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Local news, market notes and plain English answers about buying, selling and owning a home in the Conejo Valley and Ventura County. Each post shows the month it first ran.
2021
- October 2021 · Taxes and legalCalifornia Prop 19 Property Tax Transfer RulesHow California Prop 19 lets homeowners 55 and older take their property tax base to a replacement home anywhere in California, up to three times, and how to file the claim.
- May 2021 · MarketRenters Say Now is the Time to MoveIt’s been a crazy year both for tenants and landlords here in the Conejo Valley. Although we don’t have as many short term rentals as our neighbors…
2020
- December 2020 · Taxes and legalWhat is a Reserve Study?The reserve study is a tool to preserve the integrity of a homeowners association. A detailed reserve study will assist the homeowner board in…
- May 2020 · CommunityLake Lindero Country Club ReopensThe golf course at Lake Lindero Country Club has drawn a steady crowd of golfers to the course and driving range these past 2 weeks since opening on…
- February 2020 · MarketInterest Rates Are at Historical LowsThis week we saw interest rates reach a 48 year low as the 30 year rate checked in at 3.34%. That's the second lowest 30 year fixed rate in history!…
- February 2020 · Taxes and legalMeasure FD Parcel TaxIn a county where we’ve dealt with more than our fair share of fires over the recent years we are now looking at a ballot initiative for a new parcel…
2019
- May 2019 · CommunityMemorial Day in Westlake VillageWestlake Village proudly hosts its annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Griffin Memorial Park. This heartfelt…
- May 2019 · MarketMortgage Rates Remain SteadyIt appears that the terrific few weeks of lower rates & a moderately expanding economy were slightly shifted with the global issue of tariffs. But…
- January 2019 · Home and technologyTech Giants Are Influencing the Real Estate MarketMy nephew has a desire to work at Apple or Amazon. He is studying artificial intelligence now and hopes to be one of the many that gets hired…
2014
- November 2014 · Buying and sellingShould I Get a Home Inspection Before Selling?I've been asked the following question several times: Should I get a home inspection before selling?
- October 2014 · CommunityReyes Adobe Event is Back in Agoura HillsTo find all of the details visit their site at reyesadobedays.org
- October 2014 · Buying and sellingBuyer Optimism Mixed with CautionLatest reports are that buyers are more optimistic about the housing market than they have been in some time. Actually I would say from an “on the…
- September 2014 · CommunityWhen Can I Water My Lawn?The new conversations between neighbors within the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District are “When can I water my lawn?”
- September 2014 · Community2014 Conejo Concerts in the Park SeriesThe Conejo Recreation and Park District’s 2014 Summer Concerts in the Park series came to a closing on Labor Day Monday with a rousing performance by…
- March 2014 · Taxes and legalPower of Attorney for Real EstateHow a power of attorney works when you buy or sell a California home, and the mistakes that can make one unenforceable at escrow. From Jeff Haring, Broker Associate at Compass.
- March 2014 · MarketCalifornia Real Estate Continues to ImproveLet’s talk about california real estate and how the market seems to moving in a very healthy direction. I’ll start with some basic numbers so you can…
2013
- October 2013 · CommunityOak Park Planning Committee Says NoThe Oak Park Recreation and Park Planning Committee decided with a 4 to 1 vote against being dissolved as per a recommendation by the Rancho Simi…
- October 2013 · CommunityAgoura Hills State of the City Address 2013The city of Agoura Hills will host the 2nd annual State of the City Address on Wednesday, October 30th at the Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel. The…
- October 2013 · MarketGovernment’s Shutdown Affecting LoansDuring the federal government’s temporary shutdown loan processors across the nation are finding the need to adopt revised policies in order to move…
- October 2013 · Communityelectronic waste Recycle Day in Westlake VillageDid you know that throwing your computers, monitors, televisions and other electronic equipment into the regular garbage is illegal in California?
- October 2013 · Community10K Run this Weekend at Reyes Adobe Days!Don’t miss out on this year’s big running event happening during the Reyes Adobe Days in Agoura Hills. It’s the “locals” favorite run to and from…
- October 2013 · MarketNo Housing Bubble in Ventura CountyWith the Ventura County Real Estate market experiencing some terrific gains over the past 2 years and appreciation rates up over 25% in some price…
- September 2013 · MarketVentura County Foreclosures Show ImprovementVentura County foreclosure rates are down this year by 56% over the same month last year (August 2012) and the Notices of Sale are also down almost…
- September 2013 · CommunitySenior Living Facilities Expanding in Ventura CountyIn a recent article for the online investor site Costar.com Mark Heschmeyer discussed the surge in sales of senior housing, citing the ongoing…
- September 2013 · CommunityThousand Oaks Bike Lane Nears CompletionBetter late than never certainly applies to the long awaited completion of the new bike lanes being constructed along a 2.5 miles stretch of Lynn Rd.…
- September 2013 · CommunityHilton Foundation Gives $2.3M to Agoura Hills Rec CenterThe Hilton Foundation has given $2.3Million to the City of Agoura Hills for the construction of a new recreation center to be built on Ladyface Court…
- September 2013 · CommunityHiking Santa Cruz IslandAre you looking for a great place to hike in Ventura County? Hiking Santa Cruz island was our holiday excursion and it did not disappoint!
- September 2013 · CommunitySanta Paula Rotary Welcomes All TeachersI find Santa Paula to have so much energy coming out of its community and here is a great example of that! This past week there was a picnic held to…
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