Buying Real Estate is the most important
financial transaction that most people will ever experience in their
lifetime. Below is key information for buying Real Estate in Paso
Robles Wine Country.
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What can
You Afford?
The first step of purchasing Real Estate of any type, Home,
Vineyard, or Investment Property is Pre-Qualification.
Nine of every 10 Real Estate transactions will be financed. It's
important to know what you can afford, too often the ideal
property may be lost because the Buyer failed to qualify.
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Property Search and Email
Notification
Your search for a new home or
property begins right here. The National Association of
Realtors®
research indicates that in 2005 77% of home purchasers used
the internet to search for a new home. It is easy to
search all available properties for sale directly from this
site, Property Search.
An additional service, by submitting your search criteria you
will be set up to automatically receive by email all new
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SLO County
Economic Outlook
The University of
California, Santa Barbara Forecast Project has issued it's most
recent report on the economic outlook for the county and it's
diverse regions. Paso Robles is projected to become the
economic center of the county.
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Land Usage and
Zoning
Paso Wine Country and all
of San Luis Obispo County is an area of ocean vistas, rolling
ranch land, vineyards, orchards, small quaint towns and cities.
Land Usage and Zoning are important to maintaining the character
and lifestyle which we all love. Most of the area is zoned
Agricultural and much is protected by the
Williamson Act.
Wineries and Tasting rooms are
considered extensions of Agricultural usage, but require either
a Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit. (San
Luis Obispo County Planning).
Building Permits are required in all areas. Additional
information can be obtained at either the
San Luis
Obispo County Planning,
Atascadero City Planning,
or
Paso Robles City Planning |
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Tax Deferred
Exchanges
As an investor, a
1031 Exchange is extremely important
to your Real Estate investment strategy. You realize the
importance and timeliness of finding replacement property.
Most of all you need someone who knows how to manage the
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Escrow
and Title
If you are a first time
buyer or not, Escrow and Title can be confusing and at
lease leave us all wondering why and what am I paying for.
Title
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Escrow
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Closing Cost |
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Ron
Johnson
Broker
(805) 423-1902 |
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