Author Archives: Joanie Williams

The Well Report in a Drought Stricken Land

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Joanie Williams

The Well Report in a Drought Stricken Land It’s hot out there and it’s really dry. Every buyer purchasing a home with a well should require a well report as part of the inspection or “due diligence” phase of the … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Need a Real Estate Agent?

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Joanie Williams

“Why do I Need a Real Estate Agent?” With the advent of the internet, looking for a home to buy has become way easier for buyers.   But there are so many more reasons that a buyer still needs the … Continue reading →

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125 Years Old and Counting – El Paso de Robles

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Joanie Williams

El Paso de Robles, or Paso, as the locals call it, has always been proud of her heritage.  This Spanish land grant of approximately 26,000 acres was purchased by Daniel and James Blackburn and a partner for $8,000 in the … Continue reading →

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2014 1st Quarter North County Real Estate Review

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Joanie Williams

2014 First Quarter North County Real Estate Review This real estate review is for the first quarter activity in the North County real estate market.  Today, the wine industry and the grape growing industry are driving economic activity in our … Continue reading →

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The Paso Robles Drought, The California Drought

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Joanie Williams

Everyone is talking about “the Paso Robles drought”.  Of course it has been very dry here the past couple of years, and truth be known, it’s not so unusual.  In fact, whenever I sell a house to someone living out … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Review and Looking Ahead to 2014

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Joanie Williams

2013 North County Real Estate Review 2013 ended on a very positive note, with all of us looking to 2014 for more of the same positive market growth.  Home sales in 2013 were similar in volume to sales in 2012.  … Continue reading →

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What’s the Real Estate Market doing today?

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Joanie Williams

2013 North County Third Quarter Real Estate Market Review  North County is a vibrant real estate market with a diverse array of real estate properties.  But in California, it’s always been about the water.  And as we have seen these past … Continue reading →

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RE/MAX Parkside Real Estate Client Appreciation Party

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Joanie Williams

A good time was had by all last Friday night, at the RE/MAX Parkside Real Estate party, which is put on every year as a “thank you” to clients past, present and future. The party is held in the Old … Continue reading →

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Atascadero Nearly Drought Proof

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Joanie Williams

In a day when water tables are dropping in the Paso Robles aquifer, and this area has had many years of less than average rainfall, Atascadero  seems to be in no trouble at all.  Perhaps it is due in part … Continue reading →

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Templeton California Child of the Railroad

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Joanie Williams

Templeton California was fathered by the railroad in 1886. As the Southern Pacific Railroad was building to the  south, the location of Templeton, halfway between Paso Robles and Atascadero, was designated as the End of the Line.  Passengers would there … Continue reading →

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