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 | June 16, 2009
Yesterday had a lot of media talking about the 90 day foreclosure “moratorium” law that officially went into effect yesterday. But it’s a lot of political hot air, scoring points for politicians who want to help “Main Street” vice “Wall Street”. It makes for good populist fodder and sound bites for the 11 o’clock news. Here’s the bottom line. Read the rest of this article »
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By Leslie | June 4, 2009
Most potential first time buyers know they can receive an $8,000 credit if they close escrow on their home by December 1st when they file their income tax return for 2009 (or file an amended return for 2008). But HUD just announced that the credit can be used immediately for closing costs, or towards the down payment in excess of the required 3.5% down currently required for an FHA loan. Read the rest of this article »
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By Leslie | June 3, 2009
Ventura real estate activity is directly reflected in homes pending that have gone into escrow. This data is taken directly from the Ventura MLS and provides a monthly and quarterly summary since January 2007.
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By Leslie | June 3, 2009
Oxnard real estate activity is directly reflected in homes pending that have gone into escrow. This data is taken directly from the Oxnard MLS and provides a monthly and quarterly summary since January 2007.
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By Leslie | June 3, 2009
Camarillo real estate activity is directly reflected in homes pending that have gone into escrow. This data is taken directly from the Camarillo MLS and provides a monthly and quarterly summary since January 2007.
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