Wondering what the market for home and condo foreclosures is like in Arroyo Grande?  Here is your market snap shot answer:   Shops in the Old Town Arroyo Grande Village   Arroyo Grande, California foreclosure activity:  There are 233 active and pending homes and condos in the city of Arroyo Grande.  Of those 233 properties, 28 homes are foreclosures (12%) and 45 are short sales (19.3%).  Looking back six months, there have been 153  sales in Arroyo Grande  with an average listing price of $559, 854 and an average selling price of $534,838, so sellers are getting about 95.5% of their asking prices in Arroyo Grande indicating that there is some bargaining room for buyers in the Arroyo Grande market.   Average days on market were a little over three months, at 101 days with $243 per square... 09/29/2010

  Arroyo Grande Valley Harbest Ferstival, from 4 to 9pm Friday, 10 to 5pm Saturday.  Includes a parade, entertainment, booths, competitions, food, display areas and more.  Arroyo Grande Village.  FREE  For more information, visit www.agharvestfestival.com. 73RD ARROYO GRANDE VALLEY HARVEST FESTIVAL SCHEDULE times subject to change Friday, September 24, 2010 - Olohan Alley Area ONLY except as noted 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted Information booth - 11:00 a.m. - Closing First aid - lost and found - 11:00 a.m. - Closing Saturday, September 25, 2010 - Festival opens All Areas 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted Information booth First aid - lost and found Friday, September 24, 2010     4:00 p.m. Olohan Alley - Mason Street to Bridge Street Carnival Confet... 09/23/2010

RE Technology, Inc. is growing by leaps and bounds! We need to hire another sales peson to help spread the word about the great opportunity to connect technolog companies and services to over 250,000 agents across the United States.  RE Technology’s flagship product RETEchnology.com is the real estate industry’s first ever web portal that aggregates information about a variety of technologies and services used by the real estate industry.  It is a thriving online portal featuring the industry’s most comprehensive resource for products, companies, user ratings and product reviews.   RETechnololgy.com allows real estate agents and brokers to better leverage the power of technology in their businesses by gaining access to information, reviews and product ratings of real estate technology p... 09/22/2010

   Recently our community was in an uproar about the plight of "Annie", the border collie who had been adopted by a local family.  Seems Annie belonged to "Chuck" and he had lost her a few weeks ago.   She had no name tag or chip and I'm not sure of all the particulars but the local citizens marched in downtown with signs to return the dog to her "first" owner.  There were numerous letters to the local newspaper, a radio talk show host took up Chuck and Annie's plight and folks were outraged.  After threatened violence toward the adopted famiy and after the police were watching their home, finally Annie was returned to Chuck.  She recognized him immediately and went nuts.  The adopted family is distraught.  So I decided to post some great ways to protect your pet below.  One wonders wha... 09/05/2010

I was reminded that our "words are seeds" which we plant, and our relationships will GROW in the manner they were planted... either good or bad.  "What you sow, that you will surely reap."  It's the universal law of the harvest; wisdom straight from the Good Book. Are you planting positive things into your husband, wife, daughter, son, dad, mom, sisters, brothers, friends?  TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria Osteen: "The Bible tells us that life and death are in the power of our words. We can use our words to build people up and encourage them, or we can just as easily bring destruction with our words. "When we use our words to bring healing, the Bible says that we are wise. Choose to be wise today and choose healing words. Look for the best in others and build them up. Choose healing... 09/02/2010

Mesa Dunes Mobile Home Estates in Arroyo Grande, California       Three hundred manufactured homes sit atop the Nipomo Mesa in Arroyo Grande. The panoramic views are captivating. A sea of golden sand dunes border the bright blue Pacific Ocean.   Lush rolling hills, climb northward to Avila Bay.   Evenings sparkle with memorable sunsets and the lights of the Five Cities.   Amenities Include   Two clubhouses with kitchens New exercise room w/new equipment Open space recreation areas Two heated swimming pools   Hot tub   Basketball court   Walking trails   Playground area    * Greenbelt Friendly on-site management Child and Pet friendly   All age park Arroyo Grande offers one of the world's finest climates. Very mild weather is enjoyed year round. The summer is naturally air conditioned wi... 08/31/2010

19th Annual Stone Soup Fair is August 28-29, 2010 at Ramona Garden Park in Grover Beach   The Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the 19th Annual Stone Soup Music Faire and Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29, 2010 at the Ramona Garden Park in Grover Beach! It's estimated this year's Festival will draw thousands of people from all over the Central Coast and state.  People of all ages will enjoy the variety of entertainment the Stone Soup Faire offers. Musicians will be performing all day Saturday and Sunday. Including this year's headliner group (and back by popular demand), "Tempest"!   Other groups scheduled to perform are: Cuesta Ridge (CuestaRidge.net/home.php) The Jill Knight Trio (JillKnight.com) Masanga Marimba (Masanga.com) Red S... 08/28/2010

Arroyo Grande, California My Hometown USA   Think of the ideal community. A place so perfect that some say it doesn't exist. You'd want it sunny, but not too hot; lively, but not too crowded; charming, but not kitschy. Of course you'd want it to be scenic too. On the practical side, the ideal community would need to link you to the rest of the world. You'd also want great schools, access to the performing and visual arts, a healthy job market and a safe and secure neighborhood with friendly and caring neighbors. In short you'd want a great qualify of life for you and your family. It's not just a day dream. The perfect place does exist! It's the Arroyo Grande Valley on the central coast of California.   Here's a snapshot of things to see and do while you're in Arroyo Grande. Camp, picnic... 08/09/2010

Join us in celebration of the 4th of July at the Rotary Bandstand. Enjoy the Village Band Concert at 1:00pm. Hot dogs, lemonade and ice cream will be served by the South County Historical Society! Arroyo Grande in Bloom representatives will again be present and handing out gifts! Sponsored by the Arroyo Grande Village Improvement Association. If you haven't visited the Village lately, you're in for a treat. New businesses, new eateries, lots of fun for kids and adults. It's a little taste of history right in your own back yard! Come on down and celebrate the 4th of July with us! 07/03/2010

If your home isn't priced correctly, and if rates go up, it will fall further behind what I call the "affordability index."  It's still going to be a good year to sell a home-providing you have a competitive price and a good marketing plan.  If you want to sell, call me and we'll put an effective listing price and plan together!  If you would like a current estimate of the value of your home,  . . .  Click to Search Your Home's Value with My Free Market Analysis    Click to Visit My Website at SLOhomes4sale.com to view all current Arroyo Grande homes currently for sale!     "Mr. Statistics" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005 SEARCH ENGINE KEYWORDS ARROYO GRANDE HOME PRICES ARROYO GRANDE HOME VALUES ARROYO GRANDE HOMES FOR SALE ARROYO GRANDE HOME SE... 07/02/2010

Interested in finding out what your Arroyo Grande home is currently worth?  If so,   click for a Free/No Obligation Market Analysis of your Arroyo Grande home. In the meantime, here are the latest year-to-date sales numbers, averages prices, and number of days homes in Arroyo Grande are currently spending on the market (as of 1/1/10):    Area                            Total Sales         Average Sales Price           Market Time Arroyo Grande 123  594,000  104 Stats are for single family homes and are derived from the Central Coast Multiple Listing Service and subject to change & copyright law.  Copyright 2010.  Click to Visit My Website at SLOhomes4sale.com to view all current Arroyo Grande homes for sale!     "Mr. Statistics" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE L... 07/02/2010

Interested in finding out what your Arroyo Grande home is currently worth?  If so,   click for a Free/No Obligation Market Analysis of your Arroyo Grande home. In the meantime, here are the latest year-to-date sales numbers, averages prices, and number of days homes in Arroyo Grande are currently spending on the market (as of 1/1/10):    Area                            Total Sales         Average Sales Price           Market Time Arroyo Grande 90  581,000  101 Stats are for single family homes and are derived from the Central Coast Multiple Listing Service and subject to change & copyright law.  Copyright 2010.  Click to Visit My Website at SLOhomes4sale.com to view all current Arroyo Grande homes for sale!     "Mr. Statistics" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE Li... 06/03/2010

I've always been an animal lover and I've been wanting to do something besides adopt pets and contribute money.  I decided to become a volunteer at Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obispo.    Woods Humane Society, Inc. is a nonprofit, privately funded organization dedicated to the humane care of unwanted animals in San Luis Obispo County. Our staff, volunteers, and board of directors are dedicated to upholding our Mission and preserving the welfare of our present and future animals.   While we cooperate with the State Humane Association of California, the American Humane Association, and The Humane Society of the United States, Woods does not receive financial support from them. Only 20% of our revenues to care for the animals are generated by service fees, the other 80% is generated fr... 05/28/2010

 C A S E Y This week's pet of the week is Casey, a 3.5 year old Lhasa Apso who has called Woods Humane Society home since the beginning of May. Casey wears a silver and white coat, is neutered, vaccinated, micro chipped, and house trained. He is outgoing, affectionate, and loveable. Casey would do very well in a home with older considerate children. Casey is playful, friendly, and walks well on a leash. If you live in a smaller home or apartment, Casey just might be that big dog in a small package that you are looking for. 05/28/2010

Interested in finding out what your Arroyo Grande home is currently worth?  If so,   click for a Free/No Obligation Market Analysis of your Arroyo Grande home. In the meantime, here are the latest year-to-date sales numbers, averages prices, and number of days homes in Arroyo Grande are currently spending on the market (as of 1/1/10):    Area                            Total Sales         Average Sales Price           Market Time Arroyo Grande 65  580,000  111 Stats are for single family homes and are derived from the Central Coast Multiple Listing Service and subject to change & copyright law.  Copyright 2010.  Click to Visit My Website at SLOhomes4sale.com to view all current Arroyo Grande homes for sale!     "Mr. Statistics" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE Li... 05/10/2010

WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD? DR. PHIL : The problem we have here is that this chicken won't realize that he must first deal with the problem on 'THIS' side of the road before it goes after the problem on the 'OTHER SIDE' of the road. What we need to do is help him realize how stupid he's acting by not taking on his 'CURRENT' problems before adding 'NEW' problems. OPRAH : Well, I understand that the chicken is having problems, which is why he wants to cross this road so bad. So instead of having the chicken learn from his mistakes and take falls, which is a part of life, I'm going to give this chicken a car so that he can just drive across the road and not live his life like the rest of the chickens. GEORGE W. BUSH : We don't really care why the chicken crossed the road. We just w... 05/07/2010

If the price chosen to market your Arroyo Grande property was based solely on price comparisons of properties that have sold, you could either be leaving money on the table or making certain that your home is "sale proof" by overpricing it.   Click to View My Entire Article "Get and Appraisal First Before Selling!"  If you list your Arroyo Grande home with me, and subsequently have an independent 3rd party professional appraisal completed, I'll be happy to reimburse the cost of the appraisal if I'm able to sell your home. Click to Visit My Website at SLOhomes4sale.com to view all current Arroyo Grande homes currently for sale or to see how I can help you sell your home, FAST!    Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005 SEARCH ENGINE KEYWORDS ARROYO GRAND... 05/05/2010

In response to the fed's "first-time & move-up home buyers' tax credits" due to expire on 4/30/10, the State of California has new legislation extending a tax credit of up to $10,000 to Arroyo Grande home buyers.  The credit is spread evenly over three years and is available to anyone who buys a newly built home or to first-time home buyers who buy a newly built or existing home.   To use this $10,000 credit, a home buyer must owe at least $3,333 in state income tax in each of the three years. A home buyer who owed only $2,000 in one year would lose $1,333 in tax savings that year. The unused credit cannot be used to reduce taxes owed in past or future years.  This program begins May 1, 2010 and extends to the end of the year. Click to Visit My Website at SLOhomes4sale.com to view all c... 04/12/2010

Remember those days at the country fair, where they had "freak shows" and displayed weird animals?  And there was the booth with the dancing chicken.  The chicken was specially trained and actually danced to music.  By "dance", I mean it hopped around from foot to foot, flapped its wings, and jumped in a cirlce.  You know, a chicken's way of dancing.  When the music played faster, the chicken danced faster.  When the music slowed down, the chicken danced slower. Amazing!  I just had to peek behind the curtain to find out how they train the chickens.  I figured that the training must take quite a while to teach a chicken to dance.  Probably weeks or even months of training! But when I sneaked backstage, I saw that the platforms the chickens were "dancing" on was REALLY a hot metal plate.... 04/11/2010

Interested in finding out what your Arroyo Grande home is currently worth?  If so,   click for a Free/No Obligation Market Analysis of your Arroyo Grande home. In the meantime, here are the latest year-to-date sales numbers, averages prices, and number of days homes in Arroyo Grande are currently spending on the market (as of 1/1/10):    Area                                 Total Sales         Average Sales Price           Market Time Arroyo Grande                            47                      555,000                      89 Stats are for single family homes and are derived from the Central Coast Multiple Listing Service and subject to change & copyright law.  Copyright 2010.  Click to Visit My Website at SLOhomes4sale.com to view all current Arroyo Grande homes for sale!     "Mr. ... 04/07/2010