The average 30 year mortgage rate is 3.52% national average.  We are seeing the rates creeping up, and inflation is going up too.  We see the prices of property going up!  Rents are going up!  Foods going up!  Fuel is going up!  But of course the Feds. don't count food, energy, and home prices!  See my my site www.myslohomefinder.com for all your San Luis Obispo County home search needs. The Day Ahead: U.S. Trade, Jobless Claims, GDP   The U.S. Trade balance in January widened a little more than expected. The trade deficit widened to $44.4 billion from $38.1 billion in December. The consensus expected a trade gap of $43.0 billion. Exports declined 1.2 percent after gaining 2.2 percent in December. Imports rebounded 1.8 percent after a 2.6 percent drop the prior month. Jobless Claims are... 03/07/2013

Have you been to the grocery store lately?  Food prices are up!  Fuel prices are up!  I went to a gas station yesterday to fill up my small pick up truck.  Next to me was a man filling up his diesel "monster truck" as I call them.  My total was $76 and he looked at the amount and said "that's not fair!".  When I looked at his pump, I saw his total was $213.  He then added, "It looks like I have to get a truck like yours!".  I added I wish I could do without a vehicle and not use fuel in protest!"  He nodded and left. But of course the Fed. doesn't count food and energy when they establish the inflation rate, so it is underestimated.   The Week Ahead: No Data Today, All About Europe and Next Week           Yesterday’s robust batch of economic data brings the calendar of domestic reports ... 02/23/2013

Are we seeing stagflation coming back?  In the 1970's that is what they called it when we had high inflation and no economic growth.  But is there opportunity here?  I remember one of my elderly clinets told me he bought a 3,000 sq. ft home on about an acre in San Luis Obipso in the early 1970's.  Their house payment was about $136 a month. He said his wife want to buy more property, but he was afraid to do it due to his fears.  He said he had to listen to his wife's "I told you so" ever since.  At the end of the 1980's their home went up about 300% because of the location.  Go to my web site www.myslohomefinder.com for all your home search needs! What's ahead: The Most Data Of The Week   Headline inflation is lower than expected but higher at the core rate. The Consumer Price Index for... 02/21/2013

  Whether you’ve just moved to the area or are a long-time resident, Pismo Beach is a great place for romance. Kristen Crabtree, Pismo’s premier realtor, gives you her take on the area’s most Valentine-worthy spots and adventures. Here are 15 romantic things to do in Pismo Beach on Valentine's Day. Steal a kiss (or two) on the Pismo pier. Walk hand in hand on Pismo State Beach Soar over the top of Pismo’s lush green hills on a paragliding adventure par excellence!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM4Wu7EMvqk Feel the wind in your hair and the salt spray on your face on a bi-plane ride at Oceano http://www.beachcalifornia.com/oceano-airport-biplane-ride.html Share a spaghetti dinner a la "Lady and the Tramp" at Giusseppes http://www.giuseppesrestaurant.com/ Dine by candlelight at Ventana ... 02/11/2013

2012 Pismo Beach CA Mid-Year Real Estate Market Update The first half of 2011, foreclosures and short sales comprised 26% of the Pismo Beach real estate market, and that number dramatically decreased to about 10% in 2012.  The number of short sales went down considerably.  Average sale price went down about 4%, and average asking price plummeted 12.4%.  Of course, the asking prices could reflect the type of properties that were listed during that time period more than sellers actually asking less for their properties. If you are considering selling your Pismo Beach CA home and you would like a comparative market analysis, feel free to contact my office at (805) 938-9950 and set up an appointment.  I specialize in short sales and distress sales.  If you are interested in buying a home in... 08/16/2012

Here is Friday the 13th Mortgage rate updates.  These are from Bob Franklin at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Pismo Beach California.  Visit my web site at www.myslohomefinder.com  for all your San Luis Obispo County real estate needs.   The Day Ahead: Producer Price Index, Consumer Sentiment        The headline PPI unexpectedly edged up instead declining as expected. Seasonally adjusted gasoline prices actually rose along with food prices. The producer price index in June edged up 0.1 percent, following a sharp 1.0 percent plunge the prior month. The consensus called for a 0.4 percent decrease for the latest month. The core PPI rose 0.2 percent, following a 0.2 percent gain in May. Analysts forecast a 0.2 percent increase for June. Improvement is evident in a Consumer Sentiment report wh... 07/13/2012

2012 Pismo Beach CA 1st Quarter Real Estate Market Update Pismo Beach CA 2011 2012 Homes Sold 23 26 Average List Price $1028,411 $813,865 Average Sales Price $814,374 $783,251 Days on Market 129 162 $ per Square Foot $386 $331 Foreclosures 6 4 Short Sales 4 5 If you are considering selling your Pismo Beach CA home and you would like a comparative market analysis, feel free to contact my office at (805) 938-9950 and set up an appointment.  I specialize in short sales and distress sales.  If you are interested in buying a home in Pismo Beach CA, I will be happy to assist you and provide a list of available homes in Pismo Beach CA and the surrounding area. Tni LeBlanc is an independent Real Estate Broker, Attorney, Short Sale Agent, Certified HAFA Specialist (CHS), and Certified Distressed... 06/18/2012

Kiss the Euro goodbye mates!  This monster is going the way of the rest of the failed "socialist experiments" like the U.S.S.R.!!! EUROPE IS IMPLODING Simone Foxman|May 23, 2012, 5:23 PM|27,707|74 inShare53 Share on Tumblr 0diggsdigg   Share on Tumblr 0diggsdigg       Europe is having a no good, very bad day. European equities markets saw a major sell-off, while EU leaders pr... 05/24/2012

Be sure to get a home building inspection, a pest control inspection, and any other type needed.   Would you ever buy a used car without having your mechanic inspect it, test it, check it out completely?  No, you would get it inspected by your trusted mechanic, because you want to ensure that your car is in good condition before you pay for it and drive it off the car lot.  Well, your house is an even bigger investment than a car, isn’t it?  So of course before you commit to a purchase that’s hundreds of thousands of dollars, you want to know what condition your new home is in.  Your Realtor® will recommend getting a professional home inspection from a reputable company.  In some states, home inspectors are licensed by the state.   Always ask if the home inspector is a member of CREIA (... 04/06/2012

    If you are interested in kiteboarding, be sure to check out the Pismo Beach KiteXPO, scheduled from April 13-15, 2012.   Participants will be treated to new innovations in kiteboarding, and be able to check up on new technology and techniques from industry experts, as well as test the newest kites and boards. A range of classes are being scheduled for all interested in “Stand Up Surfing”.  Demonstrations will be given. Raffles will be held daily. Attendees do not need to be present to win, however any unclaimed prizes by Sunday morning will be placed back into the Sunday’s final raffle.  Details are also being finalized for a fundraiser BBQ on Saturday night.  More details are as follows:- Times: 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm Location: Beach Parking Lot at end of Grand Avenue Address: Pismo ... 04/01/2012

On April 7th, the Recreation Division of City of Pismo Beach  will host the  annual Easter Eggstravaganza, a fun-filled event at the Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach.  The hunt is free to everyone. In addition to games, bounce houses, children could enjoy face painting and balloons by a ballon artist.   Anyone wishing to participate should bring their own basket or bag to collect the eggs and goodies.   The city is also planning to have a Easter Bunny, who might be available for photos ~ a great photo opportunity for the young ones. Different hunt times are scheduled for different age groups to ensure the safety of all participants: Ages 3 & Under: 10:10amAges 4-6: 10:40am Ages 7-9: 11:10am Ages 10-12: 11:40am  For more information about this year's Easter Eggstravaganza, participant... 03/20/2012

Between March 25th to May 13th, 2012, residents and visitors to Pismo Beach will have the opportunity to enjoy and swing to the melodies of three popular bands:- March 25:   Big Daddy's Blues Band April 22:   Sean Wiggins (Country, Blues & Rock) May 13:     Damon Castillo Band  The three-show Spring series are part of the 4th Annual Pacific Breeze Concerts presented by the City of Pismo Beach Recreation Division. All shows will be held at Dinosaur Caves Park located at Shell Beach Road & Cliff Avenue in Pismo Beach. In addition, special family activities are also offered free. Families are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs for seating in the Rotary Amphitheatre or blankets for use on the parks' expansive lawn overlooking the stage and Pacific Ocean!  Local BBQ and refreshments will... 03/17/2012

  Review of Home Sales & Median Sales Prices in Pismo Beach: 2009-2011   2009 2010 2011 Sales 70 65 115 Median Sales Prices $662,500 $549,000 $535,000 Avg. Days on Market 145 126 170     For the past three years, the median sales prices of stick-built single-family homes in Pismo Beach declined year to year.  The median sales price dropped by about 17% from $662,500 in 2009 to $549,000 in 2010, and again by about 2.5% to $535,000 last year.   By 2011, the drop in sales prices created more affordability.   This could be seen by the spike in the number of homes sold last year, which was an almost 77% increase in home sales.   The average number of days needed to sell a stick-built single-family home shortened by 19 days from 145 days in 2009 to 126 days in 2010.  While more homes sold in ... 03/01/2012

Good morning to all!  As a bonus to today's mortgage rate update, Bob Franklin has added a special bonus report from Core Logic that talks about the states with the highest appreciation and highest depreciation for real estate.  This report is brought to you by Bob Franklin at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage from the beautiful city of Pismo Beach, "Where the surf is always up! And the people are always friendly".  So here is Bob's report- The Day Ahead: Jobless Claims, Home Price Index, Appreciation in some States        Jobless Claims Slightly Lower Than Expectations, In the week ending January 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 367,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 379,000. Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased... 02/02/2012

The Open House Kit You do have listings, right?  And you do hold open houses for your listings, correct?  Of course you do!  So do we.  That's why we created a handy-dandy little checklist, which we're gladly sharing with you below! Take some time and put together an open house kit.  You’ll need to gather all the supplies you will use frequently and put them into a rolling cart that you can simply pop into your car each weekend.  Or you can simply leave the kit in the trunk of your car (and remember to drive the same car to your open houses each week). Have a ready kit assembled will save you tons of time and make your prep smooth and stress-free.  When you’re focused on getting lots of folks to your event, and with the energy you invest into talking to people, the last thing you need t... 01/13/2012

Each year, thousands of vibrant orange and black monarch butterflies flock to Pismo Beach, seeking shelter from the freezing northern winters. From late October to February, the butterflies cluster on the limbs of eucalyptus trees at Pismo State Beach. The grove is easily accessible, located on State Highway 1 at the southern end of Pismo Beach, adjoining the town of Grover Beach.     Spectators come from all over the Central Coast and throughout the state to view the monarchs. The Pismo Beach colony is one of the largest in the nation, hosting an average of 25,000 butterflies over the last five years. Visitors are greeted by knowledgeable volunteer docents offering daily talks and information. During the season, the docent trailer opens at 10 am and closes at 4 pm daily. Daily talks ha... 11/07/2011

Pismo Beach Fixer Uppers are plentiful.           There are several Pismo Beach Fixer Uppers for sale   Click on the MLS button to view all PISMO BEACH FIXER UPPER HOMES FOR SALE                           "Pismo Beach Fixer Upper Expert" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005 10/11/2011

Microsoft Office 365 is your online "office system" -- virtual email, calendar, word processing, & spreadsheets -- available to you from any internet-connected computer.  This is cloud computing at its best! Rather than a one-time fee to own the software, it's a flat fee of $6 per month per user, and multiple users can be connected to a single system to share documents and collaborate on projects.   One great new feature is "Lync" for instant messaging, audio and video calling, and online meetings.  The best feature is that the Mac-to-PC and PC-to-Mac problems are (mostly) eliminated, which is a huge plus for teams that are trying to collaborate documents across platforms. Is having a cloud office the way to go for the future?  With so many business professionals working from home and n... 09/12/2011

Shell Beach CONDOS FOR SALE in San Luis Obispo County          There are numerous Shell Beach Condos for sale   Click on the button below to view all SHELL BEACH CONDOS FOR SALE                           "Shell Beach Condo Expert" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005 08/27/2011

Pismo Beach CONDOS FOR SALE           There are a lot of Pismo Beach Condos for sale   Click on the button below to view all PISMO BEACH CONDOS FOR SALE                           "Pismo Beach Condo Expert" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005 08/27/2011