Tag Archives: ventura housing

Top 10 Markets to Invest In

Realtor.com’s latest top 10 investment markets report shows metros just off the beaten path leading the way.

Built from Realtor.com data updated through February 2012, the report put Tucson, Ariz.; Austin, Texas; and Kansas City, Mo., as the top current real estate markets to invest in.

The top 10 list was built by analyzing the housing inventories, price trends and unemployment rates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for 146 markets Realtor.com tracks. read more

Mid-town Handyman Special

This is the back area of a home currently listed in mid-town Ventura. The house itself is a lovely handyman special craftsman with a high ceiling basement, and original touches throughout. What makes this home so unique is the property behind the home on which you can build another house. It’s a must see! read more

Emma Avenue – Sold in 6 Days

 480 S. Emma Avenue sold at asking price of $369,000, just a few days after coming onto the market. 

In getting the home ready for sale, carpets were removed to show off the beautiful wood floors that had been covered and protected for years, windows were washed inside and out, and every surface of the house was scrubbed to give the home that extra sparkle. To neutralize and emphasize the home’s spaciousness, the walls were painted with the perfect light color.  The yard was spruced up and flowers added to give that extra curb appeal.  The service providers did a wonderful job getting the home ready. (I’d be happy to share their names with you!)  The final step was to stage the house to make the home more inviting while buyers toured through. read more