Real Estate

“Tall” lists make me smile, and this house ticked all the boxes for these buyers. Not only did they desire “closer to town” and theirs kids’ schools, but they also needed a mother-in-law suite! It was so satisfying to find a house which met all these needs, and it’s lovely as well. When you need an agent willing to find the house the fits your list, please give me a call! Mukta Naran at The...

When you’ve (nearly) exhausted your options for home fire insurance, it’s time to look outside the box, or list… Some insurers don’t appear on the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) list, and these are called “surplus lines” or “non-admitted” carriers. While they lack the CIGA protection, they often have more flexible offerings and may be the best solution. If you consider...

SOLD - Jed Damschroder 12 days on the market and just two weeks to get it closed, I’d call that a pretty good outcome. Outside events put this seller in the position of needing to sell and move quickly, which drove our every action to get him the outcome he needed. This client-driven approach to real estate is why people choose The Avenue for buying and selling real estate here in San Luis Obispo....

7 years of patience and perseverance brought this buyer to the home she’d longed for, and it was worth every minute of the effort! The particularities needed by this buyer were numerous—from usual needs like price and location, to even the time of year desired for the purchase. Her faith in me kept her in the market until the exact right transaction came along—perfect timing, perfect, price, perfect...

Filling out applications & getting quotes takes time—but it’s worth it! Speed things up by working with an insurance agent. A tool on the Department of Insurance website, Consumers section, helps you find insurance agents and brokers near you. As you select an agent. Ask if they work exclusively with one insurance company, or has access to multiple carriers. Keep track of which insurance companies...

Bigger is better when you’ve got 3 fast-growing kids in the family. I’m so pleased to have helped this family sell their existing home AND simultaneously buy one better sized to their needs. It’s hard work, but so rewarding, to successfully manage all the ups and downs that are unavoidable in a double sale like this! At The Avenue, our agents and brokers have the years of experience you need to...

These kinds folks also said, “With reassuring calm, she guided us through stressful negotiations. We quite simply could not have completed the closing process without her. When we decide to venture into the real estate market again, Sacha will definitely be our first call.” We’re so proud of our Sacha—she always goes the extra mile and words like these make it all more than worth it! When you’re...

Cancellations of home fire insurance policies come as a shock to homeowners. If your home’s fire insurance gets cancelled, don’t panic. First, check to see if your policy has a guaranteed renewal provision. Also, you may also be entitled to a renewal under laws applicable to homes that are lost in a declared disaster. These and many other tips can help you maintain the fire insurance on your home,...

Partnering with kind and appreciative families like the Brandenburg’s brings joy to my day! Helping you to buy or sell a home is a responsibility I take very seriously. Thank you, Bruce and Sandy, for letting Mukta Naran and I take you through this. We are there for our clients every step of the way! Please consider calling Mukta or myself when you next need to buy or sell real estate in San Luis Obispo....

Welcome to The Avenue! We’re so pleased to introduce Alex to you. Here’s what he has to say about himself: Born and raised in Texas, the Navy brought me to Lemoore, California three decades ago. After two enlistments, I began my career as a general contractor both in Visalia and the Central Coast. In 2013, our family decided the SLO life was for us, and we’ve never looked back. My wife of 24 years is...