John 's Blog

This is a summary article of the stimulus package and it's impact on real estate and it's intent to keep families in their home.  This as everyone knows is a very expensive legislation and it is reasonable to assume that it will not be a quick cure for the real estate market.  Time will tell if i...

Article discusses what the stimulus package contributed to real estate.  It also notes the changes announced by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae regarding investors increase buyng.  Ventura County real estate is addressed noting that perhaps November, 2008 was a possible bottom for the County. To read ...

Commentary of Washingtons doings and its impact on the real estate market.  Noted were Ventura County January, 2009 monthly sales, compared with sales of the January, 2008.  Readers are directed to read the forecast for Ventura County for the year 2009 and beyond.

Summary comments of the possible turn around of the credit market and its impact on real estate and the general econom.  With a new President (Obama) many hope he will resolve many if not all of our problems.  Hope is hope.  He he is just one person and he should be treated with respect by Congr...

Summary commentary of bail out funding taking place in the United States and the impact to real estate.  States have now entered into the fray of asking Uncle Sam for bail out funds.  It is expected that individual cities and communities will not be far behind in seeking such funds. The impact to...

Author summarizes Ventura County real estate activities and shows forecast for the county for 2009 and beyond.  Charts and tables are used to show growth rate in the County for the last 15 years and what can be expected going into the year 2022. For investors a number of cities are cited as possi...

An opinion of decade old problems that we will pass to our kids.  For complete article go to:  www.venturacountyretalk.com.

An assessment of national and local weekly events and the impact to real estate in Ventura County.  For the complete article go to:  www.venturacountyretalk.com.

Review of 2008 and 2009 real estate forecast for Ventura County.  This article summarizes the 2008 real estate activity in Ventura County by major areas.  A forecast for the period of 2009 through 2012 is included by these same major areas. For the year 2009 it is being estimated that the County ...

An opinion of red lining in high foreclosure areas. For complete article see:  www.venturacountyretalk.com