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April 2009 closed sales of detached homes in Camarillo totaled 35 with a median sales price of $455,000.  The previous month, March 2009, had 38 detached homes in Camarillo close escrow with a median sales price of $495,250 One year ago, April 2008, closed sales of detached homes in Camarillo totaled 36 with a median [...]

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 [...]

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.  [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

We were asked our thoughts about having a physical inspection prior to putting  a house on the market.  In today’s buyers’ market, we think it is wise to take a proactive approach to disclosure.  Here are a few reasons: 1.  Providing an inspection report to the buyer promotes an atmosphere of trust.  It shows that the [...]

There’s a lot of confusion in Camarillo and the Conejo Valley about what a short sale is and how a short sale works (or rather — doesn’t work).  It is not as simple as you may believe and very few can close in 30 0r 45 day. We have recently closed several short sale escrows plus we have [...]

My partner, Greg Ricci, and I are preparing to take a new listing.  We have previewed the properties currently on the market which will be competing with the new listing.  We have reviewed the properties in escrow that would compare to this property.  Foremost, we have combed through the  houses which have recently closed escrow selecting [...]

Greg and I were showing property to some clients this past week in Camarillo and later in Dos Vientos Ranch of the Conejo Valley.  The discussion turned to odd, funny, amazing and unique things that happened to us while showing property.  We both thought about our many years of showing property throughout Camarillo and Thousand Oaks.  [...]