When you come to Paso Robles for wine tasting, visiting Sculpterra Winery is a must.
Sculpterra Winery is located at 5015 Linne Road, Paso Robles, Ca 93446. Phone is (805) 226-8881.
Not only will you be able to taste fabulous Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Merlot, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Statuesque, Maquette and Figurine red blends, but you will see a plethora of stunning sculpture throughout the garden by world-renowned artist John Jagger. You can also view more sculpture online by John Jagger at Danskin Galleries.
If you wish to have a preview of Sculpterra Winery before visiting in person, you can view a video on YouTube.
The Sculpterra Winery Visitor Center is open Friday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Appointments are welcome Monday through Thursday.
The winery features a tasting room, picnic grounds and fabulous bronze and granite sculptures by John Jagger throughout the garden.
If you would like to search the MLS for listings in San Luis Obispo County,visit my website. If you have any real estate questions or general questions about Paso Robles or San Luis Obispo County, please contact me via email or call me at (805) 235-0234 for more information.
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Registration for fall classes at Cuesta Junior College San Luis Obispo Campus and Paso Robles North County Campus are underway. The fall semester starts August 17th and ends December 18th, 2009. Be sure to check out their class catalog and register at www.cuesta.edu.
As for myself, I plan to take an Adobe Photoshop Class at the North County Campus as a prerequisite for taking the Dreamweaver Web Design Class in the Spring. Maybe I'll see you there!
If you would like to search the MLS for listings in San Luis Obispo County,visit my website. If you have any real estate questions or general questions about Paso Robles or San Luis Obispo County, please contact me via email or call me at (805) 235-0234 for more information.
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1. Start a down payment fund.
You goal should be to save a 20 percent down payment if you can. Set up monthly savings goals. Work more if you have to as the reward will be lower house payments and higher equity when you sell in the future.
If a 20 percent down payment is just not feasible, you can always apply for an Fha loan, which only requires a 3% down payment, plus closing costs, and sometimes the seller will agree to pay some of your closing costs... Check with a loan professional.
2. Negotiate for extras.
In our current market this makes sense, unless it is a short sale or REO (bank-owned property).
In a short sale situation, the seller is already in a position of no equity and most likely behind in their house payments, so extras are pretty much out of the question.
If it is an REO, rest assured that the bank is not going to repair or replace anything. That will be in the contract.
However, if it is a "normal" sale, feel free to negotiate appliances, flat-screen TV's, possibly partially-paid closing costs and prepaid homeowner's association dues.
Do keep in mind, though, that the inventory is diminishing in Paso Robles and other areas in San Luis Obispo County, so if you really want to purchase a particular home, keep in mind that asking for too many extras may cause a seller to choose to accept another offer with less concessions.
3. Cash is king.
Those with cash are always ahead of the game in a recession; especially since mortgage loan qualification standards have tightened up substantially.
4. Improve your credit score.
Cleaning up your credit score is more important than ever if you hope to get home financing in 2009. Pay your bills on time. Pay down high-interest credit cards if you can.
5. When purchasing a home, don't overlook neighborhood issues.
When you do qualify for a home mortgage, don't overlook these issues in your search for a new home. Crime levels, the presence of sex offenders, zoning issues, noise issues, general crime levels and location will impact not only your initial purchase price but your sales price when it is time to sell.
6. Determine your home-buying budget with a loan professional.
A loan officer can tell you what you can qualify for, but only you know what monthly payment you will be comfortable with. Be realistic...
7. Watch for REO's.
REO's can be a great deal, but in Paso Robles, be prepared for multiple offers. My experience this year is that short sales and REO's are receiving as many as 9 to 12 offers that are reviewed by the bank before one is accepted.
So, if you have your heart set on a particular home that is a short sale or REO, be prepared to offer more than asking and cross your fingers. Banks not only consider the price offered, but also strength of the borrower as far as job security, down payment and credit scores.
If you would like to search the MLS for listings in San Luis Obispo County, visit my website. If you have any real estate questions or general questions about Paso Robles or San Luis Obispo County, please contact me via email or call me at (805) 235-0234 for more information.
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This year looks to be another decline in new construction for San Luis Obispo County. Residential building permits throughout the county dropped 46% through June compared with the same period in 2008.
For instance, the City of San Luis Obispo has issued only 3 permits for commercial buildings this year compared to 12 permits last year.
The only projects under construction in Paso Robles are the Lowe's project at Golden Hills Plaza, which includes Bed, Bath & Beyond, and a Jack-in-the-Box on Golden Hill Road.
Many projects are on hold since the collapse of the real estate market as builders and developers are finding it hard to obtain financing. Adding to the issue is the fact that many hard money lenders have gone out of business, and they were a primary source of funding for commercial projects. Banks also were a primary source of commercial lending, but they, too, have tightened up their lending requirements.
If you would like to search the MLS for listings in San Luis Obispo County, visit my website. If you have any real estate questions or general questions about Paso Robles or San Luis Obispo County, please contact me via email or call me at (805) 235-0234 for more information.
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I cannot believe the time has gone by so fast! The California Midstate Fair ends today... Temperatures will be mild, only 89, so be sure to bring a jacket if you are attending the rodeo tonight...
For those of you who were able to attend, thank you for visiting our beautiful Paso Robles. For those who couldn't make it, we hope to see you next year.
Scroll down for today's calendar of events...
If you would like to search the MLS for listings in San Luis Obispo County, visit my website. If you have any real estate questions or general questions about Paso Robles or San Luis Obispo County, please contact me via email or call me at (805) 235-0234 for more information.
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| 9:00a | Country Rodeo | Covered Equestrian Center |
| 9:00a | Round Robin Showmanship | Livestock Pavilion |
| 11:00a | Pee Wee Showmanship | Livestock Pavilion |
| 12:00p | Fair Opens | Fairgrounds |
| 12:00p | Happy Day Pony Rides Begin | Covered Equestrian Center |
| 12:00p | Yosemite Jazz Band | Mulbeary Park |
| 12:00p | Pampered Chef Demonstration | First Bank of SLO Home Arts Building |
| 12:00p | Carnival Opens | Carnival Area |
| 1:00p | Ham Bone Express Pig Races | South Gate Lawn |
| 1:00p | Livestock Judging Contest | Livestock Pavilion |
| 3:00p | Ham Bone Express Pig Races | South Gate Lawn |
| 4:00p | The Magic of Chris Lopez | Albertsons/Pepsi Headliner Stage |
| 4:00p | Olive Oil – Hidden Hills B&B | Mission Square |
| 5:00p | Ham Bone Express Pig Races | South Gate Lawn |
| 5:00p | Livestock Release Begins | Livestock Pavilion |
| 5:00p | Professional Bull Riders | Chumash Arena |
| 5:30p | Wine of the Day - Bordeux Reds | Mission Square |
| 6:00p | Salli | Mission Square Stage |
| 6:00p | Dr. Scott Lewis Hypnotist | Albertsons/Pepsi Headliner Stage |
| 6:00p | Local Chef of the Day | Idlers Demonstration Kitchen |
| 6:00p | Locally Grown Salsa | First Bank of SLO Home Arts Building |
| 6:30p | Mariachi Divas | Budweiser/Culligan Frontier Stage |
| 7:00p | Ham Bone Express Pig Races | South Gate Lawn |
| 8:00p | Dr. Scott Lewis Hypnotist | Albertsons/Pepsi Headliner Stage |
| 8:30p | Mariachi Divas | Budweiser/Culligan Frontier Stage |
| 8:30p | Salli | Mission Square Stage |
| 9:30p | KJUG Barn Dance | Albertsons/Pepsi Headlin |
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Providing sellers with a proven system to expose your home to more buyers than any other real estate agent & providing buyers my knowledge and negotiating skills to find the home of their dreams.
I am a Licensed California Real Estate Agent and Broker, Senior Real Estate Specialist, ePro, Certified Foreclosure Specialist and a member of the Paso Robles Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors and the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce. My previous work experience includes 17 years as a California Certified Shorthand Reporter, Deposition Reporting Firm owner, California Notary Public and mortgage lending experience.
My passion as a real estate agent is finding you the home of your dreams in the North San Luis Obispo County area. In fact, I am the one-stop source for all of your real estate needs, including the sale of your home. I would love to have the opportunity to show you my marketing portfolio. No stone is left unturned... Your home will be exposed to more buyers than most, if not all, of the real estate agents in Paso Robles.
Our Keller Williams Realty North County office even has an in-house lender which greatly simplifies the home-buying experience for my clients.
I specialize in residential properties in Paso Robles, Atascadero, Templeton, Creston, San Miguel, Lake Nacimiento, Heritage Ranch and Santa Margarita, including horse ranches, olive orchards, vineyards, retirement homes, short sales and bank-owned homes.
After having lived in the San Francisco East Bay Area most of our lives, 15 years ago my husband of 30 years and I purchased ten beautiful acres in Paso Robles, which we now share with our horses, Jack Russell Terriers, kitties and lots of wildlife, including the neighbor's cows next door. It was a dream come true!
We have many friends and associates in the surrounding area who also have acreage and many friends who live in town where they can walk to the City Park, fine restaurants and wine tasting rooms. Several of our friends and business associates have vineyards, olive orchards, horses and alpacas.
If you ever dreamed of owning a gentleman's ranch, this is the perfect location halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and only 30 minutes to our Central Coast pristine beaches.
If you ever dreamed of going back in time and living in a small, quaint city but one with great restaurants, fabulous wineries and fun events throughout the year, Paso Robles is it. Whether you choose to live in the country or downtown, it's all good...
If you are considering buying or selling a home in our beautiful Paso Robles Wine Country or you have clients you wish to refer, please contact me or visit Paso Robles Real Estate.
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A Gathering Place for Women (Homeowners) is dedicated to providing both national and local support for single women homeowners. This site was designed especially for you! Are you married looking for a female-oriented professional to assist you with your home purchase…look no farther!
As a real estate agent, my areas of specialization include single family homes, retirement homes, ranches, vineyards and olive orchards in North San Luis Obispo County, which includes Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, Creston, San Miguel and Santa Margarita. Since I have owned and bred horses, I have special expertise as a real estate agent at identifying horse-friendly parcels and facilities.
Contact me for all of your North County San Luis Obispo real estate needs....
"Thank you for going above and beyond our expectations."
Tom & Virginia Gillio, Paso Robles
"Thank you so much for all your work and expertise in marketing and selling our home. It was a real pleasure to deal with someone in whom we had so much confidence."
Jonathan & Virginia Kuklis, Paso Robles
"We could not have been luckier having Sherry Cox as our realtor. Her knowlege of the real estate process, especially in this 'bank owned' market, served us well. She was always 'there' for us, and never made us feel pressured. We highly recommend her to any one and will certainly go through her for any future transactions."
Cliff & Cyndi Skinner, King City
"Sherry, As you can imagine we've been busy and tired but we are thrilled to be in the house. We've placed most of the furniture and now shopping for odds and ends that we need. Anyhow, wanted to thank you for all your hard work, infinite patience with the at time painful process, and for being so sweet and supportive in this process."
"We couldn't have done it without you. Certainly, this particular house, which turned out to be the most ideal of the slew of places we saw over the past few months … we owe to you and your efforts in canvassing the neighborhood with the customer flyers. Thank you for everything and also for the basket (the turtle chocolates are to die for), the champagne and of course the gift card to Artisan. We're out and about during the day running a zillion errands, but please call if you ever want to stop by. We'd love to see you."
Mick Davoudian & Jeff Hoffman, Paso Robles
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