Increased Pending Home Sales Hasn’t Happened in more than a Year! The housing market is showing early signs of recovery with pending sales of U.S. homes climbing for the first time in a year, according to new data from Redfin. Pending home sales rose 3% in December, the first month-over-month increase since October 2021, Redfin

If you are planning to sell your home tomorrow, today is a great day to take some proactive steps to ensure your home is looking its best for potential buyers. Start by thoroughly cleaning every room, including dusting furniture and cleaning any carpets or floors. Remove any clutter and personal items from the home, as

Inventory continued to move lower after peaking over the summer as part of the normal seasonal build, falling for the fifth straight month to 970,000. This is a 13.4% decline from November and the equivalent of a 2.9 months’ supply. But inventory is even tighter than that figure implies, as there were only 690,000 “active

VENTURA COUNTY MARKET SUMMARY DECEMBER 2022 | SINGLE/DETACHED HOMES Market Month to Date Year to Date Summary December 2022 December 2021 Percent Change Year-To-Date 2022 Year-To-Date 2021 Percent Change New Listings 214 348 -38.51%  6848 8057 -15.01%  Sold Listings 304 586 -48.12%  5517 7438 -25.83%  Median List Price (Solds) $849,000 $848,500 0.06%  $890,000 $810,000 9.88% 

The Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which is considered the “gold standard” for appreciation, showed home prices fell 0.5% in October but they were 9.2% higher when compared to October of last year. This annual reading is a decline from the 10.7% gain reported in September.   The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) also released their

When 180 Days are NOT 180 Days After closing on a Relinquished (old) Property, taxpayers typically have 45 days to identify new property and 180 days to complete the purchase for a successful 1031 Exchange. However, for exchanges started between October 18, 2022 and December 31, 2022, the timeline to complete the exchange is shortened. Many do

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle your needs, current mortgage rates, home prices, your schedule, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. If this sounds like you, here’s one key factor that could help you with your decision: there are more homes for

As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If the location or size of your current home no longer meets your needs,

On Saturday, November 5, 2022, more than 15 Ventura County farms, ranches, and agricultural organizations will open their doors and invite the public to experience a day of agricultural activities and tours during the 10th Annual Ventura County Farm Day. It is completely self-guided — you drive yourself at your own pace to any of