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Liz Ellis
Broker's Tour is today, and here is a beauty. Part of the reason my profession is so fun for me is that I get to see home renovations that transform run down old houses into beautiful show pieces that respect the homes potential. I think that is what ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
Here are the rates sent to me today from a great local experienced lender. Chrys and Larry Barnes at Pacific Capital Mortgage Here's their number: 541-5353 Realtor Rate Sheet 12/14/09 (Rates Mainly steady from last week) Conforming to $417k PRIMARY ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Sherry Sim
Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County - The 2 story at 94 9th Street has been sold. Property information  [Read More]
Posted:bySherry Sim
Liz Ellis
A client of mine has been looking for the perfect low priced home in North Grover Beach for quite some time. It has been fun watching the least expensive single family home market. Not only have we been looking in North Grover as it is known by the locals, ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Sherry Sim
PRICE REVIEW OF HOMES SALES OF STICK-BUILT SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES MORRO BAY Year Sales LOW HIGH MEDIAN DIFF. % Days on Market 2000 200 $103,000.00 $950,000.00 $269,450.00 71 2001 141 $150,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $324,500.00 $55,050.00 20% 68 2002 162 $216,000.00 ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySherry Sim
Liz Ellis
I currently have clients who have been waiting for an answer on their offer on a short sale property here in San Luis Obispo. They've been waiting a long time now; over two months. Two months. Long time to wait for a buyer. Especially a first time ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
Looks Like there may be a sewer in Los Osos' future. This article is from the Tribune, written by David Sneed Los Osos farmland set for long-awaited sewer David Sneed An unremarkable 38-acre plot of land on the outskirts of Los Osos is set to become ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
This afternoon I went out to Los Osos to check out a free outdoor concert put on at The Sea Pines Golf Course. The weather was beautiful; crispy and breezy, finally feeling like fall. Both bands are local favorites, Louie Ortega plays sort of Tex Mex R&R ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Spencer & Margaret Morris
The federal tax credit for home buyers was signed into law by President Obama Friday, Nov. 6. The tax credit, which was set to expire Nov. 30, has been extended through April 30, 2010 with a 60-day extension if a binding contract is in place prior to deadline. ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySpencer & Margaret Morris
Liz Ellis
Here is a beautiful home for sale in San Luis Obispo that I saw on the last brokers tour of new listings which happens every Tuesday morning here in San Luis Obispo. There were several nice properties, but this one stood out for me. The photos unfortunately ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
Okay, so I took some buyers out last week and we found a beautiful home in Berry Gardens subdivision in Arroyo Grande (see the pictures of this lovely home). It was just what they were looking for; single level, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, nice and ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
If your neighborhood is similar to that of most Americans, you may see more homes for sale signs now than any time in recent history. Due to overly aggressive marketing tactics of the mortgage industry (wink, wink), many people were over extended in their ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
Great news! As it now stands, the federal tax credit will be extended through April 30, 2010, with a 60-day extension if a binding contract is in place prior to the deadline. First-time home buyers will continue to be eligible for a tax credit of up to ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
I was showing South County homes last weekend and came across a nice remodeled ocean view home in North Grover Beach. The property is on Ocean View and was originally built in 1958 as a single level house. In the 1980's a second story family room was ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
There is a lovely town in the northern part of San Luis Obispo County named Templeton. The town itself is basically one main street. Very old timey small town feel to it. Great fourth of July parade by the way. Outside town in the hillsides, there have ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
I found an interesting San Luis Obispo property listed on Tuesday's broker's tour. It is a home right on the shores of Laguna Lake with a very nice view of the lake...it's back yard is right to the edge of the lake: When I went in to take a ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
There are two assumptions most buyers seem to make about foreclosures in San Luis Obispo County these days: Foreclosed property is a great deal You can buy a foreclosure substantially under the asking price I just did a quick statistic check on the sales ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
We're seeing some movement in the government to extend the $8,000 for first time people and may even include other than those who have not owned a home for the last three years ("first time home buyers). Passage by the House last week of a bill ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
Lots of people are interested in buying foreclosures in San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach and in paso Robles and Santa Maria. I have been emailing and showing many foreclosures lately. I have folks who are receiving foreclosure lists via email ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Sherry Sim
Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 94 9th Street on October 10 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM . Property information  [Read More]
Posted:bySherry Sim
Liz Ellis
Chrys Barnes with Pacific Capital Mortgage. 805-541-5353 Realtor Rate Sheet 10/5/09 (Rates Steady to slightly lower from last week) Conforming to $417k PRIMARY 1 pt. 0 pts. 30 yr fixed 4.625 4.875 15 yr fixed 4.25 4.375 10/1 ARM* 4.25 5/1 ARM* 3.5 5/1 ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
Every Seller Needs To Know, What Sells a house? There are four varibles that sell a house. 1. Price 2. Terms 3. Condition 4. Location All four of the variables go together to create the "perfect sale." Each aspect must be taken into consideration ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
The other day I went to a seminar for Realtors called something like "Surviving Tough Times". I figured, "Yeah, I want to survive, so I went and found some really interesting stuff. That is until the inevitable hard sell they presented. ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
August-09 Median Price Percent Change in Price from Prior Month Percent Change in Price from Prior Year Percent Change in Sales from Prior Month Percent Change in Sales from Prior Year Aug-09 Jul-09 Aug-08 Jul-09 Aug-08 Statewide Calif. (sf) $292,960 2.6% ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Sherry Sim
Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 94 9th Street on October 3 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM . Property information  [Read More]
Posted:bySherry Sim