simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Down Payment Assistance Available for HOLLOW HILLS Home - 01/07/12 07:06 AM
Right now, there are dozens of 4bd properties in Simi Valley that are eligible for up to $200,000 in down payment assistance.  Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers like this property.
This wonderful 4bd/3ba HOLLOW HILLS home offers nearly 2,100 sq. ft. of living space on a nearly 8,000 sq. ft. lot.  This wonderful home features updated, custom maple kitchen cabinets with granite counter tops.  
There’s also two large master suites with remodeled bathrooms.  New dual pane windows throughout.
 
This home is not like the run-down, dilapidated, … (19 comments)

simi valley: LOCAL MARKET REPORT: Simi Valley (Ventura County) - 11/08/11 11:55 AM

 
Since beginning my series of local reports a few months ago, I have covered all of Ventura County as well as most of the northern area of Los Angeles County.  However, many of these areas are starting to change and I want to know report the changes in the past few months.
The city of Simi Valley is located in the southeast section of large section of Ventura County bordering Los Angeles County the 23 freeway and the 118 freeway.
 
Using the same price range of $417k as I did in previous local reports, when working with prospective … (6 comments)

simi valley: Not Something We See Very Often Here in Simi Valley, CA - 11/06/11 12:06 PM
 

 
With the snow storms raging out in the east, I'm sure just being able to have power is a major concern.  So our little increment weather moment probably would have some of you laughing at us wimps out here on the left coast.  But just the same, I found our hail storm this afternoon rather exciting.
You see, here in Simi Valley, CA (in Ventura county), while we're not considered one of the cities in the Coastal Communities, we're not all that far from the beach (approx. 20-25mi) and we're only about 700 ft above sea level.  That being … (13 comments)

simi valley: BACK TO SCHOOL: Immunization Notification for Ventura County Schools - 08/18/11 08:48 AM
 

 
7th - 12th Grade Requirement
 
 
A new CA school immunization law requires all students entering 7th through 12th grades in the 2011-2012 school year in California to be immunized with a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine booster called Tdap.
 
Pertussis is a very contagious respiratory disease that can be severe and last for months. The immunity received from either early childhood immunization or pertussis disease wears off over time, leaving older students and adults susceptible again to pertussis.
 
Immunization with Tdap can protect students, schools and communities against pertussis.  The new requirement affects all … (12 comments)

simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Down Payment Assistance Available for SIMI VALLEY Home - 08/10/11 04:58 AM
 
REAL ESTATE RECOVERY - Simi Valley, CA (Ventura County) 
While Ventura County is still considered a distressed market, buyers can still purchase their first home for less than what they are paying to rent.
 
Right now, there are dozens of 4bd properties in Simi Valley that are eligible for up to $200,000 in down payment assistance.  Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers like this property.
This wonderful 4bd/2ba WHITE OAK home offers nearly 1,800 sq. ft. of living space on a nearly 8,000 sq. ft. lot.  This wonderful home features a as new dual paned windows … (12 comments)

simi valley: LOCAL REPORT: Simi Valley, CA - 06/20/11 09:01 AM
Way too many prospective buyers here in Los Angeles & Ventura counties are being misled by national reports and averages.  Too often these prospective buyers make the mistake of basing their decisions in purchasing local real estate from what they're reading about national data and info.
One of the most annoying messages I keep hearing is that it's a "buyers market" or "home prices to decline 25%" especially since around here, I am seeing just the opposite.  In an effort to assist my prospective buyers in making better buying decisions about purchasing property here in my market, I want to differentiate the market data and info of some … (15 comments)

simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Down Payment Assistance Available for SIMI VALLEY Pool Home - 06/11/11 06:01 AM
Right now, there are dozens of 4bd properties in Simi Valley that are eligible for up to $200,000 in down payment assistance.  Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers like this property.
This newly-remodeled 4bd/2ba SIMI PARK pool home offers more than 1,200 sq. ft. of living space on a more than 8000 sq. ft. lot.  This wonderful home features new kitchen cabinets, appliances and granite counters.  The home has been freshly painted inside and out and has double pane windows with recessed lighting.  There's a newer roof and new … (5 comments)

simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Down Payment Assistance Available for SIMI VALLEY Homes - 05/21/11 02:06 AM
Right now, there are dozens of properties in Simi Valley that are eligible for down payment assistance (dpa).  Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers and are NOT like all the other run-down, dilapidated dumps you've been seeing, like these two Valley West homes.

 
This 4bd/2.5ba home with a bonus room with more than 1,700 sq. ft. of living space on a more than 6,000 sq. ft lot is an absolute MUST SEE HOME.  This lovely remodeled home has new kitchen cabinets and new appliances. 
There are also all new Pella windows and new doors.  there is new … (9 comments)

simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Down Payment Assistance Available for SIMI VALLEY Homes - 05/02/11 11:54 AM
Right now, there are dozens of properties in Simi Valley that are eligible for down payment assistance (dpa).  Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers and are NOT like all the other run-down, dilapidated dumps you've been seeing, like these two Valley West homes.

 
This 5bd/2ba home with more than 1,700 sq. ft. of living space on a more than 6,000 sq. ft lot has been totally renovated.  This immaculate remodeled home has a new kitchen, new bathrooms, new dual-paned windows and new flooring (carpet & tile) throughout.  There is also a freshy finished garage and well manicured … (5 comments)

simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Fannie Mae HomePath Properties Eligible for $150,000 in Down-Payment Assistance - 04/20/11 11:24 AM

The other day, I posted What is a HomePath Property and How Can I Buy One? - FAQ #11.  Basically, I blogged about the pros and cons of Fannie Mae's HomePath properties and loan program.  Now, anyone who has read my blog, knows that I am not a big fan of this program or most of the run-down, dilapidated, dumpy properties that fall under this program. 
My professional experience with these properties are that many of them are in worse shape than most of the other REO's on the market.  Furthermore, I'm not convinced that the advantages of this program … (6 comments)

simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Down Payment Assistance Available for SIMI VALLEY Homes - 04/12/11 09:32 AM
Right now, there are dozens of properties in Simi Valley that are eligible for down payment assistance (dpa).  Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers and are NOT like all the other run-down, dilapidated dumps you've been seeing, like this Parkview townhome.
For example, these two Hollow Hills homes have 2bd/2ba and 1,000 sq. ft. of living space.  Both homes are clean, light and bright and move-in ready.  There is new flooring throughout (hardwood & carpet) and new paint as well as some new landscaping.  These incredible homes come with a 1-car garage and a covered carport as well as community pool and spa.
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simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Down Payment Assistance Available for SIMI VALLEY Pool Home - 03/30/11 08:34 AM
Right now, there are dozens of 4bd properties in Simi Valley that are eligible for up to $200,000 in down payment assistance.  Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers like this property.

 
This lovely 4bd/2ba SUNKIST pool home offers more than 1,300 sq. ft. of living space.  This home is very light & bright and has an open floor plan.  There's also RV parking with room for 3+ vehicles.  Wonderful yard with a great pool, spa, koi pond and covered patio.
But, there's more too.  This SUNKIST home is just minutes away from both … (11 comments)

simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Eligible Home Available for $100,000 in Down Payment Assistance - 02/23/11 03:08 AM
Right now, there are dozens of properties in Simi Valley that are eligible for up to $200,000 in down payment assistance (dpa).  Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers and are NOT like all the other run-down, dilapidated dumps you've been seeing, like this Parkview townhome.
This lovely 2-story, 2bd/2.5ba, townhome has more than 1,200 sq. ft. of living space and has been fully upgraded.  There is new flooring throughout (hardwood & carpet), new paint, new stainless appliances & new granite counters and scraped ceilings.  Kitchen has a large walk-in pantry with new stackable washer & dryer too.  … (14 comments)

simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Eligible Homes Available for $100,000 in Down Payment Assistance - 02/12/11 04:16 AM
Right now, there are dozens of properties in Simi Valley that are eligible for up to $200,000 in down payment assistance (dpa).  Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers and are NOT like all the other run-down, dilapidated dumps you've been seeing.  Many have been remodeled and/or upgraded like these properties that are both eligible for upto $100,000 in dpa.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
These wonderful 2bd/1ba Rancho Sequoia homes offers nearly 900 sq. ft of living space on more than 4000 sq. ft. lots.  … (6 comments)

simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Eligible Homes Available for $200,000 in Down Payment Assistance - 02/01/11 04:16 AM
Right now, there are dozens of 4bd properties in Simi Valley that are eligible for up to $200,000 in down payment assistance.  Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers and are NOT like all the other run-down, dilapidated dumps you've been seeing.  Many have been remodeled and/or upgraded like these properties.
 
This beautiful 4bd/2ba Valley West pool home offers nearly 1.600 sq. ft. of living space with nearly 7,000 sq. ft. lot.  This lovely home has been remodeled with new paint inside and outside as well as double pane … (6 comments)

simi valley: HOWIE'S GRILL & BAR: Simi Valley's Newest Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening - 01/27/11 06:01 AM

 
For several weeks now, hubby and I have been noticing the activity going on at the old Applebees location and anticipating the opening of the new restaurant coming to town. 
Hubby and I love to check out new places here in town and apparently we weren't the only ones waiting for the new opening of Howie's Grill & Bar at 109 Cochran St. in Simi Valley, CA.
 

 
When we walked in during the grand opening week, happy hour was raging and just what you would expect from a great sports bar.  As soon as hubby saw all … (14 comments)

simi valley: CELEBRATING MY NEW YEARS EVE BIRTHDAY AT THE ELEPHANT BAR - 01/01/11 11:30 AM
For most of my life, having a New Years Eve birthday has been a blast.  As a child, my birthday was often an after thought because of coming so quickly after Christmas.  However, once I became an adult, I finally realized the benefits of my birthday - there were always parties to go to on my birthday. 
For many years, I never lacked for a celebration on my birthday.  Furthermore, my friends would often make sure that my birthday was part of the celebration.  For most of my birthdays, I would often leave town on vacation to celebrate my birthday, mostly … (20 comments)

simi valley: AR SUCCESS STORY: A New Beginning for a Newly Single Mom & Her Kids in Simi Valley, CA - 12/14/10 08:07 AM
I love reading AR success stories because I love knowing that others are also having success with their blogging.  Yes, it's really nice to blog about my own but I do enjoy knowing that I'm not the only one having AR success. 
I've really been trying to blog about my AR success stories as soon as they close, sometimes I just literally forget and with this particular one, it closed shortly before Thanksgiving and I've just been a little busy since then. 
I've also been pretty good about doing the AR success story thing by taking a picture of my commission … (13 comments)

simi valley: ATTENTION SIMI VALLEY FIRST TIME BUYERS: Eligible Homes Available for $200,000 in Down Payment Assistance - 12/13/10 04:22 PM
Right now, there are dozens of 4bd properties in Simi Valley that are eligible for up to $200,000 in down payment assistance.  Many of these properties are not REO's or short sales but actual equity sales with really motivated sellers and are NOT like all the other run-down, dilapidated dumps you've been seeing.  Many have been remodeled and/or upgraded like these properties. 

 
This beautiful 4bd/2ba pool home offers more than 1,200 sq. ft. with more than 8,000 sq. ft. lot.  This lovely home has been remodeled with new paint inside and outside as well as double pane windows, recessed … (7 comments)

simi valley: AR SUCCESS STORY: A Dream Come True for a Single Mom in Simi Valley, CA - 10/25/10 08:27 AM
I love AR success stories, especially when they're mine.  Yes, it's really nice to read other people's AR success stories but there is just something special about being able to tell your own AR success story, which is something that I really need to start doing every time. 
Unfortunately though, with my current schedule, relaying my AR success stories sometimes just seems to get pushed to the back burner most of the time.  However, I am going to try and be better about blogging about my AR success stories because I know there are a lot of newbies here that are … (46 comments)

 
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