<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kristen Gentry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Estate Professional that helps clients buy and sell homes in San Luis Obispo County.]]></description><link>https://www.kimandkristen.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:13:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kristengentryslo.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Property Lines on the Central Coast: Surveys, Fences, and What Buyers Should Verify]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fence is not a property line. Here is how Central Coast buyers can confirm where a lot begins and ends: surveys, county map records, title coverage, and the fence rules neighbors share.]]></description><link>https://www.kimandkristen.com/post/property-lines-surveys-fences-central-coast-buyers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aabf67577684b726ca0f1d1</guid><category><![CDATA[Buying on the Central Coast]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:17:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7969da_695ccff8d77d4a50acfdde77f4bae7de~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim &amp; Kristen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earthquake Readiness for SLO County Homeowners: Retrofits, Insurance, and What to Ask]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2003 San Simeon earthquake is a reminder that the Central Coast is earthquake country. 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Here is what owners and buyers should know about local rules, root care, and fire safety.]]></description><link>https://www.kimandkristen.com/post/living-with-oak-trees-central-coast-owners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa9f86372df054056874ce6</guid><category><![CDATA[Homeownership & Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7969da_96c7e9a1bdbd4ddc965497a6aca37102~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim &amp; Kristen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estimating Your Net Proceeds Before You List]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list price is not the number that shapes your next move. Here are the line items we walk through with SLO County sellers to estimate what they will actually net.]]></description><link>https://www.kimandkristen.com/post/estimating-net-proceeds-before-you-list-slo-county</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa9f86372df054056874ce8</guid><category><![CDATA[Selling on the Central Coast]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7969da_c8e63dbc13f946e6a9a978a5560b791c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim &amp; Kristen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Final Walk-Through: What to Check Before You Close]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final walk-through is short and easy to rush. Here is the checklist we use with Central Coast buyers to confirm repairs, systems, and included items before closing.]]></description><link>https://www.kimandkristen.com/post/final-walk-through-what-to-check-before-you-close</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa9f86372df054056874ce5</guid><category><![CDATA[Buying on the Central Coast]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7969da_2ff92ef60c37479b8a77d6dac102adfc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim &amp; Kristen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buying a Home With Leased Solar: What Transfers and What to Ask]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solar is a selling point, but how the system is owned changes what transfers, what shows up in escrow, and what you pay. Here is what Central Coast buyers should ask.]]></description><link>https://www.kimandkristen.com/post/buying-home-leased-solar-what-transfers-what-to-ask</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa9f86372df054056874ce7</guid><category><![CDATA[Buying on the Central Coast]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7969da_9d054388d18f4c70ab41376b6d7149a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim &amp; Kristen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk the Neighborhood Before You Buy: Morning, Noon, and Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[A listing can't tell you what a street feels like at rush hour or after dark. 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The gap is the story.]]></description><link>https://www.kimandkristen.com/post/august-market-stats-a-closer-look-at-the-central-coast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa256a8f74f332989262098</guid><category><![CDATA[Market & Data]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5fb35_bb4cac36cb444aa7b30baae99b0d44ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_999,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim &amp; Kristen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What "Local Expertise" Actually Means on the Central Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local expertise is the most overused phrase in real estate. In San Luis Obispo County it has a very specific meaning, and it is the difference between a good purchase and a regret.]]></description><link>https://www.kimandkristen.com/post/local-expertise-actually-means-central-coast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa21a02f74f3329892598f8</guid><category><![CDATA[Behind the Scenes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7969da_c790cb7f14ab498180adf81d50e4ebe8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim &amp; Kristen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 Best Places to Eat in the Five Cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five towns, five restaurants, one for each. 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Here is the local version of the beginner's guide, with the map, the grapes, and how to plan a first day.]]></description><link>https://www.kimandkristen.com/post/paso-robles-wine-country-beginners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa217b3f74f3329892593c7</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Country]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7969da_34d439a3eba14369ab79d8fa50f4acee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim &amp; Kristen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Wineries for a Sunday Afternoon in SLO County]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.kimandkristen.com/post/best-wineries-sunday-afternoon-slo-county</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa217b3f74f3329892593c8</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Country]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7969da_6c32ca7ad031409086817de48b29a0f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim &amp; Kristen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinking About Selling This Fall? 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Here is our framework for evaluating water, access, zoning, and the daily reality before you commit.]]></description><link>https://www.kimandkristen.com/post/ranch-property-slo-county-water-access-zoning-reality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa1fca6171eaa0280b24330</guid><category><![CDATA[Property Types]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7969da_2dc10f6a11f74787b2e3fad9ebdd0197~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kim &amp; Kristen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambria vs Morro Bay: Fog, Pines, and Waterfront Living Compared]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cambria and Morro Bay are the two towns north coast buyers weigh most often. 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