3 things you must know about buying a newly-built home

That new car smell can’t hold a candle to that of a brand-new house. No lingering, nasty cooking odors, no doggy or baby smells and…

3 things you must know before selling your home

Making the decision to sell your home may be easy. Then again, for some, it’s wrenching. After all, whether it’s a condo in the heart…

Interested in buying a maintenance-free home?

“Seventy-four million people in the United States (27% of the population)” live in condominiums, according to Sa El at SimplyInsurance.com. Many of these homeowners downsized…

Company coming? 4 must-do easy home improvements to get done now

The countdown to the late-fall through the new year festivities is on. If airline ticket prices remain as high as they are currently, traveling to…

Uh-oh – not the foundation! What to look for, who to call and what you’ll pay

“The support upon which something rests,” is how Merriam Webster Dictionary defines ‘foundation.’ Think about that for a minute. Your home rests on its foundation,…

Is this a good time to sell your home?

If you’re confused by what you read or hear in the news regarding the housing market, you are not alone. While one headline blasts that…

Hey homeowner: Are you ready to downsize?

Jack and Betty Ayers fixed it up, raised their kids in it, and still cherished the many memories it held. But the couple knew they…

Thinking of buying a home? This is the perfect time to work on your credit score

The most important step to take before you begin searching for a home is to get your financing in order. Depending on your credit, this…

Halloween Fun for the Whole Family in and Around Ventura County

With Halloween just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about what spooky activities you want to do with your family! If you're stuck…

Here’s what you need to know about private mortgage insurance (PMI)

Most American homebuyers at the turn of the 20th century were forced to pony up 50 percent of the home’s appraised value to get a…