Just as our local communities have evolved, we've seriously considered for the past several years how we could someday "give back" and "finish well" - expressions that can mean a lot of things to different people.
As part of our research into opportunities for service, in early 2013 we contacted a Peace Corps recruiter who helped us start our journey. But our new path wasn't going to be as straight and easy as we thought! And so we began a transition into something completely different from the routines we've known for the past 30 years - and have begun a path that's leading into the exciting unknown. This will be our story!
By Don | April 8, 2008
A leading indicator of real estate activity is pending sales – homes that have just gone into escrow. Buyers have put down hard cash as their security deposit for their offer and their offer has been accepted by the sellers.
We just compiled the March pending sales, comparing first quarter 2008 to first quarter 2007. Some big surprises! Oxnard is screaming up in home sales, Ventura is about even, but Camarillo for some reason is still “in irons”. You sailors out there know what that expression means!
The media may have you believe real estate is “in irons”, but these statistics for Ventura, Oxnard and Camarillo tell a different story!
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By Leslie | April 7, 2008
Here are the March statistics for homes sold in Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura. Oxnard is seeing a 19% spike in the number of single family homes sold since February.
The number of days a home is on the market is down dramatically for Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura. This means there is greater buyer demand and homes are selling faster.
Prices have generally gone down for the three cities but it depends on the size of the home. The smaller homes in Camarillo and the largest homes in Oxnard increased in sold price. Ventura saw twice the number of larger homes sold than February but with fewer over the $1,000,000 range.
Condo prices in Camarillo and Ventura decreased since February.
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By Don | April 2, 2008
According to a news article on KNX1070.com titled Senate Promising Help to Homeowners, one of the items in the Senate’s plan is a “$7,000 tax credit for people buying new homes or properties in foreclosure”. Read more…
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By Don | April 2, 2008
This 3 part “quickie” tutorial leads you through the process you’ll follow to buy your first home. First comes financing the purchase, then finding your home, and finally escrow. Here’s the outline of what gets covered: Read the rest of this article »
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By Don | April 2, 2008
Part II – The search and offer
Desire vs. reality
When you begin your home quest, the home on the left is what you’ll desire, but after you crunch the numbers, is this the home you can REALLY afford? Read the rest of this article »
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