Simple Tips to Increase Your Central Coast Curb Appeal

Have you been wanting to change the look of your house but aren’t sure what you can do to increase your curb appeal? Handyman Connection, one of the largest networks of home repair and remodeling contractors in North America, has released a few home improvement ideas to help you enhance … Read More »

Housing inventory in decline

Everyone knows the old supply and demand curve. As demand goes up and supply goes down and prices usually increase. Clearly there are numerous factors that have influence over this rather simple economic model. All things considered, when you have more buyers than sellers, prices rise. If you look at … Read More »

CENTURY 21 Real Estate is the top real estate brand in America

PARSIPPANY, N.J. 02-06-2012 — Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of the world’s largest real estate sales organization, announced that it has maintained its industry leadership position in brand awareness for the 11th consecutive year. In a study conducted by Millward Brown, a leading global market research organization, the … Read More »

Home Buyer Tax Credit Information

IRS Tool Calculates What You Owe on First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit A new online tool helps home owners who used the 2008 first-time home buyer tax credit calculate how much they now have to pay back.  If you bought a home in 2008 and took advantage of the original … Read More »

Saving Toward a Down Payment: 8 Great Ideas

Like many consumers today, you may be thinking this is a great time to buy your first home—and you are right. Rock bottom prices, historically low mortgage rates, and a great selection of properties in all price ranges make this an excellent time to buy. “The problem for many,” noted … Read More »

10 Common Errors Home Owners Make When Filing Taxes

Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score on each home tax deduction and credit. Sin #1: Deducting the wrong year for property taxes You take a tax deduction for property taxes in the year you (or the holder of your escrow account) actually … Read More »

Top 8 Things to Know about a Mortgage

Deciding what kind of home loan is best for your needs is an integral part of the home buying process. But it’s not always easy, according to California mortgage broker Prime Lending. Prime Lending notes the eight most important factors to compare when shopping for a mortgage: • Principal – The … Read More »

Paying Cash for a Home

Cash House

Original article available at Forbes.com Buy outright or invest? This recent Forbes article showcases one man’s decision. When a 62-year-old financial advisor bought a two-bedroom Manhattan co-op recently, he showed up at the closing with a check for the full $970,000 purchase price. No mortgage? “The money I had in cash was sitting … Read More »

San Luis Obispo Commercial Real Estate

Fat Cats Cafe

San Luis Obispo is situated in a unique area, roughly half way between two of the greatest cities in the United States – Los Angles and San Francisco. As people migrate away from those cities, but seek to retain proximity and lifestyle – the central coast communities like Carmel, San … Read More »

Templeton

Templeton is located approximately five miles south of Paso Robles and five miles north of Atascadero However, much of the surrounding unincorporated area between Atascadero and Paso Robles also considers itself part of Templeton, and U.S. mail is addressed likewise. Templeton has a Mediterranean climate that is characterized by mild … Read More »