Ventura County Real Estate News and Updates

I was reading the book of Deuteronomy this morning.  I was enlightened because selling real estate these days is pretty darn tough.  I was looking for some new perspective, and here's what I found.  The verses that caught my attention were:   Deut 28:8 ...  "The Lord will send a blessing on your ...

I just found an article in VenturaParent.com and it was really informative.  I found out that there are several places to take Swimming Lessons.  Also you can visit OaksParent.com to see the directory for private, group, parent-child and even "Junior Lifeguard" Programs!  I thought it sounded fun...

This morning I read three scriptures that really caught my attention;   First: "And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ."   - Ephesians 3:17-18   Second: "There is n...

I just read about this online - I know that we can all sort of make this assumption, but sometimes it helps to refresh! Apparently some studies have found a link between stress and illness. Experts who study stress are seeing how it connects to illnesses. Stress affects your heart, weight, and sk...

  Here Are 10 Good Reasons to Sell Your Home During the Holidays:   People who look for a home during the holidays are more serious buyers.   Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the holidays, so you have less competition.   Houses "show better" when decorated for the holidays. ...

Hi All, I just had a scare the skin off me, "heart attack" moment, and I desperately needed the help of a certain local General Contractor.  What had happened... I listed a home for sale, and my Seller had forgotten to disclose that there had been some water intrusion (pipe burst) 3 years earlier...

I recently read an article about asking clients for referrals.  It contained scripts and role-playing scenarios for phone conversations.  When I was done reading it, I realized that in spite of having all the tools to teach me to ask my clients for referrals, I still felt afraid and hesitant.  Th...

  Just read that lawmakers are trying to extend the $8,000.00 homebuyer tax credit!Apparently, the U. S. Senate is considering a plan to extend & expand a stimulus-packageprovision, giving first-time homebuyers an $8,000 federal tax credit!!The stimulus-package credit allows first-time homebuyers...

I've heard that healthy thinking is a key contributor to success.  Even the Bible has a lot to say about what a person's mind should (or should not) ruminate about.  This is because every choice we make, every word we utter, and every action we take - begins as a thought!  Our minds are powerful ...

Check this out, I just found out about this on www.About.com ...How To Get Cash Back On Your Appliances: New Government Rebate Program!!By the end of 2009, we consumers nationwide can take advantage of afederal "cash for appliances" program.  This program offers government rebateswhen you purchas...