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Conejo Valley, California - September Real Estate Statistics. Median sales price for single- family homes in September 2009 was $659,722; in 2008 it was $667,760. The median price is the point where half of the units sold for more and half for less. September sales of Conejo Valley single-family homes totaled 111. This compares to 135 sold in August and 95 a year ago, according to Connie Reed, President, Conejo Valley Association of REALTORS.

Median prices for single- family homes in August in the Conejo Valley were as follows: $350,000 for 2 home up to two bedrooms; $553,571 for 30 three-bedroom homes; and $703,124 for 79 our or more bedroom homes. This compares to sales in September 2008 of $190,000 for 1 two bedroom homes, $596,150 for 28 three-bedroom homes; and $710,000 for 66 our or more bedroom homes.

Condominium sales totaled 48 in September in the Conejo Valley compared to 36 in August 2009 and 45 for September 2008. Total Sales for all real estate transactions in September were $103,705,650; for September 2008 the total was $89,798,919. New residential listings for Conejo Valley, California totaled 251 in September 2009 compared to 269 in September 2008 and 257 in August 2009.

Simi Valley, Sycamore Terrace, 3 + 2 Condo for Rent. Spacious and clean 3+2 unit is centrally located in Simi Valley near Cochran and Galena. This area is conveniently located near shopping and restaurants and has great freeway access. It is an upper floor, corner unit that has been freshly painted with neutral colors and professionally cleaned.

This Simi Valley, Sycamore Terrace 3 + 2 Condo for rent has a laundry area in the hallway across from the second bathroom. Washer/Dryer and Refrigerator are included in the rent price. Also, the living room furniture can stay if desired. The parking is one shared garage beneath the unit and one parking space. The living room has a fireplace and there is a door that leads out onto a balcony.

* Pool view from the living room and kitchen windows.
* Kitchen has microwave, oven, gas range top, dish washer, garbage disposal, refrigerator.
* Tile entry leading into the dining area and kitchen.
* Extra spacious Master Suite
* Carpet in the bedrooms and living room.
* Community pool/spa and tennis courts
* No pets
* No smoking

Simi Valley, Sycamore Terrace 3 + 2 Condo for Rent is offered at $1,950/mo with a security deposit of $1,950. For more information click here.

Westlake Village, Hidden Canyon, For Lease 2 + 2 Condo has just had a price reduction from $2200/mo to $2000/mo. The security deposit is $2000.00 with total move-in to be $4000.00

Westlake Village, Hidden Canyonis a great place to live. The location is at Via Colinas and Thousand Oaks Blvd. between the off ramps of Lindero Canyon Blvd. and Westlake Blvd. It is conveniently located near the Westlake Promenade, grocery stores, shopping and restaurants.

The price of this Westlake Village, Hidden Canyon one story, 2 + 2 lower level condo unit has been reduced from $2200/mo to $2000/mo. The available date is September 8, 2009.

The unit is very private and has an enclosed patio for outdoor barbecues. The kitchen has granit counters. Refrigerator and washer/dryer can stay with the unit (without warranty).

To view this Westlake Village, Hidden Canyon 2 + 2 condo for lease, call 805-750-8896 for a showing appointment. Click here for more information.

Westlake Village, Hidden Canyon is located at Via Colinas and Thousand Oaks Blvd. between the off ramps of Lindero Canyon Blvd. and Westlake Blvd. off the 101 freeway. This area is conveniently located near the Westlake Promenade shopping center where there are restaurants, a move theatre, Bristol Farms and other shopping.

FOR LEASE: Westlake Village, Hidden Canyon 2+2 Condo. $2200/mo.

One story, lower level 2+2 in Westlake Village, Hidden Canyon. Attached, direct access one car garage with one car space in carport. Laundry area in garage. Washer and dryer offered with unit (no warranty). Wood-like flooring, tile in bathrooms. Granite countertops in kitchen with newer dishwasher, microwave, range/oven, refrigerator offered with unit (no warranty). Unit has been painted with neutral colors, carpets cleaned and ready to show. Ceiling fans in living room and master bedroom.

Westlake Village, Hidden Canyon is centrally located in Westlake Village near shopping and restaurants. Great freeway access from Westlake Blvd. Community pool/spa. Sliding glass door leads to enclosed patio from dining area. White shutters on windows, updated and stylish dining chandelier and lighting. Recessed ligting in kitchen, living room and master bedroom. 1172 sq. ft. built in 1985. Clean and updated lower level unit, no stairs, pets welcome.

Westlake Village, Hidden Canyon is a great place to live. This unit is available for showings. Call 805-750-8896 for an appointment. Click here for more infomation.

Westlake Village, First Neighborhood, CA floor plans are many as there are two separate tracts in the community. This neighborhood was established in the beginning of developing the city of Westlake Village in 1966. The homes were built between 1966-1969. The community is designed with cul-de-sac streets featuring an elementary school and park right in the center with walking paths winding throughout the neighborhood. The elementary school is called White Oak Elementary and is part of the highly desired Las Virgenes School District. The park behind While Oak Elementary is called Berniece Bennett Park and offers a playground, massive grassy area, picnic benches and a community center with a pool.

Westlake Village, First Neighborhood, CA is designed with two different tracts; Colony Park and Mayfair. The Colony Park tract is located on the South side of the community nearest Berniece Bennett Park. The entrances of Greengate Road, Knightsgate Road and Watergate Road lead into the Colony Park tract. In this tract you will see many of the homes have high walls in the front to seclude the house from the street.

To view First Neighborhood Colony Park floor plans click here.

The First Neighborhood Mayfair tract is located at the front of White Oak Elementary school. The entrances leading into the Mayfair tract are Middlegate Road and Barronsgate Road off of Lindero Canyon Road on the South side of the community. In this tract the homes are designed with a more traditional feel, however, many of them have private courtyards in the front similar to Colony Park.

In both tracts the average lot size is approximately 6-7,000 sq. ft.

To view First Neighborhood Mayfair floor plans click here.

Westlake Village, First Neighborhood, CA is a community that, although built in 1966, has only grown more beautiful and desirable as the years go by. This is a highly desirable community for young families with children. The walking paths, park and community center bring unique amenities for Southern California quality of life. Search for listings in Westlake Village, First Neighborhood, CA below.

Westlake Village, First Neighborhood, CA is most definitely a great place to live. This beautiful and quiet community sits in the heart of Westlake Village walking distance to the lake where there are restaurants, shops and walking paths. Dining at the restaurants in our beautiful Southern California weather is like being on vacation in a peaceful, relaxed setting.

There are two builders who designed different styles of homes in the First Neighborhood, Westlake Village, CA. Half of the community is called "Colony Park," and the other half is called "Mayfair." The Colony Park homes are located on the northern section of the community. Many of these homes appear to have the front yard walled in and the home is secluded from the street. The outside of the homes are mostly stucco and the roofs are predominantly concrete tile. Colony Park has a "Mediterranean" feel. The Mayfair section is located at the Southern part of the community toward the front of White Oak Elementary. These homes are built with a more traditional look, however, many of these homes, as well, have walled-in courtyards in the front of the house.

To get to First Neighborhood, Westlake Village, CA you would take the Lindero Canyon Blvd. exit off the 101 freeway. Turn West on Lindero Canyon Blvd. and about a block down the road you will see the first entrance to the community, Barronsgate Road. If you travel down further, the next entrance is called Middlegate Road. These two entrances will take you into the "Mayfair" section of the First Neighborhood community.

The homes in First Neighborhood, Westlake Village, CA were built between 1966 -1969. This is one of the first communities started when the American Hawaiian Steamship Company began to build Westlake Village. Their goal was to create "A City in the Country." Westlake Villageis a completely planned community designed for rural living away from the hussle and bussle of the city.

Although First Neighborhood, Westlake Village, CA homes are dated in the 1960's, this community has only become more beautiful and desirable through the years. Especailly to young families with school-aged children. Many of the homes have been purchased by these young families who have renovated and updated the neighborhood. First Neighborhood, Westlake Village, CA is certainly a great place to live.

Westlake Village, CA First Neighborhood is one of the first neighborhood communities built in the area around the lake. Archaeologist, Chester King, noted that years ago the area where First Neighborhood sits was a Chumash village called Hipuc(Ypuc). In 1966 the American Hawaiian Steamship Company designed Westlake Village to be a "City in the Country."

The community of First Neighborhood in Westlake Village, Ca was built in 1968. All of the street names end in "Court." That is because all of the streets are cul-de-sac streets. The community is built around an elementary school, White Oak Elementary, which belongs to the highly desired Las Virgenes Unified School District. There are greenbelts winding throughout the community and a community center and park at the back of the school. The park is named Bennett Park.

First Neighborhood, Westlake Village, CA contains 600 single family one-story and two-story homes. It is situated in the heart of Westlake Village at the cross streets of Lindero Canyon Road and Agoura Road. All of the entry streets into the community end with "gate." For instance, from Lindero Canyon Road, you may enter the community by way of Middlegate Road and Barronsgate Road. From Agoura Road, you may enter the community by way of Greengate Road and Knightsgate Road. At the back of the community from Lakeview Canyon Road, you may enter the community by way of Watergate Road.

If you live in First Neighborhood, Westlake Village, CA you are walking distance to the lake. At the lake there are three restaurants, walking paths and boats you can rent for a fun ride around the lake. The three restaurants at the lake are Boccaccio's Restaurant, The Landing Grill and Sushi Bar, and Zin Bistro.

Many of the homes in the First Neighborhood, Westlake Village, CA have open, private courtyards inside the secluded front entries. The homes are designed for casual, family living showing an open design with lots of windows and plenty of natural light. The middle school and high school designated for First Neighborhood, Westlake Village, CA are Lindero Canyon Middle School and Westlake High School.

The ferris wheel at Conejo Valley Days, Thousand Oaks, California May 2009

With mortgage rates crawling back up the chart over the past few days, there is some talk about property values continuing to decrease. I have heard some buyers say they "want to wait until the market hits bottom." But while these buyers are waiting.... other buyers are jumping in to capture the savings of the $8,000 First-Time Home Buyer's Credit, along with getting a great interest rate.

The potential home buyer who says "I want to wait until the market hits the bottom" is telling me that he/she does not understand the market AND that he/she is close-minded to the great opportunities that are available right now. In fact, this may be the best and only time frame First-Time Buyers may have to experience the amount of savings offered to buy a home. They may NEVER have another opportunity like this one where home values according to Trulia.com indicate average home prices are near 2001/2002 levels. Compound that with historically low mortgage rates and the incentive of the $8,000 tax credit, home affordability is at an all time high.

Yes, OUR ECONOMY IS UNCERTAIN, however, one mistake potential home buyers have made in the past is waiting for "what might be". While mortgage rates were at an all time low of 4.5% in April, the media blasted 4% possibly on the horizon. While many buyers anticipated lower rates and held off on pulling the trigger, they lost out dearly for greed.

When is the right time to buy a house? If a situation can help now, take advantage because the unknown can come back to hurt you. There are only 135 days left to take advantage of the $8,000 First-Time Buyers Credit.