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Newbury Park, CA Real Estate News

By Carmela Jacobs, Ventura Co., Los Angeles Co., CA, & Global Realtor
(Carmela Realty)
This week the median list price for a single family home in NEWBURY PARK, CA is $669,000.00  Inventory and days-on-market are climbing, while the Market Action index has been flat recently.  The trends point to a weakening market.     Supply and demand:  The market has been cooling off a bit in recent weeks, as more homes are available and demand is less.   We're already seeing prices move lower as a result.  Expect this trend to continue especially if the index falls to the Buyer's zone.  Watch for a persistent up-turn in the Market Action to signal prices rising again.       Carmela's mission is not only to SELL your home--QUICKLY--but to do what's best for your bottom line; that means selling your home for MORE. Location is important but to get top dollar for your home pricing it rig...
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By Melinda (Mel) Peterson, The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS
(Grants Pass, OR)
It's Okay If You Don't Feature Me.  A few weeks ago, I wrote a very personal post about a childhood friend who is dying from an incurable disease.  In an effort to help the family, and bring as much exposure to the story as I could, I reached out to the Active Rain Gods (privately) and asked for something I would never think of asking for myself... a Feature.  I care little about the Gold Star and what it represents to this community.  I've never placed any importance on earning points in a system that mimics make believe (although, I admire those who have been blogging since dinosaurs became extinct ;).  What I care about most is people, and how I can personally make a difference in the lives of others.  That has always been the benchmark for everything that I do. I've never been one t...
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By Carmela Jacobs, Ventura Co., Los Angeles Co., CA, & Global Realtor
(Carmela Realty)
The median list price for a single family home in the city of Newbury Park, Ca for the week of September 9, 2013 is $669,000.00   The Market Action Index has been trending down lately.  The trends imply a weakening market.SUPPLY AND DEMAND: The market has been cooling overtime and prices have recently flattened. Despite to consistent decrease in the Market Action Index (MAI) we're in a Sellers Market (where significant demands leaves little inventory available).  If the MAI begins to climb, prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer's zone, watch for downward pressure on prices. Carmela Jacobs is an ethical California Real Estate Broker with over two decades of experience helping hundreds of families make the right move. As a full-time Realtor...
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By Carmela Jacobs, Ventura Co., Los Angeles Co., CA, & Global Realtor
(Carmela Realty)
  The median list price in NEWBURY PARK, CA for week of September 2nd, 2013 for Single Family Homes is $669,900.  Demand measured by the Market Action Index is increasing and days-on-market is trending downward.  Even as more properties come available, these are positive trends for the market. Supply and Demand: The market has been cooling over time and prices have recently flattened.  Despite the consistent decrease in Market Action Index (MAI), we're in a Seller's Market (where significant demand leaves little inventory available). If the MAI begins to climb, prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer's zone watch for downward pressure on prices.  Carmela Jacobs is an ethical California Real Estate Broker with over two decades of experience ...
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By Carmela Jacobs, Ventura Co., Los Angeles Co., CA, & Global Realtor
(Carmela Realty)
      Links       Search homes in Newbury Park Search Short Sales in Newbury Park Search the Value of your home in Newbury Park Sell Your Home in Newbury Park Search Homes in your area       SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Carmela Jacobs BRE #01103369 Photo Gallery   Front of Home Living Room Community Pool     Kitchen Backyard Parkways   Description       OPEN HOUSEThis Beautiful Oak Creek 1935sqft Home, with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths is just what you have been waiting for. Open and bright foor plan with vaulted smooth ceilings and large windows allow for an abundance of natural light throughout. Perfect for entertaining, the kitchen opens to the family room with fireplace, which opens to the spacious, private and lush backyard. One bedroom and bath is located downstairs along with a spacious living ...
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By Melinda (Mel) Peterson, The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS
(Grants Pass, OR)
You Have a Terminal Illness and You're Going To Die. Piercing words that no human ever wants to hear. Yet, some of the bravest souls I've known have received a death sentence with unbelievable  strength and determination, which hardly seems human at all. I was a bright-eyed, pony-tailed, 15-yr old sophomore when I met the handsome hunk on the left for the first time.  He was a senior in high school and the captain of the varsity football team, who practically every girl at Royal High dreamed of dating. I too, secretly hoped for a chance to dance with the hunky monkey, but my glass slipper  was  forever missing.   Lucky for me, his sister was my best friend, so I was invited to dinner practically every night of the week at their house.  My BFF was the only girl in a family of four boys, ...
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By Carmela Jacobs, Ventura Co., Los Angeles Co., CA, & Global Realtor
(Carmela Realty)
The median list price of Single Family Homes in Newbury Park, Ca this week is $687,450.00 - The Market Action Index has been trending down lately, while inventory is climbing.  These trends imply a weakening market. Supply and Demand: The market has been cooling over time and prices have recently flattened.  Despite the consistent decrease in Market Action Index (MAI), we're in a Seller's Market (where significant demand leaves little inventory available). If the MAI begins to climb, prices will likely follow suit.  If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer's zone watch for downward pressure on prices.  Carmela Jacobs is an ethical California Real Estate Broker with over two decades of experience helping hundreds of families make the right move. As a full-time Realtor she sp...
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By Carmela Jacobs, Ventura Co., Los Angeles Co., CA, & Global Realtor
(Carmela Realty)
The national media finally has it right - Housing markets are heating up across the country, and Ventura County is no exception.  As of June, Home prices were up 23% across the county - we have also seen a dramatic decrease in distressed property sales.  These stats mean that more people are seeing equity in their existing homes again.  More Americans are on the move, whether first time buyers, downsizing, up-sizing, or relocating - check out this great video from the National Association of Realtors.   If you are ready to start the home-buying process or would like to list your home with an experienced Realtor contact Carmela Jacobs your Prudential California Realty go to local expert today at 800-850-5690 Having earned referrals and trust from her clients, Carmela credits her success ...
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A look at the Newbury Park Single Family Homes Real Estate Market from 2000 to June 22, 2013.       Let’s look at how Newbury Park Single Family Homes have performed since 2000.  In this timeframe we will capture the “crazy market” and we get a sense of where the Newbury Park Single Family Homes market was before the run up of home prices and where it is now.     First, lets look at the Median Sales Price graph.  Median sales is the halfway point, half the sales sold for more than this benchmark price and half sold for less.     Between 2000 and 2006, Median Newbury Park Single Family Homes sale prices increased 128.05 percent going from $328,438 to $749,000.  Median Home sales price decreased by 22.23 percent between 2006 and 2010.     As of June 22, 2013,  the Newbury Park Single Fami...
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By Carmela Jacobs, Ventura Co., Los Angeles Co., CA, & Global Realtor
(Carmela Realty)
"America is the civilization of people engaged in transforming themselves. In the past, the stars of the performance were the pioneer and the immigrant." Step back into time with 18 hands-on activities for children and adults.   Pan for gold Play Indian and Pioneer games Rock painting Butter churning School lessons Clothes washing Lemon squeezing Cornhusk and yarn doll making Dress-up and more...  Visit with the spinners, weavers, toy maker, and blacksmith.   Admission $6 per person, seniors/students $5, children $3, families (up to 6) $20.   Stagecoach Inn Museum  51 S. Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park.   For more information call (805) 498-9441 SEARCH homes in CALIFORNIA KNOW the VALUE of your HOME. Dream A little Enter to win HGTV Dream Home giveaway. Enter to Win a $100,00 Home Energy M...
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By Carmela Jacobs, Ventura Co., Los Angeles Co., CA, & Global Realtor
(Carmela Realty)
In this issue: Remember Dad on June 16th with a Classic Hero Sandwich Summer is the best time to clean your Gutters Hooray for Flag Day! Energy Tips for Summer Cooling         Summer is the best time to Clean your Gutters Energy Tips for Summer Cooling Hooray for Flag Day! Classic Hero Sandwich for Father's Day How to Clean the Gutters  Take advantage of dry weather to clear out leaves, pine needles and debris, leaving gutters free to carry rainwater away and protect your home from mold and rot. Depending on your home’s surroundings, you should do this several times a year. Hire someone or get a stable ladder (and someone to hold it) and do it yourself. Use a garden trowel or your gloved hands to muck out the debris. Scrub gutters with a non-metallic brush. Slosh water from a hose throu...
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By Carmela Jacobs, Ventura Co., Los Angeles Co., CA, & Global Realtor
(Carmela Realty)
  Do you have permanent space bar imprints on your forehead from banging your head on your computer keyboard? Having dreams involving your boss at the business end of some sort of weapon? Maybe it’s time to find a new job, you know, one you actually like. Here’s how to find the right position in the right location. The job that you choose can mean the difference between waking up with a spring in your step and dragging yourself reluctantly out of bed every morning. Unfortunately, there are a lot of variables involved when it comes to selecting the right job. For instance, have you considered the impact that geography can have on a chosen career? Not all regions are suited to all jobs or all lifestyles. When considering a career, the neighborhood is perhaps just as important as the job i...
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  Below, is the illustration of the Newbury Park Real Estate Market Report for February, 2013.  Homes are still selling for close to the list price as shown by the average days on market coming in consistently in the high 97% range.   The average sales price for Newbury Park Single Family Homes has appreciated 7% from a year ago, almost matching the average sales price recorded for 2010. The average Sales price per square foot is up 13% from a year ago as well. Again, we see current inventories are very low. There are only 40 Single Family Homes for sale in  Newbury Park, and that translates to approxiamately 1.3 months of inventory, at the current rate of Single Family homes being sold each month, which by definition of the Market Absorption Analysis model would put Newbury Park Single...
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By Carmela Jacobs, Ventura Co., Los Angeles Co., CA, & Global Realtor
(Carmela Realty)
Officially, it's "daylight saving time," not "daylight savings time." But don't feel bad if you thought there was a final "s" on "saving"; far more people Google the incorrect phrase than the correct one.Two states—Arizona and Hawaii—and four U.S. territories—American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—don’t observe daylight saving time. Indiana adopted DST in 2006.     Quick Home Improvement Tips for Spring Simple Non-Toxic Cleaner Recipes to Clean the Whole House St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th Quinoa, Corn, and Mint Salad Daylight Saving Time Trivia Quick Home Improvement Tips for Spring The winter is coming to an end and fresh air, warm winds and bright sunshine are on the way. The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) has provided the following checklist to ...
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By Carmela Jacobs, Ventura Co., Los Angeles Co., CA, & Global Realtor
(Carmela Realty)
It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.  ~Robert Louis Stevenson A 250+year old, Sycamore Tree in Newbury Park, Ca I think that I shall never seeA poem lovely as a tree.A tree whose hungry mouth is prestAgainst the earth's sweet flowing breast;A tree that looks at God all dayAnd lifts her leafy arms to pray;A tree that may in Summer wearA nest of robins in her hair;Upon whose bosom snow has lain;Who intimately lives with rain.Poems are made by fools like me,But only God can make a tree. ~Joyce Kilmer, "Trees," 1914 B Tree on Sycamore hiking trail, heading towards the Waterfall. The best time to plant a tree was ...
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Below, is the illustration of the Newbury Park Real Estate Market Report for January, 2013.  This illustration shows that the average list to sales price was consistently in the 97% range from 2010 to present.Again, we see current inventories are very low. There are only 38 Single Family Homes for sale in  Newbury Park, and that translates to a 1.5 months of inventory which by definition of the Market Absorption Analysis model would put Newbury Park Single Family Homes in a sellers market.More homes in the lower price range were sold in the month of January, 2013, which is why the average sales price is down. Of the 18 homes that sold, 11 were priced under $549,999.This lower inventory of homes in Newbury Park especially in the price range of $550,000 and below, is creating multiple off...
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Below is the illustration of the Newbury Park Real Estate Market Absorption Trend.  This illustration shows that the average list to sales price was consistently in the 97% range from 2010 to present.The most startling fact presented by the data is the amount of Newbury Park Single Family Homes for sale.  Currently, there are only 40 Single Family Homes for sale in  Newbury Park, and that translates to a months of inventory which by definition of the Market Absorption Analysis model would put Newbury Park Single Family Homes in a sellers market.This lower inventory of homes in Newbury Park especially in the price range of $550,000 and below, is creating multiple offers on many homes because the demand is more than the supply.The breakdown of available  Newbury Park Single Family  Homes ...
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By Cheryl Clayton, Conejo Valley and Simi Valley Realtor
(Westlake Village home buyers and sellers Thousand Oaks homes)
Newbury Park – what better place for people looking for tranquil peace and happy living.  Newbury Park, along the 101 Freeway, sits in the serene envelopment of the purple majestic hue of the Santa Monica Mountains sheltering the area from coastal fog and heavy offshore winds.  Yet, with passages through, allowing visitors to reach the many beaches along the lengthy Pacific shore line.  Within the beauty of those mountains lies awesome Newbury Park Trails giving for some great hiking and biking, with stunning nature to see along the way.  Big Sycamore Canyon offers deep wooded canyon paths, gorgeous tall sycamores, mountain views, and easy navigating.  In addition, there is Boney Mountain Overlook with its breath-taking views of Boney Mountain, beautiful waterfalls, and great vistas.  ...
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By Cheryl Clayton, Conejo Valley and Simi Valley Realtor
(Westlake Village home buyers and sellers Thousand Oaks homes)
Newbury Park – a perfect spot for young couples and singles to live.  Being located just off the 101 Freeway, it is an easy, quick trip to anywhere you want to go: work, play or vacation.  Being centered within the impressive Santa Monica Mountains, you have just about everything you would want or need virtually in your own backyard.   For day time fun and pleasure you have the beautiful California coastalbeaches only minutes away with Leo Carrillo State Park , LA/Ventura County Line Beach, Sycamore Cove Beach, and Point Mugu State Park all of which are less than 40 miles from Newbury Park.  There are some awesome Newbury Park Trails around the area for some serious hikes and biking, with beautiful nature to see along the way.  Big Sycamore Canyon offers deep wooded canyon paths, lovely...
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By Cheryl Clayton, Conejo Valley and Simi Valley Realtor
(Westlake Village home buyers and sellers Thousand Oaks homes)
Newbury Park – a great place to live for seniors and/or retired people.  Newbury Park is a peaceful, serene community in the Conejo Valley,located just off the 101 Freeway imbedded amongst the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains; only 50 miles from Santa Barbara and 45 miles from Los Angeles.  Newbury Park and the immediate surrounding area have many activities of great interest and enjoyment to seniors.    FISHING – There are many lakes and fish ponds within quick driving distance of Newbury Park.  There is very inexpensive fishing at Trout Dale in Agoura, and good bass fishing at Lake Sherwood in Ventura County.  There are many other close-by areas in both the Los Angeles and Ventura Counties for good fishing.   GOLF – Newbury Park is a Golfers Paradise with so many courses only a hop, s...
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