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San Luis Obispo, CA Real Estate News

By Paul Pickering
(Bay Osos Brokers)
San Luis Obispo Fixer Uppers are plentiful.           There are several SLO Fixer Uppers for sale   Click on the MLS button below to view all SAN LUIS OBISPO FIXER UPPER HOMES FOR SALE                           "San Luis Obispo Fixer Upper Expert" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005
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By Sonsie Conroy, Energetic, Enthusiastic, Knowledgeable Realtor
(I serve buyers and sellers everywhere in San Luis Obispo County)
The pot has been bubbling for awhile, and we are beginning to see the results. Sales are up, year over year, by 52% since August 2010, and in the same time period the price dropped only 1.8%.  Most interesting, inventory has dropped to a 4.2 month level. Conditions are beginning to move toward a sellers' market in SLO city proper. We were not hit as hard as other areas in the county, when the market began its precipitous drop, but these figures are good news nonetheless.
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By Regina P. Brown, M.B.A., Broker, Instructor
(MBA Broker Consultants)
Because our business is paperless, we're on the cutting edge of technology as a real estate brokerage!  We're currently seeking business partners to become approved vendors for our Associates and our clients.  Who do you recommend as a paperless vendor who can do business "virtually"?  In other words, a home inspector who prepares the report on his computer and sends it to you online, including digital photos.  An escrow company that has an online transaction management system wherein you can upload and download documents.  An appraiser or termite company which prepares their report on their iPad in the field, and emails you the report...  You get the picture. To become a preferred vendor for California Coast & Country Homes, the company must meet the following requirements: Must do bus...
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By Dominic Tartaglia, GRI, SLO first-time homebuyer specialist
(Tartaglia Homes)
Hey Rainers!  Today has been one of the best days I've had all year, not because I spent any time in the office because I didn't. Not because I closed a killer deal because I didn't. Not because I landed an awesome listing, once again, I didn't. (Although, I did get a renewal on a current listing on the water, $2.5 Million beach house in the gorgeous Central Coast of sunny CA.) NOPE, those are all great things buuuut I got to wear shorts into the office today and my Cubs shirt! Oh happy day! That's right folks I''m at my desk writing this in a tee and sneakers. Why is such blasphemy occurring at Tartaglia Realty today? I have been setting up for the amazing event known as The Taste of San Luis! Yup, we have an annual event that raises funds for the Downtown Association that features ove...
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By Dominic Tartaglia, GRI, SLO first-time homebuyer specialist
(Tartaglia Homes)
Are you a home do-it type? When I meet with people to discuss what kind of home they are looking to buy I often times hear that they aren't afraid of a bit of a fixer upper and that they can do home repairs on their own. A lot of times they're right but sometimes, well let's just say that they aren't quite as prepared to tackle the home repairs needed for my idea of a "fixer upper." That being said, I am a do-it yourself type personality and have the tools to do many of the repairs that tend to pop up in home renovations. To help first-time homebuyers get a better idea of how prepared they really are to work on their new home I have put together a little quiz to check aptitude. Answer the questions honestly and keep track of the responses and let's see how well your equipped to tackle t...
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By Dominic Tartaglia, GRI, SLO first-time homebuyer specialist
(Tartaglia Homes)
Hey guys, after a recent discussion about Asbestos and Lead in homes I realized I never put anything up on my site about the two common elements that can be toxic to humans, yet we live with them every day. So I have comprised a quick overview of the two elements and how Lead and Asbestos can be hazardous to first-time homebuyers, experienced home buyers and sellers alike if not properly addressed. Firstly, let’s talk about Lead. Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal element that was commonly used in construction materials up until 1978. So if you live in a home that was built prior to 1978, you probably have Leaded products in your home. In fact, Lead was used in gasoline even! Lead has been known to cause behavioral and learning disabilities as well as seizures and even death. The...
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By Regina P. Brown, M.B.A., Broker, Instructor
(MBA Broker Consultants)
WHY DID WE CHANGE OUR GROUP NAME? Hello my AR friends!  You may have enjoyed our group "Virtual Office: Work from Home Office" and the fact that we welcome all posts to our group.  Thank you so much for your participation over the past several years. But the term "virtual office" was confusing to some people, who thought it meant that our work was being farmed out to assistants in India.  No, no, no, folks.... "virtual office" simply means an office that can be anywhere you are.  It means using technology to work from home, or from your car, or your hotel room, or at a conference. Your office is wherever you happen to be.   But to solve the confusion over the term "virtual office", and make our group name easier to relate to, we responded by changing the group name to "Freedom Office: P...
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By Paul Pickering
(Bay Osos Brokers)
San Luis Obispo CONDOS FOR SALE           There are many San Luis Obispo Condos for sale   Click below to view all SAN LUIS OBISPO CONDOS FOR SALE                           "San Luis Obispo Condo Expert" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005
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By Paul Pickering
(Bay Osos Brokers)
The Meadows homes IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, SLO         For all The Meadows homes for sale, use my handy blog.   To see THE MEADOWS HOMES FOR SALE  Just click below . . .                          "The Meadows Homes Expert" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005
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By Paul Pickering
(Bay Osos Brokers)
Spanish Oaks homes IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, SLO         For all Spanish Oaks homes for sale, use my neighborhood blog.   To see all SPANISH OAKS HOMES FOR SALE  Just click below . . .                          "Spanish Oaks Homes Expert" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005
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By Paul Pickering
(Bay Osos Brokers)
Country Club Estate homes IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, SLO         For all Country Club Estates homes for sale, use my helpful blog.   To see all SLO COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES HOMES FOR SALE  Just click below . . .                          "SLO Country Club Estates Homes Expert" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005
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By Paul Pickering
(Bay Osos Brokers)
Monterey Heights homes IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, SLO         For all San Luis Obispo Monterey Heights homes for sale, use my helpful blog.   To see all SAN LUIS OBISPO MONTEREY HEIGHTS HOMES FOR SALE  Just click below . . .                          "Monterey Heights Homes Expert" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005
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By Paul Pickering
(Bay Osos Brokers)
San Luis Obispo Laguna Lake homes IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, SLO         For all San Luis Obispo Laguna Lake Area homes for sale, use this handy blog.   To see all SAN LUIS OBISPO LAGUNA LAKE HOMES FOR SALE  Just click below . . .                          "The SLO Laguna Lake Homes Expert" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005
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By Paul Pickering
(Bay Osos Brokers)
Downtown San Luis Obispo homes IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, SLO         For all Downtown San Luis Obispo homes for sale, use my neighborhood blog.   To see all DOWNTOWN SAN LUIS OBISPO HOMES FOR SALE  Just click below . . .                          "The Downtown SLO Homes Expert" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005
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By Regina P. Brown, M.B.A., Broker, Instructor
(MBA Broker Consultants)
Upper Crust Trattoria is my favorite SLO restaurant!   I've been a fan of Upper Crust Pizza since they first opened in a little shop on Foothill blvd. near Cal Poly.  The Tynis had a vision of a modern California cuisine meets Italian-Mediterranian and they built their current restaurant from the ground up.  It's so beautiful inside that it reminds you of a Italian street market with their display of fresh daily home-made desserts (that you simply can't resist), the indoor fireplace, the garden patio seating with water fountain, and canopy eaves to separate seating areas.  Also a nice pull-up bar area to enjoy the wonderful new "chef's special" menu items that rotate every day. The service is ALWAYS top notch, the bread is baked fresh daily and they have olive oil and balsamic vinegar o...
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By Paul Pickering
(Bay Osos Brokers)
San Luis Obispo GOLF COURSE HOMES at the SLO County Club.            All San Luis Obispo Golf Course homes for sale are as close as your mouse!   Click below to view all SAN LUIS OBISPO GOLF COURSE HOMES                          "San Luis Obispo Golf Course Homes Expert" Paul Pickering Broker Associate, Bay Osos Brokers CA DRE License #0997005
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By Dominic Tartaglia, GRI, SLO first-time homebuyer specialist
(Tartaglia Homes)
Bike paths could improve the value of San Luis Obispo homes... "What a profound thought!" I quietly said to myself as I read a copy of the Spoken Wheel, a local publication produced by the SLO County Bicycle Coalition. As I read the Executive Director's column this afternoon I was enjoying the fact that our local community really is owning the concept of a bike friendly society but had never considered the affect of the bike paths in our county on property values. Now, as a bike and real estate enthusiast, I had to go and look at the website that was cited for this fact. The LA MTA compiled a list of quotes and statistics supporting bike paths in communities and it clearly makes an argument for why homes could be valued higher for simply being adjacent to bike paths.  When I think about...
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By Paul Pickering
(Bay Osos Brokers)
There are many San Luis Obispo BANK OWNED HOMES    Buying a bank owned home in San Luis Obispo?   You can search all SAN LUIS OBISPO BANK OWNED HOMES and  San Luis Obispo Real Estate with this blog: Go to ALL SAN LUIS OBISPO BANK OWNED HOMES Go to ALL SAN LUIS OBISPO HOMES FOR SALE CONTACT ME ABOUT BUYING BANK OWNED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO                                     
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By Paul Pickering
(Bay Osos Brokers)
What's happening with SHORT SALES in San Luis Obispo? What's the best approach to buying a Short Sale in San Luis Obispo? Need to sell your home as a Short Sale in San Luis Obipso?When it comes to SAN LUIS OBISPO SHORT SALES & San Luis Obispo Real Estate . . . SEARCH ALL SAN LUIS OBISPO SHORT SALES SEARCH ALL SAN LUIS OBISPO HOMES FOR SALE CONTACT US ABOUT SELLING "SHORT" IN SAN LUIS OBISPO                                     
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By Regina P. Brown, M.B.A., Broker, Instructor
(MBA Broker Consultants)
Tips to Get Started Today! If you are not yet licensed, or you are not yet ready to join the Realtor Association, here are some activities you can do to prepare for your new real estate career with our Company. 1. Study for real estate test (if not yet licensed) 2. Social networking internet sites - join sites, view blogs, build contacts, ask questions, give answers, join groups, leave comments, write blogs LinkedIn.com ActiveRain.com HomeTown.com 3. Buy tools & equipment Buy mortgage calculator & learn how to use it Learn to use computer, email, internet Learn to use scanner, printer, fax 4. Set up office w/supplies & equipment 5. Build contact database (name, address, phone, cell phone, spouse, company, groups, notes, source) 6. Get familiar with neighborhoods and communities Drive ar...
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