Here on Lake Nacimiento, residents thrive on taking the time to enjoy their surroundings.  Whether they spend the day out on our beautiful lake boating, skiing or fishing or venture to the nearby trails for hiking or biking; the nature and breathtaking scenery that surrounds Lake Nacimiento is the reason many choose to call Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch “home.”

Not only is the Lake Nacimiento area a gorgeous setting, but it’s larger placement on Central California’s Coast is something to appreciate.  Rolling hills filled with wineries and olive groves allow for you to savor the tastes of your surroundings!  If you are a current resident of Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch on Lake Nacimiento and are looking for a chance to take in your surroundings, you won’t want to miss the event taking place this weekend in nearby Paso Robles!  Take a look!

Paso Robles 8th Annual Olive Festival

Downtown Paso Robles City Park
www.pasoroblesolivefestival.com

Saturday, August 20 from 10am-5pm

- The 8th Annual Olive Festival is sure to be fun for the whole family!  Gather your Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch neighbors and take part in this special day where olives are celebrated!  You’ll enjoy olive oil tasting, cooking contests, local artisans, music, wine and beer tasting and more!  There will be an open cooking contest so you can come prepared to show off your cooking skills or just watch the fun.  Culinary Row will be featuring mouth-watering food and you can top off your day with a free taste of olive ice cream!   To learn more, visit the Paso Robles Olive Festival website.

Even if you’re not a fan of olives, this lively event will be a great way to get to know Lake Nacimiento’s backdrop.  You can also plan your own day trip to visit the local wineries that produce award winning wines.  Here are a few you may want to check out!

Robert Hall Winery
3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles
roberthallwinery.com

Eberle Winery
3810 Highway 46 E, Paso Robles
eberlewinery.com

Justin Vineyards & Winery
11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA
justinwine.com

Halter Ranch Vineyard
8910 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA
halterranch.com

I hope you get the opportunity to explore California’s Central Coast and savor the unique tastes offered whether at the Olive Festival or local wineries!  This is just one more reason that makes Lake Nacimiento a fantastic place to settle in permanently or just enjoy a vacation getaway!

If you have questions about living on Lake Nacimiento, would like to learn more about the homes that are currently available in Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch or are ready to begin your Lake Nacimiento home search; please let me know!  I’d be happy to meet with you and make your dream of living on Lake Nacimiento a reality!

I look forward to hearing from you!

Grace Borzini
Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert
Oak Shores Realty

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Recurring Social Events this Summer at Lake Nacimiento

Don’t forget about these great weekly events going on
throughout the summer at Lake Nacimiento!

Pool Tuesdays: 6:00 – 8:00
Bring an appetizer to share and your own drinks.

Pontoon Boat Thursdays: 5:30 – 8:30
You don’t need a pontoon boat to join in on the fun. Just show
up at the Marina with an appetizer and your own drinks.

Save the Date!
Mark your calendar for the annual Labor Day BBQ and Auction event on
Sunday, September 4, 2011.

Grace Borzini
Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert
Oak Shores Realty

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1667 Beacon Hill, Salinas

Approx. 1,429 Sq. Ft.
3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
List Price: $224,900
MLS#: 179263

A bank owned, two story Creekbridge model on a gorgeous street awaits your arrival in Salinas. This pleasant home features charming curb appeal upon drive up. Enter into the living room which boasts vaulted ceilings, a wood burning fireplace, and tons of windows which fill the room with natural light. Prepare culinary creations in the spacious kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry, a breakfast bar and tile counter tops.  Enjoy your meals in the dining nook which is open to the family room for easy transition to relaxation when the meal is over.

Escape to the master bedroom suite which offers vaulted ceilings, plenty of windows and a private attached bathroom with tile flooring. Two additional bedrooms come complete with wall-to-wall carpeting and large closets which would make for suitable guest sleeping accommodations. Step out onto the rear patio in the fenced back yard which provides the perfect place for outdoor entertaining.  Come see all the potential this home has to offer! For an audio tour, please call 800-479-6350 x 16671. For a tour in Spanish, please call 800-479-6350 x16672.

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Grace Borzini
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You’ve heard many great things about life on Lake Nacimiento from friends, family or searching online for vacation spots in Central California, but you haven’t had a chance to visit. Now you can without ever leaving your home! Our Lake Nacimiento web cam allows you to take in views of this beautiful lake and get a glimpse of what make this area such a great place to vacation or even settle in long term!

If you already are a resident of Lake Nacimiento, this is a great tool for you as well. You can determine whether the lake is calm, if there are a lot of people out enjoying boating and skiing, and if you want to venture out for a day on Lake Nacimiento!

Our web cam refreshes the image every three seconds; so you’ll always have an up to date view of Lake Nacimiento!

Interested in the Lake Nacimiento water levels? We’ve teamed up with the Monterey County water resources to provide you with access to the lake levels report! View the Lake Nacimiento lake levels report.

As a Lake Nacimineto Real Estate agent, my goal is to provide you with as much information about life in the gated Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch communities on Lake Nacimiento. If you have questions regarding Lake Nacimiento, or are interested in buying a home in Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch; please let me know!

I would be happy to take you on a tour around the lake and show you the homes that are currently available on Lake Nacimiento. With a wide variety of styles, lake views and price ranges; you’re sure to find a home to fit your needs and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a permanent residence or just want to spend your vacations relaxing on Lake Nacimiento; you’ll be glad you chose the Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch community! I look forward to hearing from you!

Grace Borzini
Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert
Oak Shores Realty

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619 Verano Street, Soledad

Approx. 1,260 Sq. Ft.
4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
List Price: $145,000
REIL MLS#: 81134498

Bank owned, all spruced up, and ready to move into! This four bedroom, two full bathroom home features new carpeting and interior paint. The eat-in kitchen is both convenient and stylish with a view into the living area. This home will make an excellent starter or investment property with ample back yard space which is sure to be a great place for outdoor entertainment. With a cement patio and plenty of walkways, come see everything this property has to offer.

Grace Borzini
Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert
Oak Shores Realty

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There are many great homes currently available in Oak Shores and Heritage Ranch on Lake Nacimiento.  If you’re considering buying a vacation home or a permanent residence there are some key factors that you’ll want to look at before buying your Lake Nacimiento home.  While there are many homes to choose from, determining your needs, lifestyle and budget will help you narrow down and hone in on the home that is ideal for you!

As a Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent, I want to help you find your dream home on Lake Nacimiento and can help you through each step of the home buying process.  Below are eight factors that will help determine which Lake Nacimiento home will fit what you’re looking for.

1. Location- No matter how tired we get of hearing it; this is one of the most important things! You can always make changes to the interior and exterior of your home, making it look exactly as you would like, but you cannot move your home to a new location. Be sure that the location you choose matches your desires for things such lake access, lake front or off lake.

2. Situational Factors- Other than the location of the home, be sure to check out the other details of the location. Is the home on hill with a view of Lake Nacimiento? Do your windows look directly into the neighbors’ home? Is the yard good for pets, children or a garden?

3 Curb Appeal- Be sure to consider the home’s condition and determine whether you are willing to put in extra money if updates are needed. Reflect on the style of the home to see if it is in line with your style. If gardening is not something you like, be sure to consider the maintenance of the lawn and foliage.

4. Size and Floorplan- Although you want the most space for your money, buying a home that’s too large may not be in your best interest. Know your goals for the home, whether it’s a permanent home or a vacation getaway that you’ll use for hosting family and friends. Floor plan, along with the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, play a role in how comfortable and efficient your home is for you.

5. Kitchen- The kitchen is the “heart of the home” so you want to know you enjoy the space! Remodeling is always an option, but is a huge undertaking and can become very costly.

6. Closets and Storage- Check out the closets and storage space to see if you can live with it and it will fit any additional gear for enjoying Lake Nacimiento.  Do you have alot of outdoor gear for biking, camping, canoeing or even boating?  You’ll want a home that can easily fit all of your things.  There are always options of wardrobe’s or other creative ways to get more storage space in a room, but determining your storage needs first is important.

7. Windows and Lighting- Consider the amount of windows or light available in each room. Most homes on Lake Nacimiento have many windows that offer stunning lake views!  If you enjoy taking in the scenery, making sure the home you choose has plenty of sunlight and windows is important.

8. Finishing Touches- Look at those special details that make the home stand out. While this is minor, it is still what makes a home feel pulled together. If you absolutely love the Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch home; buy it. You can always make additional updates later!

If you are searching for a home on Lake Nacimiento and would like an experienced Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent to show you around; please let me know!  I’d be happy to answer any questions you have about buying a Lake Nacimiento home and can walk with you through each step of the home buying process.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Grace Borzini
Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert
Oak Shores Realty

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Two Girls Found Safe After Search and Rescue at Lake Nacimiento

Two young girls are safely returned to their parents after they were reported missing at Lake Nacimiento. Earlier this month, a four-year-old girl went missing at Lake Nacimiento. Search and rescue divers found her body about 70 feet offshore and in water that was about six feet deep. Our hearts go out to Araceli Garcia’s family.

Click here to read the entire article from KSBY!

Grace Borzini
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Oak Shores Realty

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As a Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent, I enjoy seeing people get the most out of living on Lake Nacimiento and want to provide great information that will give a well rounded approach to the active lifestyle that is available.  One way of doing this is through bringing an awareness to safety on Lake Nacimiento.

While it’s important to have fun on days spent out on the lake, it’s also imperative to use safety precautions. Please take a minute to look at this helpful checklist to ensure you have a fun and safe time out on Lake Nacimiento.

Basic Safety

• Always wear sunscreen!
• Make sure everyone in your boat can swim, and if not, that floating devices are used and there is someone watching that person at all times.
• Never swim alone! Even the most experienced swimmers can experience fatigue, or an injury that will make it hard to swim
• Always watch children who are anywhere near water! The most accidents happen when children are wading in shallow water, so always make sure they’re supervised!
• Be sure to swim only in designated swimming areas.
• Look before you leap! Never dive into water unless you know that it’s deep enough to do so. Always keep your hands above your head when diving to ensure safety.
• Never mix swimming or boating with alcohol.

Water Skiing
To make your water skiing fun, safe, sensible and successful, practice these safe driving tips:

• Check steering and throttle controls for proper operation before towing skier.
• On take-offs, never accelerate until a definite signal is given by skier.
• When under way, keep attention ahead. The observer is to watch the skier.
• Never follow other boats. Always look before turning. Avoid shallow water.
• Promote safety by staying away from other boats, swimmers, fishermen and solid objects.
• Return to fallen skier immediately. Slow to idle as you approach skier, moving in on the driver’s side.
• Shut off engine while skier climbs into or out of boat. Discourage skiers from boarding over transom.
• High speed landings cause injuries. When skiing into shore, reduce speed and parallel the landing area at a safe distance.
• Do not tow non-swimmers or weak swimmers unless they wear an approved and appropriate flotation device.

Person Overboard
If someone falls overboard, follow these procedures:

• Toss a life-saving device even if the person can swim. A life ring is the preferred device. It can be thrown farther and is easier to hang on to. However, use whatever device is nearest. Time is essential.
• Slow the boat, keeping the person in view. Other persons onboard should act as look outs. At night, direct the best possible lights on the victim.
• Try to approach the person from downwind or into the waves. Always use common sense and good judgment. Consider existing condition and ability of the victim and what other help is available. If someone aboard is capable, have the person put on a life-saving device with a line attached to the boat and enter the water to assist the person.
• Always stop the motor when someone is going over the side, or coming aboard.
• Assist the person in boarding the boat. It is difficult to climb into a boat from the water. The person may be hurt or cold and may require help.

Passengers

• Wearing a Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) is your only guarantee against drowning.
• Do not overload the boat.
• Avoid horseplay.
• Have PDF’s readily available for everyone.
• In small boats, remain seated.
• Trim boat by placing passengers and gear in balance.

Before Leaving…

• Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.
• Check weather forecasts.
• Ventilate bilges before starting engine.
• Be sure your boat is basically equipped.

While Underway…

• Know and obey the rules of the road.
• Post a lookout for bathers, fishermen, swimmers, debris.
• Reduce speed in harbors and in confined areas. Avoid excessive speed.
• Make no sharp turns at high speed.
• Watch your wake! You could be responsible for injury or damage caused by it.
• In rough water, stay low in the boat and cross waves at a slight angle.
• Keep red-buoys on your right when traveling upstream.
• Tying up to buoys or anchoring in channels is forbidden.
• Carry sufficient tools for minor repairs.

Fueling Tips

• Stop smoking and extinguish all fires.
• Close all vents, doors, hatches.
• Ground the nozzle to tank opening.
• Portable tanks should be filled outside of boat.
• Ventilate engine compartment before starting.

Always Have the Following Items in Your Boat:

• Personal flotation device
• Paddle
• Towline
• Emergency radio
• Bailing device
• Whistle or horn
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit
• Flares

I hope these tips provide you with the information you need to enjoy Lake Nacimiento while putting safety first!  If you are not currently a resident of Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch and would like to learn more about the Lake Nacimiento Real Estate market, please let me know!

I’d be happy to show you some of the beautiful homes available on Lake Nacimiento and answer any questions you may have.  I look forward to hearing from you!

Grace Borzini
Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert
Oak Shores Realty

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Oak Shores Realty specializes in Oak Shores at Lake Nacimiento properties. Please contact us today to get more information on Lake Nacimiento lake homes. Oak Shores Realty can also provide you an insiders “Lake Nacimiento Buying Guide” with great information including maps and market information.

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August 2011 Market Watch for North San Luis Obispo County and Monterey County

North San Luis Obispo County Active Listings: There are a total of 2,021 properties actively on the market with an average list price of $630,111.


North San Luis Obispo County Sale Pending/Sold: There are currently 313 properties with sales pending and 1,271 properties that closed in the past 6 months. The average sold price is $374,898 and the average time on market is 113 days.

North San Luis Obispo County Absorption Rate/Supply: The current month supply of homes on the market is defined as the ratio of the current inventory of active listings compared to sales. In other words, given recent sales activity, one can estimate how long it would take for the entire inventory of active listings to sell, assuming no new listings were to appear on the market. At the present time it will take about eight months to sell all of the current active listings, without adding any new homes for sale.

Monterey County Active Listings: There are a total of 1,638 properties actively on the market with an average list price of $1,235,013.

Monterey County Sale Pending/Sold: There are currently 1,094 properties with sales pending and 1,943 properties that closed in the past 6 months. The average sold price is $437,444 and the average time on market is 109 days.

Monterey County Absorption Rate/Supply: The current month supply of homes on the market is defined as the ratio of the current inventory of active listings compared to sales. In other words, given recent sales activity, one can estimate how long it would take for the entire inventory of active listings to sell, assuming no new listings were to appear on the market. At the present time it will take about three months to sell all of the current active listings, without adding any new homes for sale.

If you are thinking of buying a home on Lake Nacimiento and would like to set up a time to see the available homes in Oak Shores; please let me know! I would be happy to show you around these homes with stunning views, as well as taking time to show you around the wonderful Oak Shores community! Thinking of selling your home in Oak Shores? I’d love to hear from you too! As you can see, the home selling process, although intimidating at first, can be a smooth and rewarding process. Please contact me today with any questions you may have or to get started! I look forward to hearing from you!

Grace Borzini

Your Oak Shores Real Estate Expert

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While living on Lake Nacimiento is a dream vacation or permanent home for many, there are times when selling your Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch home is a necessity.  Whether a job transfer or another extenuating circumstance has you considering selling your Lake Nacimiento home, you may be worried about the home selling process.

We’re all aware that we’re currently in a buyers market; which is great news for those who are hoping to buy a Lake Nacimiento home, but makes things a little more challenging for sellers.  As a Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent, I’m often asked what it takes to sell a home in todays housing market.  In my years of experience in dealing with the Lake Nacimiento Real Estate market, I know that selling your Lake Nacimiento home can be a very smooth and efficient process if you go about it the right way!

Selling your Lake Nacimiento home is not impossible and can be a very rewarding transaction.  Below are five tips that I feel will help you overcome your fear of selling in a buyers market and will ensure that your Lake Nacimiento home gets sold.  Take a look!

1. Understand What a Buyers Market Means- It’s important to understand what kind of market you’re about to enter and to look at some of the hard facts. Being in a buyers market means:

- There are more homes on the market than there are buyers.

- Homes are staying on the market longer.

- Homes are selling for less than they’re worth.

Having a better understanding of what you’re jumping into will help guide your expectations and will allow you to better plan for the outcome.

2. Price Your Home Correctly from the Beginning- This is a vital factor in selling your Lake Nacimiento home. If you enter the market with an overpriced home, Lake Nacimiento buyers will immediately cross it off their list and move on to a more affordable option. They have that luxury in a buyers market. The longer your Lake Nacimiento home sits on the market; the less interest it will receive. You’ll find that waiting for that to happen and then reducing your price will not generate the same excitement that a ideally priced home would in the beginning.

3. Make Your Home Irresistible- Lake Nacimiento buyers expect only the best, especially if they have the option to be picky. You’ll want to make sure your home shows well and that its irresistible to buyers. Take care of any issues that you know of in your home, spend time updating your home (even if it’s just a fresh coat of paint), and spruce up your Lake Nacimiento home’s curb appeal. All of these little details will add up to a home that buyers can’t refuse!

4. Find a Trusted Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Agent- You’ll want to do your research and find an agent who has years of experience in the Lake Nacimiento Real Estate market. Your real estate agent will play a key role in getting your Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch home sold. Look at their home selling record, client testimonials and ask them to give you a detailed plan of what they will do to sell your Lake Nacimiento home.

5. Make Sure Your Home is Getting Ultimate Exposure- The main element in getting your home sold is exposure. Did you know that over 80% of people search for homes online? Getting online exposure for your home is vital for home selling success. Talk with your Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent about how your home will be presented online and the types of sites they use to market your home. An online presence for your home is a service your real estate agent should be providing for you.

I hope you find these tips helpful as you begin the home selling journey.  If you have questions or would like to talk with me about selling your Lake Nacimiento home and how I can ensure a smooth and stress free home selling process; please contact me!  I know the ins and outs of the Lake Nacimiento Real Estate market, what buyers are looking for in a Lake Nacimiento home and how we get your home sold!

Feel free to contact me today!  I look forward to helping you sell your Lake Nacimiento home!

Grace Borzini
Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert
Oak Shores Realty

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Oak Shores Realty specializes in Oak Shores at Lake Nacimiento properties. Please contact us today to get more information on Lake Nacimiento lake homes. Oak Shores Realty can also provide you an insiders “Lake Nacimiento Buying Guide” with great information including maps and market information.

Please let us know how we can help!