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April 7, 2021

Prop 19

There are new tax benefits that California seniors can take advantage of that will allow them to move without big tax increases.
Prop 19 new tax benefits (effective April 1, 2021) is available for homeowners 55+, severely disabled, or victims of wildfire or natural disaster. Benefits include:
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April 7, 2021

Can I Buy or Sell a Home Without a Real Estate Agent?

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Today’s real estate market is one of the fastest-moving in recent memory. With record-low inventory in many market segments, we’re seeing multiple offers—and sometimes even bidding wars—for homes in the most sought-after neighborhoods. This has led some sellers to question the need for an agent. After all, why spend money ...

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March 15, 2021

Is the Ventura County Real Estate Market Going to Crash?

While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last?

When COVID-related shutdowns began in March, real estate brokers and clients scrambled to respond to the shift. Record-low interest rates caused some lenders to call a halt to new ...

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May 20, 2008

Buying a Home? For goodness sake, get a CLUE!

Flooded HomeC.L.U.E. stands for the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange  which is a huge database used by the insurance industry to track claims homeowners file against their homeowner’s insurance policies. This information helps insurers of Ventura County real estate avoid fraud and writing policies for people who make excessive ...

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