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Seaside Highland Games & Scottish Festival 2023 in Ventura

Most people know about Scotch whiskey and haggis. But did you know that eggnog originated from the Scottish Auld Man’s Milk? And butterscotch candy made its way to our shores courtesy of Scottish immigrants. Even Southern Fried Chicken owes its

admin October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

Ventura Beachside Bash 2023

Ventura Beachside Bash 2023

Hueneme Beach celebrated the end of summer in August. But summer officially ends on Saturday, September 23rd. So, it seems fitting that that is when the local Rotary Club hosts their annual Ventura Beachside Bash. What: Ventura Beachside Bash 2023Where:

admin September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival 2023

Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival 2023

Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer. (It officially ends on September 22nd.) With summer waning and fall about to start, it only means one thing. The Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival 2023 is almost here! What: Ventura

admin September 4, 2023September 4, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

Hueneme Beach Festival 2023

Hueneme Beach Festival 2023

Kids begin the new school year this week. Only two more weeks until Labor Day. That means the 2023 summer is coming to a close. To celebrate the end of the season, officials host their annual Hueneme Beach Festival this

admin August 21, 2023September 4, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

Wings Over Camarillo Air Show 2023

Wings Over Camarillo Air Show 2023

With so many military bases along the West Coast, we get to see all kinds of aircraft flying above. Pt Mugu put on their annual air show in March of this year. But if you missed that (or just love

admin August 7, 2023August 20, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

Ventura County Fair 2023

Ventura County Fair 2023

If you went to Camarillo’s Heritage Days last weekend, consider it a warm up to the big event…the Ventura County Fair! This year’s county fair takes place from August 2nd to August 13th. And it just might be the biggest

admin July 17, 2023August 6, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

Camarillo Heritage Days 2023

Camarillo Heritage Days 2023

Summertime means festival time in Ventura County. Tomorrow, that will be the Ventura 4th of July Street Fair. Next week, it will be Camarillo Heritage Days 2023. What: Camarillo Heritage Days 2023Where: Old Town CamarilloWhen: 4 pm to 9 pm

admin July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

Ventura 4th of July Street Fair 2023

Ventura 4th of July Street Fair 2023

Can you believe it? We are already halfway through 2023! In just a couple of weeks, we celebrate our nation’s 247th birthday. If you need something to do to while away the hours before nightfall, may we make a suggestion?

admin June 19, 2023July 3, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

World Oceans Day Ventura 2023

World Oceans Day Ventura 2023

When the Pacific Ocean sits right in your own backyard, you tend to focus on maintaining its health and beauty. But we all should focus on keeping our oceans clean every day. After all, water covers more than 70% of

admin June 5, 2023June 18, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

Ojai Art in the Park 2023

Ojai Art in the Park 2023

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

admin May 16, 2023June 4, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

California Strawberry Festival 2023

California Strawberry Festival 2023

April showers bring May flowers. But they also bring strawberries…lots of strawberries. Whether you enjoy them in a jam, on a biscuit, in a pie, or by themselves, you might want to make plans to visit the California Strawberry Festival

admin May 1, 2023May 13, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

Ventura Earth Day Community Clean Up 2023

Ventura Earth Day Community Clean Up 2023

We hope everyone enjoyed their Easter holiday. Now that Easter is over, it’s time to focus on our planet. April 22nd is officially Earth Day. But Ventura Harbor Village wants to celebrate early. After all, every day should be Earth

admin April 17, 2023May 13, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

Pre-List Checklist: What to Do Before You List

Pre-List Checklist: What to Do Before You List

In February 2023, home sales in Ventura County fell by 52% from the previous February. The median days a home spent on the market before going under contract increased by 66%. That may sound a bit harsh if you are

admin April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 Home Sellers Tips Read more

Ventura County Easter Egg Hunts 2023

Ventura County Easter Egg Hunts 2023

Easter Sunday falls on April 9th this year. As you can imagine, the Easter Bunny gets very busy this time of year. But he promised to make as many extra visits as necessary to ensure every little boy and girl

admin March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

Mermaid Month 2023 at Ventura Harbor Village

Mermaid Month 2023 at Ventura Harbor Village

March is Mermaid Month 2023 at Ventura Harbor Village. As always, several fun events are planned throughout the month to honor these lovely ladies of the sea. Which one do you look forward to? What: Mermaid Month 2023Where: Ventura Harbor

admin March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

What is Considered Qualifying Income When Buying a Home?

What is Considered Qualifying Income When Buying a Home?

Buying a Ventura home involves many components. You need to save up for your down payment and closing costs. Then, do you choose a fixed-rate or adjustable-rate mortgage? As of the writing of this post, 30-year fixed-rate mortgage sit at

admin February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 Buyers Tips Read more

Ventura Seaside Marathon 2023

Ventura Seaside Marathon 2023

Are you an ultramarathoner or someone just starting out? The Ventura Seaside Marathon 2023 offers something for all levels of experience and more. Running provides an outlet for exercise with a reasonable cost to perform. No gym membership needed. Just

admin February 6, 2023February 20, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

Why DIY is Not the Best Way to Go When Selling Your Home

Why DIY is Not the Best Way to Go When Selling Your Home

The rising costs of basic living expenses has everyone looking to save a buck wherever they can. When it comes to selling your home, you can save money by staging it yourself, repairing some things yourself before you list, or

admin January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 Home Sellers Tips Read more

Winter Whale Watching at Ventura Harbor

Winter Whale Watching at Ventura Harbor

We hope everyone had a great time celebrating the holidays. We certainly did. Our gray skies seem rather appropriate for this time of year. Why? Well, they match the gray whales migrating through our Pacific Ocean waters right now. In

admin January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 Ventura County Events Read more

Fixed-Rate Mortgage vs Adjustable-Rate Mortgage

Fixed-Rate Mortgage vs Adjustable-Rate Mortgage

If you plan on financing your Ventura County home purchase, you have a few different choices to make in regards to financing. Conventional? FHA? VA (for the veterans and current military)? Then, there’s fixed-rate mortgage vs adjustable. Each one offers

admin December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 Buyers Tips Read more

Ventura Parade of Lights 2022

Ventura Parade of Lights 2022

The holidays are a magical time of year. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Ventura Can-Tree Food Drive last weekend, too. This can be felt particularly in the decorations we see around town and in our homes. Living

admin December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Ventura County Events Read more

Ventura Can-Tree Food Drive 2022

Ventura Can-Tree Food Drive 2022

In just three days, many of us will be sitting down to a sumptuous meal with our loved ones. And in just five weeks from now, we celebrate Christmas. That usually entails another huge meal with our friends and family.

admin November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Ventura County Events Read more

Small Business Saturday Ventura 2022

Small Business Saturday Ventura 2022

Our local pumpkin patches stand empty. Halloween is over. Thanksgiving takes place in just over two weeks. Many stores decided to go back to closing their doors on Thanksgiving to allow their employees the chance to celebrate with their families.

admin November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 Ventura County Events Read more

Staging Strategies for Your Ventura County Home

Staging Strategies for Your Ventura County Home

Staging your Ventura home is all about putting its best foot forward for potential buyers. By highlighting its most desirable features, you can draw more interest to your home and leave a lasting impression that is sure to help you

admin November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 Home Sellers Tips Read more

Ventura Harbor Halloween Events 2022

Ventura Harbor Halloween Events 2022

Halloween falls on a Monday this year. But several areas around Ventura County offer fun things to do before the big day. In addition to the various pumpkin patches and corn mazes, you might want to participate in some of

admin October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 Ventura County Events Read more

Ventura County Pumpkin Patches 2022

Ventura County Pumpkin Patches 2022

The weather finally appears to be cooling off. Thank goodness. October marks the beginning of the end of the year. With it comes the first of several end-of-year holiday events: Halloween. If you need something fun to do with the

admin October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Ventura County Events Read more

How an Escalation Clause May Help Buyers Get Their Dream Home

How an Escalation Clause May Help Buyers Get Their Dream Home

We are still experiencing a seller’s market here in Ventura. Low inventory means that buyers sometimes find themselves fighting with other buyers over a Ventura home they love. That is where an escalation clause could come in handy. What is

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Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival 2022

Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival 2022

There must be something about the ocean air. It seems to inspire the best in artists of all mediums. If you love art, then you might want to make the Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival 2022 your destination of

admin September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 Ventura County Events Read more

Easy DIY Landscaping Projects

Easy DIY Landscaping Projects

Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever we do, our favorites involve getting outdoors and mixing up our landscaping features. Whether it’s as simple as installing some lighting or a little more time-consuming like re-plotting plants, a

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Priority Tasks for Your Move In

Priority Tasks for Your Move In

Moving into a new Ventura County home is an exciting time. You’re probably daydreaming about how to decorate it, what paint schemes to use, and maybe even new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some

admin August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 Buyers Tips Read more

Your Guide to a Ventura County Home Appraisal

Your Guide to a Ventura County Home Appraisal

You’ve found your dream Ventura County home. Now it’s time to cross all your T’s and dot all your I’s before it’s all your own. One of the first items on your closing checklist is the home appraisal. This also

admin July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Buyers Tips Read more

The Difference Between Homeowners Insurance and a Home Warranty

The Difference Between Homeowners Insurance and a Home Warranty

When purchasing a new Ventura County home, you must do in-depth research on all facets of the homebuying process. You need to understand how to best protect yourself and your investment if anything were to go wrong. Check out the

admin July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 Buyers Tips, Homeowner Tips Read more

What to Negotiate When Buying a Ventura House

What to Negotiate When Buying a Ventura House

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned veteran, the negotiation part of the transaction can be a little daunting and stressful. However, negotiating is necessary to ensure that you are getting the best possible deal for your money.

admin June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 Buyers Tips Read more

Which Down Payment Strategy is Right for You?

Which Down Payment Strategy is Right for You?

You’ve most likely heard this rule: “save for a 20% down payment before you buy a home”. The logic behind saving 20% is solid. It shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal

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