central coast | The Keith Byrd Team's Real Estate Blog

May

Community of Giving

One of the things I appreciate most about this community is its ability to foster and support so many worthy non-profit organizations; the Family Care Network is among them.

Tomorrow, May 12th they are hosting the annual Miracle Mile for Kids. It’s a 10k walk/run from Morro Rock to Cayucos Pier – one of the most beautiful streteches of our coastline.

Miracle Miles for Kids helps Family Care Network make a difference in the lives of those it serves with funds earned through registration and pledging going to meet the needs of the over 1,000 children, youth and families served by FCNI annually. These funds meet needs like housing, clothing, mentoring, life skills development, supporting extra-curricular activities and therapeutic services. I encourage you to come out and show your support. No child should be without a home.

For more information on how to participate or contribute go to: http://www.mm4k.com/about_us

Written by Kerry Ann Moore - Go to Kerry Ann's Website/Profile
Kerry Ann Moore, The Keith Byrd Team, San Luis Obispo Realtor, 805-540-4040

May

MORRO BAY KITE FESTIVAL

One of my favorite walks, is up the path to the rock, then over to the ocean. This was my view this past Saturday!

The annual Morro Bay Kite Festival!

Written by Lynn Bates - Go to Lynn's Website/Profile
LYNN BATES, Keith Byrd Team, North Coast Realtor of San Luis Obispo County including Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria and Los Osos. 805 458-4409. Lynn@LynnBates.Com

Apr

A Planned Move is a Stress-Free Move

At Meathead Movers, we have completed over 20,000 moves and have learned the importance of preparing for the move. Because moving requires a person to make so many changes in his or her life, there are often things that are forgotten and/or overlooked. For this reason, we have created a moving checklist for our clients so they can prepare for move day. The purpose of this checklist is to remind our clients of major tasks that can be overlooked when dealing with the upcoming transition of a move. Who wants to deal with the stress of moving Albert, the pet turtle, on move day because you forgotten to make relocation plans for him? What about having the family car overheat when following the moving truck to your new home 200 miles away? Situations such as these (and these are actual examples–trust us, we’ve seen it all and more!) can be a disaster and cause a lot of unnecessary stress on move day which are easily avoided if you had planned ahead. Remember, a planned move is a stress-free move!

Aaron Steed, CEO
www.meatheadmovers.com

Written by Meathead Movers - Go to Meathead Movers's Website/Profile
(866) 843-6328 MeatheadMovers.com

Mar

Relocating to California? Registering your car may cost more than you think!

It is worth a bit of investigation into the fees and ‘not so obvious’ charges that may apply when first registering vehicles in our beautiful state. For instance, apparently if you purchase within 1 year of relocating, you will likely be charged state sales tax….or so I am told by a very shocked and overwhelmed friend. I spent some time on the website but was unable to easily find the charges that they were hit with……no clear way to determine what to expect. There is no appeal to these charges and no way to explain such things as your car being recalled…….doesn’t keep you from having to pay the fees. Other states have this also so the reverse may be true. To investigate further, go to http://dmv.ca.gov.

Written by Nancy Heins - Go to Nancy's Website/Profile
Nancy Heins, Keith Byrd Team, North County Realtor of San Luis Obispo County including Paso Robles, Atascadero, Templeton and Santa Margarita. 805 458-3583

Feb

Winter Scenes from Hwy 46 West

A rare Winter snow blankets Spring blooms. Views looking down on the 46 where the low fog hovers while hilltops are clear and chilly…….all of this in one day!

Dec

BIRDS, Birds, birds….

Morro Bay is on the Pacifi c Flyway, meaning we have an incredible amount of species of birds that stop by on their way to their winter or summer homes. Some stay year round.

So- what better reason to have an annual event?

The 15th Annual Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival of 2011 will be January 14-17th. Over 200 species of birds are seen and identified during this week-end. The festival includes events, field trips, workshops, and newly added this year- “Fun for the Family Day”- offering workshops and field trips geared toward children’s participation. For more info on this festival week-end: www.morrobayfestival.org.

Dec

still need one more stocking stuffer?

How about a CO2 Detector? What better way to show you care!

The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 goes into effect July 1st, 2011. This act requires a carbon monoxide detector to be in every single-family home at time of sale, similar to the way smoke detectors are currently required.
For multi-family properties, the compliance date is Jan 1, 2013.
Since the gas is odorless, tasteless and virtually undetectable with our senses- these little gadgets have saved many lives.
Happy Holidays!

Dec

NO DISRESPECT INTENDED

Although Congress may be in the midst of debating their holiday policies…

Just know that as your Realtor, I am available over the holiday season to answer your real estate questions, show you properties, negotiate your offers and assist you with all of your real estate buying and selling needs.

Happy Holidays!

Dec

MARKET SNAPSHOT OF THE SCENIC COAST

MARKET UPDATE

FOR SALES ACTIVITY FROM JANUARY -NOVEMBER

FOR MORRO BAY, LOS OSOS, CAYUCOS & CAMBRIA

(YTD = Year to date)

MORRO BAY

Active: 130

YTD Sold/(Nov): 114 (9)

YTD Median Price of Solds: $430,000

YTD #REO’s (Bank Owned) Sold: 22 (median sales price: $360,000)

YTD #Short Sales Sold: 12 (median sales price: $440,000)

LOS OSOS

Active: 50

YTD Sold/(Nov): 108 (1)

YTD Median Price of Solds: $365,000

YTD #REO’s (Bank Owned) Sold: 26 (median sales price: $317,000)

YTD #Short Sales Sold: 13 (median sales price: $285,000)

CAYUCOS

Active: 47

YTD Sold/(Nov): 37 (1)

YTD Median Price of Solds: $580,000

YTD #REO’s (Bank Owned) Sold: 5 (median sales price: $480,000)

YTD #Short Sales Sold: 4 (median sales price: $408,000)

CAMBRIA

Active: 94

YTD Sold/(Nov): 112 (9)

YTD Median Price of Solds: $456,000

YTD #REO’s (Bank Owned) Sold: 19 (median sales price: $387,000)

YTD #Short Sales Sold: 10 ( median sales price: $421,000)

Of the properties that are currently on the market and available- the numbers below show how many of these are in some state of the foreclosure cycle: “‘pre-foreclosure”, the short sales; in foreclosure, NOD’s, Notice of Defaults & Trustee Sales; and after foreclosure- the REOs, bank owned properties:

Morro Bay: 12 of the 130 currently available.

Los Osos- 8 of the 50 currently available.

Cayucos: 6 of the 47 currently available.

Cambria- 17 of the 94 currently available.

Nov