Category Archives: Buying a Home

Buying a Home, Home Trends, Investing in Real Estate, Selling a Home

Ventura Housing Market

2013 Pace of Ventura Sales

Last year it was easy to see that the inventory of homes was very low during 2013 and got skinnier as the year continued. You could almost feel it in the air.

The beginning of the year looked very hopeful for buyers coming into the market. For every home sold, two homes were coming on line. This meant there was certainly inventory to choose from. By December, the ratio showed only 1/2 a house coming on the market for every sale! Very little choices and sellers were really controlling the market as prices started increasing. It was a crazy time with many multiple offer situations and very short Days on Market. For buyers, pickings were slim for sure. For sellers, they were finally seeing an increase in equity because of rising home prices. read more

Buying a Home

Just Sold – Stunning Remodel

Welcome to the neighborhood!

My clients purchased this gorgeous home in a delightful central mid-town location. Highlights include a separate artist or yoga studio that could also be a kids playroom or workshop, beautiful interior updates and stunning landscaping. The home is bright, spacious and sunny. read more

Buying a Home, Finances

Ventura County Homeowner’s Exemption

If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence, you are eligible for a Homeowners’ Exemption, which reduces your property tax by about $70 annually. You will be sent an application about three to four months after your deed is recorded.

From time to time homeowners may receive solicitations from private businesses and individuals offering property tax assistance or services for a fee. While property owners are certainly at liberty to use these private companies, you can apply for most of these services themselves at absolutely no cost simply by writing a letter or otherwise contacting the Assessor’s Office. read more

Buying a Home, Finances

5 More Tips on a Smooth Close!

When purchasing a home the most often cause for delay in closing on time has to do with the very last piece of the puzzle and that is getting your loan docs in order and through underwriting. Here are a few things to do to ensure your home closes on time!

1. Do respond quickly to your lender’s requests for information to avoid delays in the process. read more