Interested in finding out what your Pismo / Shell Beach home is currently worth?  If so,   click for a Free/No Obligation Market Analysis of your Pismo / Shell Beach home. In the meantime, here are the latest year-to-date sales numbers, averages prices, and number of days homes in Pismo / Shell Beach are currently spending on the market (as of 1/1/10):    Area                                 Total Sales         Average Sales Price           Market Time Pismo/Shell Beach                      8                       709,000                      189 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 Pismo / Shell Beac... 04/07/2010

Interested in finding out what your Pismo / Shell Beach home is currently worth?  If so,   click for a Free/No Obligation Market Analysis of your Pismo / Shell Beach home. In the meantime, here are the latest year-to-date sales numbers, averages prices, and number of days homes in Pismo / Shell Beach are currently spending on the market (as of 1/1/10):    Area                                 Total Sales         Average Sales Price           Market Time Pismo/Shell Beach                      8                       709,000                      189 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 Pismo / Shell Beac... 03/05/2010

I couldn't have had more perfect weather for an open house by the beach! Clear skies, 75 degrees, a light breeze, and nobody else was holding a property open anywhere in the neighborhood1 I was rewarded with great traffic and lots of solid leads. Sunshine poured through all the windows, the newly remodeled kitchen sparkled, and with all the rain we've had, the front and back gardens were full of flowers and looked great. My Valentine themed food went over really well...I passed out a dozen miniature Chinese take-out boxes filled with candy hearts and Red Hots, with my biz card attached on one side and a brief property description on the other. I even did water bottle labels advertising the listing. The water was especially appreciated, as I had lots of beach-goers walking back to their ... 02/15/2010

I am a friendly, caring woman, and as a Realtor, with Keller Williams Realty Central Coast, work very hard behind the scenes for my clients (Buyers and Sellers). Good thing I am detail oriented and also patient. Being a good Realtor takes a lot of time managing an enormous ammount of details. They can not see ALL I do for them. They do not see me research or the many emails/phone calls I make to find the availability of the property my client wants to view at a time that works best for them, or time it takes to make print out for them of properties we will go see. They do not see the time involved searching for comparables of Solds or Active Listings so they know what price to offer for the home they really want. They also do not see the dollars that have been spent for them for the lar... 02/13/2010

"At a recent 2010 Fidelity Title Kick-off  at the Hyatt in Westlake outgoing president of the Conejo Valley Association of Realtors, Connie Reed, of Aviara Real Estate, and Lisa Anglin of Fidelity Title performed a skit called "Life of a Realtor".  And lucky for us the cameras were rolling!" http://www.vendoralley.com/2010/02/01/life%20of-a-realtor-video/ Hilarious!  Puts a lackluster year into perspective.... ENJOY! Regina P. Brown      02/10/2010

This freshly painted and carpeted doll house is only 811 s.f., but it feels much larger. With two bedrooms and one bath, roomy updated kitchen, and dining area, it's the perfect beach house getaway. It's located at 135 Boeker Avenue in the Shell Beach neighborhood. Though it does not have an ocean view, it's ripe for a second story addition, which would give you a fantastic view! And it's a one-block stroll to the sand. All this for a great price: $425,000! This home is the only stick-built SFR in Pismo in this price range! If you'd rather be a landlord and collect the rent, this is an ideal investment. This cutie is vacant and easy to show, and best of all, I will be holding an OPEN HOUSE Sunday, February 14, from 1 to 4 PM. Then afterwards, take your main squeeze for a delicious dinne... 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 Pismo Beach 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 Using... 01/14/2010

"...Continuation of "Organize your Office" series to get a Fresh Start for 2010! " B. Daily Working Files Keep these files near your desk, within arm's reach.  These are files that you'll access frequently throughout your work day. 1. Daily To Do Tasklist 2. Calendar of Upcoming Events 3. Current Projects in Progress 4. Tickler: Due within the Week Due within the Month Due within the Year 5. Invoices Due (Accounts Receivable): Currently Due Late (30+ days) Delinquent (45+ days) Unpaid (60+ days) In collections (90+ days) 6. Forms & Blank Documents (keep in sheet protectors in a binder near your desk). 7. Newsletter / Blog Ideas for upcoming issues Returned mail addresses / bounced email address Hope this helps you get a fresh start with your office in 2010.  Stay tuned for Step C, "Work... 01/13/2010

Interested in finding out what your Pismo / Shell Beach home is currently worth?  If so,   click for a Free/No Obligation Market Analysis of your Pismo / Shell Beach 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 1... 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 Pismo / Shell Beach 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 Taxe... 10/13/2009

It's still a great time to sell your Pismo / Shell Beach home-- providing you have the most accurate/up-to-date sales information and good marketing plan like I can provide . . .     Click to Search Your Pismo / Shell Beach home's Current Value Click to View The Latest Year-to-date Pismo / Shell Beach Home Sales Statistics Click to Visit my website at SLOhomes4sale.com   Search all Pismo / Shell Beach 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: PISMO BEACH /SHELL BEACH HOME MARKET ANALYSIS PISMO BEACH / SHELL BEACH ... 10/07/2009

Looking for . . . PISMO / SHELL BEACH BANK OWNED HOMES, REOs, and FORECLOSURES?   It's easy! Just click here to sign up for Pismo / Shell Beach Bank Owned Homes by email.    Click to Search all:  Pismo / Shell Beach Homes For Sale Click to View My Website: www.SLOHomes4sale.com Click to Send Me and Email: paul@slohomes4sale.com Paul Pickering, Broker Associate "Your Pismo / Shell Beach Bank Owned, REO, and Foreclosure Expert" Bay Osos Brokers, CA DRE License #00997005  SEARCH ENGINE KEYWORDS: PISMO / SHELL BEACH CONDOSPISMO / SHELL BEACH HOUSESPISMO / SHELL BEACH FORECLOSURESPISMO / SHELL BEACH REOPISMO / SHELL BEACH BANK OWNED HOMESPISMO / SHELL BEACH HOMES FOR SALEPISMO / SHELL BEACH REAL ESTATE         09/09/2009

Searching for PISMO / SHELL BEACH BANK OWNED HOMES, REOs, or FORECLOSURES ?   Click here to receive all PISMO / SHELL BEACH BANK OWNED HOMES BY EMAIL.              Search the Pismo / Shell Beach areas for: CLICK TO SEARCH HOMES UNDER 300K CLICK TO SEARCH HOMES FROM 300-500K CLICK TO SEARCH HOMES FROM  $500-700K , or CLICK TO SEARCH PISMO BEACH LUXURY HOMES CLICK TO VIEW MY WEBSITE www.SLOHomes4Sale.com, or EMAIL paul@SLOhomes4Sale.com  Let me know how I can help!    Paul Pickering, Broker Associate Bay Osos Brokers, CA DRE #00997005 Your Pismo / Shell Beach Bank Owned, Foreclosure and REO Expert" Search Pismo Beach Neighborhoods:  BAY CLIFF COSTA LO EMERALD POINT EMERALD POINTE OCEAN VIEW OTHER PACIFIC HEIGHT PISMO BEACH PISMO HEIGHT PISMO HIGHLAND PLAYA DEL SEA COUNTRY SHELL BEACH SPIN... 08/22/2009

I took this course and have listed and received an offer on my first short sale transaction.  I also have two back up offers in place (which I have NOT sent to the lender because I don't want to CLOG up the system.  That is part of what the current problem is...we only need submit one offer at a time.  I received the offer on the property within five days.  I priced it aggressively because a sale date has already been set.  I am hoping the lender will stop the foreclosure.  Will keep you posted on my progress.  Good Luck to all of you other "short salers" out there!    Connie Winstead, Realtor & CDPE, Signature Properties, Arroyo Grande, CA.  ************************************************************************************** The Distressed Property Institute Responds to National Deli... 07/28/2009

I have to admit, I'm writing this article blog out of self defense.  I get frustrated trying to read poorly-formatted blogs.  Sometimes I'll start reading a blog that rambles on and on, with no pause, and no apparent point -- and I simply give up and move on to another blog. No, I'm not going to lecture you on spelling or grammer.  1 or 2 typos won't hurt anything, contrary to popular belief.  We all do it and are willing to overlook a minor mistake. Here are 7 tips for getting a reader interested in your blog, and reading it all the way through: 1. TITLE.  It should be short, use key words, and include a verb.  Most of all, it should make a reader curious so they'll click on your blog to find out more. 2. FIRST SENTENCE.  The first words need to catch attention and draw the reader in. ... 04/26/2009

Moving out of the area?  Need to find a Realtor® to help you locate a home in your new community?  Well, you can call on your current Realtor® to help you! Did you know that most Realtors® offer relocation services through their affiliate real estate companies?  Just ask, and he or she will be glad to help you find a top quality agent in your new area. If your Realtor® does not have an affiliate company in your new location, he or she can assist you by locating and screening a top quality Realtor® for you, and then referring you to that agent. Just ask!  We're here to help YOU. Join my new AR group and post your blog at http://activerain.com/groups/virtualoffice Regina P. BrownBroker, Realtor®, e-ProAuthor of eBook "Stop Foreclosure Fast: Solutions to Save your House" Text copyright © 2... 03/30/2009

In February 2009, there were 36 houses sold in San Luis Obispo county, South county, California, which includes Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Grover Beach, Oceano, and Nipomo.  The lowest was 34 and the highest was 74! What does that mean for you?  Buying opportunities!  Because fewer homes have sold, there is a larger select to choose from!  And with lower prices that ever!!  Contact us and we'll help you get a great bargain on that DREAM home you've always wanted.   Are you thinking about buying a home?  Or selling your house?  Want some investment property?  Or just trying to save your house from foreclosure?  Let us outline some solutions for you, and recommend a few ways we can HELP you! We serve the California coast including San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and San Dieg... 03/23/2009

Real estate closed escrow sales for January 2009 were at 32, which is lower than the all-time record of 81 for 2004 & 2005 January.  The South County report includes Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Grover Beach, Oceano, Shell Beach, and Nipomo.    Thanks to First American Title in San Luis Obispo for supplying this chart.  If you'd like to know more about real estate buying or selling on the California Central Coast, I'm a top expert and would be happy to answer your questions! Join my new AR group and post your blog at http://activerain.com/groups/virtualoffice Regina P. BrownBroker, Realtor®, e-ProAuthor of eBook "Stop Foreclosure Fast: Solutions to Save your House" Text copyright © 2009 R.P. Brown, All Rights Reserved  03/08/2009

TRILLION: I don't even know if my calculator can compute that high! Watching our President Obama and Congressional leaders talk about our federal budget, debt, credit, and deficit (and the legacy we are leaving for our children), I started thinking about the SPENDING that is mind-boggling. These "experts" throw around "trillion dollars" like it's a stack of $1 dollar bills.  I don't think that even they are aware of how much it really costs each of us!  This email has been making the rounds as "What the heck happened?" or a similar title.  It illustrates a BILLION DOLLARS.  Now remember, a TRILLION is 100 times MORE than a BILLION!  See the dollar on wheels? I just had to share this story with you!  Emailed message is below: How many ZEROS in a BILLION? This is too true to be funny.The ... 02/25/2009