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What Ventura County Homebuyers Need to Know About Receiving a Down Payment as a Gift

November 22, 2020

The biggest challenge for most people when it comes to buying a home is saving for the down payment. And most of us know that the more you can pay down, the better off you’ll be – with lower interest rates and mortgage payments and no private mortgage insurance to pay for. But saving nearly … Continued

Best Apps and Services to Help You Track Your Credit When Buying a Home in Ventura County

November 20, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

You know you need good (or at least decent) credit to get a mortgage loan to buy a home. But checking your credit score once and then forgetting about it won’t do the trick. Your financial actions such as large purchases and even errors that can and do creep in will impact your credit score. … Continued

5 Things You Can Do If Your Ventura House Appraises Low

November 19, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

There are few things discouraging when selling your home than receiving a low appraisal. To help you overcome this possible obstacle, we have 5 things you can do if your Ventura house appraises low. REVIEW AND SCRUTINIZE The first step when your house appraises low is to ask for a copy of the appraisal and … Continued

6 Listing Secrets Agents Use To Sell Houses Fast In Ventura County

November 17, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

When it comes to selling your home, there’s plenty of work you need to do, but your real estate agent brings the polish to the table. Here are 6 listing secrets real estate agents use to sell houses fast in Ventura County. CLEAN EVERYTHING AND DECLUTTER Most people do some cleaning to try getting their … Continued

What Home Sellers Need To Know About The Changing Ventura County Real Estate Market

November 13, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

At the end of 2020, the real estate market forecasts are looking good, and sellers are in a great position moving forward. With a new year upcoming, understanding what’s going on in the real estate market can help inform how you handle selling your home. Now is a great opportunity to go over what home … Continued

5 Signs it is Time To Sell Your Starter Home and Look for a Bigger Home in Oxnard

November 12, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

Your first home – your starter home, which you scrimped and saved to buy – will always hold a special place in your heart. As with most things in life, though, there comes a time when you should move on and sell your starter home. But how do you know if that time is now? … Continued

4 Things to Never Overlook When Buying a House in Ventura County

November 11, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

Buying a house in Ventura County? Consider this common scenario. A couple has spent every weekend and most evenings for the past several weeks looking at homes. Not only are all those homes and their features beginning to run together, but the people are getting tired. So they finally make an offer on a home … Continued

5 Tips For Creating The Ultimate Home Office in Your New Ventura County Home

November 10, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

More and more people are working from home, especially since the advent of COVID-19. The problem is, though, that many people, having been suddenly thrust into a work-from-home situation, have had to improvise and have a less-than-ideal workspace at home. But if you’re buying a new home, you have a chance to set up your … Continued

5 Things You Can Do To Become a Ventura County Homeowner in 2020

November 9, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

The process of becoming a homeowner goes beyond finding the right home for you and putting in an offer. It’s important to do some groundwork to put yourself in the best position when going to look at potential home options to make the entire home buying process much smoother. We’ve put together a list of … Continued

5 Ways Coronavirus is Impacting The Housing Market in Ventura County

November 6, 2020

By Ainslee Charles

The coronavirus and COVID-19 have altered almost every aspect of our lives, from the business landscape to entertainment to schooling. And real estate and the housing market in Ventura County have by no means come through unscathed. Real estate is still chugging along, of course, but there have been some changes – changes that both … Continued