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Ventura, CA Real Estate News

By Dave and Patricia Zumbrun
(The "Z" Team 4 RE, Inc.)
The very first Earth Day took place back in April of 1970. It has been officially recognized on April 22nd of every year since. What began as a simple way to bring awareness to our role in the health of our planet has grown into a nationwide campaign. Each year's festivities get bigger and bigger. Since April 22nd falls on a Monday this year, organizers of Ventura Earth Day 2024 decided to hold this year's event on the Saturday before.What: Ventura Earth Day Celebration 2024Where: Plaza Park on Thompson Blvd.When: Saturday, April 20th, 11 am to 4 pmAdmission: FREEVentura Earth Day Celebration 2024The City of Ventura partnered with the Merito Foundation to host this year's Earth Day event here in Ventura. The Multicultural Education for Resources Issues Threatening Oceans Foundation (aka...
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By Kathy Stoltman, RETIRED
Ventura has several Golf Courses to play for all golf enthusiasts or perhaps you are just the occasional golfer, either one, Ventura will have a Golf Course for you. And the weather almost year round in Ventura is golf perfect. Saticoy Regional Golf Course   1025 South Wells RoadVentura, CA 93004 Description: This charming golf course was originally opened in 1921 and it was designed by George C. Thomas, who also designed the popular Riviera Country Club Golf Course. The course was built on flat terrain, so its easy to walk. There are no water hazards, but many trees do line the fairways. The signature hole, Hole #7 features a ninety-degree dogleg left fairway. This fairly secluded, quiet course is a favorite of local residents year round. American Golf Corporation manages this facility...
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Yep, Ventura has electric car charging stations. How green can that be? Ventura is one of the several cities throughout the country selected to receive the electric vehicle charging stations at no cost. The federal stimulus package provided $15 million for dozens of the stations, built by Coulomb Technologies Inc. of Campbell to be connected through the ChargePoint Network. If  you are in Ventura and your electric car needs a charge, there are stations at these locations. The Beachfront Parking Structure   550 Harbor Blvd. Ventura City Downtown Parking Lot  555 Santa Clara Street Ventura City Hall    501 Poli Street Users will pay 50 cents per hour to charge, which is what the city is saying it figures will get them break even numbers. The city states their goal is not to make money on ...
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Parade Anyone? Everyone will be Irish on Saturday when  The Ventura Elks Lodge #1430 presents the 24th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. This fun event will travel down Main Street in Downtown Ventura and will begin at 10:00am. Come and enjoy the fun. Stop in at all the wonderful shops along the way and don't forget all the great restaurants in Downtown Ventura.   Love Pancakes? On Saturday, March 17 from 7:30 to 11:30 am, the Ventura High School PTSA and Ventura Downtown Lions Club will serve a pancake breakfast at the Ventura High School cafeteria on Catalina Ave.  Pancakes, sausages, orange juice and coffee with be on the menu....all of this for $5.00   Proceeds will benefit the Ventura High School academic awards and Lions Club Charities.Call 805-402-1816 for more information and whe...
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By Dave and Patricia Zumbrun
(The "Z" Team 4 RE, Inc.)
This weekend (March 16-18, 2012), the fairgrounds will play host to the 20th annual Spring Home and Garden Show in Ventura.  From 12pm to 6pm on Friday, 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday, the Ventura County Fairgrounds will be buzzing with ideas and show specials on all sorts of things for your home and garden.  Pick the brain of lawn and garden experts as well as home improvement specialists to see how you can create the perfect atmosphere in and around your home. Get special home and garden show deals and ideas on cabinetry, landscaping, fencing, pools and spas, pottery, indoor furniture, outdoor furniture, shutters, windows and more.  Need something to brighten up a room in your Ventura County abode?  Pick up a piece of fine art.  Know you want to get rid of your ding...
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By Kirsten Mellinger, Ventura County Real Estate
(SkyView Real Estate)
WHEN:Saturday, March 31, 2012 DETAILS: Ventura Harbor Village is filled with the sights and sounds of family on the Village Main Lawn. The Cottontail Bunny can be spotted hopping around giving children a chance to shake hands or grab a hug. Other activities include face painting, petting zoo, hands-on arts & crafts, pony rides and so much more. $1 Easter egg hunts are held every 30 minutes (while supplies last) for ages 1 - 7 (weather pending). Ventura Harbor Village 1583 Spinnaker DriveVentura, CA 93001877-89-HARBOR -or- 805-642-8538
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By Kirsten Mellinger, Ventura County Real Estate
(SkyView Real Estate)
Spring is HERE!  There are so many fun and interesting places to visit in our own backyard! The Olivas Adobe 1847 Hacienda of Rancho San MiguelHome of Raymundo OlivasCalifornia Historical Site 115   Bringing the Rancho Period of California History to Life 4200 Olivas Park DriveVentura, CA 93003805-658-4728 Park Grounds Open Daily11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Buildings Staffed & Open for Tours10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays Only
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Interesting statistics to note from the data illustrated below for the Ventura Real Estate Market for the month of February 2012 34% of the Active Listings are distressed properties (either short sales or Bank Owned) 71.5% of the Under Contract Listings are distressed properties 58.6% of the Sold Listings are distressed properties. Days on Market for Active Listings is 122. Days on Market for Listings under Contract is 136. Days on Market for Sold Listings is 160.                                     Map of Recent Ventura Homes Sold  
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There is a vacant lot (approximately 2.4 acres)  located on the West end of Ventura, that has just gone up for sale.  The City of Ventura is thinking of buying this land and making it a park.   This lot has several owners that could not quite see eye to eye on what to do with this lot and that lead to a mediation hearing where a judge ruled it should be sold and proceeds divided among the owners. This lot is centrally located in the west end of Ventura and is surrounded by bungalow type homes which are common to this immediate area. The Westside Community Council would love to see this lot become a  park on the West end of Ventura, but it may not be that easy to say "yes" without some conditions to the "yes". In order for the City of Ventura to buy this land, the  city may have to tap i...
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The Ventura Harbor Village is always alive with events and activities.  Below is a list of events visitors can enjoy when they visit this Ventura County venue. Whale Watching with the Island Packers Gray Whales migrate yearly between Alaskan waters and Mexican water and back again to Alaska and pass between the mainland and the local islands. Whale Watching trips begin on December 26th and continue through the second week of April. Island Packers also offers island trips during this time that also will stop to view the migration!   Cottontail Day Hop on over to the Ventura Harbor Village, Saturday, March 31 from 10 AM - 3 PM for Cottontail Day at the Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn. Cottontail Day is a family fun community event featuring egg hunts, petting zoo, kid’s crafts, entertain...
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By Kathy Stoltman, RETIRED
o where are we in this Real Estate Meltdown?  Below is an illustration of the Ventura Real Estate Trend since 2003. This data was collected for Single Family Homes only and the ocean front homes were excluded.  It is important to remember that these are average sold prices and the higher priced homes can skew the average a bit, however it still gives us a good  insight into the Ventura Real Estate Market. Overall, the trend shows on average the Ventura Real Estate Trend maybe fighting to head in the upward direction, however I do believe the growth will be slower overall. As Warren Buffet says, it is a great time to buy Ventura Real Estate while it is still close to 2003 prices and Ventura is a great place to live, with its mild temperature and clean air, proximity to the ocean or mount...
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This Ventura Townhome is looking for a tenant that wants a clean 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home with new gas stove and  microwave. New kitchen sink and faucet, new carpet and the entire interior has been freshly painted.  This lovely townhome  with come with a refrigerator and washer and dryer.   Tenants will enjoy a community pool and mountains views from the upstairs bedrooms and coffee shop is located at the end of the block.  Bike trail that leads to ocean and Ojai is behind this Sycamore neighborhood.  Easy freeway access.   Plenty of space in the 2 car garage with roll-up garage door and a "secret" storage area.   All this for $2100/ month, security deposit will be $3150, owner is looking for a one year lease. 
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Ventura County's first pediatric intensive care unit opened Tuesday in Ventura, The pediatric intensive care unit opened at the Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura on Tuesday, February 14th.   The 6 bed unit will mean that Ventura County residents with critically ill children will no longer have to go to Los Angeles for care. The unit was built on the third floor, where adult intensive care formerly was located. The adult unit moved to a new building next to the old one. The renovation took time, as did the hiring of nurses and technicians to staff the unit. The unit's director is Dr. John Marcum, After graduating from medical school at USC, Marcum completed a fellowship in critical care at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, where he saw what happened to families from outside Los Ang...
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By Sandy Acevedo, RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale
(951-290-8588)
Trying to Time the Market?.....   fuhgeddaboudit!Trying to time the real estate market in Oxnard, CA.  is a game you can win only only by coincidence or luck.Unemployment remains a concern. An increase in the number of new households is predicated on an increase in jobs. Even if we have seen the worst of the recession, most analysts believe the housing recovery could be rocky for years. A quick turnaround is probably not on the horizon.What is for sure right now are the ‘not seen for decades’ low interest rates. What is for sure right now are lower home prices.It is really quite simple. You need to do what is best for you Right Now. Sometimes it is just better to cut your losses and Move On Sometimes if you sell Right Now and lose some of that equity, you will make it up in the lower pr...
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By Kirsten Mellinger, Ventura County Real Estate
(SkyView Real Estate)
Enjoy playing Bunko??? Now you can have fun and help out a great cause!   WhenSaturday, February 25, 2012 1:00 PM  -  5:00 PM WhereSaint Bonaventure High School3167 Telegraph RoadVentura, CA 93003 VPOA Bunko Tournament On Saturday, February 25, 2012, the Ventura Police Officers' Association presents their first annual VPOA Bunko Tournament. Proceeds will help fund the Dee Dowell Memorial Scholarship Fund, a scholarship started to honor fallen officer Dee Dowell and to support students in pursuit of service oriented careers. To help  the VPOA they brought in their friends from Rolling for Pink - A local non-profit organization that has held a Bunko tournament in Camarillo to benefit breast cancer research for the last 3 years. This year, they will hit $100,000 donated to The Breast Cance...
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By Sandy Acevedo, RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale
(951-290-8588)
National Salute to Veteran Patients and Valentines for VetsAs an American, do you feel enough of a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have worn the uniform on our behalf, to take the time to send a valentine card to several of them?Veterans always appreciate heartfelt recognition of their service,  and this is one way you can show your appreciation! Join in the National Salute to Veteran Patients. This program encourages Americans to visit and volunteer at the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and to send letters of thanks or valentines to those who have protected our nation. This year's national salute is Feb. 12-18.http://www.volunteer.va.gov/NationalSaluteVeteranPatients.aspConcerts and other programs are held across the country as part of the National Salute to ...
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The Ventura Real Estate Market Absorption Trend below shows that inventory levels are keeping this market in a Sellers Market.  One needs to remember that this is an average of all the Single Family Homes sold in Ventura and most of the homes sold are in the lower price range and the lower price range range homes do get multiple offers, which many times the final sold price comes in above list price. The higher price range may still be subject to price adjustments.   Single Family Homes for sale inVentura
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Ventura Film Society begins its 2012 Season with the film Amazing Grace directed by Michael Apted and starring Albert Finney, Michael Gambon, Rufus Sewell, Ioan Gruffudd, Benjamin Cumberbatch and Youssou N'Dour .   The Ventura Film Society celebrates Ventura’s cultural diversity and is at the center of the Ventura Film Society’s mission of diversity, vision and a strong sense of community.  View the Season Opening film Amazing Grace trailer
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By Sandy Acevedo, RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale
(951-290-8588)
2011 Year in Review ~ Ventura, CA Real Estate Market Report ~ January - DecemberThe Median Sales Price Of Ventura, CA Real Estate was $378,000 which is lower than the 2010 Median Sales price of $416,000. This is a difference of approximately 9%.The total number of Ventura Real Estate Sales of residential units sold was 661, which is less than 2010's total of 689 but more than 2009's number of 632. This year's total is 4% fewer than 2010.The Days on Market time is longer in 2011 than in 2010.           To vew data for Camarillo, CA Real Estate MarketTo vew data for  Oxnard, CA Real Estate Market
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Want to learn how to draw, paint, sew or make jewelry, now you can at the fabulous Bell Arts Factory in Ventura, well actually, the classes are through the Vida Art Center that operates out of the Ventura based Bell Arts Factory.   In addition to art classes, this Ventura based Bell Arts Factory has artist studios and offers exhibits of their work.  The Vita Art Center offers Zumba dance classes and Danza dance classes.  Zumba is a latin- inspired dance fitness program and Danza is traditional Aztec dance.  Have fun learning new dance steps and burn calories in the process.  Very reasonable rates as well. So much to do in Ventura, so little time to do it all! What class do you want to take? Clicking on either picture, will take you to their websites for more details.  
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By Kathy Stoltman, RETIRED
  Ok, I have been living in Ventura CA for 23 years and you would think I would take the local weather for granted, but today is January 25th and back in Milwaukee WI where I grew up, that usually meant cold weather outside, but today in Ventura CA, it was a balmy 70 degrees with bright sunshine. It is still difficult to remember that it is January, when it feels more like summer, but this Ventura gal is not complaining.. no not at all!
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