NAR Economists' Outlook

Oct. 12, 2026

Monthly Market Report for North SLO County September 2026

September brought mixed results across North San Luis Obispo County, with home sales slowing in Atascadero, remaining steady in Paso Robles, and increasing in Templeton. Atascadero recorded 14 home sales, down 58% from the 33 homes sold in September 2025. Paso Robles recorded 56 sales, matching last year's total, …

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Sept. 16, 2026

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, September 16, 2026

Lawrence Yun

Lawrence Yun is Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS®.

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March 18, 2026

Monthly Market Report for February 2026

The North San Luis Obispo County housing market showed mixed but resilient performance in February 2026 compared to February 2025. Home sales increased in both Atascadero and Templeton, with Atascadero rising 11% …
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Jan. 6, 2026

Monthly Market Report for December 2025

The North San Luis Obispo County real estate market showed mixed activity this month, with varying trends across Atascadero, Paso Robles and Templeton. Atascadero recorded 18 homes sold, reflecting a 6% increase compared to this time last year. Paso Robles saw a surge in activity with 57 homes sold, …

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Dec. 10, 2025

Monthly Market Report for November 2025

The North San Luis Obispo County real estate market in November 2025 reflected the typical seasonal slowdown, though performance varied by city. Atascadero and Templeton both experienced notable declines in home sales, with Atascadero closing 15 homes (down 42%) and Templeton closing just 6 homes (down 57%). In contrast, …

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Nov. 5, 2025

Monthly Market Report for October 2025

It’s finally fall! The clocks have been set back an hour, the days are getting shorter and the weather has finally started to cool off. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this time of year always brings a natural slowdown—not just in our daily routines, but in the real …

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Oct. 12, 2025

Monthly Market Report for September 2025

The North San Luis Obispo County real estate market showed a mixed, but overall active performance in September 2025. Atascadero and Paso Robles both saw notable year-over-year gains in home sales, while Templeton experienced a significant drop in activity. Atascadero recorded 33 homes sold, a 50% increase compared …

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Oct. 10, 2025

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, October 9, 2025

Content by Jessica Lautz

Dr. Jessica Lautz is the Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®.

Facts: The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac decreased to 6.30%, down from 6.34% last week. At this rate, with a 20% down …

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Sept. 4, 2025

Monthly Market Report for North SLO County August 2025

With kids back in school, many of us are settling into more familiar routines again. It's a great time to refocus, reset, and look ahead. As summer winds down, we're looking forward to cooler days, cozy evenings, and everything that comes with the fall season on the Central Coast.

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Aug. 7, 2025

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, August 7, 2025

Content by Jessica Lautz

Dr. Jessica Lautz is the Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®.

Facts: The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac decreased to 6.63%, down from 6.72% last week. At this rate, with a 20% down …

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