Author Archives: Joanie Williams

Atascadero California Still in Transition

Crazy name and a really interesting town, Atascadero California was the brain child of E. G. Lewis in 1913.  He had previously successfully started a town in Missouri, and when he found this property in Central California, he put investors … Continue reading

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Real Estate Current Trends in Coastal Central California

The areas that I frequently blog about, and more specifically today the real estate current trends, are all along the 101 corridor.  This area is north of San Luis Obispo and runs up to just north of San Miguel.  All … Continue reading

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Tesla Charge Station and Atascadero

There is a new Tesla charge station in Atascadero.  Some of you may yawn, but others may understand what an awesome addition this is to our community.  Besides enjoying the visual impact of these beautiful cars on El Camino Real, … Continue reading

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Real Estate update

2013 Second Quarter North County Real Estate Review North County Real Estate maintained momentum throughout the first half of 2013.  Our County appears to be strengthening in both employment and overall economic activity.  Tourism and agriculture have helped our North … Continue reading

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Three steps forward – in Donkey training it’s two steps back

A picture says a thousand words. Right?  Three steps forward got us to this spot.  And then……nothing.  If a donkey doesn’t want to move forward, the donkey doesn’t move forward. Doing real great for a while on the donkey training … Continue reading

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Where is Main Street in the City of Paso Robles?

When I first moved here, I realized that the City of Paso Robles, formally known as “El Paso de Robles” or the ‘pass of the oaks’ didn’t have a Main Street.  And then, when I read up on the history … Continue reading

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Home Buying Strategies in Todays Crazy Market

I have been actively working in the real estate market for over 26 years in a number of market places and during all kinds of economic ups and downs.  So I can say with a great deal of experience that … Continue reading

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Red Rock Canyon Hikes

Just took a vacation to Las Vegas.  Sweet.  We went there to hike.  What?  Yep!  One of my favorite things to do is Red Rock Canyon hikes while I’m in Las Vegas. What a beautiful area!  Who said that the … Continue reading

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Buy a House Now

This is it. This is what we have been waiting for these past 6 years.  Buy a house now. This is a rare market. A rare opportunity.  Interest rates are at an all time low.  Under 4% wasn’t even dreamt … Continue reading

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Victorian Renovation on Vine Street

I just listed an amazing Victorian renovation on Vine Street in the heart of downtown Paso Robles.  This is one of the most popular areas of Paso Robles and you can walk from here to the central park where everything happens.  … Continue reading

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