I’ve moved my business to RE/MAX!

September 29, 2011

I’m now a RE/MAX agent with Gold Coast Realtors, Inc!  Very excited to be joining a small team who thrive in the world of negotations and marketing. Call me if you or someone you know is moving or need advice on selling, buying, investing or holding real estate. Also, keep me in mind should you [...]

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Sparkling Pools, Ocean Views, and Gated Communities

September 22, 2011

Last week’s agent caravan was a delightful journey through homes with amazing views, fantastic outdoor entertaining areas, gorgeous mid-century modern homes, a classic tuscan villa , beautiful spaces, top of the hill vistas and sparkling pools.  Many were inside gated communities. Even the surrounding homes gave way to lots of oohs and aaahs too! Click the links [...]

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Oxnard Market Trends

September 15, 2011

Let’s look at the market activity trends of Oxnard between May 2010 and July 2011 for all property types:  

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Ventura Market Trends for 93001, 93003, 93004

September 8, 2011

Let’s look at the market activity trends of Ventura between May 2010 and July 2011 for all property types:

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Get the Paint Sheen You Want!

September 1, 2011

You think choosing the right color for your paint job is hard? Try picking the right sheen. In the painting world, very shiny translates to very durable. High sheen can take a lot of abuse and a lot of scrubbing. The lower the sheen, the silkier the effect; but, like silk, scrubbing will damage it. High [...]

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Homes Inventories are Down & Homes Sales are Up

August 25, 2011

Here’s the latest trend for the real estate activity in Ventura. It’s a Seller’s Market!  Inventory is down and pending sales are up! (For Sale is light green, Sold is dark green, Pending is the red line and New Listings in the blue line.O

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Whole-House Sound Hath Charms to Soothe the Savage in You

August 4, 2011

Whole-house sound sets the mood, reduces sound system clutter, and adds value. Run wires behind the walls or go wireless–there’s a system for every budget. Installing whole-house sound hath the same charms of music – soothing savage beasts, and all that – and is a luxury feature that charms buyers, too. These sound systems (http://digitaltips.org/home-systems/multi-room-buying-guide.asp), [...]

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Steam Shower: Make Your Life a Little Steamy

July 28, 2011

Installing a home steam shower unclogs the sinuses in the morning and relaxes the muscles at night. It’s a luxury upgrade-up to $10,000 for a custom-framed steam shower; or about half that for a prefabricated unit. But compared with an upscale bathroom remodel $54,000, a steam shower is a comparatively inexpensive way to feel like [...]

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Ventura Beach, Hillside, Mid-town, Views, Pools & More

July 21, 2011

Today’s tour was filled with all sorts of wonderful homes. Two had pools, one needed to be either a fix up, a tear-down or add on,  a few had amazing views, and some were fantastic remodels. Take a look for yourself at these fantastic properties. (Click on the links for more photos and info.) Behind [...]

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Shower under the Stars

July 14, 2011

    Today’s tour had a few surprises that made the morning every interesting! The outdoor shower was a delightful surprise to find in the back yard. Very private and open to the sky. Another home had been on the market only 10 days when it went pending. The transaction fell out of escrow, so [...]

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