It’s that time of year again when all those living and vacationing in Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch on Lake Nacimiento get geared up to celebrate the 4th of July!  This holiday is one of the highlights of summer and is a great way to create lasting memories with family and friends.  As a Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent, I enjoy showcasing events like this as they are what make Oak Shores and Heritage Ranch the vibrant communities they are.

So, whether you’re visiting Lake Nacimiento for an extended weekend, or live here permanently; you won’t want to miss these events that will help you celebrate our nation’s birthday.  Take a look at what’s going on!

4th of July Pancake Breakfast
Oak Shores Clubhouse

Wednesday, July 4th from 8:30-10:30am

- Everyone is invited to join in this annual event!  For just $5, enjoy your fill of pancakes and start your Independence Day off right! This is a great way to get to know your neighbors, spend time with family and friends, and get geared up for a day out on Lake Nacimiento!

Paso Robles 4th of July Celebration
Barney Schwartz Park
2970 Union Road, Paso Robles

Wednesday, July 4th from 4-10pm

- The 2012 4th of July celebration at Barney Schwartz Park will take place on Wednesday with fun events for the whole family!  A raffle, live music, local food vendors and a fireworks display at 9:15pm will ensure you’ll have a great time celebrating with family, friends and neighbors!  View more information on the celebration by visiting the PasoBlast website.

I hope you’re able to take part it one, or both, of these events!  They’re both a great way to get to know your neighbors and spend time with loved ones.  If you’re planning on spending the day out on Lake Nacimiento, be sure to follow these safety tips to ensure you have a fun and safe holiday!

As always, for those interested in buying a home on Lake Nacimiento or if you simply have more questions about the Lake Nacimiento Real Estate market; please feel free to contact me today!

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Grace Borzini
Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert
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61775 Argyle Road, King City

7 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
Approx. Interior Size: 3,520 Sqft
Approx. Lot Size: 5.0 Acres
List Price: $439,000
MLS #: 187670

Wow, wow, wow… this country home has it all! A terrific price and great amenities! With seven bedrooms and three full bathrooms, this home can accommodate everyone! Large living and family rooms, both with tons of natural light. The five acre lot offers plenty of outdoor space for gardens, animals and hobbies.  Beautiful views of oak studded hills and golden pastures. Features include tile, custom paint,  huge kitchen pantry, tankless water heater, large master suite. and courtyard style back patio. Must see this one!

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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

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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!

Prelaunch Boat Inspections Required at Local Lakes

Boaters can expect to have their boats inspected before launching this summer.  Special prelaunch
procedures are being conducted to prevent quagga and zebra mussels from invading  local lakes.

Click here to read the entire article from TimesPressRecorder.com!

For those of you living or vacationing on Lake Nacimiento this summer, you’re aware of our beautiful location on Central California’s coast.  It seems that a short drive will put you at any number of local attractions, which is one of the reasons many choose to buy a home in Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch on Lake Nacimiento!

As a Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent, I love to get involved with the community and let homeowners and vacationers know what’s going on around Lake Nacimiento and the surrounding areas.  In the past, I’ve highlighted some great events taking place in the nearby, charming city of Paso Robles.  It’s quaint downtown, yet vibrant atmosphere is the ideal backdrop for event, festivals and concerts throughout the year.  If you’re looking for a fun place to hang out for an evening, or are interested in hearing local musicians; you won’t want to miss the Paso Robles Concert in the Park Series taking place each Friday this summer!

Paso Robles Concerts in the Park Series

Downtown City Park
12th & Spring Streets, Paso Robles
www.prcity.com/recreation

Every Friday from June 15 – August 24 at 5:30pm

- This Friday, June 22, hear the sounds of Incendio as they continue in the concert series.  Bring your lawn chairs and gather with family and friends for a chance to hear great music under the evening California sky.  Featured beverages, such as J. Lohr wine and Firestone beer, can be purchased with sale proceeds going to benefit the REC Foundation; a non-profit that enhances parks and recreational opportunities since 2000.  This outdoor concert series is made possible by concert partners, Paso Robles Magazine and Firestone Walker Brewery Company.

You won’t want to miss these upcoming concerts!

June 22: Incendio
June 29: Soundhouse
July 06: Truth about Seafood
July 13: Acoustify
July 20: Old California
July 27: No Concert
Aug 03: Human Nation
Aug 10: Air Force Band of the Golden West
Aug 17: Monte Mills
Aug 24: Soul Sauce

Before or after the concert, enjoy a taste of Paso Robles by visiting one of the local, downtown restaurants!  Whether you venture to Artisan, try your tastebuds at nearby Berry Hill Bistro, enjoy the tastes of Northern Italy at Buona Tavola or experience any of the other downtown Paso Robles restaurants; you’ll enjoy an evening filled with great music, wine and food!

As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions about living in the stunning communities of Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch on Lake Nacimiento!  There are a wide variety of beautiful homes from which to choose, so you’re sure to find the dream home that fits your needs, budget and lifestyle.

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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As a Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent, I’ll often work with buyers who are interested in renting out their vacation home on Lake Nacimiento when they’re not using it.  It sounds like a simple and smart solution for those who enjoy owning their own place and who want to spend their vacation time on Lake Nacimiento, but would like to offset the costs and make sure the home stays in use while they’re away.

While it can be a fairly simple process, there are a few things buyers are unaware of that they’ll want to know before jumping in to being a landlord.  Of course there is the aspect of marketing the home, as well as hiring a professional cleaner to take care of cleaning the home in between vacationers.  But oftentimes buyers don’t factor in the various taxes when using their vacation home as a rental property and a personal vacation destination.

I thought it would be helpful to give you a quick rundown of some of the basic tax points you’ll want to know and discuss with your Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent.

- If you live in your Oak Shores or Heritage Ranch home for a portion of the year and rent it out the other part of the year; you’ll have to divide your expenses based on the number of days for each use.

- Personal use means any time you, or someone else who does not pay rent, is using the Lake Nacimiento home.  In fact, if you rent the property out for less than 15 days a year, you don’t need to report any rental income.  Consequently, while your rental income is tax free, you won’t be able to claim any rental expenses.

- If you use your home more than 14 days, or more than 10% of the days it’s rented out; your home is considered a “vacation home used as a residence.” That means, if you have a net loss (if your expenses exceed your income), you can’t use the excess expense to offset the income from other courses.  You have to carry your loss to the next year to be treated as rental expenses.

- If you’re using your Lake Nacimiento vacation home for less than 15 days, or no more than 10% of the days it’s rented, it’s viewed as a “vacation home used as a rental property.”  You’ll need to report and pay taxes on the income less your rental expenses.  However, losses come under complicated passive and hobby loss rules and you’ll want to consult with a professional.

I hope this is helpful as you consider your options for buying a home on Lake Nacimiento!  Whether you’re hoping to buy one of the homes currently on the Lake Nacimiento Real Estate market to rent out or not; I’d love to help you find your home!

There are many great homes in Oak Shores and Heritage Ranch from which to choose, so feel free to contact me today to get started!

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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May 2012 Foreclosure activity was mixed with lenders more likely impacted by local market conditions then any overall trends. In California, Foreclosure Sales were up 6.1 percent vs. previous month, driven by Sales to 3rd parties that were up 14.0 percent.

Currently, three Senate Bills under the Homeowner Bill of Rights are being actively debated by the legislature. While Senate Bill 1473, Senate Bill 1474, and Assembly Bill 1950 have already been passed, they should have little impact on foreclosure activity throughout the state. However if passed, two of the three remaining bills (Senate Bill 1470 and Senate Bill 1471) will significantly impact the Foreclosure Marketplace.

“I continue to find the push to “Stop” foreclosures, as we are currently seeing play out in the CA Legislature, ludicrous. The real problem is negative equity, and the only thing stopping foreclosures will accomplish is insuring that we are stuck with the negative equity problem for far longer then necessary.” stated Sean O’Toole, Founder & CEO of ForeclosureRadar. “I completely get why folks are mad at both the banks and the situation. However, stopping foreclosures will lead to a much longer economic recovery, increased blight, fewer jobs, lower property tax receipts, and fewer opportunities for new homebuyers and investors. Please call your state representatives today and urge them to vote no on these measures.”

Source: ForeclosureRadar.com

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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Quagga Mussel Inspections Underway at Lakes Nacimiento and San Antonio

Park officials at Lake Nacimiento and San Antonio are reminding boaters to keep hitchhiking
quagga mussels out of the water.  This invasive species could dramatically change these lakes.

Click here to read the entire article from ksby.com!

Summer is one of the best times to enjoy Lake Nacimiento!  With such a wide variety of things to do, the long days of summer will be filled with great memories.  Whether you live on Lake Nacimiento year round or you look forward to vacationing here each summer; I’m sure you agree that this warm weather season highlights all the best things about this beautiful lake.

As a Lake Nacimiento Real Estate agent, I love to hear about what those living in Oak Shores and Heritage Ranch are up to around the lake and why they enjoy Lake Nacimiento so much.  I’ve even had people send me pictures of themselves out enjoying the lake!

So, I’ve decided to host a summer contest and I’m inviting everyone to get involved!  This will be a video contest of you, your friends and family out enjoying Lake Nacimiento.  The most creative video submission will win a $100 gift certificate to the place of the winner’s choosing!

Also, I’ll be highlighting the video submissions throughout the summer right here on my blog and some videos will even make it on to my website!  You’ll want to check back throughout the summer to see if your video is being featured!

The details are below, so help spread the word and begin shooting your video today!

Lake Nacimiento Video Contest

1. Create a 1-2 minute video of you or friends and family enjoying Lake Nacimiento.  Be creative!!

2. Upload your video to YouTube.

3. Like the Lake Nacimiento Facebook page.

4. Post the link to your video on our Facebook page.  (You can create multiple videos, but will only need to post each link one time.  We will keep track of all video submissions. All videos must be family friendly!)

The winning entry will be announced on September 30th!!

Remember, we’re looking for creative videos!  With a $100 gift certificate prize; you’ll want to be sure to give it your best shot!

I look forward to seeing your videos!  Good luck!

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

Oak Shores Real Estate
View Oak Shores Listings
Visit My Website
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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!