Hope for Ventura County Real Estate

It's true... currently there are plans to build a maximum-security prison hospital facility in Camarillo.  On the good side, it will surely bring more jobs to the area, which will, in turn, stimulate the housing market.  On the bad side, you may be worried about property values and community safe...

FHA foreclosure rescue is a refinance program for homebuyers with problematic subprime loans. Here's the specifics:  Lenders would write down qualified mortgages to 85% of the current appraised value and qualified borrowers would get a new FHA 30-year fixed mortgage at 90% of appraised value. Bor...

There's always something fun to do in Oxnard!  Make sure you get out to Channel Islands Harbor for the this summer's Concerts By the Sea - they end soon!  Check out this weeks community events: Thursday August 21, 6 p.m.Open House445 E. Esplanade Drive, Suite 200Azusa Pacific University Ventura R...

It's back to school day for Ventura parents!  Remember that commercial a few years ago for an office supply chain where the parents were skipping happily through the isles and the kids had sour looks on their faces?  Love, love, love that commercial.  Don't get me wrong, I look forward to school ...

Tuesday August 19, 6 p.m.Foreclosure solutions workshopCLDC's NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center, 702 County Square DriveThe Cabrillo Economic Development Corp is putting on a foreclosure solutions workshop. Attendees will learn about strategies to preserve homeownership.  The workshop will be he...

Looking for something to do this week? Wednesday August 20, 7 p.m.Chat on Camarillo White HorsesThe Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch RoadA chat night about the Camarillo White Horses, which have participated in the Tournament of Roses Parade, the 1936 opening of the Oakland Bay Bridge and the...

You've heard the news, prices are down, rates are near historical lows.  Boy, are prices down!  Check out some of these recent Ventura sales: 2 Bed 1 Bath Peppertree Condo closed 7/30/08 for $139,600 4 Bed 2 Bath Peppertree Condo closed 6/20/08 for $153,000 2 Bed 2 Bath Seneca Gardens Condo close...

Saturday August 16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday August 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Camarillo Air ExpoCamarillo Airport, 555 Airport WayCamarillo Air Expo featuring a variety of aircraft including experimental aircraft and antique airplanes. Plane rides will be offered for a fee.  Admission is $8 per person.  ...

647 Island View Fillmore, CA 93015 Fillmore Home Affordable updated home on a quiet street in Fillmore. Interior Features: Forced Air, Central Air, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Bathroom, Appliances. Exterior Features: Deck/Patio, Fenced Yard. Price: $349,000 Type: Single Family Residential for...

If you are thinking about listing your home here in Ventura County, you might have some quetions about how agents will access your home, as well as the security of your home when a lock box is used.  Ventura County agents use a GE iBox.  It's a small blue box that is easy to install, can be progr...