Beth's Blog

They way mortgage have been generated and sold in the last decade or so is, a lender would package millions of dollars worth of mortgages and sell them to one of the six Wall Street firms.    Last year I started to hear the “Conspiracy Theory” that these Wall Street firms where buying average le...

I read this in a book called Swanepoel Trends Report, and in the book I found the “Rule of 55” I am quoting from the book, however I think every agent should take it to heart.   It seems that as a general rule of thumb, 55% of a group tends to gravitate toward the next level.  For example, appro...

A good friend of mine l Ana Connelgave me the “Swanepoel” Trend Report.  This is a book that is released every year about the real estate market, and what a book.  Every broker should buy this book for the office.    One of my favorite topics is about our associations needing to evolve to meet t...

Today I had two referrals, one client that wanted to sell two houses.  My first thought was finding an Exit agent; however there was no Exit’s where my referral was located.  So my next thought was to turn to Active Rain.    Now, I really do not know the protocol regarding giving referrals to ot...

Where else to you get a true country fair at the beach?  That would be the Ventura County Fair!!!  You will find all the rides and games that you could want.  You will also find my favorites the Alpaca’s and the Quilts…..come on every body love a Quilt.    You better hurry the fair closes this w...

After reading Ana Connell’s blog about what Burbank is doing for the environment, I got to thinking what is Simi Valley doing…..well hers the answer.     Ventura County is helping you become greener.  If you own a gas powered lawn mower, and you turn it into the city they will give you a huge di...

So I know you have heard every Realtor tell you this before, however now is the time to buy especially if you are a first time home buyer.   This might sound crazy but follow me.  I have heard through out the years that real estate is on a 6 or 7 year cycle.  I really don’t know if this is compl...

Beth Bastian | Exit Family Realty | 805-857-0484 722 Chantry Cir, Simi Valley, CA 4 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $925,000 Year Built 1987 Sq Footage 3,187 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 10,235 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This is th...

Beth Bastian | Exit Family Realty | 805-857-0484 4041 Valley Fair Street, Simi Valley, CA This Simi Valley home offers two brand new bathrooms, a pool and plenty of room for RV and boats!! 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $475,000 Year Built 1961 Sq Footage 1,220 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full...

Beth Bastian | Exit Family Realty | 805-857-0484 2621 N. Bancock, Simi Valley, CA Simi Valley's perfect home. 4 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $630,000 Year Built Unspecified Sq Footage 2,028 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 6,600 sqft HOA/Maint $...