Monthly Archives: May 2007

Nipomo & Oceano Real Estate Market Update

My last Nipomo real estate market update was on May 14, 2007. There were 201 active listings; there are now 210 active listings. Forty-four homes are currently under contract. In the last 30 days, 13 homes sold, 45 homes were … Continue reading

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Santa Maria & Orcutt Real Estate Market Update

In housing news, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors moved forward in allowing the County to buy out property necessary to connect Hummel Drive in Orcutt from Mooncrest through to Hobbs Lane. Eight property owners will be affected; four … Continue reading

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Los Alamos & Guadalupe Real Estate Market Update

The Santa Maria Times reports that this housing downturn has been particularly tough on the local economy. Employment growth for the area was essentially flat, and adjusted for inflation the median income for the county showed a decline. However, not all housing news was negative. Research shows that of the 255 residential building permits issued in Santa Barbara County, 166 of those units were in Santa Maria. Also, existing home sales and loan applications have increased. Continue reading

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Pismo Beach, Shell Beach & Avila Beach Real Estate Market Update

The Times Press Recorder reports that the San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors will vote on funds for the Prado Road Interchange. The contemplated interchange will help to alleviate traffic in for the Dalidio Project, a massive mixed use project … Continue reading

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Arroyo Grande & Grover Beach Real Estate Market Update

As reported by the Santa Maria Times, Grover Beach has its first four story building. Oceanview Terrace located at 178 S. Fourth Street is a mixed use property which contains both commercial and residential units. The contractor for the project, … Continue reading

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Nipomo & Oceano Real Estate Market Update

The Santa Maria Times reports that the residents of the Santa Maria Airport Mobile Home Park are readying for an inspection due to recent complaints. Some residents felt this inspection was the result of their standig up against the Airport … Continue reading

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Santa Maria & Orcutt Real Estate Market Update

The Arroyo Grande Village Improvement Association co-sponsored AG’s entrance in the “America in Bloom” competition. Contest judges made a trip to visit the City last week and were thoroughly impressed with the locality’s beautification efforts. The competition results will be … Continue reading

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Los Alamos & Guadalupe Real Estate Market Update

On Friday, May 11, 2007, I attended the presentation of the North Santa Barbara County U.C.S.B. Economic Forecast at Allan Hancock College. The first person I bumped into was the Mayor of Santa Maria, Larry Lavignino. Of course, I took … Continue reading

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Pismo Beach, Shell Beach & Avila Beach Real Estate Market Update

The Santa Maria Town Center will begin a major renovation which will convert Gottschalk’s into a downstairs only location and place a 6,000 square foot, 13 screen state of the art theater above it. This project promises to breathe new … Continue reading

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Arroyo Grande & Grover Beach Real Estate Market Update

According to the Santa Maria Times, the San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors tentatively approved a plan for Nipomo’s West Tefft corridor. The intention is to guide future development with rules that will promote a walkable downtown area for the … Continue reading

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