In this episode, Hal Sweasey breaks down the San Luis Obispo County real estate market with a full 2025 year-in-review, comparing where the market started at the beginning of the year to how it finished.

We cover local market stats, interest rate trends, pricing shifts, and the strategy changes that mattered most for buyers and sellers heading into 2026.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in San Luis Obispo County this year, this update will help you understand what changed — and what to expect next.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Happy New Year & Market Overview

00:35 – 2025 Market: Start vs End of Year

01:45 – How Local Markets Evolved (Paso, Atascadero, Coast, South County)

02:55 – Interest Rates, Prices & Buyer Confidence

03:55 – Strategy Shifts: Pricing, Negotiation & Compromise

04:45 – What This Means for 2026