Selling a Tenant-Occupied Income Property: How Friction Kills Value (and How to Eliminate It)

Tenant-occupied properties rarely lose value because of condition. They lose value because of uncertainty. This post explains how friction quietly kills pricing—and why preparation matters more than timing.

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How We Generated Four Offers in Seven Days — Even With $120,000+ in Required Repairs

A case study of how strategic preparation, upfront inspections, and disciplined marketing produced four offers in seven days — even with significant required repairs.

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What Q4 Revealed — and What It Signals for Q1 in the San Luis Obispo County Housing Market

The fourth quarter confirmed a key reality in today’s housing market: this is not a weak market, but a segmented one. As we head into Q1, understanding how different property types and price points are behaving is critical for homeowners deciding whether — and how — to move forward.

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3 Low-Cost Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value During Winter

Winter is one of the most overlooked opportunities to improve a home’s perceived value. A few strategic, low-cost updates during the colder months can directly impact buyer psychology, showing quality, care, and readiness before spring competition arrives.

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San Luis Obispo County Real Estate Market Update – October 2025

October 2025 brings steady pricing and balanced conditions to San Luis Obispo County. Explore median vs average prices, inventory levels, and days on market across every major city.

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California FAIR Plan Rate Hike: What It Means for Wildfire-Zone Homeowners and Buyers

The California FAIR Plan has requested a 35.8% increase in wildfire-zone insurance premiums — a change that could reshape home affordability across San Luis Obispo County. Here’s how rising costs may affect buyers, sellers, and property values in high-risk areas.

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An Eye on Tariffs, Volatility, and the San Luis Obispo County Real Estate Market

The San Luis Obispo County real estate market started 2025 strong — until tariff announcements and stock market swings introduced uncertainty. Learn how these factors shifted buyer behavior across Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, and beyond — and what sellers can do to stay ahead in a changing market.

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