Sherry Lee Cox, REALTOR(R)/Broker,'s Blog

  On Friday, April 24th, at 6:00 pm, Sugar Daddy Swing Kings will do a live concert to kick off the Paso Robles Hot Air Balloon Festival at River Oaks, and just before dusk (weather permitting), securely tethered hot air balloons will have their burners ignited filling the evening sky with beaut...

  Tickets for the Paso Robles Wine Festival are now available.  The Festival will be held May 15 - 17 and will consist of 2 distinct events.  Friday will be Reserve tasting, and Saturday will be the Grand Tasting held in the City Park.  Don't forget to make motel/hotel reservations now.  Many Fe...

  An FHA loan is offered by conventional lenders, but the government insures the loan which means less risk to the lender.  For some folks, an FHA loan may be the only game in town in today’s market. For the borrower, an FHA may be attractive because they require a much lower down payment (3.5%)...

This weekend, the San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen's Association presents their annual Cattlemen's Western Art Show & Sale.   It will be held Friday, Saturday & Sunday at the Paso Robles Event Center (Midstate Fairgrounds) in Paso Robles, California.  Admission is free on Saturday & Sunday from ...

  Myth #1:  Once a potential buyer sees the inside of your home, curb appeal won't matter. Truth:  If you do not have nice curb appeal, the buyers may never see the inside of your home.  Often, buyers and their agents do drive-bys before deciding whether a home is worth previewing.  Remember, the...

To all of you prospective homeowners who have been sitting on the fence, now is the time to purchase a home and quickly!  Home prices are the lowest they have been since 2003, interest rates are phenomenal, and Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac are raising their mandatory fees, toughening credit score cr...

The Paso Robles Swim & Tennis Club will not be completed until spring, but they will be having an open house at Cafe Vio, 1111 Riverside Road in Paso Robles, on Saturday, February 28th from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm.   Saturday is the last day to received 30% off of registration fees, so come meet thei...

The Western Bonanza Junior Livestock Show, hosted by Cal Poly students, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this weekend at the Paso Robles Event Center, and it is free to the public. 350 entrants aging 9 to 21 will be showing five species of animals and competing for $43,000 in payouts and $40,0...

Well, the answer to that question depends on where you live.  The best time to prune roses is just before the rosebush breaks dormancy after the last frost.  In my case, the right time is when I find the time after January 1... Pruning allows you to create an attractive shape and desired size tha...

This is one of my favorite winter soups.  It looks festive and tastes fantastic!  It can be made ahead of time through Step 3 and either refrigerated for 3 days in advance or frozen for 6 months, and then finish off with cream and egg yolks before you serve. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 red on...