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How To Create A Realistic Budget When Buying a New Home in Ventura County

January 4, 2021

The standard advice for the financial end of buying a new home is usually not to buy more home than you can afford. But that’s pretty vague and general and not really much help for buyers who need to plan and budget. And mortgage pre-approval isn’t all that much help either because what you can borrow isn’t … Continued

5 Things You Can Do To Make Your Ventura County Property Listing Stand Out

January 3, 2021

By Ainslee Charles

The time has come for you to sell your home and you’re ready to put a listing together, but you aren’t quite sure what you should do to make the listing draw more potential buyers. Here are 5 things you can do to make your Ventura County property listing stand out. HIRE A REAL ESTATE … Continued

How To Sell Your House With Bad Neighbors In Oxnard

January 1, 2021

By Ainslee Charles

Your house is on the market, you have a Realtor in your corner, and interested parties will be showing up soon for open houses and walkthroughs. Unfortunately, there’s one sticking point that could create issues very soon: bad neighbors. Here are some tips to sell your house with bad neighbors in Oxnard. IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM … Continued

5 Ways To Make Your New Ventura County House More Energy Efficient

December 31, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

Whether or not we agree on the climate-change phenomenon, we can all agree that an energy-efficient home is a better home – better for the environment and better for our wallets. And if you’re a new home owner, one of the first things you should do is to set about making the house more energy … Continued

5 Cliches People Believe About Working With A Real Estate Agent in Ventura County

December 28, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

Thinking about hiring a real estate agent in Ventura County? Many people have misconceptions about working with real estate agents, and these misconceptions often keep buyers and sellers from hiring an agent when it really could benefit their situation. Here are 5 common cliches people believe about working with a real estate agent in Ventura … Continued

Home Improvement Projects To Do This Spring In Ventura County

December 23, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

Soon, the temperatures will begin to rise and the days will start to get longer. This can mean only one thing: spring is coming. When the weather begins to warm up, it will be a great time to get out and take care of some of the things that have been building up on your … Continued

Our Top 10 Questions We Receive About Buying and Selling Houses in Ventura County

December 22, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

Need help selling houses in Ventura County? The housing market can be confusing to people, especially those who don’t have much experience with real estate. Here are the top 10 questions our professionals receive about buying and selling houses in Ventura County. What Is the First Step in the Process? This is a very common … Continued

Our Guide To Fair Housing Laws In Ventura County

December 11, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

When renting or buying a property, you have enough stress. Adding to that stress by experiencing any form of discrimination is unthinkable to most people. Here’s a look at fair housing laws in Ventura County so you can understand your rights. WHAT IS THE FAIR HOUSING ACT? The United States Department of Housing and Urban … Continued

6 Questions You Should Ask Your Ventura Real Estate Agent Before Signing a Contract

December 10, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

Deciding to work with a real estate agent shouldn’t be a snap decision. Before you sign on the dotted line, here are 6 questions you should ask your Ventura real estate agent. What Neighborhoods Do You Typically Work in? Many larger markets contain micro-markets that typically run in the same boundaries as neighborhoods. In many … Continued

How To Buy A Ventura County Home When You Are Out Of State

December 9, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

Buying a home, even in the same neighborhood, is usually pretty stressful and complex. But when you buy a home out of state, everything just gets worse. You may not even see the property before you buy, and people in this situation are often operating under time constraints – so the stress and fear are … Continued