Can you believe it? It’s that time of year already! Time to get your boots on and head on out to the fairgrounds. If you haven’t been the to the California Mid-State Fair, its huge and it has pretty much something for everyone…concerts, art exhibits, food, a petting zoo, sandcastle building, and let’s not forget Mutton Bustin’! A few of the big names stealing the …
SLO Concerts in the Plaza
Concerts in the Plaza is the perfect way to start your weekend. From the ear-to-ear smiles, it’s obvious everyone is here to have a good time and shake off (literally) those mid-week blues. It’s become a tradition to meet friends after work for a little Friday night pre-dinner fun. We have some fantastically talented bands in our area and this is a great chance to see …
California’s economy to see sluggish recovery this year, UCLA economists say
The article below is courtesy of California Association of Realtors and the LA Times. When thinking of moving to California or relocating within the state, consumers should keep in mind that San Luis Obispo County has weathered the economic storm better than many counties in the state. SLO County is a highly desirable destination. The combination of coastal influence, vast open space, unlimited outdoor activities, culturally rich …
Savor the Central Coast
Can you believe it? Another Central Coast food and wine event to look forward to! And boy, am I looking forward to this one. First, I love Santa Margarita Ranch. It’s such a fabulous venue for events like this. The Earth Day Food and Wine Festival, one of my all-time favorite Central Coast Events, was held at the ranch the past two years and the beautiful scenery really makes the day special. Even though …
Art in the Park in Shell Beach
Art in the Park in Shell Beach is a sight to be seen driving along the 101! Canopies line the park from corner to corner. Vendors welcome locals and visitors alike with booths overflowing with art, handmade furniture, clothing, live music, and much more. The art scene on the Central Coast is alive and buzzing and continues to grow with the support of events like Art …
Home Appraisals Still Fraught with Uncertainty
The one year anniversary of the HVCC (Home Valuation Code of Conduct) has just come and gone. For those of you who don’t know about the HVCC, it was created in an effort to protect consumers from fraudulent home appraisals. The article below, courtesy of California Association of Realtors and the LA Times, talks about the uncertainties still surrounding appraisals in spite of HVCC. Buyers …
Paso Robles Wine Festival
The downtown park area in Paso Robles is one of San Luis Obispo County’s many treasures. It’s on my list of favorite day excursions. For all you wine lovers out there, it’s the place to be the weekend of May 21-23 for the Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival. One of the great things about this years event is, the Grand Tasting is a little later in the afternoon, 3pm-7pm, to avoid …
SLO County kicks off Bike Month
“Life in the Bike Lane” is modo for the month of May around SLO County. Biking is a wonderful way to get to know your city while getting exercise at the same time! People of all ages are encouraged to bike to work and school. With over 60 fun events scheduled throughout San Luis Obispo County including bike breakfasts, movies, and The Bike Lane …
Home Prices Softened as Sales Remained Solid at the Start of 2010
After 21 months of consecutive year-over-year gains, the California housing market experienced its first sales decline since March 2008 when sales fell 24.4 percent. The seasonally adjusted annualized sales of existing single-family homes decreased 10.6 percent to 539,040 in January from 602,660 (revised) in the same month of last year. Sales dropped by 3.0 percent on a month-to-month basis when compared to December 2009. Despite …
