We hope all of you mamas out there had a wonderful Mother's Day. We really should celebrate our hardworking, loving mothers every day, though, right? Artists need our love and support as well. Therefore, we hope you make time in your busy schedules to attend the Ojai Art in the Park 2023 event over Memorial Day weekend.What: Ojai Art in the Park 2023Where: Libbey Park (210 S Signal St)When: May 27th & 28th from 10 am to 5 pmAdmission: FREEContact: Ojai Art Center (805) 646-0117 or via emailOjai Art in the Park 20232023 marks the 46th year that the Ojai Art Center hosted Art in the Park. From its humble beginnings back in 1977, it has now grown into a huge arena for artists of all sorts to showcase their work. And we reap the benefits of some truly amazing talent. Plus, the gorgeous natu... 05/16/2023

Living in the city, you sometimes forget how much agriculture plays a part of the California lifestyle. While the middle of California hosts a large percentage of farmland for the state, several farms conduct their daily business right here in Ventura County. To explain how they fit in with our California economy, several of these farms plan on participating in Ventura County Farm Day 2019.What: Ventura County Farm Day 2019When: Saturday, November 9thWhere: Various Ventura County FarmsAdmission: FREEContact: Ventura County Farm Day Organizers (805) 901-0213 or via emailVentura County Farm Day 2019On Saturday, November 9th, 18 different agricultural organizations in seven different cities located in Ventura County let the public into their facilities for free. This event proves both educ... 11/04/2019

En el mundo acelerado de hoy, donde las respuestas están tan solo a una búsqueda en ‘Google’, hay algunos que pueden preguntarse cuáles son los beneficios de contratar a un profesional en bienes raíces que les ayude con la búsqueda de su casa. La verdad es que, con la incorporación de más información, viene mayor confusión. Programas como ‘Property Brothers’, ‘Fixer Upper’ y las docenas de más en ‘HGTV’ han dado a muchos un sentimiento falso de cómo es comprar o vender una casa.Ahora más que nunca, usted necesita un experto de su lado que va a guiarlo hacia sus sueños y no dejar que nada pueda intervenir en el camino de alcanzarlos. ¡Comprar y/o vender una casa definitivamente no es algo que usted quiere hacer por su cuenta!Aquí están algunas de las razones por las que usted necesita un... 06/25/2019

This is the October 2016 Ojai Real Estate Market Update  According to the United States Census of 2010 the city has a population of 7,461 and spans 4.401 square miles giving the city a population density of 1,700 people per square mile. Rough estimate of population today is 7558.Ojai has many beautiful areas for recreational activities like the beautiful Lake Casitas Recreation Area and Los Padres National Forest. The city is also home to the Ojai Valley Museum and a charming walkable village center. The city embraces a more relaxed pace and features quiet streets, wonderful schools, and comfortable homes.Homes for sale in Ojai range from quaint little first-time buyer homes up through sprawling estate-like properties.Let’s take a look at the Ojai Real Estate Market for October 2016. We... 12/01/2016

Ojai Holiday Home Tour 2016 Grab your tissue and head out to view the homes featured this year for the Ojai Holiday Home Tour 2016. Why the tissue, you may ask?  I think there maybe some drooling going on over these beautiful homes with distinctive kitchens.  I love a good kitchen so I no doubt would be drooling over them. The Ojai Holiday Home Tour will take place on Saturday and Sunday, November 12 & 13, 2016. The times are 10a.m. to 4p.m. This tour is self-guided and the homes on the tour are the Libbey House, built in 1908, the El Toro built in 1926, the Carroll House built in the 1950’s for Loretta Young and the Ladera Ranch Home, a 1970’s expansion of a 1940’s-era Forest Service building. Presented by the Ojai Festivals Women’s Committee, this annual event, entering its twentieth ... 11/11/2016

This is the August 2016 Real Estate Market Update forOjai Homes sales for Ojai Single Family Homes was down by two this August, 2016 compared to August of last year.  However, the average price sales price for Ojai Single Family Homes rose 3.40% from August, 2015.Inventory of Ojai Single Family Homes is below the six month mark, which puts this real estate market segment in the seller’s market bracket.As of the writing of this post there were 118 Ojai Homes available for sale per the VCRDS MLS. It should be noted that of these 118 Ojai Homes, 62 homes or 52.45% of the current Ojai Home inventory are priced over $1 Million and the average days on market for this price range is 145. It is also important to point out that the lower price range of Ojai Homes is very competitive. If one is l... 10/01/2016

Wordless Wednesdays: The Honor System!!!          If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at me at 10.486.1002 (m) or homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at http://www.endrebarath.com.  I am a pet friendly realtor and I contribute a portion of my commission to local animal rescue organizations.  11/10/2015

Bart's Bookstore in Ojai, CA: a destination place for book lovers... As most of you who read my post know I am passionate about a few subject: Real Estate, Wine, Food and Books. Needless to say the other day I saw a list of independent bookstores from all over the world. I enjoyed it immensely since I have visited most of them in my life time.  Then I noticed that there was one Diane & I have not been to. This was exciting since the book store was close to us. Clearly this called for a “road trip” so off we went to Ojai to Bart’s Bookshttp://www.bartsbooksojai.com I tried my best and only came back with four books. Diane was even more disciplined and she only walked out with two books. Anyway if you have an opportunity to be near Ojai you have to check this bookstore out. Tell me if you... 08/09/2015

Speechless Sundays: my love affair with Typewriters!   If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at me at 310.486.1002 (m) or homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at http://www.endrebarath.com.  I am a pet friendly realtor and I contribute a portion of my commission to local animal rescue organizations.  07/05/2015

Interested in what past short selling homeowners think of my work?  Here's a quick video of my Ojai Seller (in Ventura County, CA.)..    Looking forward to work with you too!   Temple  (805) 208-6024   To see more of my client reviews visit: http://www.YouTubeChannel.us   02/23/2015

160 Burnham, Oak View (Ojai Valley) CA 93020 now reduced to $659,000   Our associate, Ann Stalwick, will be holding an OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 9, 2014   From 1:00 to 4:00PM   Please come by!       160 Burnham in Oak View is a stunning remodeled 2,000 PLUS square foot, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with travertine and laminate flooring.  Now priced at $659,000.   Kitchen has hardwood cabinets with granite counters, wine cooler and new appliances.   Master bath has an European flair.   Living room fireplace has slate tiles.   Family room has another fireplace.   This home is open, airy and gorgeous.   Walking distance to Lake Casitas and easy commute to Santa Barbara and Ventura.                                 We would love to help you buy or lease a home anywhere in Southern California, or... 11/05/2014

Our associate, Ann Stalwick, is holding an OPEN HOUSE today, Sunday, October 5, 2014 From 1:00 to 4:00PM AT 160 Burnham, Oak View (Ojai Valley) CA 93020 Please come by!   160 Burnham in Oak View is a stunning remodeled 2,000 PLUS square foot, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with travertine and laminate flooring.  Priced at $669,000. Kitchen has hardwood cabinets with granite counters, wine cooler and new appliances. Master bath has an European flair. Living room fireplace has slate tiles. Family room has another fireplace. This home is open, airy and gorgeous. Walking distance to Lake Casitas and easy commute to Santa Barbara and Ventura.                               Bob Taylor Properties, is a progressive, independent, full service real estate brokerage located in Northeast Los Angeles. We hav... 10/04/2014

Our associate, Ann Stalwick, has a beautiful new listing in Ojai Valley.   160 Burnham in Oak View is a stunning remodeled 2,000PLUS square foot, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with travertine and laminate flooring.  Priced at $669,000. Kitchen has hardwood cabinets with granite counters, wine cooler and new appliances. Master bath has an European flair. Living room fireplace has slate tiles. Family room has another fireplace. This home is open, airy and gorgeous. Walking distance to Lake Casitas and easy commute to Santa Barbara and Ventura.                               Bob Taylor Properties, is a progressive, independent, full service real estate brokerage located in Northeast Los Angeles. We have a small staff of experienced, veteran real estate agents who love what they do and work tireles... 09/18/2014

    The 14th Annual Ojai Film Festival this year will honor Shirley Knight with a lifetime achievement award.   Shirley Knight is a two-time Oscar nominee, has won a Tony, a Golden Globe and three Emmys.   The festivities for this lifetime achievement award will begin on Friday, November 8th at 8pm with a screening of her latest film, “Redwood Highway” at the Ojai Playhouse, 145 E. Ojai Avenue. Shirley Knight will do a question and answer session afterward.   On Sunday, Knight will be given her lifetime achievement award at an 11am brunch at the Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery Street.   After that, Shirley Knight is scheduled to be on an actor’s panel at 12:30pm, same location as the brunch.   At 2pm a screening of Knight’s 1969 film “The Rain People” that she did with director Fran... 11/08/2013

Annual Ojai Day Street Fair Event   When: Sat, October 19, 10am – 5pm Where: Downtown Ojai   Ojai Day is an annual downtown street fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 19th, hosted by the Recreation Department but it’s not your ordinary street fair – it’s a cultural explosion bursting with art, food, spiritual incantations, multi-ethnic celebrations and good old fashion fun and games.   Ojai Day offers a little something for everyone and tops it off with Ojai’s unique character: Beautiful local original art and jewelry as well as interactive art events Belly dancing, hoop dancing, historic Chumash and Mexican folk dancing, rock bands and D.J.s Finger licking good food and treats from home-made tamales to sumptuous strawberry desserts Rock climbing, bungee jumping, dunk tanks... 10/19/2013

Ojai Condos   Ojai is not known for it's abundance of Condo or Townhome Complexes, but with that said, let's take a look at what is available and how this segment performed in the last year. Home buyers interested in downsizing to a more manageable low-maintenance home, as well, as those looking to begin their home ownership journey, will want to check out the condos for sale in Ojai. The current Ojai Condo inventory range in price from $249,000 to $1,192,000. The size of the condos range from 1023 SF to 3246 SF. There have been 14 sales of Ojai Condos in the last 12 months (September ‘12 to August ‘13), ranging in price from a low of $170,000 to a high of $1,010,000 with a median price of $417,500 and an average price of $441,489.     This is the current inventory of Ojai Condos.   A v... 09/23/2013

Beat the heat with an Ojai Pool Home.   If you are not familiar with the climate of Ojai, let me tell you can get mighty warm in Ojai.   Ojai is located about 12 miles from the ocean and in a higher elevation and it is far warmer than the coastline for most of the year.   What better way to beat the heat than to have your own pool right in your backyard!   The current inventory of Ojai Pool Homes range in price from $449,000 to $5,865,000.  The bedroom count ranges from 2 to 10, with the bathroom count ranging from 2 bathrooms to 9 bathrooms.   Whether you are looking for a midsize Ojai Pool Home or estate size Ojai Pool Home, the current inventory just might have what you are looking for.   Check out the current inventory of Ojai Pool Homes.   Did you see one that fits your needs?  Con... 09/06/2013

Summary of the Ojai Single Family Real Estate Market for June, 2013.   How did the Ojai Single Family Homes Real Estate Market perform in June 2013? Scarcity of homes on the market still dominates the state of the Ojai Single Family Home prices. This low inventory is still the driving force of price appreciation. We are seeing multiple offers on most homes, especially those priced below $650K.     It can’t be stressed enough, that home buyers must have their financing in place before a home of choice is identified.   It is common to get multiple offers within days of a home coming on the market, and there is no time to get pre-approved in time to compete with buyers that have their pre-approval letter in hand or proof of funds if it is an all cash offer.   Ojai Single Family Homes Real ... 08/01/2013

Ojai celebrates July 4th in small town style with parade.   Better hurry to get a place on the parade route for the 4th of July parade in Ojai.  Beginning last week, lawn chairs popped up sparsely all along the route.   By tomorrow morning, July 4th, all the curb space will be taken along the parade route beginning at Country Club Drive moving along Ojai Avenue to Park Road.   This parade is all about the Ojai community.  There won’t be any big fancy floats or big celebrities that will be drawing folks to this parade route. It will be all about friends, family, neighbors. It will be about the high school kids, the karate kids, the aspiring ballerinas in their tutus who are the stars of this 4th of July celebration.   It is about a small, slightly eclectic, very much artist community com... 07/03/2013

10th Annual Ojai Valley Lavender Festival   When: Sat, June 29, 10am – 5pm Where: Libbey Park, Ojai, CA   The 2013 Ojai Valley Lavender Festival In the Heart of Historic Downtown Ojai.   This year the Ojai Valley Lavender Festival is hosting its 10th Annual Mediterranean Marketplace on Saturday, June 29th from 10am-5pm.   Each year the festival takes place at Libbey Park, in the heart of historic downtown Ojai. Sip on lavender infused lemonade as you meander the tree lined aisles of artisan wares. From essential oils and lotions, to plants, art and jewelry, to delectable gourmet treats, informative classes and hands-on demonstrations – there is something for everyone at the must attend event of the summer!   Relax and enjoy a picnic while listening to the soft sounds of festival musicia... 06/29/2013