Ventura County Real Estate News and Updates

As I was sitting in our office meeting this last Tuesday, I learned something extraordinary...  My Broker, ERA Cusick Group (Ventura, California) actually provides a $25,000.00 Liability policy for all their Sellers, for 1 full year following the close of escrow!  Okay, some Sellers might wonder,...

Good Morning - I just found out about this.  It's good to know these things! When you are filling out your loan application paperwork, keep a look-out for this form: IRS Form 4506-T Buyers should be aware of this new form, it authorizes a loan officer to get electronic transcripts from the IRS, c...

Hi There, Just wanted to invite anyone who is an excited ERA Agent in California - please join me in the new group I just created, "California ERA Agents."  Just last month, I joined "ERA Cusick Realty" in Ventura, California.  Seriously, it's the best office I've ever been a part of.  My husband...

What to do when the Buyers side changes Lenders while in Escrow! This just happened to me.  I had a short-sale listing where it took 4 months to get formal short-sale approval (Indymac).  Finally, when we got it, we were given 45 days to close the deal.  No problem, right?  The buyer - a high ear...

Just read about some new programs that can help home shoppers save a ton of money...! Check this out...  You can research what programs are available in a given County!  A Home Buyer can obtain the Federal tax credit (if you close escrow by November 30, 2009) - after you buy the home, BUT, builde...

What is the antidote for worry?  My husband just read it to me... "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God." Phil. 4:6

In our busy world it's so easy to get caught up in the details and forget what's really important.  When I feel that happening to me, I pull out this story to remind me to stop - think - and remember what the "rocks" are in my life. Here's a quick story for you; A philosophy professor stood quiet...

Do we pray for anything more fervently, more diligently or more desperatley than we do for our kids?  Here are the top 10 things to pray for... 1.) For Godly wisdom... 2.) For strong character... 3.) For a spirit of excellence... 4.) For Humility... 5.) For a desire to know God... 6.) For life di...

Good Morning!  It's Sunday October 11th... Brandon's (my husband) birthday today!!  Happy Day!! I had an "ahh ha" moment recently and I thought I'd share it with you!  I was reading about a famous mountain climbing resort over in the Swiss Alps. They have this one "beginner mountain," and several...

Hi there, Here's some information about my experience choosing a new Broker, that you may find helpful.  I've been selling homes for almost 6 years now, and due to my Broker electing not to Broker anymore - I had to find a new Broker to work under.  I sat with two different Brokers in person, and...