If you’re considering buying a home on Lake Nacimiento in Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch this year, chances are you’d like the home buying process to move as quickly as possible.  You may be envisioning spending part of the holidays enjoying your Lake Nacimiento home with family and friends, whether it’s a permanent residence or just a weekend getaway.

So, what are some of the ways you can help the home buying process move along more quickly?  Below are eight key things you can do that will help speed up the process and have you settled into your new home just in time for the upcoming holiday season.  Take a look!

1.  Start Your Search Online- Instead of spending your time searching for open houses or for sale signs, get online to streamline your search.  There are many great homes in Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch which you can view online.

2.  Get Pre-Approved- Finding the home of your dreams and then shopping for a loan is a risky move, as most home sellers won’t even look at an offer that’s not accompanied by a pre-approval letter.  Getting pre-approved ensures you know your exact budget and can save you from a bidding war if many are vying for the same home.

3.  Look for Motivated Sellers- Again, this shouldn’t be hard to find motivated sellers in the fall since they’re more than likely wanting to sell before the holidays.  Don’t settle for sellers who aren’t willing to budge on a home at the top of your price range; there are too many other great Lake Nacimiento homes out there that will have motivated sellers.

4.  Prioritize Your Housing Needs- Finding a home fast means being flexible.  The longer the list of requirements, the harder it will be to find a home.  Keep your list short and to the point.  Focus on the key elements you’re looking for and let the extras fall as they may.

5.  Find a Great Agent- This may seem easy, but finding an agent that truly knows the Lake Nacimiento Real Estate market and can show your properties that are right in your price range and meet your style and needs can be challenging.  Of course, I’d love to help you in your home search and know that my experience and proven success will make the home buying process an easy one.  Bottom line?  Do your homework and really research local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agents.

6.  Negotiate Repairs- If an inspection reveals that the home you want to buy requires repairs, taking the responsibility off the seller can help you close the deal quicker. After obtaining estimates, ask the seller for a credit rather than asking them to complete the repairs themselves.

7.  Have Cash Ready for Closing- You don’t want to be scrambling for funds at the last minute, so be prepared for this important date. A day or two before closing on your Lake Nacimiento home, you’ll get the final settlement statement, detailing the terms of your loan and all the closing costs. Be sure to get a certified or cashier’s check made out for the total amount you owe at closing, including the down payment since you can’t use a personal check.

8.  Have a Plan B- Because not every transaction goes smoothly, be sure you have a property or two as a backup; you don’t want to have to start from scratch!

Buying a Lake Nacimiento home does not have to be a long, drawn out process!  You’ll just want to be sure to do some prep work before you get started and find a Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent who has experience in dealing with the Lake Nacimiento Real Estate market.

If you have been hoping to find a vacation home or place where you can settle in permanently on Lake Nacimiento, let me know!  I’d be happy to talk with you about your needs, lifestyle and budget and show you some of the homes currently for sale on Lake Nacimiento.

I look forward to helping you find your next home just in time to enjoy it for the holidays!

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

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Reminder – Short Term Rental Initiative on the Calendar

Please remember to turn your vote in for the short term rental initiative.
Make sure your vote counts! Voting day is December 17th!
Please vote NO to protect your property values!   

1144 Eagle Drive, Salinas

Approx. 1,821 Sq. Ft.
4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
List Price: $241,900
MLS#: 181819

Welcome to this two-story, bank owned home with four bedrooms and two and half bathrooms which is in move-in condition. Upon entry, you will be greeted by the living room featuring wall-to-wall carpeting, vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural sunlight. For easy transition from cooking to relaxation, you are sure to be impressed with the sizable kitchen/family room combination. The kitchen includes tile flooring and plenty of cabinetry and storage space. The family room boasts tile flooring and a fireplace to cozy up to on those chilly nights. For your convenience, a bathroom is located on the first level.

       Wishing you and your family a Wonderful Thanksgiving from Our Home to Yours!

Grace Borzini
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With Thanksgiving this week, chances are you’re gearing up for time spent with family, friends or neighbors on Lake Nacimiento!  Whether you’ve lived in Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch for years, or this is your first Thanksgiving on Lake Nacimiento; you’re sure to enjoy this festive time of year!

Looking for something fun to do with your loved ones over the next few weeks?  Why not kick off the spirit of the season in nearby Paso Robles!  Travel through the stunning Central California countryside to this charming town where you’ll find events that are fun for the whole family and offer holiday cheer.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your festivities… take a look!

Downtown Lighting Ceremony
Downtown Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org/paso-robles-events-holiday-lighting-downtown

Saturday, November 25 at 5:30pm

- Begin the evening by gathering at the Downtown Paso Robles City Park Bandstand where Mrs. Claus will kick off the holiday season by lighting the downtown!  Take part in the community candlelit caroling, enjoy live music and special presentations along with free cookies and hot chocolate!  There’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than gathering with friends and family for this merry event.  View more information on the Downtown Paso Robles website.

Christmas Light Parade
Downtown Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.org/paso-robles-events-holiday-parade-christmas

Saturday, December 3 at 7pm

- Bundle up and grab a few warm blankets and chairs and settle in along Main Street in Paso Robles to watch the 50th Annual Christmas Light Parade!  The parade will highlight beautifully decorated floats from local businesses, with the highlight being Santa himself who’s joining in the parade!  The theme this year is “Celebrate the Season” and that’s what you’ll enjoy doing with family and friends at this highlighted holiday festivity!  More information is available on the Downtown Paso Robles website.

I hope that you and your friends, family and neighbors on Lake Nacimiento have the opportunity to take part in these events!  The communities of Heritage Ranch and Oak Shores on Lake Nacimiento, along with the surrounding areas, give life on Lake Nacimiento that unique atmosphere that many are looking for in a vacation home or permanent residence.

If you’ve been considering buying a home on Lake Nacimiento, but have questions or would like to see some of the current homes available on Lake Nacimiento, please let me know!  I’d be happy to meet with you to discuss your real estate needs.

I look forward to hearing from you!  Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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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1260 9th Street, Los Osos

Approx. 1,430 Sq. Ft.
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
List Price: $223,900
MLS#: 181537
REIL MLS#: 81147221

You will fall in love with this warm cozy cottage in a great neighborhood located in a cul-de-sac! As you enter this home, you will be welcomed by the inviting living room boasting wall-to-wall carpeting, a marble fireplace, and high wood beamed ceilings for an open feel. Prepare your household meals in the sleek kitchen enhanced with sliding glass doors leading to outside, and is conveniently open to the dining area. Upstairs you will find a cute loft bedroom that overlooks the living room and provides access to the balcony with beautiful sunset views!  An additional bathroom is located on the second floor to eliminate early morning traffic. When your day comes to an end, you can relax in your master bedroom suite that comes complete with a full bathroom and wall-to-wall carpeting. This unique floor plan allows for overall comfort, do not miss! For an audio tour, please call 800-479-6350 x12601. For an audio tour in Spanish, please call 800-479-6350 x12602.

1516 11th Street, Los Osos

Approx. 1,426 Sq. Ft.
3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
List Price: $265,900
MLS#: 181525
REIL MLS#: 81146938

Welcome to this inviting ranch home in Los Osos! As you enter you will be greeted by the living room featuring vaulted ceilings and a freestanding fireplace, giving a warm and cozy feel. You can then put your culinary skills to the test in the spacious kitchen equipped with neutral flooring and dark wood cabinetry. Transition to enjoying meals in the dining room that is enhanced with sliding doors to the patio. After a long day, relax in your master bedroom suite highlighted by a corner window, wall-to-wall carpeting and an attached full bathroom. The options are endless with two additional bedrooms! When you want to entertain, you will have a sizable patio for summer barbecues and an enclosed patio area as well. This home in a great neighborhood and close to Elfin forest for your enjoyment.  For an audio tour, please call 800-479-6350 x15161. For an audio tour in Spanish, please call 800-479-6350 x15162.

Foreclosure Starts in California were little changed this month, after a dramatic increase in August and subsequent fall in September. Other California foreclosure activity was also little changed in October. California foreclosure investors gained traction with 9.9 percent more properties sold to third parties in October, representing a record 28.8 percent of all foreclosure sales. A year ago just 16.9 percent of foreclosures were purchased by third parties.

Source: ForeclosureRadar.com

Grace Borzini
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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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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of us are thinking about the festivities of the holiday season!  Whether you live in Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch on Lake Nacimiento, gathering with friends, family and neighbors this Thursday will help get the holidays in full swing.  As a Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent, it’s fun to watch homes on Lake Nacimiento get decked out for the upcoming holiday parties, gatherings and events around our beautiful lake.

If you’re hosting a holiday party this year, you may be thinking of ways to get in the season’s spirit of giving back and creating a welcoming environment for your guests.  A great way to do this is to give back to the environment and host an eco-friendly holiday party!  You’ll feel great about your environmentally conscious approach to the holidays and it’s something your guests can take with them long after the party is over.

Here are nine great tips for hosting an eco-friendly holiday party:

1. Switch to Convection- Now, I don’t expect that you’ll run out and buy a new oven before your holiday party, but this is something to consider for the very near future!  Switch from a conventional oven to a convection oven.  The difference?  A convection oven continually circulates heated air, which means food cooks more quickly and reduces energy usage by 20%!  Imagine being able to prepare food faster and save on energy- all from one appliance!

2. Cloth Napkins- These “things of the past” are making a comeback!  The average American will use around 2,200 paper napkins per year- which are never recycled!  Using cloth napkins will cut down drastically on waste and will make any event feel more special.

3. Buy Local- Shopping locally from farmers and other various growers for ingredients for your holiday party (or any time!) is a great way to cut down on our carbon footprint as well as help support sustainable growing in the Lake Nacimiento surrounding communities.

4. Reusable Towels- When cleaning up after your holiday party; be sure to use reusable towels instead of paper towels.  Microfiber towels will hold on to dust, dirt and food particles since the fibers act like a magnet.  After cleanup, throw them in the wash and you’ll be able to reuse them over and over!

5. Nix the Microwave- As much as possible, reheat or cook items in the oven or on the stove.  Certain plastics can produce harmful fumes when put in the microwave and, while not overtly harmful, microwaves do leak radiation.  It’s just better for your health and for the environment to use other options as often as you can!

6. Glass Containers- Storing leftovers or dried foods in glass containers with lids are much safer than the plastic alternative.  When heated, certain plastics can break down and put chemicals into your food.  Learn more about harmful and safe plastics.

7. Chill Out- Be sure to put a pitcher of water in your fridge at least an hour before your party to ensure it’s completely chilled.  Those that prefer water won’t have to stand at your sink and let the water run until it gets cold.  The average kitchen faucet flows at a gallon per minute!  Thinking ahead can help to chill water before will reduce the waste that a running faucet will produce!

8. No-Cook Dishes- Save energy and give your oven a rest by preparing dishes that don’t have to be cooked. Think: salads, fruit dishes, veggie dips, yogurts and much more!  You’ll find yourself being more creative and spending less time in the kitchen!

9. Fill the Dishwasher- To avoid wasting water and energy, be sure to have a full load each time you use your dishwasher.  Surprisingly, new energy efficient dishwasher can be more eco-friendly than washing dishes by hand!  Be sure to air dry and skip the pre-rinse cycle as most newer models are effective enough to get your dishes clean without the added step!

While there are many ways to go green for your Lake Nacimiento gathering, these tips should help point you in the right direction!  As a Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent, I enjoy working in such an eco-friendly environment and hope this post inspires you to do your part!

As always, I’m here to answer any questions you have about the Lake Nacimiento lifestyle or about buying or selling a home in Lake Nacimiento.  Feel free to contact me anytime to discuss your real estate needs!

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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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
View Oak Shores Listings
Visit My Website
Email Me

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!