Meet the best and biggest and most amiable Russian Wolfhound in Thousand Oaks, CA. Meet "Fin", a 165 lb Sweetheart! Everybody turns and takes notice when this doggie-hottie goes by!     For a dog-gone great Real Estate experience in Thousand Oaks, CA, contact Kathy Smiley! "Results that will make you SMILE" 08/15/2014

    Saturday, August 9, 2014 Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza     Come join; be a part of one of the most worthwhile and much needed crusades:   Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk   A 5K walk to benefit this worthy cause will be held this coming Saturday, August 9th. The walk will begin at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza (map) beginning at 8:00am. There is no competition involved in the walk itself – you can stroll, jog, run; whatever is your speed. Its main purpose is to support the efforts of the American Cancer Society in not only finding a cure for breast cancer, but to attempt in preventing or at least detecting it in its early stage.   Thousand Oaks’ 5K walk is one of approximately 300 walks that will take place nationwide in 2014. Funds raised in these walks will also ... 08/05/2014

There are two main zip codes for Thousand Oaks, CA homes. In the 91360 zip code, there were 36 single family home closings in the Thousand Oaks, CA zip code of 91362 this past month of July 2014. CLOSED SALES:                        36 PRICE RANGE:                                 $360,000 - $,3,330,000 AVERAGE SALES PRICE:                $709,600 MEDIAN PRICE:                               $648,950 AVERAGE BEDROOMS:                   4 AVERAGE BATHROOMS:                 2 1/2 AVERAGE SQUARE FEET:                2,226 AVERAGE PRICE PER S.F.               $319 AVERAGE DAYS ON MKT:                68 AVG LIST PRICE VS SALES PRICE: 97.68% Interested in purchasing or selling a home in Thousand Oaks, CA? I specialize in the Conejo Valley  of southern California. The communities I have the most... 08/03/2014

There were 28 single family home closings in the Thousand Oaks, CA zip code of 91362 this past month of July 2014. CLOSED SALES:                        28 PRICE RANGE:                                 $545,000 - $1,955,000 AVERAGE SALES PRICE:                $845,000 MEDIAN PRICE:                               $733,500 AVERAGE BEDROOMS:                   4 AVERAGE BATHROOMS:                 3 AVERAGE SQUARE FEET:                2,577 AVERAGE PRICE PER S.F.               $333 AVERAGE DAYS ON MKT:                61 AVG LIST PRICE VS SALES PRICE: 98% Interested in purchasing or selling a home in Thousand Oaks, CA? I specialize in the Conejo Valley  of southern California. The communities I have the most expertise in are: Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Newbury Park,... 08/03/2014

  Agoura Hills Date:          Event: Aug 2nd      Summer Star Festival - Paramount Ranch Aug 3rd       2014 Summer Concerts in the Park & 17th         Aug 10th     Free Concert – Peter Strauss Ranch Aug 12th     Sulfur Springs Hike – Cheeseboro/Palo Comado Canyons Aug 17th     Classic Silent Movies – Paramount Ranch Aug 24th     From Set to Screen Walk – Paramount Ranch Aug 30th     Star Parties Hosted by Oak Canyon Astronomy Group in Oak Park     Camarillo Date:          Event: Aug 1st       Free Movie in the Park – “Daddy Daycare” Aug 2nd      Fred W. Robinson Classic Car Show at Freedom Park Aug 4th       Summer Storytimes – Camarillo Library Aug 5th       $1 Family Movies at Palace Stadium & 6th                   (Aug 12th & 13th) Aug 5th       Summer Storytimes – Camarillo Library ... 08/03/2014

Thousand Oaks Short Sale-HyperLocal Market Update By Chris B Johnson Realtor, Thousand Oaks Short Sale Map, Simi Valley Short Sale Map, Moorpark Short Sale Map- Ventura County Short Sale,   Many Ventura County Homes Appreciated by over 16% Last Year. If you’re thinking of selling, yours may have now have enough equity to sell without being “Short”. Pricing your home correctly the FIRST TIME is more important than ever! If you want an accurate idea of what your home is worth Click Here: You may now have enough EQUITY in your home to sell WITHOUT having to be “short”. If you are thinking about a short sale I can help you get an accurate value for your home and get back on your feet. If you would like periodic updates on what is going on in Your Neighborhoodor the Ventura County Real Esta... 07/27/2014

By Chris B Johnson Realtor,  Thousand Oaks Short Sale Map, Simi Valley Short Sale Map, Moorpark Short Sale Map- Ventura County Short Sale,  Though the housing market is recovering nicely, it is not doing quite as well as some analysts had predicted. There has been no shortage of excuses offered as to why this is: the rise in interest rates, more stringent lending standards, the weather. However, we feel that there is one factor that is most responsible for curtailing the number of houses sold – the number of houses available for sale! Inventory Levels are BELOW Historic Norms In a recent economic forecast, Freddie Mac addressed this exact issue: “Including newly built homes in the inventory count, the total number of homes offered for sale relative to the number of households in the U.S... 07/26/2014

I have this cute little mobile home listed in Thousand Oaks. We just dropped the price $5000, and it's now just $89,900! The neighborhood is quiet. It's centrally located close to shopping and a park. The interior has been updated with new kitchen and bathroom fixtures. The Ranch Mobile Home Park is for owner-occupants aged 55 and over. One titled owner MUST be at least 55, and other occupants must be at least 50. The homes cannot be rented out, they must be occupied by an owner. The space rent is the lowest in the Conejo Valley, at only $350 - $380 per month. The space rent is overseen by the City of Thousand Oaks. It includes water and trash service. Finding an affordable home in the Conejo Valley for those on a very fixed income is not easy. This one is a little Jewel! For more infor... 07/23/2014

Get down your lawn chairs, pack up a picnic, chill a bottle of wine, because today is: FREE CONCERT DAY IN THE CONEJO VALLEY COMMUNITY PARK! Performing:         Chicago Tribute Band Location:             1175 Hendrix Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA Time:                    5:00 - 7:00 PM Day:                      Sunday, July 20th, 2014 What to bring:      Blanket or beach chairs, picnic (they do serve food at snack bar as well) You can bring wine! Sunscreen and hat! If you bring an umbrella it must be taken down by 5:00!                                                             BRING YOUR FAMILY AND PUT YOUR FUN ON! 07/20/2014

Many buyers with kids are looking for a family home in a quiet neighborhood, a large flat yard for a play structure or trampline, perhaps a pool, patio with a bar-b-que area, within walking distance to an elementary and middle school, close to churches, convenient to a shopping mall, with beautiful parks and an active, vibrant community filled with other friendly families. So what neighborhood in Thousand Oaks fits that description AND delivers the most BANG for the HOMEBUYER'S BUCK? Welcome to: SHADOW OAKS Located in Central Thousand Oaks, Shadow Oaks enjoys the best of all worlds. Nestled in the community are Acacia Elementary School and Redwood Middle School. Students continue on to Thousand Oaks High School, not located in the neighborhood but still a walkable distance. Shadow Oaks ... 07/20/2014

THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA Single Family Homes Priced from $400,000 - $800,000 _________________________________________________________________________________________ As of July 19, 2014, there are 81 active single family listings for sale in the Conejo Valley, California city of THOUSAND OAKS. The Conejo Valley is located in southern California along the 101 Ventura Freeway, approximately 15 miles from the beaches of Malibu. Seperated from the beach area by the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, the Conejo Valley communities enjoy sunny weather year round. Thousand Oaks is the primary city in the Conejo Valley. Other cities located along the 101 corridor considered part of the Conejo Valley are Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Westlake Village and Newbury Park. Newbury Park is ac... 07/19/2014

Thousand Oaks Real Estate-HyperLocal Short Sale Update   By Chris B Johnson Realtor, Google+. The Thousand Oaks Short Sale Markethas been cooling over time and prices plateaued for a while. Despite the consistent decrease in MAI, we're in the Seller's zone. Watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes it's climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer's zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.   The Market Action Index has been trending down lately, while inventory and days-on-market are climbing. The trends imply a weakening market.   Average Listing Price $1,235,184 for week ending Jul 02 -$40,053 -3.1% w-o-w   Median Sales Price $611,500 Apr '14 - Jul '14 +$48,500 +8.6% y-o-y   Home Standings 310 Homes for Sale 29 Open Homes 878 Rec... 07/13/2014

Homes For Sale In Thousand Oaks CA With Large Lots   LAND..LAND...LAND!  One of the many benefits of living out here is the homes for sale in Thousand Oaks CA with large lots.  Lot sizes are not your typical Westside Los Angeles 5,500 square foot postage stamps lined up one by one.  Depending on the community, lot sizes in Thousand Oaks CA are really special and can exceed 1/2 acre with regularity, which make some of these homes approved for equestrian entusiasts.   Get ACTUAL REAL TIME UP TO DATE homes for sale in Thousand Oaks CA with large lots.  View all photos, accurate property information, neighborhood and school data, and SET UP ALERTS so you will be notified when anything comes on the market in your criteria, IMMEDIATELY!   Stop combing though the internet on Zillow, Trulia, Re... 07/12/2014

Homes Under $1,000,000 For Sale In Thousand Oaks CA   It is true that you get a lot for your money our here in Thousand Oaks CA.  Compare it to other more urban parts of the Los Angeles area and it can seem astounding.  For instance, a 3,000 square foot home in good shape in the Westside area of Los Angeles will run you approximately $2,000,000 on a postage stamp lot.  Homes under $1,000,000 for sale in Thousand Oaks CA will get you up to 3,500 square feet, 4 to 5 bedrooms, 2 to 3 bathrooms, 2 to 3 car garage, possibly a pool and a larger lot of 7,000 to 10,000 square feet.  All while saving you over a $1,000,000 in purchase price.   Get ACTUAL REAL TIME UP TO DATE homes under $1,000,000 for sale in Thousand Oaks CA.  View all photos, accurate property information, neighborhood and scho... 07/12/2014

Homes For Sale In Thousand Oaks CA With a Swimming Pool   During the summer time in Thousand Oaks CA it can get a bit hot.  Temperatures usually run between a constant and gorgeous 85 degress, but around August it is not uncommon to see 100 degrees plus for a few weeks.  However, anytime of the year a pool is a fantastic amenity and when you buy a home with this element you usually don't pay much for it.  It costs exponentially more to install a pool after your purchase.   Looking for ACTUAL REAL TIME UP TO DATE homes for sale in Thousand Oaks CA with a swimming pool?  View all photos, accurate property information, neighborhood and school data, and SET UP ALERTS so you will be notified when anything comes on the market in your criteria, IMMEDIATELY!   Stop combing though the internet o... 07/12/2014

  The 4th of July weekend may have come and gone, but there is still a lot of activity going on in the Conejo Valley. Check out the events below as seen in the Conejo Valley Guide for the rest of July and be sure to mark your calendar for those to which you want to attend. For further information on times and locations visit www.conejovalleyguide.com/events-calendar/.     Agoura Hills Date:          Event: Jul 12th       Free Magic Show at Agoura Hills Library Jul 13th       Free Concert at Peter Strauss Ranch Jul 16th       Plein Air Paintout at Paramount Ranch Jul 19th       Free Screening of "Love Me Tender" Jul 20th       Conejo Valley Community Concert & Jazz Band Free Concert Jul 20th       Classic Silent Movies Featuring Charlie Chaplin at Paramount Ranch Jul 27th       From Set ... 07/11/2014

4th of JULY Events in … Conejo Valley       Can you believe that half of 2014 is over and here we are with the 4th of July weekend coming up; the 238th Birthday of our Nation? There will be a lot of celebration going on in the Conejo Valley to celebrate.     SPECTACULAR 4th OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOWS:   AGOURA HILLS – 9:00pm – Chumash Park (map)   CAMARILLO – 9:00pm – Camarillo High School (map)   THOUSAND OAKS – 9:00pm – Best viewing position will be from Janss Marketplace (map) and The Oaks Mall (map) parking lots.   VENTURA – 9:00pm – Channel Island Harbor (map)   WESTLAKE VILLAGE – 9:00pm – Westlake Village Golf Course (map)     4th OF JULY PARADES:   CHANNEL ISLAND HARBOR – 10:30am   NEWBURY PARK – 10:00am   VENTURA – 10:00am – Main Street from Fir Street to Ventura Avenue   WESTLAKE ... 07/02/2014

  155 E. Janss Road Thousand Oaks, CA (Map)   Sunday, June 29th 3:00pm to 7:00pm     This is a wonderful event that spotlights the finest in food and beverage in the Conejo Valley with twenty food establishments, wineries and breweries participating.   Come join in – MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO ATTEND! Sample the great food and drink from the local businesses. Amongst those taking part are Wolf Creek Restaurant, Tifa Chocolate & Gelato, and for wines San Vicente and Sunland Vintage Cellars, naming just a few.   It’s a beautiful summer day, and promises to be as equal a beautiful evening; so call your friends, call the family and plan to make this a big gathering for an enjoyable time.   This is a charitable event with proceeds benefitting the Foodshare of Ventura County and Manna of Con... 06/29/2014

  There are Simple, Common Sense Things You Can Do to Prepare Your House For Sale?     There are articles, books and many sources of help on things that a person can do to expedite a sale of a house … and at top dollar. But, let’s look at the common sense things one can do – simple, easy a quick steps.   First off – what is the first thing a potential buyer is going to see when they come to see your house? The FRONT YARD! One of many things you can do is have it well-groomed. If there is a lawn, keep it well-watered and routinely mowed. Don’t have any weeds in the yard; keep your yard weed-free! Is there lots of shrubbery? Have them trimmed to shape; removing dead leaves and limbs. And if there is any driveway or walkways, keep them constantly swept clean of dead leaves, debris and tras... 06/27/2014

  By Chris B Johnson Realtor,  Thousand Oaks Short Sale Map, Simi Valley Short Sale Map,   Moorpark Short Sale Map- Ventura County Short Sale,   The Thousand Oaks Real Estate Market is hovering around this plateau. Look for a persistent   change in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate from these levels. With inventory and days-on-market basically unchanged and the Market Action Index decreasing, the market is not sending strong directional signal for the near-term outlook. Should the upward trend in sales relative to inventory continue, expect prices to resume an upward climb in tandem with the MAI.       Average Listing Price                    $1,317,557   for week ending Jun 18                         -$102,571                  -7.2%       Median Sales Price          ... 06/26/2014