Have a current buyer who is trying to get information from the listing agent and the seller regarding how an unpermitted room was constructed. Open space above the dining room was built into a play room upstairs. His fear (and rightfully so) is that the kids will be up there playing, jumping arou
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05/14/2014
What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon in sunny Westlake Village, California. Yesterday was the Westlake Village Garden Club show, and touring the gardens of some very special homes here in the Conejo Valley of Southern California was a great way to spend the day! The homes are located
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05/05/2014
Fishing down memory creek - Thanks William Feela! Thank you William Feela, Broker Owner with Whispering Pines Realty in Minnesota for posting this funny blog about their upcoming fishing season! From Kathy Smiley, Prudential California Realty, Westlake Village, CA I have SUCH GREAT MEMORI
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04/28/2014
2014, Jan - April Market Report for "The Meadows" and "The Glen" LAKE SHERWOOD, CA Westlake Village, CA 1760 YARNTON, LAKE SHERWOOD, CA $1,175,000 SOLD BY KATHY SMILEY Prudential California Realty Westlake Village, California, has a great lifestyle and a range of home prices for many buyers of up
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04/28/2014
Howdy, Partners! Conejo Valley Days are right around the bend! May 8th - May 11th Conejo Creek Park South Thousand Oaks, CA (23 Freeway / Janss Rd. exit) "Conejo Valley Days" is a BIG event here in the Southern California communities that make up the Conejo Valley: Thouand Oaks, Westlake Village,
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04/28/2014
On my planet, I would be the Queen of Time. l would extend the entire concept of time to make it easy to jump out of bed in the morning because I always get a great night's sleep, always being ready for new adventures. I would always have time to walk the dogs, exercise, take extra time to "doll
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04/28/2014
2014 First Quarter Market Report for theSouthshore Hills Tract in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village, CA 2014 in Southshore Hills, compared to 2013 The first quarter in 2014 has produced two active listings and twos pending sales in the Southshore Hills tract of homes, located in Westlake Villag
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04/27/2014
Okay, so we all know that not many properties are perfect. Even if they are brand spanking new, there are going to be some imperfections and causes for pause.... However, knowing when to shrug or when to squeak can save your clients much distress and money! Here are some common RED FLAGS to look
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04/24/2014
Open House Checklist - Feel Free to Add your own ideas too! Make sure the lawn is mowed, and turn on the sprinklers to make the lawn sparkle.(Briefly, do not soak the yard or walkways!) Be sure toys and yard equipment are stored. Have the seller purchase a fresh doormat, a seasonal wreath and/or
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04/24/2014
Here’s a checklist of items I am sure to cover before concluding a listing presentation: Present my Mission, Vision, and the Value I bring to the process. Tour the property to inspect and evaluate all features, and snap a few photos for pre-marketing. There are 2 ways to do this, and I always fo
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04/24/2014