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Very clean, move-in ready Oceana Tract home. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. 2 story w/ one bedroom and bath on first floor. Hardwood floors, crown moldings and a good size yard. Over 1800 s.f.  Listed at $315,000. For more information and pictures on this and other Ventura County Homes for sale, conta...

Let's be honest, the market is coming around, but it's a test of fortitude and resilience for agents and their buyers to find and close a deal these days. You put in offer after offer and the entry level buyers frequently get knocked out of the ring by investors with a higher down payment or cash...

It's a trifecta today! 1. Closed an escrow for some great clients on a Ventura Home. (I think we wrote a total of 8 offers along     the way.) 2. Got some much needed rain in Ventura - 2 " +! 3. "Taxi" the wonder dog is in labor since 7 AM and has birthed 7 healthy white lab puppies so far.  

First, let me say that I LOVE good food. I also love to cook. Unfortunately I've cooked myself into a corner. I usually love my job, but after a long day of dealing with Ventura Real Estate, I don't always have the desire to create a gourmet meal.  My husband says I can cook as good as any chef ...

I updated the bi-weekly Market Stats for Ventura Homes last week. We're still holding strong especially in the $450,000 and under range with homes in escrow now outnumbering the available homes by almost 6 to 1. Wondering when and if any more REO's will be released and to free up more inventory ...

  A B-E-A-utiful Ventura home with extensive upgrades. Custom tile & paint thru-out. Granite countertops in a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets. French doors lead to a beautiful covered patio in backyard for entertaining. Expansive Master boasts a bedroom size walk-in closet for all your sarto...

And no, it wasn't an appraisal issue here! This well cared for 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen and baths,office/bonus room off of the kitchen, lots of cabinets, lots of windows, bright home. New Pool and spa in backyard. Listed at $429,000    2118 Antonio Dr., Camaril...

According to a title company source, the Department of Insurance has finally seen the light and retracted their recent misguided decision of no documents and comps from our hard working Title Companies! Thank you CAR and NAR for your efforts in making my job of selling Ventura homes a tiny bit ea...

We finally got our approval on a short sale that's been in escrow for almost 4 months. Yeah! Sold for $350,000 and appraised at that - 3 1/2 months ago. Sooooo, the sellers lender (Countrywide) says it's a go, but we'll only take $315,000 for it. Apparently they're afraid of a review appraisal th...

Butterflies Alive!If you're planning a trip to Ventura, CA this summer, make it a point to take the short drive north to Santa Barbara (about 35 minutes) and visit the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (www.sbnature.org) to take in the BUTTERFLIES ALIVE! exhibit. An open air enclosure housi...