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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
Brian  Liberto
$1,099,000 :: 624 16th St, Huntington Beach CA, 92648 Today, September 26, 2009, 9 hours ago | brian@brianliberto.com 3 beds, 3 full 1 part baths Size: 2,750 sq ft Lot Size: 2,950 sq ft Added: 07/02/09, Last Updated: 09/26/09 Property Type: Single Family ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBrian Liberto
Liz Ellis
These rates are from Harbor Home Loans...Thanks Clint Edwards...great local lender! Rates as of 9.25.09 Conforming High Balance Conforming 30 Year Fixed 4.75% @ 1 Point 5.125% @ 1 Point 5.00% No Points 5.375% No Points 15 Year Fixed 4.25% @ 1 Point 4.375% ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Sherry Sim
You're invited. 94 9th Street, Cayucos will be held open from 1-4 pm on Sunday, Sep 27. Check out the nice location, views, and spaciousness of this well-loved property.  [Read More]
Posted:bySherry Sim
Liz Ellis
This past Wednesday the Federal Open Market Committee announced they were going to extend the time frame of buying Mortgage Backed Securities. There was speculation about the Feds increasing the amount of buying above the $1.25T committed to and yesterday’s ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
Here’s a quick summary of the two tax credit laws: By the way, a first time home buyer is defined as one who has not owned a home in three years. HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT FEDERAL CALIFORNIA (funds no longer available) Amount of Tax Credit 10% of purchase ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
California Foreclosure Filings Drop Foreclosures "HAMPered" by Making Home Affordable Program 09/17/2009 Discovery Bay, CA, September 15, 2009 ForeclosureRadar, the only website that tracks every California foreclosure with daily auction updates; ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
Interesting read from CNN today: NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The Federal Reserve kept interest rates near zero on Wednesday and said the economy is improving. But the Fed also pointed out ongoing job losses could dampen a recovery. At the conclusion of ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
Today was Broker's Tour Day! That's when all us active agents go out and tour the new listings in San Luis Obispo. Part of the reason I love my work is that I get to be nosy and go see other peoples homes...I love it . A very unusual property has ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Liz Ellis
I just received this information from one of the lenders I work with: 9-21-09 As of Monday, rates are steady from last week and still EXCELLENT! You'll find them in the high 4s for conforming owner occupied SFR purchases! Be sure you call for up-to-date ...  [Read More]
Posted:byLiz Ellis
Brian  Liberto
Beach Homes Downtown You are viewing a feed that contains frequently updated content. When you subscribe to a feed, it is added to the Common Feed List. Updated information from the feed is automatically downloaded to your computer and can be viewed in ...  [Read More]
Posted:byBrian Liberto
Spencer & Margaret Morris
Me & Z's is a fabulous, fresh Mexican restaurant with a clean, inviting atmosphere and a nice outdoor deck. Your meal begins with homemade chips and salsa and, to our surprise, a cup of delicious soup. A different type of soup is served each day. ...  [Read More]
Posted:bySpencer & Margaret Morris