I want to let you know one great reason why you should choose me as your listing agent. I have one of the most creative backgrounds for marketing that you can find in real estate.
Not only was I the publisher of the VC Reporter in Ventura as well as the National Sales Director at California Association of REALTORS, I also started the Hot Properties section in the Los Angeles Times when I was there.
I’ve had incredible success with virtual open houses as well as in person open houses, and finding the creative ways to find buyers for your home
So when you’re comparing agents, make sure you ask them about the creative ways that they’re going to market your property.
I look forward to helping you with your real estate needs!
Does all the news about a potential recession, changing mortgage rates, and rising inflation have you questioning whether or not you still wanna buy a home right now? If so, hear this. Today’s housing market isn’t a challenge, it’s an opportunity. Here are three reasons you should still consider buying a home today.
Reason number one, the intensity of bidding wars is easing. Month-over-month data shows the number of offers on recently sold homes is declining. That’s good news for you, if you’ve been outbid previously or you’re just tired of dealing with the frenzy.
Reason number two, fewer homes are selling for over asking price. While it’s still a competitive market, the percent of homes that sold over list price has declined the past few months.
Reason number three, the supply of homes for sale is growing, and that means you have more options for your home search.
If you’re thinking about buying a home, let’s connect to discuss why today’s market may give you the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. And I as I always say, when’s the best time to buy a home? Today, or 20 years ago!
My clients are now adding their personal touches and upgrades to this 2 bed, 1 bath, 940 sq. ft. home. This unit offers them plenty of opportunities to create their own oasis. The 55 and older co-op community of Laguna Woods offers clubs for just about any interest. There’s even a yacht club with its own sailboat in nearby Dana Point Harbor! The property features covered outdoor space. Their dogs will be enjoying the beautiful Southern California weather in the private courtyard. It features a level entry, with no neighbors above. Plenty of storage is also a plus, with a roomy closet and above-closet space in both bedrooms, and a large outdoor storage closet behind the security gate. There is talk of adding a tiki-themed bar on the outdoor patio. I will be visiting from Ventura!
With inflation rising, you may be wondering if you should put your plans to buy on pause. Here’s some information that may help you make your decision. This graph shows the median asking rent since nineteen eighty-eight. What stands out to me is how steadily it’s been rising each year. If you’re still renting, ask yourself: how many times has your rent gone up? Probably every time you started or renewed a lease. And as inflation raises prices all around you, that can be a harder pill to swallow these days.
But when you buy a home, you can lock in your monthly payment for the length of your loan. Plus, as you pay that loan off and home prices continue to appreciate, you gain equity, and that will help you build your net worth. Those are two things renting can’t provide.
If consistent payments and growing your long-term wealth are important to you, homeownership should be too – and I can help you get there. I know what steps renters need to take to become homeowners. Let’s connect to get started today.
So if you’re here today, you’re probably considering a move to Ventura and wondering what it’s like to live here. I want to give you an overview of the different types of home location options you can find in Ventura, as I’ve found it to be one of the most diverse in the options for places you can live.
And with our weather at around 73 degrees pretty much all year long, compared to say Los Angeles in August which can be 85 degrees or more, it’s no wonder that we’ve got options that take advantage of the wonderful sea air and views.
Let’s check them out!
First stop, of course, are waterfront and beach front properties. Why live near the ocean if you don’t check these out! Here in Ventura we say homes on the streets leading to the beach are “on the lanes.” Then, there’s the homes that are beach front! Or one or two back… Who wouldn’t love that?
We also have the Ventura Keys, where you can have a home on the water, with a boat dock!
One of the things I love, is that we have a large selection of historic homes… You can find them in Hobson Heights, or in Midtown, or on the Avenue. Really, you can find wonderful older homes throughout Ventura!
Another favorite place for people to live in Ventura is in a view home. Many properties in Ventura allow for 180 degree views of downtown and the ocean. Here’s a view from Skyline. And another from just above Downtown!
And unlike many communities along the coast, Ventura also has many options for ranches, and agriculture which add to its unique offerings. So while you will find traditional homes, townhomes, and condos, and many other offerings you might find in other cities in California, I truly feel Ventura offers residents so many amazing opportunities to pick the type of home locations you’ve always dreamed of, and the incredible weather to boot!
Is the housing market a bubble about to burst? I know there are plenty of headlines out there about whether a potential crash is in the cards, but here’s what you need to know. This isn’t a repeat of 2008.
Pulsenomics recently asked industry experts if the housing market is in a bubble. And the majority, or sixty percent, said no, it’s not. That’s because today is very different than 2008. Back then we had a historic number of foreclosures due to loose lending standards. That’s a big reason why home values dropped during the crash. This market is a different story. Mortgage lending standards are stricter, and experts aren’t projecting a flood of foreclosures that would lead to a crash.
Have questions about the housing market or what you’re hearing on the news? I can help. Let’s connect so you get the facts and the answers you’re looking for.
Please feel free to reach out to me with all your real estate needs.
I want to tell you about something that’ll make the decision to sell your house a whole lot easier. It’s called equity. And chances are, you have a lot more of it than you may realize. And that can be a real game changer when you get ready to buy your next home.
Here’s how it works. As you pay down your home loan, and as home prices rise, your equity does too. And here’s the best part. Because home prices have been climbing so much, your equity has likely grown quite a bit. According to CoreLogic, over the past year alone, homeowners have gained record amounts of equity. So, when you sell your house, you can use that equity to help fuel your next move. It may be enough to cover some – if not all – of the down payment on your next home. Your equity can take you places.
The average home’s equity in this country has appreciated by sixty-four thousand dollars over the past twelve months alone. Work with me to find out how much you have, and how you can use it to help power your next move.
Please feel free to reach out to me with all your real estate needs.
I found this updated Ventura Keys home with a 31 foot boat dock for my client who was moving to Ventura from Minnesota.. This property has a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances. There are hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings. The living room has a large stone fireplace and great views out to the water. They will be enjoying the annual Christmas boat parade from the spacious deck and dock where they can also keep a boat if they get one. It’s across the street from a beach park and a short distance to the beach. They will be enjoying Ventura Keys living at its best!
In today’s shifting housing market, overpricing your home is a mistake. Most sellers I work with want to maximize their sales price, minimize the hassles, and sell their house as quickly as possible. But while we’re still in a sellers’ market, things have changed from just a few months ago, and we need to consider how to price your house based on where we are right now.
Here are a few of the benefits of pricing your house right. When you price it at market value, you’ll help boost interest in your home so you can attract more buyers. And when you do, you’ll maximize your sales price.
Plus, when you price your home right, it’ll sell faster. That’s why you don’t wanna overshoot your target price. Price it too high, and it’ll sit on the market or require a price reduction. Price it too low, and it may lead buyers to think something’s wrong. Hitting a bullseye is what I do. And as your agent, I’ll look at all the factors to help you maximize your sales price in today’s shifting market.
Thanks for joining me!
Please feel free to reach out to me with all your real estate needs.
No doubt, everywhere you turn someone is talking about the housing market, and many people are asking the question: “Should I buy a home right now?”
It’s true that the real estate market is shifting away from the intensity we’ve seen over the past two years, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a good time to buy a home or that prices will go down. Take a look at estimated home price appreciation over the next five years. It’s from the Home Price Expectation Survey. Every quarter over one hundred housing market experts are surveyed on where they see prices going. They forecast just over nine percent appreciation for this year and healthy appreciation for the next four years after that.
So, if you’re looking to buy, you can confidently do so knowing that experts are projecting ongoing price appreciation. Once you buy a home, that appreciation will help you gain equity and build your wealth over time. And with more inventory coming to market, now may be the right moment for you to begin the home search you’ve been putting off.
