The 2003 San Simeon earthquake is a reminder that the Central Coast is earthquake country. Here is what SLO County owners and buyers should know about retrofits, insurance, and disclosures.

Kim & Kristen's local guide to the season: Cayucos, Arroyo Grande, SLO, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach and Cambria events we have on our calendars this fall.

Paso Robles wine country can feel overwhelming the first time. Here is the local version of the beginner's guide, with the map, the grapes, and how to plan a first day.

A Sunday afternoon at a winery is one of the best things about living in San Luis Obispo County. Here is how we plan one, and what each part of the county does best.

Rain on the Central Coast is a treat, not a problem. Here is what locals in San Luis Obispo County actually do when the storms roll in, indoors and out.

Manufactured homes are one of the few affordable entry points left on the Central Coast, and they are widely misunderstood. Here is the plain-English guide we give buyers considering one.

The Victorian on the corner in Old Town SLO or the century-old cottage in Cambria comes with stories, and with rules. Here is how we help buyers weigh the charm against the upkeep.

New construction is a small but meaningful slice of the SLO County market. Here is where it is being built, how the buying process differs, and the fine print that catches people off guard.

Artists, makers, and small-business owners keep asking us for a place to live and work under one roof. Here is how live-work property actually works in SLO County.

Vacation rental rules in San Luis Obispo County differ from one city to the next and again in unincorporated areas. Here is the town-by-town shape of the rules and what to confirm before buying.

Some Central Coast homes stay with you long after the keys change hands. These are the kinds of San Luis Obispo County properties we think about most, and what made each one work.

A private well is freedom and responsibility in the same package. Before you buy a well property on the Central Coast, here is what to test, what the numbers mean, and where we have seen deals go sideways.

Summer on the Central Coast is not the postcard. It's fog on the coast, heat inland, visitors everywhere, and a set of perks locals quietly love. Here's the honest version for anyone thinking of moving here.

The Mid-State Fair is the biggest event in San Luis Obispo County, and doing it well takes a little local knowledge. Here is how we plan our fair days in Paso Robles.

Date night on the Central Coast ranges from a creekside patio in downtown SLO to a candlelit dining room in Cambria. These are the places we return to, town by town.

Once you live in SLO County, everyone visits. This is the two-day wine country itinerary we hand to our own guests, with the shortcuts only locals know.

Commercial property on the Central Coast is a small, local, relationship-driven market. Here is a plain-English primer for residential investors and business owners curious about making the jump.

Paso Robles wine country looks like a vacation rental dream on paper. The rules, the seasonality, and the neighbors make it more complicated. Here is the honest version.

A weekend is enough to narrow San Luis Obispo County down to two or three towns if you plan it like a local. Here is the itinerary we hand to out-of-area buyers.

A vineyard estate in Paso Robles or Edna Valley can be a dream or a second job. Here is how we help buyers decide which one they actually want, and what to check before they buy.