simi valley: Are the Holidays a good time to sell? - 12/09/09 12:07 PM
This has been answered many different ways by Realtors and Homeowners.  I wrote "The 4 reasons why the Holidays are a good time to sell your Simi Valley Home" and looked at why this could be a good time to stay on the market or a good time to get started … (1 comments)

simi valley: Understanding The Short Sale Process From A Seller's Perspective - 11/10/09 11:43 PM
I just posted up on my homebuysblog.com website, information for sellers so they can better understand the short sale process.
What is a short sale and can I sell my house short?
Additionally, as a buyer the information is very useful so you can better understand some of the issues that … (2 comments)

simi valley: Home Buyer Tax Credit To Be Extended - 11/05/09 10:30 PM
Earlier today the House of Representatives voted 403 to 12 to approved legislation to extend and broaden the homebuyer tax credits. The Senate had already voted and 98 to zero for approval. Over the course of the last several months I have seen Simi Valley home buyers have been snapping up … (0 comments)

simi valley: Simi Valley SnowFest This Weekend - Free Family Activity - 11/02/09 04:07 PM
Simi Valley SnowFest This Weekend - Free Family Activity
The Simi Valley Park District is hosting an day at the park complete with several tons of manufactured snow on Sunday November 8th starting at 10:00 going till approximately 4:00 pm.  Bring the kids as this might be a great way to … (1 comments)

simi valley: Simi Valley Homes Sales Volume January through September 2009 - 10/18/09 01:20 PM
Simi Valley Homes Sales Volume January through September 2009
 
This is the chart for Simi Valley Single Family Detached Homes only. The trend of the entry level market dominance is evident by the graphic.  Looking at the list price to sale ratio is another important factor as well.  At the … (2 comments)

simi valley: Help Stop the spread of H1N1 in Simi Valley - 10/15/09 03:19 PM
Help Stop the spread of H1N1 in Simi Valley (youtube video clip) This is a public service announcement

The ad firm that put this together used some cool retro flash animation. I am ready to see those old Duck and Cover public service announcements. We have had a few cases … (3 comments)

simi valley: Simi Valley Homes Sales Volume down 11.1% - 10/02/09 03:11 PM
Comparing September 2008 with September 2009, this really is not very alarming other than September 2008 had some very troubling developments.  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were taken over by the government; AIG, Indy Mac, Lehman, JP Morgan Chase and Merrill Lynch created a panic, yet more homes sold in September … (0 comments)

simi valley: Simi Valley Market Update YTD through August 2009 - 09/25/09 12:56 AM
Simi Valley Market Update YTD through August 2009
More of the same.  Sluggish Simi Valley Market results still lag behind last year.  The only thing keeping this market alive is the Low Inventory, Low Interest Rates and the $8,000 tax credit which is about to expire.  Unemployment for California is expected … (0 comments)

simi valley: Don't be fooled. Is the Simi Valley Housing Market Really Stabilizing? - 08/17/09 12:18 AM
Don't be fooled. Is the Simi Valley Housing Market Really Stabilizing?
I have written a few posts at HomeBuysBlog.com on the situation in the Simi Valley Housing Market.  While things look hot, it is neighborhood and price range selective.  We are about to witness another example of how people don't learn … (2 comments)

simi valley: Simi Valley Home Sales Chart for June 2009 - 07/19/09 07:07 PM
Simi Valley Home Sales for June 2009
 

 
The above chart is the activity for Simi Valley detached home sales in June 2009.  The condo - attached market is reacting differently and should not be included in a market activity report for detached homes.  The continuing trend of brisk … (0 comments)

simi valley: Tribute to Chris Loveall Former Team Leader of Keller Williams Simi Valley - 06/27/09 02:08 PM
Tribute to Chris Loveall Former Team Leader of Keller Williams Simi Valley
March 22, 1970 - June 27, 2009
 
 
 
Chris Loveall past away yesterday of a possible heart attack while visiting his father.  This unexpected and sudden passing is shocking to all of us who new Chris. … (31 comments)

simi valley: Simi Valley Homes For Sale Video Tour 1267 Fitzgerald - 06/27/09 10:38 AM
Simi Valley Homes For Sale Video Tour 1267 Fitzgerald Road Here is another Simi Valley home to see just down the street from Mike's listing. Check out the video tour below.

Some of the great Features Include: Dual pane windows Upgraded HVAC Spectacularly Remodeled Gourmet Kitchen with granite Whole house … (0 comments)

simi valley: HVCC is bad for Simi Valley home values - 06/17/09 04:11 PM
I recently wrote a post on my blog about how the HVCC is negatively affecting Simi Valley Home Sales. This video is is a must see as the new legislation is already creating major problems for Simi Valley Home Buyers and Sellers. The "True"Value for your home is under attack and … (2 comments)

simi valley: Simi Valley Emergency Preparedness - Lesson Learned - 06/17/09 01:45 AM
Simi Valley Emergency Preparedness - Lesson Learned
As a young boy I was a boy scout and trained in First Aid.  When Cathy and I were the owners of the Simi Valley Gold's Gym in the Target Center, we had CPR certification and basic first aid training.  Well, years later you … (1 comments)

simi valley: Simi Valley Homes For Sale Inventory Update 5-09 - 05/19/09 11:28 AM
Simi Valley Homes For Sale Inventory Update 5-09
This certainly is a crazy market for Simi Valley Real Estate.  Multiple offers, low inventory prices not moving up, low interest rates, tax credits.  If you want to see where the action is look at the chart below.  The Green line is very … (2 comments)

simi valley: Simi Valley E-Waste Recycling May 16, 2009 - 05/12/09 11:26 AM
Simi Valley E-Waste Recycling May 16, 2009
This Saturday May 16th, 2009 is the day to get rid of al the electronic junk you have stored in the garage.  Old computers, Monitors, TVs, VCR, you name it.  Bring your waste to the Simi Valley Unified School District office at 875 Cochran … (0 comments)

simi valley: Simi Valley Real Estate Market Commentary (Video Blog) May 2009 - 05/11/09 08:21 PM
Simi Valley Market Commentary (Video Blog) May 2009 This Simi Valley Real Estate market is a roller coaster and if you have been caught up in the craziness, then watch this report so you can catch a breath and think about getting caught up in a eBay style auction frenzy. Cooler … (0 comments)

simi valley: Video Blog - Simi Valley Real Estate Market Update - 04/09/09 02:28 PM
Video Blog - Simi Valley Real Estate Market Update
 

 
The archived reports are at my main Blog http://www.HomeBuysBlog.com  Please stop by and subscribe via RSS or email if you would like to be notified when future reports are posted.  The market continues to remain interesting and it will … (0 comments)

simi valley: Simi Valley Real Estate March 2009 Closings coming in at the Wire - 03/31/09 04:07 PM
Simi Valley Real Estate March 2009 Closings coming in at the Wire
We will know how good March was by Friday.  Usually the MLS is updated within 24 to 48 hours of each closing, so I will wait till Friday to post the Monthly activity for Simi Valley Real Estate.  So … (0 comments)

simi valley: Simi Valley Real Estate Reality - Why Multiple Offers Don't Mean Squat! - 03/25/09 12:39 PM
Simi Valley Real Estate Reality - Why Multiple Offers Don't Mean Squat!

I track every month, the closing statistics for Simi Valley and Moorpark sales on my Wordpress Blog, www.homebuysblog.com.  I started this detailed look last year and took the monthly closing data back to 2006 as our MLS systems until recently … (2 comments)

 
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