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Real Estate Market Predictions 2017

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Joanie Williams

Market Predictions 2017 All real estate is local but market predictions are always interesting. The ups and downs of a market are very specific to where in the USA it is located. However, there are national trends that can be … Continue reading →

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Come See the Amazing Salinas River

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Joanie Williams

Come See the Amazing Salinas River The Salinas River is an amazing resource in North SLO County that many of us who live here do not fully appreciate. The beauty within its banks can be seen year round and the benefits … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Facts Please!

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Joanie Williams

The Real Estate Facts Today Real estate facts and the real estate market are constantly changing.  Here is some very current national and local information to help guide you on your way. I recently heard Jonathan Smoke, the Chief Economist for … Continue reading →

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The Salinas River and El Nino 2016

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Joanie Williams

The Salinas River and El Nino in 2016 This is a typically dry section of the Salinas River between Templeton and the Hwy 41 bridge in Atascadero.  The water only appears here when the water table below is full and … Continue reading →

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2015 3rd Quarter Real Estate Review

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Joanie Williams

             2015 3rd Quarter North County Real Estate Review  Sales of residential single family properties increased year over year by 30%.  The average price of sold homes bumped up 3.6% to $375,000, on a year … Continue reading →

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Trucks Hauling Hay

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Joanie Williams

Trucks Hauling Hay I like seeing trucks hauling hay around town.  I like driving 101 with plenty of room around me.  I like recognizing the gal helping me at the post office or the checker at the grocery store.  I … Continue reading →

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2015 Real Estate Review

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Joanie Williams

2015 First Quarter North County Real Estate Review  This is a snapshot of the North County real estate market for the first quarter of 2015. All real estate activity is local. North County remains an inbound market for urban refugees. … Continue reading →

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The Paso Robles Real Estate Market Today

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Joanie Williams

The Paso Robles Real Estate Market is on track again!  We are seeing inventory getting eaten up this Spring while the sellers are reluctant to list what they own.  With more sales than listings, more demand than supply, the result … Continue reading →

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Peanut the Donkey Training Continued

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Joanie Williams

Donkey training is not as easy as I thought it would be.  So be forewarned!  I know these critters look pretty simpleminded, but they are really very smart indeed. “Peanut” is progressing fairly well however, at least in so far … Continue reading →

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2014 Year End Real Estate Review and 2015 Forecast

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Joanie Williams

2014 North County Real Estate Review and 2015 Forecast Over the past few decades, North County has transitioned from a sleepy rural farming and ranching town to a dynamic economy, fueled by a number of positive economic factors. We see … Continue reading →

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