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,…

Housing Market Update – October 2022

Welcome to the Monthly Market Report for October 2022. We want to give you the insights that you need to help confidently make the best…

Financial aspects to consider before deciding to rent out your house

Sometimes it makes financial sense to hang on to your old home when you buy another. Of course, you’ll want to talk it over first…

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…

Lowball offer on your home?

Once upon a time, not too terribly long ago, homebuyers wouldn’t even dream of submitting an offer for less than what a home was listed.That,…

3 critters that invade homes in fall and winter

Ants on the porch or insects in the garden are annoying but tolerable summer staples. With cooling weather, however, many pests go on a hunt…