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Grace Borzini

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10 Saint James Circle, Salinas

Approx. 1,120 Sq. Ft.
3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
List Price: $147,900
MLS#: 1811111
REIL MLS#: 81144880

Cul-de-sac location and large lot size with great big back patio for summer BBQ’s. A three bedroom two bathroom layout with a spacious living, dining and kitchen area that features tile flooring and vaulted ceiling. Granite counter tops. Nice cabinetry in the kitchen. The garage has been converted to a living area (please note that this will limit types of financing). Come preview this nice listing, it may be just what you are looking for!

As a Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent, part of what I enjoy about my job is getting involved in the community and letting others know how they can get involved too!  With Halloween festivities taking place this weekend, I thought I’d highlight again a few of the fun things you can do with family and friends on Lake Nacimiento!

The Oak Shores Community Association has put together a few events that are sure to be fun for the whole family!  Whether you’re spending a weekend getaway on Lake Nacimiento or are a permanent resident; you won’t want to miss these opportunities to get involved with this vibrant community!  Take a look!

1st Annual OSCA Pumpkin Carving Contest
OSCA Clubhouse

Submissions due Saturday, October 29 at Noon

- Everyone is invited to get involved in the first ever pumpkin carving contest!  Drop off your carved pumpkin at the Clubhouse by noon on Saturday the 29th in order to compete!  The pumpkins will be judged at the Halloween Party on Saturday evening at the Clubhouse, and winners will be announced on Sunday morning, the 30th at 10:30am.  Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded to winners in the adult and children category.  After the winners are announced, you can then take your pumpkin home with you to enjoy for Halloween night!  For more information, contact Janice Gillenwater at 472-9404 or Shari Sutherland at 472-2855.

Oak Shores Community Halloween Costume Party
OSCA Clubhouse

Saturday, October 29 from 7-10pm

- This fun filled party is your chance to get dressed up and mingle with family, friends and neighbors!  The party is free to everyone who dresses up and brings 2 canned good to donate, otherwise it’s $10 per person.  Bring your favorite appetizer to share and enjoy mixed drinks ($3), beer and wine ($2) or water and soda ($1).  Live music will be provided by R.I.P. (Ruckus) and a Costume Contest will award prizes for Best costume, Most Creative costume, Funniest costume, Best Original costume and Scariest costume.  For more information, contact Janice Gillenwater at 472-9404 or Shari Sutherland at 472-2855.  This is another fun event you won’t want to miss!

Also, if you’re looking for another fun event within the next few weeks, you won’t want to miss an exclusive event at Mission San Antonio de Padua!  This Evening in the Garden on Saturday, November 5th from 4-8pm will feature wine tastings from outstanding local wineries along with gourmet food offerings.  For more information, please visit the  Mission San Antonio website!

No matter what events you enjoy this weekend, we hope that safety is a number one priority!  Here are a few tips for Halloween safety:

If you have questions about living on Lake Nacimiento or about the Lake Nacimiento Real Estate market, be sure to let me know!  I’d be happy to talk with you and show you some of the stunning homes that are currently available on Lake Nacimiento.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Grace Borzini

Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert
Oak Shores Realty

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Grace Borzini

Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert

Oak Shores Realty

A few weeks ago we looked at some of the mistakes you’ll want to avoid when selling your home on Lake Nacimiento.  As a Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent, I’ve also seen many people interested in buying a home in Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch given the current low mortgage rates and ideally priced homes along Lake Nacimiento, so I thought today we could review a few mistakes that you don’t want to make when it comes to buying a home!

Since banks have tightened the reins on who qualifies for a home loan, you want to make sure that your credit and personal finances are in good order before you begin the home buying process, as well as up until the time you close on your home.  Oftentimes buyers feel they can breathe a sigh of relief once they’re approved, but find out that problems arise prior to closing.

In order to avoid any mishaps during the home buying process when it comes to your financing, take a look at these four tips!

1. Avoid any major purchases before closing your mortgage loan- Just because you have your mortgage approved and lined up doesn’t mean the deal is done.  Banks are not afraid to pull out of the deal if they see the homebuyer makes a significant purchase such as a car or another major buy.  They see this as a sign of further debt for the homebuyer and are nervous about the potential risks if the buyer can’t come up with the money. To be safe, avoid any major purchases until after your signed the contract on your Lake Nacimiento home.  This goes for cash purchases as well since banks will look at your cash reserve before you get approved for a loan.

2. Don’t make any big career changes- While this may the reason you’re searching for a new home on Lake Nacimiento, it’s better to avoid any career changes during the home buying process.  Banks want to know that your financials are stable.  If there is a career change pending, try to delay it until after you’ve bought the home.  Or, delay the home purchase if at all possible until you can show that your new job is given you the financial resources to pay on your new home.

3. Prepare for a last-minute credit check- This may come as a surprise to some, but with Fannie Mae’s loan quality initiative that came out in June of this year, lenders are likely to do a second credit check right before you close. Make sure that you keep up with your credit card payments and avoid applying for a new credit card during the home buying process as they may see this as a sign of desperation and can call for another credit score check, which could hurt your credit score.

4. Watch out for closing-cost surprises- Avoid putting all of your money into the down payment as you’ll need cash for closing costs. Don’t be caught off guard!  At times, closing costs can be as much as 3% of the home price, so be sure to keep this in mind and set enough aside.

With these tips in mind, you should find that once you’ve been approved for a mortgage, there shouldn’t be any issues that arise along the way.  If you have been thinking about buying a home on Lake Nacimiento, whether as a vacation getaway or a permanent residence you’ll find there are a variety of great homes on the Lake Nacimiento Real Estate market!

Finding a home that fits your needs, budget and lifestyle is something I enjoy helping clients find on Lake Nacimiento, so feel free to contact me today to get started with your Lake Nacimiento home search!

Grace Borzini

Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert
Oak Shores Realty

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2417 Pierce Avenue, Cambria

Approx. 969 Sq. Ft.
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom
List Price: $269,900
MLS#: 180915

Welcome to this two bedroom, two bathroom home. Upon entry, you will be greeted by the living room which features a wood burning fireplace. Prepare your meals in the kitchen which includes tile flooring and an informal dining area with overhead lighting and sliding glass doors leading out onto the rear deck. Two generously sized bedrooms offer wall-to-wall carpeting and one boasts a private bathroom. The garage has been converted into a family area but easy to convert back. Spend the beautiful days out on your immense sun filled wrap-around deck. This home is situated on an oversized lot which allows for plenty of room for your RV, swing set or garden and endless options for expanding. With a little TLC, you will be sure to have a showpiece!

Living on Lake Nacimiento means there’s always something to do!  Whether you enjoy hiking, relaxing by the lake or getting together with neighbors; you’ll enjoy the wide variety of activities.  This fall has been a beautiful time around the lake and this season’s festivities continue with Halloween just around the corner!

The Oak Shores Community Association has put together a few events that are sure to be fun for the whole family!  Whether you’re spending a weekend getaway on Lake Nacimiento or are a permanent resident; you won’t want to miss these opportunities to get involved with this vibrant community!  Take a look!

1st Annual OSCA Pumpkin Carving Contest
OSCA Clubhouse

Submissions due Saturday, October 29 at Noon

- Everyone is invited to get involved in the first ever pumpkin carving contest!  Drop off your carved pumpkin at the Clubhouse by noon on Saturday the 29th in order to compete!  The pumpkins will be judged at the Halloween Party on Saturday evening at the Clubhouse, and winners will be announced on Sunday morning, the 30th at 10:30am.  Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded to winners in the adult and children category.  After the winners are announced, you can then take your pumpkin home with you to enjoy for Halloween night!  For more information, contact Janice Gillenwater at 472-9404 or Shari Sutherland at 472-2855.

Oak Shores Community Halloween Costume Party
OSCA Clubhouse

Saturday, October 29 from 7-10pm

- This fun filled party is your chance to get dressed up and mingle with family, friends and neighbors!  The party is free to everyone who dresses up and brings 2 canned good to donate, otherwise it’s $10 per person.  Bring your favorite appetizer to share and enjoy mixed drinks ($3), beer and wine ($2) or water and soda ($1).  Live music will be provided by R.I.P. (Ruckus) and a Costume Contest will award prizes for Best costume, Most Creative costume, Funniest costume, Best Original costume and Scariest costume.  For more information, contact Janice Gillenwater at 472-9404 or Shari Sutherland at 472-2855.  This is another fun event you won’t want to miss!

As a Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent, I enjoy being able to get involved in the community and share with you what’s going on!  Whether you choose to buy a home in Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch, you’ll find a great lifestyle and a home that you’ll enjoy for years to come!

If you have questions about living on Lake Nacimiento or about the Lake Nacimiento Real Estate market, be sure to let me know!  I’d be happy to talk with you and show you some of the stunning homes that are currently available on Lake Nacimiento.

Grace Borzini

Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert
Oak Shores Realty

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306 7th Street, King City

Approx. 1,325 Sq. Ft.
3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom
List Price: $83,900
REIL MLS#: 81143949

This sturdy three bedroom, one bathroom block home sits on a great corner lot in King City. The spacious living area features a large picture window, and the full bathroom is accented by lovely tile from floor to ceiling. There is also an eat-in kitchen, roomy bedrooms, an extra bonus room off of the garage, a nice sized patio and a handy storage shed.

1129 Eagle Drive, Salinas

Approx. 2,255 Sq. Ft.
4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
List Price: $261,600
MLS#: 180942
REIL MLS#: 81144010

Wow! This is a very nice, clean and large two story home that sparkles with new interior paint. The first floor features a kitchen and family room combo boasting attractive tile flooring and a wood burning fireplace, a formal living room, a bedroom and a full bathroom. Upstairs, you will find a bonus area that is full of light, as well as two more bedrooms and a full bathroom. The spacious master bedroom has its own en suite bathroom, with a separate tub and shower and a huge walk-in closet. There is a lot of patio space for entertaining in the lovely fenced back yard. A great buy and move-in ready! For an audio tour, please call 800-479-6350 x11291. For an audio tour in Spanish, please call 800-479-6350 x11292.

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 webcams refresh 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 gatedOak 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 onLake 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

Oak Shores Real Estate
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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!