When evaluating the pros and cons of Hollister Ca Homes for Sale, it is important for any potential buyer to understand that Hollister is no less susceptible to the the effects of the current foreclosure crisis than any other city. Nevertheless, there are lifestyle advantages to having a home in Hollister that may appeal to purchasers who, during the housing boom, would have found Hollister’s housing prices out of range.
Hollister is the county seat of San Benito County. San Benito County is sparsely populated and predominantly rural, 
and agriculture-related businesses continue to be the largest source of the county’s revenue as compared to manufacturing and service industries. San Benito County lies south of populous Santa Clara County, commonly known as Silicon Valley. Decades of boom cycles in Silicon Valley created waves of demand for Hollister Ca Homes for Sale, designed for Silicon Valley workers commuting daily over Pacheco Pass into San Jose. Despite resistance by local residents, approval often was given to developers to create new housing developments without consideration of the impact upon city and county infrastructure. Currently, more than half of San Benito County’s population lives in Hollister.
The governments of the City of Hollister and San Benito County are taking concerted steps to maintain the agricultural and rural character of their community. Their General Plans mandate the protection of water supplies and other natural resources. Local residents and business owners have urged the city and county governments to offer incentives for employers bringing new jobs into the county, and as a result, significant acreage has been zoned industrial-ready near Hollister’s airport. When and if any new housing developments are approved, there no doubt will be requirements to employ sustainable “green” building practices.
The City of Hollister itself and portions of San Benito County originally were part of neighboring Monterey County. Hollister’s particular geography, history and emphasis on agriculture are more similar to the adjoining counties of the Monterey Bay Area than they are to Santa Clara County and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. If potential purchasers of Hollister Ca Homes for Sale intend to work as well as live in Hollister, they will find it is much more than just a place to drive home to each night from Silicon Valley.