housing market

Number of homes for sale on the Central Coast down 19% since 2016, says report

By Bree Zender • Apr 18, 2017

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The most recent market report from the Century 21 real estate company says the housing shortage on the Central Coast is at an all-time high.

California's Central Coast tops rankings for least-affordable housing markets in the U.S.

By KCBX Newsroom • Sep 21, 2016

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It's no surprise that housing on the Central Coast is expensive making it hard for young people to afford to live here and for businesses to attract and retain a solid workforce.

Central Coast home prices jump in May, strength varies by region

By KCBX Newsroom • Jul 29, 2016

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The latest numbers from Case-Shiller CoreLogic show the West Coast continues to see a strong housing market with prices in May rising more than 5 to 6 percent in several key California cities, and double digit jumps in Portland and Seattle, far out-pacing much of the rest of the country.

San Luis Obispo County real estate market among hottest in the nation

By Randol White • May 4, 2015

San Luis Obispo County's housing market is among the hottest in the nation according to a new list published by Realtor.com and highlighted through ConsumerAffairs.

The rankings are based on home demand and speed of sale in the county's largest 200 markets. San Luis Obispo County landed at No. 13 behind Santa Cruz (No. 12) and just in front of Ventura County (No. 14).

Cost of Living in SLO County

By Fred Munroe • Jul 28, 2014

Broadcast date: 7/31/2014

Home prices on the rise for Central Coast real estate markets

By Randol White • Feb 18, 2014

Central Coast home prices shot up last month according to the latest report released by the number crunchers at San Diego-based DataQuick.

The San Luis Obispo County real estate market saw a strong year-over-year January with an increase in both the number of homes sold and the overall median sales price. A total of 261 properties were sold countywide during the first month of 2014, up 19.7 percent from the previous year. The median price of those homes also rose to $400,000, up 5.5 percent.