There are SO many incredible things to do in Ventura. Here’s a short list for a fun weekend.
1. Browse downtown shops. There is a big free parking structure on the corner of Santa Clara Street and California Avenue, as well as behind the Bank of America building on Main Street and California Avenue (up towards City Hall). On the West side of Main Street, you’ll find all the thrift stores. (The Farmers Market is on Saturdays.)
Are you ready for a kitchen upgrade but lacking an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink kind of budget? Plenty of low-cost improvements can revive a kitchen without the need to rip out cabinets and rewire appliances. Consider these tips from This Old House and HGTV.
Color Splash: With a new coat of paint and some other accents, you might not even recognize your own kitchen. Make over dark wood or white cabinets with a cool hue, such as pale sage green, or create visual impact by painting a focal point, such as your island, a bold color. A tile backsplash, graphic prints and new hardware are also inexpensive ways to add personality. Consider a new and easy-to-clean linoleum floor in a shade such as Red Amaranth.
by Teryn Bonime www.teryndowntheroad.com
There are buyers who believe that they will get a better deal if they have the agent who represents the seller write their purchase offer. Here is one financial reason why this may not be true.
There are many terms agreed upon when a Seller and a Listing Agent execute a Listing Agreement. One of those decisions is the amount of commission the Seller will give the Listing Agent when the home sells. Typically a percentage (versus a set dollar amount) of that commission is given to the agent who brings a buyer to the table – a Buyer’s Agent.
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 92 percent of homebuyers use the Internet in their home search process. When marketing your home online, professional-quality photos can help pro-spective buyers see your home in the best possible light. Here are a few tips from Quicken Loans and AOL.com to make your photos stand out.