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Have fun this summer and enjoy the following Central Coast events! It's no drive in theater.  It's more like a sit-in theater. Enjoy the classic film, Charlotte's Web at the Mission Plaza Amphitheatre in SLO on 8/9. Sit on the grass, have a picnic and enjoy the free movie! Another almost free SLO...
07/25/2008
 Well, both yes and no. It's over for 2007, but is on for 2008.The following are some 2008 tax law changes that knowing about now could save you money next year.  (1) The standard mileage deduction for businesses increases to 50.5 cents per mile, but the mileage for moving or medical falls to 19 ...
05/29/2008
 Whether you're remodeling for yourself, or planning on selling in the near future, in today's buyer's market, in order for sellers to get top dollar, their homes need to be "current, clean and green."  This year what buyers are interested in include housing with a "reduced carbon footprint", whi...
05/19/2008
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It seems like every day we're bombarded with the news of the disastrous real estate market. It's like a never ending dirge to accompany the shrieking higher notes of gas and food prices.  Those puny utility increases, which include a doubling sewer rate in Morro Nay, seem miniscule in comparison...
05/13/2008
 Wine art at the Paso Robles 26th Annual Wine Festival held on May 16-18 with wine tasting at City Park and  events throughout the Paso wine country including  winemaker dinners, open houses, winery tours, etc.Art in the Park, in Morro Bay on 5/24-5/26, also July 4-5. Funky art at the Peddler's F...
05/05/2008
Need extra cash? Although you might have maxed out the equity in your home, try using your home computer as a source of savings. With the high price of gas today, rather than drive from one store to another looking for the best deal, how about checking out a couple of online comparison shopping s...
04/30/2008
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Home, safe home.  The following information was gleaned from "reformed burglars."  Help burglar proof your home by trying the following things. 1-If you have a burglar alarm, turn it on, even when you're just going to be gone a few minutes. Don't post alarm company signs. They just tell the burgl...
04/21/2008
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Happy 2008!  I always feel that the beginning of each year offers wonderful possibilities for change and accomplishment, as well as, the end of the stressful holiday season.  I know what you're thinking. What's good about lousy housing and stock markets?  Well, I can't say I like a falling stock ...
02/04/2008
Upcoming Local Events Design you own seaside feast.  Grab your friends and visit the variety of restaurants, both old and new on Morro Bay's waterfront. Try a new central coast wine!  On the second Friday of the month visit  Morro Bay's art galleries open until late along the Embarcadero.Tall shi...
01/28/2008
By October 23rd, property owners in the Los Osos "prohibition" zone returned their ballots in an assessment vote on whether or not to tax themselves for a new sewer. The vote did succeed so now  SLO County will continue to assess the different sewer plant sites and will then decide how best to fi...
10/29/2007
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Information about local housing issues,national real estate issues, fix-it ideas and local upcoming events. Covering the Central Coast of CA from Cambria, Cayucos, Morro Bay through Los Osos.