the first half of 2008.  Compared to that range, home sales in the first half of 2007 sold lower, from $225,000 to $875,000... 08/06/2008

REVIEW OF THE PAST 5-YEAR  PRICE / SALE TRENDS   LOS OSOS    YEAR  Sales   Median   Avg. CDOM   High Low Avg. SP/LP                     2003 225   $371,000   54   $1,400,000 $190,000 98% 2004 223 -1% $449,750 21% 47 -13% $3,500,000 $289,000 98% 2005 211 -5% $514,500 14% 73 55% $2,700,000 $242,500 98% 2006 155 -27% $515,000 0% 108 48% $2,000,000 $250,000 97% 2007 128 -17% $471,000 -9% 126 17% $2,100,000 $225,000 95%     The real estate market in Los Osos has long been plagued by the sewer moratorium and the more recent water moratorium.  These factors reflect the lower prices of the properties that are situated so close to the coast. Between 2003-2005, Los Osos single-family homeowners also enjoyed double-digit growth in the median home prices. Growth stalled in 2006, and single-family h... 02/05/2008

Almost two years ago we moved our family from Los Osos, California to San Jose del Cabo Mexico. I like to say it was from one paradise to another. Why? Well, we love to surf and we really like the warm water in Cabo.OK, so the real estate business opportunity is even better! If you can beleive it!? Yes. Cabo real estate is solid.It is true. As the real estate market in many areas has slowed down or some feel like it has come to a screeching halt. Things are moving quite nicely down here. High end homes, casitas and villas at El Dorado Golf & Beach Club are selling just as fast as ever.Contact me to learn more about Cabo real estate. 01/09/2008

What is Your Name Worth??Your name is worth everything to you...it's your identity, it's YOU.  Here's breaking news you need to know...and you need to let all your family and friends know right away as well.    Few people realize that each time their credit is checked, the information provided to the credit bureaus (Equifax, TransUnion, Innovis or Experian) immediately becomes a commodity that is sold not only to other lenders but also to companies that sell and resell the same names and personal information.  That's right - The credit bureaus have found a way to increase their revenues at your expense....and without your permission.  These ‘inquiry leads' include name, address, phone numbers (including unlisted), credit score, current debt and debt history, property information, age, g... 05/31/2007

Los  Osos is a friendly little community south of Morro Bay and North West of San Luis Obispo California. Surrounded by state parks - Montana de Oro, Morro Bay Estuary, Elfin Forest, and many other natural reserves. Birds and other wildlife make Los Osos one of the more scenic areas on the Central Coast of California.The Real Estate in Los Osos is in need of a sewer system that has been put off for far too long. Los Osos's elevation and location next to the natural estuary and Morro Bay may cause septic waste to leak out and contaminate the natural water in Morro Bay.This issue is not a new one - in fact it has been going on for over 25 years. The reason it has not resolved is because of the desire to limit growth in anyway possible! Many communities in this scenic coast don't want more... 05/09/2007

Los Osos Area Market Survey - Homes for Sale Summary Listings as of 05/07/07 at 11:39pm Property Type  Residential    Property Subtype  SFR Stick Built   City  Los Osos Statuses  Active, Contingent Active Listing Price Range  Quantity      Average DOM   $350,000 thru $399,999 10 95   $400,000 thru $449,999 6 84   $450,000 thru $499,999 11 41   $500,000 thru $549,999 11 97   $550,000 thru $599,999 12 138   $600,000 thru $649,999 9 113   $650,000 thru $699,999 8 54   $700,000 thru $749,999 3 113   $750,000 thru $799,999 2 132   $800,000 thru $849,999 1 45   $850,000 thru $899,999 2 124   $900,000 thru $949,999 1 102   $950,000 thru $999,999 4 91   $1,000,000 thru $1,249,999 5 207   $1,250,000 thru $1,499,999 4 259   $1,750,000 thru $1,999,999 4 415   $2,250,000 thru $2,499,999 1 570   $3... 05/07/2007

LOS OSOS REVIEW OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SALES: 1ST QUARTER 2007 VS. 2006YEARSALESHIGHLOWMEDIANCDOMAVG SPSP/LP%200632$2,000,000.00 $345,000.00 $501,500.00 97$643,328.00 96.56%200730$1,360,000.00 $225,000.00 $497,500.00 134$577,200.00 95.30% -2  ($4,000.00)37($66,128.00)-1.26%        +/--6.25%  -0.80%38.0%-10.28%  SUMMARY As of April 17, 2007, Los Osos offers 107 properties for sale, of which 86 are ‘stick-built' single-family homes.  The above review of the homes sales for first quarter of 2007 shows a slight price drop of 0.8% in the median sale price when compared to the same period last year.  The number of homes sold continues to decrease in Los Osos.  For the first quarter this year, 30 homes sold; just two down from the figure sold during the first quarter of 2006. In addition... 04/17/2007