tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110295702011-12-14T18:53:51.113-08:00Looking for the inside scoop on the real estate market here in Ventura County? This is an ongoing discussion about Real Estate in Ventura County. We invite all questions and comments about the climate and happenings in the real estate market here in Ventura County, as well as any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!Hope Goss, Realtorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08122438014363512123noreply@blogger.comBlogger4291100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11029570.post-6308799155520047972010-01-05T16:38:00.000-08:002010-01-05T17:18:49.639-08:00

I recently saw a car parked on our private road. There is a home across the street from us that has been on the market for over a year. Since I am a real estate agent and since having been very frustrated with the home being listed twice by two different agents that did nothing to market the home, my desire to investigate took over. "Can I help you" I asked the driver sitting in the car in front

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Federal legislation passed this month extended the $8,000 federal income-tax credit for first-time homebuyersand added a $6,500 credit for qualified repeat buyers and raised qualifying income limits for buyers of homes that closed Nov. 7 or later.The credit applies to purchases of new or existing primary homes. For both first-time and replacement homes purchased Nov. 7 or later, the purchase

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As of November 30, 2009,the first time homebuyer credit is due to run out!! There have been more than a dozen bills introduced to try to prolong the life of the tax credit and the White House is evaluating the credit's impact on home sales. I hear they way overspent their intended budget already on this. The National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home Builders are

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If you have been trying to purchase a property in the Ventura, California area in the last several months and that property falls between the price range of $100,000 to $500,000, you have probably found yourself competing with others buyers!We are experiencing a battle over these properties right now and it's no secret that a strong offer---high price, all-cash, no contingencies is what is

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I recently talked with another agents clients who exclaimed that they did not realize they would owe $6000 in taxes on a home they just purchased for $320,000! In todays market many buyers are purchasing homes for less than what the Ventura County Assessor shows as current market value on the tax roll. When a property is purchased and goes into escrow, the escrow company will be prorating

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This 1920's Spanish Home with an awesome view has 4 bedrooms and 1 3/4 baths. Gorgeous deck for evening viewings of the magnificent sunset. Private and updated.This is a homeowners dream.This home will be Open House this Sunday, January 25th from 1-4 p.m in Ventura. Take the Seaward offramp and follow the signs.Stop by and enjoy. Check out this and other Ventura Homes For Sale at:http://

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Interest rates continue to drop. They have fallen to the lowest level since Freddie Mac started tracking the data in April 1971! Buyers TAKE ADVANTAGE of this moment...If you have solid credit and equity in your home this is a great opportunity.Freddie Mac reported Wednesday that average rates on a 30 year fixed mortgage dropped to 5.1 percent. Now is the time to think about buying Ventura County

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When home prices drop, there is a potential for you to receive a property tax reduction. If you purchased your home in the last 3-4 years, the current market value of your home is most likely less than what you paid for it. Often times the local Assessor will already be reviewing the value of your property for the current year taxes. However, it is wise to call your local Assessor and ask for a

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Just in case you missed the article, the Ventura County Star ran an article on July 26th, with the headline, "Local Market Shows Signs of Life". The subcaption was, "Realtors seeing multiple offers--but say we're not home free".I myself have experienced that subtle change in the market recently. I took a client of mine to look at a home in midtown Ventura recently. She really liked it and it was

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I was just looking though a blog a used to contribute to and saw a posting stating that there were only 3 beach properties available in Ventura. Of course, this was a few years ago, but I thought it might be interesting to see what's available now. While on broker tour last week, an agent that specializes in the beach area mentioned that there wasn't much available. As of this morning there

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The Federal Reserve cut interest rates to the lowest point in nearly four years Wednesday. In turn, the prime lending rate for millions of consumers and businesses fell by a corresponding amount, to 5 percent. The prime rate applies to certain credit cards, home equity lines of credit and other loans. Both rates are the lowest since 2004. This may or may not have much impact on mortgage rates. At

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Every day I help residents of Ventura County, and future residents of Ventura County find a home tha suits their needs. Well, this time it's me making the move. My former compoany, Realty Executives Coastal Cities, has decided to call it quits in Ventura. There are a few reasons this has come to pass, one of which is that the owner has fallen ill and needs to concentrate on his health. It's been

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"The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned."-Maya AngelouThere's so much media coverage on the collapsing housing market, it's hard to avoid feeling a bit of angst over a possible purchase. However, it's important to remember the real reasons that we buy home. Changes in our family status like marriage, the birth of a new baby, divorce,

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Don't forget that the second installment of Property Taxes are due by April 10!Although there is nothing you can do now but pay the taxes that are due, do not forget that under the provisions of Proposition 8 you may request a review of the value of your property. So check the value that you are paying taxes on and if you feel the value of your property is currently less than the Assessor has

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Existing Home Sales are up this month in the State of California from 287,600 last month to 301,040 this month. That is a 4.7% increase in sales. Good News for real estate for 2008! The Economic Stimulus Package passed earlier this month will raise conforming loan limits. The California Association of Realtors estimates this change will result in more than 300,000 additional home sales and

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The Economic Stimulus Package was signed around the middle of February. The package includes a provision to increase conforming and FHA loan limits in high cost areas temporarily through the end of 2008. Ventura County Real Estate will be impacting positively by this increase. HUD has 30 days from the signing to determine the new loan limits for each area. The new limits will be determined by

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ventura CondoCentrally located condo with pool, spa, and tennis courts just closed escrow!Sold for $215,000Good time to invest? Maybe.Search the MLS for Ventura County Real Estate at: www.HopeGoss.com

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What does this mean for long-term rates?Long-term mortgage rates, the lowest we've experienced in years, could actually increase after this cut, based on historical performance and recent trends.So if you're waiting for long-term rates to fall further, don't count on it. Your best chance to lock in the lowest rates since 2005 is now. Getting your application in process now will allow you to

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Here is an artical from Broker Agent News that might help you.....Makeover Tips that Can Sell Your Home -- The year a home was built helps determine which renovations are most likely to pay off for sellers, experts say.LorraineSearch the MLS for comparables at:http://www.venturarealestate24-7.com/ext_searchall.asp

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So, your selling your home and you've gotten to the end of the escrow and you're expecting to hear you've closed escrow. But, instead you get a call that the buyer cannot close escrow for another week. Do you have any recourse? Well, it depends. Do you have another offer from a buyer you'd rather take? If not, it might be in your best interest to work with your current buyer and eventually get

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This adorable Ventura Home is for salein the Poinsettia School District. Sellersare motivated and it is priced to sell at$524,900. Call Janis at (805) 218-7016 for a showing before it is sold. It is insuch good condition you won't believe it!Nice bright kitchen and large backyard too!! Hurry.Check out more information and pictures at:http://www.JanisCalkins.com

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To everyone:Happy New Year!Lorraine

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On Friday, December 14, 2007, the U.S. Senate voted 93 to 1 to pass S. 2338, the FHA Modernization Act, which will reform the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). A conference committee will now meet to resolve differences between this bill and the one passed by the House of Representatives earlier this year.This is a huge victory for REALTORS® who have lobbied Congress aggressively all year to

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This is a cute 4 bedroom, 2 bath home near the government center in Ventura. It's been on the market for 4 months. Owner says - We've got to sell it! So the listing agent drops the price $50,000 to $399,000. That was Thursday...Monday they have 10 offers. If the price is right - there are buyers out there!LorraineLorraine@LorraineBurns.com

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Nope it's not a minivan I'm talking about. It's an open house day for Realtors and the one day a week that all the Realtors in town get together and check out all the new listings. So? Well, if your Realtor participates, this is a definite benefit. If you are a buyer, wouldn't you like your Realtor to tell you about homes that they've seen personally, and not just on a computer screen? This might

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The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) has received an additional $100 million to continue funding the California Homebuyer’s Downpayment Assistance Program (CHDAP). The funds are the result of the passage of Proposition 1C by California voters last fall. Previously, Proposition 46, which was passed in 2002, funded over $145 million in these down payment assistance loans, which included

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The Recent Ojai Valley News headline dated Nov. 2, 2007 read, "Ojai home sales rise with rest of state in slump".It furthers brags that October could be even more impressive since 21 sales were recorded during the first three weeks of this past month, up from 12 for the same month in 2006. 15 in 2005 and 18 in 2004.Let's think about this.....Why do you think Ojai is doing so well right now? Do

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Have you heard that you could no longer get 100% financing? That's just not true! There are special properties still out there that qualify for 100% fianancing with ZERO Down Payment! Buy this HOME with ZERO Down Payment! Very cute country cottage priced to sell at $335,000. This home sits on a corner lot with a 6970 square foot lot and plenty of room for expansion. There are 2 bedrooms, 1 bath,

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Fast Facts:Calif. median home price - August 07: $588.970(Source: C.A.R.)Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region August 07: Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,262,500(Source: C.A.R.)Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region August 07: High Desert $287.39(Source: C.A.R.)Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Second Quarter 07: 24 percent (Source: C.A.R.)Mortgage rates - week ending

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With Competition so keen, how will you attract a buyer for your house? It all boils down to Incentives and Pricing. First, make sure that you have your home priced right to sell and this means where it approaches the "this could be a good deal" mentality for a buyer. Second, think in terms of the big "I".....this means offering Incentives.Incentives such as:Down Payment Help: As home prices hold

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If you are, call your lender! Talk to them! Do not hide and hope it will get better!I had a client call me because they were behind and wanted to sell to get out of the situation. I talked to them and had them work with their lender FIRST. They were able to work things out with the lender so they can keep the house, re-pay the past due and get back on their feet. They were over 3 months behind on

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Have you decided it is time to try new things? Like a new dog and a new home?Come to Ventura County.....you will love it! It is near the beach and feels like a vacationland.Then investigate acquiring a Swedish Vallhund! It is an original Swedish Spitz gaining in popularity here in the United States. The first American litter was bred in the U.S. in 1986. They date back 1,000 years. Standing 11.5-

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The much anticipated Fed decision arrived with a fanfare! The Fed surprised us all with a half point cut in both the Fed Funds and Discount Rates. Stocks closed higher with their largest gain since 2003.What does this mean? Rates on consumer debt, car loans, and Home Equity lines will all benefit. But, because Home Loan rates are tied more closely to inflation, it is not uncommon to see less of a

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I don't think this is going to be a lot of help in Ventura County.FHASecure is designed to prevent foreclosures for homeowners who are falling behind because of their adjustable rate mortgages (ARM). They will be offered fixed-rate mortgages BUT 3 conditions apply:1. The homeowner with an ARM had to be paying on time until the rate was reset and the payments went up.2. Borrowers (homeowners) will

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Here is the good news from a newsletter from Mark Cohen: "Last week was the most positive for the mortgage market in the past three months as liquidity started to return. It appears that for the most part, the worst is over for the mortgage market as yields are at high enough levels that the lenders and investors are willing to lend. This should not come as a surprise as it appears that the Fed

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Many homes in Ventura County are staying on the market longer these days. Making your home appealing to buyers will make the difference in selling your home. Here's a few tips:Expose hardwood floors and make them until they shine. Many buyers in Ventura County do not like wall to wall carpeting.Remove outdated furnishings. Get rid of matched sets and funky patterns from the 1970's and 1980's.

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2 bedroom - 1 bath cottage in Ventura. Open House 1 to 4 pm. on Sunday Sept. 2nd.Come and visit: 93 Sycamore St off Highway 33 (towards Ojai) Questions: (805) 223-3445.

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Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm September 2, 2007 Come and View this beautiful home:11100 Telegraph Road #50Ventura, CA 93004Hosted by: Lorraine BurnsQuestions: (805) 901-8805

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Monday: Existing Home Sales for July at 10:00 ET, expected 5.70 million, June 5.75 million.Tuesday: Conference Board Consumer Confidence for August at 10:00 ET, July 112.6Thursday: 2nd quarter preliminary GDP (second release) at 8:30 ET, prior (adcanced) +3.4%.Friday: Personal Income for July at 8:30 ET, June +0.4%. Personal Expenditure for July at 8:30 ET, June +0.1%. PCE Core Chain Weight Price

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Those of us who live in Ventura and travel away from Ventura know a sinple truth: There is no place like home! I traveled to the Baltimore area this week: they have 100 degree weather, 100% plus humitity, thunder and lightening storms, it's muggy (but the area is very green - that is not like Ventura!). It is beautiful in Baltimore, but very hot and very muggy. There truely is no place like

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1844 ROGUE RIVER CIRCLE in VENTURAOpen House....Sunday, Aug. 26 1-4 p.m.Unbelievable Price!!! Seller wants it sold!Come by and see this gorgeous 1444 Sq. Ft. Townhome. Private Garage. Spacious. Immaculate, ready for Occupancy! Private Patio and Park like Setting....View more information on this by visiting my website at:http://www.janiscalkins.com/Ventura_CA_listings/07215028-F98A-8A31-

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Hope Goss, Realtorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08122438014363512123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11029570.post-14528854893738068782007-08-17T19:51:00.000-07:002007-08-18T09:40:43.089-07:00

Hi Ventura! My name is Lorraine and I sell manufactured homes and mobile homes. They are a good alternative to stick-built homes in Ventura since they are still affordable IF you have at least a 5% down payment. They look very much like a stick-built home now - vaulted ceilings, jacuzzi tubs, islands in the kitchens, all the bells and whistles. But the older ones still look like mobile homes (

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The Fed cut the discount rate by half a point to 5.75%, declaring "downside risks" to the economy have increased. Ya think?However, the central bank did not change its target for the federal funds rate, which has remained at 5.25 percent for over a year. Fox news reports, "Many strategists believes the market won't settle down until the Fed lowers the fed funds rate — the rate banks charge each

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The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to keep its target for the federal funds rate at 5-1/4 percent. See the statement here. I'm sure a few of you out there might have some comments on this. We'd love to hear from you.Search the MLS for Ventura County Real Estate at:www.HopeGoss.com

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First impressions count. Roll out the red carpet for potential homebuyers by sprucing up your entryways, especially the one on a lockbox. Welcome mats, planters filled with seasonal flowers, and clutter-free foyers and hallways set the stage.Sell the space, not your stuff. Remember that the goal of a successful showing is to make a prospect feel at home – like it’s theirs, not yours. Put away

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Freddie Mac reports a decrease in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate to 6.69 percent during the week ended July 26 from 6.73 percent the previous week. Interest on 15-year fixed loans recorded a slight decline to 6.37 percent from 6.38 percent. Meanwhile, the five-year adjustable mortgage rate dipped to 6.3 percent from 6.35 percent, and the one-year ARM tumbled to 5.69 percent from 5.72

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What's the difference? Confusing prequalification with preapproval can mean disappointment for both a home seller and a buyer. Real estate experts say it's smart to urge buyers to become preapproved by their lender, not just prequalified. For buyers to obtain a bona fide preapproval, they must submit a loan application with the necessary documentation and fee. After the lender verifies and

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Here are some inexpensive ways to give your kitchen a quick update: Replace the flooring. Install laminate floor over old linoleum, vinyl, or chipped tile. It costs just $1 to $5 a square foot and looks like wood, stone, or tile.Replace the lighting. A new ceiling fixture costs less than $100 and will brighten up the place. Adding some under-the-cabinet lights will illuminate work surfaces. Give

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Sales of high-end homes are doing better than the rest of the market in many areas, according to DataQuick Information Systems, which tracks home prices.There appears to be three main causes of the split in the market. First, affluent families continue to do better financially than others, thanks to healthy income gains and a rising stock market. The upper end of the market has also been helped

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If you are thinking of purchasing a mobile home/manufactured home instead of a stick-built home, anything older than built in 1990 will require a 20% down payment. On a $100,000 home, that's $20,000 down. On a $150,000 home, that's $30,000 down. This is just a head's up for those of you that think mobile homes are cheeper to purchase.See information about mobile home parks in the Ventura area at:

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The median price of an existing single-family home in California increased 4.8 percent in May and sales decreased 25 percent compared with the same period a year ago, C.A.R. reported this week. "The decline in sales continues to be driven by both tighter underwriting standards since the start of the year and the adverse psychological impact of news regarding foreclosures and the subprime

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Here are some helpful tips for making sure you protect yourself against identity theft!Be Careful With Your Mail. Although it seems most convenient to drop mail in your home mailbox, it is best to go ahead and take it to the post office to drop it in a safe place. Most homeowners don't consider that identity thieves might steal your personal information right out of your mailbox, especially bills

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Hi all! I know of a mobile home for sale in Star Dust Mobile Estates off of Wells and Telegraph Roads in Ventura. It's a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, extra room off kitchen, lots of windows - but it's an older home. The asking price is currently $110,000. The people who are selling are despirate - they have sick parents out of town and they need to sell. Does anyone need a real nice older mobile home?

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A title policy protects a real estate owner or lender against any loss or damage they might experience because of liens, encumbrances, or defects in the title to a property, or the incorrectness of the related title search.How does title insurance differ from casualty insurance? Casualty insurers (car, life, health, etc) assume risk for future events, collecting monthly or annual premiums. A

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"The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned."-Maya Angelou

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If you are looking to purchase a home soon, or you already own one and you're thinking about refinancing, it's a good idea to check your credit and make sure all is well before filling out that loan application. There may be errors or things you can do that will better your score and allow you to get a better rate. Most mortgage lenders will give you their best rates with a score of at least 680.

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Here's a list of open houses you might want to check out today:93 Sycamore Ventura $399,900 Open 1pm - 4pm326 Dalton Ventura $784,900 Open 2pm - 4pm332 N. Alvarado Ojai $630,000 Open 1pm - 4pm3864 Camulos Piru $449,000 Open 2pm - 4pm

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The key to selling your home fast, and for the best price, is to attract as many buyers as possible. Here are some tips to help you do that:Price your home correctly. Homes that are priced correctly sell for the most money in the shortest amount of time. It's critical to thorougly research what a prospective buyer is willing to pay for a similar properties and price your home accordingly. If you

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Beautifully upgraded home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on a very quiet country street. This home has a newer kitchen, updated baths, a gorgeous fireplace, and so much more. This home has a lot next door that is also available. Priced to sell at $449,000Search the MLS for Ventura County Real Estate at:www.HopeGoss.com

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A "short pay-off", also called a "short sale" occurs when an owner sells his or her property for an amount less than what is owed on it, and the existing mortgage lender agrees to accept less than the full amount due.For example, let's say Jane purchased a home in 2005 for $590,000 and she now owes $570,000 to ABC Bank. She must sell it and move for a a job transfer, but due to a decline of the

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Just Listed. Two lots - one house! Beautiful 3+2 and an extra lot to build another! Search the MLS for Ventura County Real Estate:www.HopeGoss.com

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We pay tribute to those who have died fighting to defend our nation.http://home.comcast.net/~nw-fla/tribute_flag_B_thompson.htm

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There are 5 questions home buyers should ask and use to their advantage when buying a home.To help home buyers negotiate their best possible sales price and terms, here are the five key questions home buyers should ask. The answers to these questions will help you determine how much negotiation you may have on any given home.1.) WHY ARE YOU SELLING THIS HOME? The primary reasons the home buyer

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Here's a quote from a USA Today article by Noelle Knox called "Renters Will Dig Deeper in 2007". The article begins with the words...renters be warned...rents will rise about 5% this year and since the beginning of 2005, rents have increased 14%.Renters - are you sure it's not time to consider home ownership?Call me -call anyone one this list. We are here to help you.Lorraine(805) 901-8805

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The City of Ventura has a home buyer assistance program that offers buyers down payment assistance for the purchase of their first home - up to $80,000. Go here to get some of the specifics. If you find this is something that you'd like to learn more about, contact me for more information.Search the MLS for Ventura County Real Estate at:www.HopeGoss.com

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How about a modular home? Look at thispicture of the breakfast bar looking into the kitchen. Does this look like a modulat home? Well, it is. It was built in 2003 and is located in Ventura. It is in an all-age park off of Wells and Telegraph Roads. Asking price is $225,000. Call Lorraine to schedule your appointment to see it. More pictures at:www.VenturaRealEstate24-7.comLorraine

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Lawrence Yun, National Association for Realtors senior economist, says one benefit for the current market is the disappearance of speculative behavior, which contributed to abnormal price growth. “Home buyers today are purchasing for the long term, generally with a realistic expectation of modest gains over time,” Yun says. “Housing first and foremost is shelter. Second, it’s a long-term

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The dreams of a young San Francisco couple to renovate a fixer-upper collapsed last weekend — literally. Bill Zhou and his wife spent $525,000 for an 870-square-foot cottage built in 1910. The house was a bargain in a city where the median price is $755,000. They planned to do the renovation work themselves. But Sunday afternoon the house caved in. No one was injured. Before the crash, the

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When a market levels or begins trending downward, as ours has now, be sure to get in front of the trend. This is even more important than an upward market if you don't want your house sitting on the market. Every week you wait you literally lose money, sometimes thousands of dollars each week. Don't wait! When prices trend downward, sellers must forget what their neighbor's sales price two months

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Here's to all you mothers out there, hoping you have a very maternal Sunday! Aren't sleeping babies beautiful? Need a new crib?www.HopeGoss.com

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This one is NOT a fixer. Beautiful hardwood floors, brand new kitchen, new triple pane windows, new ductless heating and air conditioning, and more......Nice size lot in a quiet location. $399,900Search the MLS for Ventura County Real Estate at:www.HopeGoss.com

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May 7, 2007Bank of America Rolls Out No-Fee MortgageBank of America on Tuesday will begin offering nationally a no-fee mortgage, which will eliminate most of the charges that add a few thousand dollars to every closing. Bank of America, which is the nation’s second largest lender by assets, has been offering this mortgage in Washington state since September. In February, it expanded the program

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Be sure to check with your insurance agent early on when you are planning to buy a home or investment property. Many factors go in to determining whether or not a property is insurable and at what rate. Some of these factors are location, past claims by either yourself, or against the property you are looking to insure. In addition to finding out the requirements for insuring your new property (

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Yes, your property tax bill may be lower this year!Here's a brief overview of the assessment process: The assessment value of homes and other property is usually linked to fair market values and determined by local government. The assessment is made up of two components – the improvement or building value and the land (or site) value. The person with overall responsibility for accurately

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So, what is a lock box, and why do I need one? If you are selling your home, it's an electronic box that is secured to your home and a key to your home is stored in it. Today, easy access to your home while it is on the market is key to having it seen by as many potential buyers as possible. Homes that do not install a lockbox may take longer to sell, and since they are not seen by as many

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Stamp Out Hunger food drive, Saturday May 12 Just leave non-perishables out for your postal carrier to pick up on Saturday. How much easier could it be? Ventura County Foodshare will be involved to distribute the food to folks in need, right here in Ventura County!www.nalc.org/news/release/fddrfact.htmlSearch the MLS for Ventura County Real Estate at:www.HopeGoss.com

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Come on by and say "Hello!". I will be holding 217 Youmans Drive in Ventura Open House today from 1 to 3 pm in Ventura. From Telephone Road (by Barnes and Noble Book Store/Shopping Area) turn toward the 126 freeway on Portola. Turn right on Thille. Turn left into Imperial Mobile Home Park. First street (immediately after you turn in) is Youmans - turn left. Come around the park to the first stop

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Do you want to get the best house you can for the least amount of money? Then make sure you are in the strongest negotiating position possible. Price is only one bargaining chip in the negotiations, and not necessarily the most important one. Often other terms, such as the strength of the buyer or the length of escrow, are critical to a seller. In years past, we have always recommended that

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Fast Facts from the C.A.R. Newsline (Wed. May 2, 2007):Calif. median home price - March 07: $580,090 (Source: C.A.R.)Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region March 07: Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,200,000 (Source: C.A.R.)Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region March 07: High Desert $320,830 (Source: C.A.R.)Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Fourth Quarter 06:25 percent

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If you have a house to sell, sell it before selecting a house to buy! Let's pretend that I go out looking for the perfect house for you. I find it and you love it! Now you have to go make an offer to the seller. You want the seller to reduce the price and wait until you sell your house. The seller figures that's a risky deal, since he might pass up a buyer who DOESN'T have to sell a house while

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Just Listed! Nice Ventura home in the Bird Tract (tweet tweet) with a new kitchen (very cool silestone counters and stainless steel appliances. Polished concrete floors for a very modern feel. Still needs some touch ups and fixes, but a very good start. $559,000 Search the MLS for Ventura County Real Estate at: www.HopeGoss.com

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The National Realty News stated the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average dropped to 6.16% with an average of .5 point for the week ending April 28, 2007. This is down slightly from last week when the average was 6.17%."Weaker existing home sales in March, coupled with lower consumer confidence in April caused the market to pause and reevaluate the potential growth of the economy this year." said

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Internet advertising has revolutionized the way the residential real estate is sold. So, it's important that your agent's marketing plan include broad internet exposure. Recent studies show that 80 percent of home buyers use the Internet during the course of their home purchase. Studies also show that buyers reject a listing if it doesn't have photos because they think there must be something

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There's always been plenty of fixers on the market. Recently, we've seen something new happening - Fixers at fixer prices! Check out this recently listed Ondulando home on the hillside in Ventura. It's on a private half acre lot with over 2100 square feet. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and tons of potential. $749,000Search the MLS for Ventura County Real Estate at:www.HopeGoss.com

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Here are some "Fast Facts" from the California Association of Realtors Newsletter: (Now remember these are for all of California - including the desert areas)."Calif. median home price - March 07: $580,090 (Source: C.A.R.)Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region March 07:Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,200,000 (Source: C.A.R.)Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region March 07:High

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Hi Ventura! I am involved in using the City of Ventura's Silent Second Program for a buyer I am currently helping. I found out that since the City raised the dollar amount of the 2nd to $80,000, only 4 people, other than my buyer, have been able to use this program. I think it's a great program! Want to learn more about it? Send me an email at LorraineBurns@sbcglobal.net .LorraineVisit me

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Brand new on the Market! Check out this 3+2 with a brand new kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors, beamed and vaulted ceilings, brick fireplace, triple pane windows, plantation shutters, new ductless heating and air conditioning............$410,000More pictures and information on this listing and more at:www.HopeGoss.com

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Did you know you could search the MLS for real estate in Ventura County? Every real estate agent that is a member of the Ventura County Coastal Association of Realtors and MLS receives a link that they can provide to the public to search the MLS. Here is a link to mine:http://www.hopegoss.com/Ventura__CA_homes_for_sale.shtml

Hope Goss, Realtorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08122438014363512123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11029570.post-1110490905619601442007-04-03T06:36:00.000-07:002007-04-10T10:44:54.555-07:00

Here's a little information about those confusing property taxes we all gotta pay if you own real estate Ventura County.Taxes Due: November 1st & February 1stTaxes Delinquent: December 10th & April 10thBeginning of Fiscal Year: July 1stTax Bills Mailed: Last week of OctoberPlease don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions!Search the MLS for Ventura County Real Estate at:www.HopeGoss.com

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With concerns over safety, security, and just plain privacy, many homeowners are questioning whether or not an open house is really necessary. Statistics show that only a small percentage of homes are sold from an open house. With 77% of homebuyers now using the internet to search for their new home, it's no wonder. Most buyers now do their research online, not in the car. It utilizes their time

Hope Goss, Realtorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08122438014363512123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11029570.post-89273331897800798102007-03-23T08:58:00.000-07:002007-03-23T09:14:30.286-07:00

OPEN HOUSE!! THIS WEEKEND!!Come on by and see this lovely TownhomeSaturday, March 24 from 12-3 p.m. 1444 Sq. Ft!2 Bedrooms +LOFT (easily can be 3rd)!2.5 Bathrooms!Detached 2 car Garage!Private Patio!Huge Master Suite!Cozy Fireplace nook!Beautiful Tiled floor in Dining/Kitchen/BathsVIEW!! Mst Bed/ Ag Fields/ MountainsComplex has 3 Pools/Tennis Courts! Peaceful/Quiet/Well Maintained Complex.You

Janis Calkins, Realtorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390209373067895559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11029570.post-8738101380024782502007-03-21T15:21:00.000-07:002007-03-25T07:23:58.179-07:00

The Federal Reserve Board met today and left the federal funds rate unchanged at 5.25%. For the first time since it stopped raising rates, the Fed did not hint that it was more likely to raise rates further than to reduce them.Search the MLS for Ventura County Real Estate at:www.HopeGoss.com

Hope Goss, Realtorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08122438014363512123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11029570.post-42021702652071721892007-03-15T21:37:00.000-07:002007-03-20T20:46:00.648-07:00

Looking for the (massive) "Yo Factor"? This one's got it! Charming midtown Ventura home with hardwood floors, a fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a detached 2 car garage. Even Simon likes it!Search the MLS for Ventura County Real Estate at:www.VenturaRealEstate.org

Hope Goss, Realtorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08122438014363512123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11029570.post-1122303415420737122007-03-15T06:48:00.000-07:002007-03-14T07:09:23.977-07:00

We are hearing more and more about seller's having a professional home inspection report prepared prior to marketing their home. Hmmmmm, how do we feel about this? On one hand, it gives the seller the opportunity to repair defects that they may not have been aware of. In addition, any repairs being done prior to the prying eyes of a buyer can be completed in a much more efficient and less costly

Hope Goss, Realtorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08122438014363512123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11029570.post-7356551124194938502007-03-11T22:36:00.000-07:002007-03-11T22:49:17.301-07:00

Prime location within walking distance to the beach! Great property for 1st time buyer or as a 2nd home for vacationing near the beach. Needs a bit of TLC and priced to sell quickly.Great investment. 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, private patio, 1 car garage. 10 minute walk to enjoy the sunset over the Ocean!View this and more properties for sale at:WWW.JanisCalkins.com(805) 218-7016

Janis Calkins, Realtorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390209373067895559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11029570.post-1122128337433801132007-03-07T06:10:00.000-08:002007-03-07T06:58:45.364-08:00

Many people assume that it's standard, even required to get a pest control report and complete all the reccommendations in that report any time you are buying or selling a home. Admittedly, it is done often, but certainly not required, unless it is written in to the purchase contract and accepted by both parties. It's a good idea to make sure any home you are buying is properly maintained, and

Hope Goss, Realtorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08122438014363512123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11029570.post-46805597230475649512007-02-28T07:53:00.000-08:002007-02-28T07:57:46.278-08:00

Key News reported a possible housing market rebound this morning on it's early morning program. Increased closed sales nationwide, as well as in the local market, along with an increase in the number of pending sales was reported. It was pointed out that these could be indicators that the market is stabilizing and the slump is over. More on this soon!Search the MLS for Ventura County Real Estate

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