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Ventura County has deep blue skies and sometimes we are treated to grand clouds.  One morning I stepped outside my backdoor and was treated to this picture.  Check out the sun beams.  Majestic!! Just another reason to live in Ventura County! See more ‘reasons’ to live in Ventura County: The Calm before the Storm Oak Tree [...]

This past weekend we listed two new properties for sale and both are single story homes.  These homes are quite different but both have four bedrooms and rather larger lots.  Both home sellers were are past cleints meaning we had sold them the house.  House #1 Even though 1512 Calle Portilla is quite higher than the [...]

So it’s our turn to ask you a question — what’s the deal with so many people wanting one-story house?   Are people just tired of a two-story house? Do baby boomers not want to climb steps? Are one-story homes easier to clean?   Paint? Is it easier to live on one level? Are one-story homes cooler? Are [...]

It was a busy weekend for us with showing property plus having our favorite — two final walk thrus.  Walk-thrus are  happy occasions  — the contingencies are released, loan approval is complete, loan documents are usually signed, moving dates are set — both buyers and sellers  have a sigh of relief.  The end is insight.  We were [...]

With the new pricing on Ventura County properties, the HUD FHA and VA home loans are once again commonplace.  During these types of inspections, I have found some consistent issues that may cost buyers unexpected costs and time.  The appraiser is required by HUD to identify potential safety conditionswhich is clearly part of their task.  [...]

The California Association of Realtors (CAR) is doing everything they can do to help the first time home buyer.  CAR launched a new program this past week to provide peace of mind for first time home buyers hesitant to enter the market due to potential job loss. Here’s how the program works: Be a first time [...]

There was an interesting article in the Ventura County Star this week about local levees not meeting  new federal guidelines.  The article states that “levees not brought up to those standards by December 1 could be “decertified,” which would mean the areas behind them would become federal flood plains and property owners would have to [...]

Ventura County shipped out more than 41 million trays of strawberries in 2008 making strawberries the top crop.  Check out the article in the Ventura County Star about the record great year. Just another reason to live in Ventura County!! See more Wordless Wednesdays: Cal State Channel Islands Ventura County Beach in January Landmark of [...]

March 2009 closed sales of detached home in Camarillo totaled 38 with a median sales price of $495,250.  The previous month, February 2009, had 26 detached homes in Camarillo close escrow with a median sales price of $$460,000.  One year ago, March 2008, closed sales of detached homes in Camarillo totaled 28 with a median [...]

March 2009 closed sales of detached homes in the Conejo Valley totaled 82 with a median sales price of $585,000.  The previous month, February 2009, a total of 65 detached homes closed escrow with a median sales price of $519,000.  In comparison to a year ago in March 2008, closed sales of detached homes in [...]