The Stephen Christie Group

A little planning can give you big options when it comes to real estate investing.  Our long time clients, Ben and Judy, have been purchasing investment properties with us for about 20 years, and are now retiring with some great equity built.  And it was so simple....  Whether you are looking for...

Many times we hear that buyers want to make a "low ball offer" on a bank owned property. Their strategy is that the bank will take any offer, which isn't the case. Banks are pricing their properties about 5% under current market values from the start, so the property already IS under market and a...

We are often asked if short sales and foreclosures effect the value of the homes in the neighborhood, and, yes, they do. All recent sales are taken into consideration. However, there are some factors to also remember. The most important aspect to remember is that when you are selling, the first o...

Whether you are a Seller or a Buyer, once you have that accepted offer and we open escrow, emotions are high. And we, as your agent, know this. Let us do our job and take care of every detail, so that the transaction will run smoothly and seamlessly for you. Having an excellent agent represent yo...

I just spent 3 days in Irvine, CA attending my daughter Emma's National Dance Finals.  Let me tell you, it was the most exciting three days of watching over 500 dances and seeing these young kids perform their hearts out.  And, it was their attitude, not of worry but - this is another dance, and ...

Email, text, or telephone call?  How often?  How do you like your real estate agent to communicate with you?  Well, tell them! Interview your agent, and when you choose the right agent for you, set up expectations on how you like to be informed and communicated with. Your real estate transaction ...

Are you thinking of relocating to Ventura County?  Situated halfway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, you have a beautiful area to raise a family, enjoy the outdoors, culture, and activities galore. Everything from hiking, golfing, restaurants, zoo, beaches, wineries, and the list is endless...

OPEN HOUSE Saturday 07/17/2010, From 12:00pm and 3:00pm   Please join us at our open house to explore this beautiful home in Woodland Hills CA 91367 $899,000 - 19739 Henshaw Street, Woodland Hills CA 91364 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Lot Size: 16997 Garage Size: 2 Car Square Footage: 2680 Agent Na...

OPEN HOUSE Saturday 07/17/2010, From 12:00pm and 3:00pm Sunday 07/18/2010, From 12:00pm and 3:00pm Please join us at our open house to explore this beautiful 4 BD, 4 BA. 3,523 sq.ft home in Wood Ranch Simi Valley CA 93065 $769,000 - 630 Windswept Place, Simi Valley CA, 93065 (Wood Ranch) Bedrooms...

We are visual, and we more easily fall in love with that which is pleasing to the eye.  And the same goes for properly staging your home for sale.  Buyers are attracted to homes that show fabulously, from the landscaping, to the kitchen and familyroom, to the master bedroom and bath, and even to ...