California Coastal Real Estate
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California Coastal Real Estate, a boutique firm in the heart of the Central Coast, takes great effort to understand the needs and expectations of our clients. Whether buying or selling a property, our consultative approach enables you to make an informed decision on what may be one of the largest financial commitments of your life. Understanding the local markets and knowing a property’s full potential empowers you to make the best possible decision for you and your family. Discover California Coastal Real Estate today!
What Our Clients Say
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I recently hired Steve to represent me to sell my home. I have had many other brokers in the past and I will say unequivocally that Steve surpassed all my expectations. He excels in timely communication, pricing and staging strategies, negotiations and most of all top professionalism. You just won't find a more committed person who puts his clients first. We got more than listing in 5 days and closed without a hitch. I highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for top quality service and results.
Erik Justesen
Look no further for bar none, the best real estate broker in San Luis Obispo County. Knowledge and integrity and solid advice are what Steve provides. Steve handled a recent real estate sale for me. He was consistent in his communication, persistent in getting me to make improvements to increase the sale price and provided dedicated support that helped me get a price way higher than other houses selling at the same time in my neighborhood.
Shannon Merrill
Steve is detail-oriented and also gets the big picture when selling/buying real estate. Steve really worked hard to help us sell our home just as the market was starting its downturn. His efforts really got the job done. We were very impressed with the level of professionalism and dedication he showed us each step of the way. Thanks, Steve.
Amy Kardel
Steve provides a valuable recruitment tool for our firm: introducing potential candidates to the San Luis Obispo area and real estate market so that they have an appreciation of our beautiful community and a realistic view of our real estate market. Steve is also the most conscientious, ethical, dedicated real estate professional I have ever encountered!
June Mclvor
Graham worked with us on the purchase of our first home. I have to admit that we were probably not the easiest clients with some special circumstances like needing to transfer funds internationally, working simultaneously with two lenders, a long escrow, and some other high maintenance needs. Graham was very patient with us and was always available to walk us through the next step of the process. This became our home and we are so thankful that Graham was on the lookout and made that call. I highly suggest Graham as both a listing and buying agent.
Jennifer de Treglode
Graham represented us in buying our first home, a condominium in San Luis Obispo. He was extremely knowledgeable and open with us during the entire process. He was always available and very easy to get in touch with. No question went unanswered. We would highly recommend Graham to anyone and will certainly work with him again should the opportunity arise.
David George
Graham sold a rental property for myself in early 2015. Graham was very responsive, very well informed of the current marketplace, trends and comparable properties, and offered very good sale/marketing advice and got the job done! Without hesitation, I would recommend Graham Updegrove for the sale of residential real estate in San Luis Obispo County.
Preston Thomas, SIOR
Graham is knowledgeable, efficient, pays attention to detail, and will represent you. He made buying our first home an easy and understandable process. We are so thankful for him and highly recommend him as a realtor!
Ciara Johnson
I recently hired Steve to represent me to sell my home. I have had many other brokers in the past and I will say unequivocally that Steve surpassed all my expectations. He excels in timely communication, pricing and staging strategies, negotiations and most of all top professionalism. You just won't find a more committed person who puts his clients first. We got more than listing in 5 days and closed without a hitch. I highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for top quality service and results.
Erik Justesen
Look no further for bar none, the best real estate broker in San Luis Obispo County. Knowledge and integrity and solid advice are what Steve provides. Steve handled a recent real estate sale for me. He was consistent in his communication, persistent in getting me to make improvements to increase the sale price and provided dedicated support that helped me get a price way higher than other houses selling at the same time in my neighborhood.
Shannon Merrill
Steve is detail-oriented and also gets the big picture when selling/buying real estate. Steve really worked hard to help us sell our home just as the market was starting its downturn. His efforts really got the job done. We were very impressed with the level of professionalism and dedication he showed us each step of the way. Thanks, Steve.
Amy Kardel
Steve provides a valuable recruitment tool for our firm: introducing potential candidates to the San Luis Obispo area and real estate market so that they have an appreciation of our beautiful community and a realistic view of our real estate market. Steve is also the most conscientious, ethical, dedicated real estate professional I have ever encountered!
June Mclvor
Graham worked with us on the purchase of our first home. I have to admit that we were probably not the easiest clients with some special circumstances like needing to transfer funds internationally, working simultaneously with two lenders, a long escrow, and some other high maintenance needs. Graham was very patient with us and was always available to walk us through the next step of the process. This became our home and we are so thankful that Graham was on the lookout and made that call. I highly suggest Graham as both a listing and buying agent.
Jennifer de Treglode
Graham represented us in buying our first home, a condominium in San Luis Obispo. He was extremely knowledgeable and open with us during the entire process. He was always available and very easy to get in touch with. No question went unanswered. We would highly recommend Graham to anyone and will certainly work with him again should the opportunity arise.
David George
Graham sold a rental property for myself in early 2015. Graham was very responsive, very well informed of the current marketplace, trends and comparable properties, and offered very good sale/marketing advice and got the job done! Without hesitation, I would recommend Graham Updegrove for the sale of residential real estate in San Luis Obispo County.
Preston Thomas, SIOR
Graham is knowledgeable, efficient, pays attention to detail, and will represent you. He made buying our first home an easy and understandable process. We are so thankful for him and highly recommend him as a realtor!
Ciara Johnson
Insider Report
The inside track on the SLO County real estate market
SLO County Insights
Local Market Trends
With limited inventory and strong buyer demand despite increasing interest rates, many home buyers are getting creative making their offer as attractive as possible. While some warning signs of a slowdown are emerging, most sales in SLO County seem to be humming right along. Below are some of the terms I am often witnessing buyers…
Understanding Escalation Clauses
Given historically low inventory throughout California, many sellers are experiencing multiple offers situations as buyers have few options to choose from. As some buyers lose out time and time again, they often become more aggressive with their offer price and terms. This sometimes leads to a buyer including an escalation clause in their offer. Note…
Fire Insurance Tips
In California, what seems to be a permanent wildfire season has caused millions of homeowners in fire-prone areas to pay soaring premiums for insurance coverage. Alternatively, many homeowners are simply being dropped by their existing carrier. As the severity of wildfires increase, insurance companies are becoming more and more reluctant to renew insurance policies and…
Rent Relief for Landlords and Tenants
Whether it’s a health-related event or a significant financial hardship, COVID-19 has affected all of us. As the nation continues to recover, the state of CA is committed to keeping families housed and recognizes that renters and landlords have enough to worry about. By implementing the COVID-19 rent relief program, the state wants to make…
Development Spotlight: Ladera
Ladera at Righetti is a collection of 64 single family homes located at the south end of San Luis Obispo within the Orcutt Area Specific Plan. The Orcutt Area Specific Plan is an area that has been slated for residential development for the last few decades and a few years ago, construction of homes finally…
Proposition 19, Simplified
Proposition 19 Simplified With California voters passing Proposition 19 in November 2020, there are various provisions home buyers and sellers should be aware of when considering a move. Let’s take a look at some of the basics How does Proposition 19 change the rules on tax basis portability? Prop 19 allows a homeowner who is…
How to Win a Bidding War in a Hot Market
Given low interest rates and an overall lack of inventory to choose from, many buyers are finding themselves in multiple offer situations and bidding wars to get the home of their dreams. This often times give a Seller more leverage in negotiations, leaving Buyers to find creative ways to make their offers more attractive. Let’s…
September 2020 Real Estate Update
The California housing market continued to improve in August, with the median home price breaking $700,000 to hit a new record. August sales topped 465,400, the strongest pace in 10 years, and the second straight month over 400,000 as motivated buyers flooded the market. According to C.A.R.’s weekly data, home sales in California have fallen in recent…
Coronavirus Market Impacts-6/24/20
As California entered its second month of reopening under phase 2, the recovery is proceeding at a cautious pace. While the rebound in the economy is uneven, the housing market continues to exhibit strength and remains one of the most promising sectors, poised to lead the economy forward. Despite home sales declining more than 30…
Legal: Deposits and Liquidated Damages
When buying or selling a home, you will want a basic understanding of the Earnest Money Deposit and Liquidated Damages sections of a purchase agreement, prior to negotiating an offer. Once an offer has been accepted by both parties, the Buyer’s deposit is to be paid into escrow (a neutral 3rd party who holds the…