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By Dave and Patricia Zumbrun
(The "Z" Team 4 RE, Inc.)
April 22nd is Earth Day. What started out as a local community eco-awareness event back in 1970 has grown into a globally celebrated experience. Ventura Village Earth Day Cleanup 2026 brings attention to the environment in its own way on Saturday, April 25th.What: Ventura Harbor Village Earth Day Cleanup 2026Where: Ventura Harbor VillageWhen: Saturday, April 25th from 1 pm to 4 pmAdmission: FREEVentura Village Earth Day Cleanup 2026Ventura Harbor Village hosts their annual Earth Day Cleanup event on Saturday, April 25th. If you wish to participate, simply stop by the Village's Visitor Center between 1 pm and 4 pm. Gloves and buckets will be made available as supplies last. So if you come a little later, you might want to bring some from home. Make sure you wear sunscreen, a hat, and com...
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By Dave and Patricia Zumbrun
(The "Z" Team 4 RE, Inc.)
Are you looking for a special dinner experience?  Ventura has several restaurants offering a festive menu exclusively for Christmas Eve diners.  Here is just a sampling of what is on the menu in Ventura tonight (Christmas Eve 2008): Brooks Restaurant (545 E Thompson Blvd, Downtown Ventura):  For $65/person ($95 with wine pairings), Chef Andy Brooks has put together a wonderful 5 course meal exclusively for Christmas Eve diners.  Dinner includes wild mushroom soup, pumpkin and smoked duck fritters, baby arugula and fennel salad, butternut squash ravioli, smoked BBQ filet of beef tenderloin, lobster pancetta potato puree and pumpkin cheesecake.  For more information and to make reservations, please call 805-652-7070. 71 Palm Restaurant (71 N Palm Street, Downtown Ventura): Chef Didier has...
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By Katrina Dangleman
(Bob Davis Team First Mortgage)
CENTRAL VENTURA MARKET SNAPSHOT - ZIP CODE 93003 - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES MARKET STATISTICS There are currently a total of 23 active properties in the 93003 zip code of Ventura, 3 of which are REO/Bank owned homes.  The chart above details the listing price of the current inventory. October Sales - 5 Average List Price - $578,780 Average Sold Price - $559,800 Average DOM - 92         Information provided by VCDRS MLS deemed reliable but not guaranteed - December 15th, 2008 For more information or details on real estate located in Ventura please visit me on the web at www.soldwithaloha.com or you can contact me by phone at 805-340-3930. Servicing the real estate needs of Ventura County with ALOHA!                                                                                          
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
Tuesday December 9, 8:30 a.m.Ventura County Board of Supervisors meetingVentura County Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Ave.The Ventura County Board of Supervisors meets at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday.  For more information an agenda go to http://www.ventura.org Tuesday December 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.One-stop workshop on choosing Medicare Part DVentura Avenue Adult Center, 550 N. Ventura Ave.One-stop workshop on choosing Medicare Part D.  For more information contact 800-434-0222.Wednesday December 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.One-stop workshop on Choosing Medicare Part DVentura County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, 646 County Square Drive, Suite 100For more information contact 800-434-0222Friday December 12, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday December 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sunday Decembe...
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By Dave and Patricia Zumbrun
(The "Z" Team 4 RE, Inc.)
There are two holiday traditions that will take place in Ventura this weekend.  The Pacific View Mall will host its annual holiday celebration on Saturday with 30 tons of snow and fireworks! Of course, Santa will be there.  He has the very special honor of lighting the Community Tree. The event will also feature music, community performances, children's crafts and great food. Children can frolic in the snow from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday (December 6, 2008). Bring all the children from zero to 12 years of age for a very fun-filled afternoon. Two areas have been designated for the children to enjoy their snow day; ages 5 and under will play in one area while those ranging in age from 6 to 12 years will play in another. The "Holiday Traditions Ventura Style" event at the Pacific View ma...
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By Dave and Patricia Zumbrun
(The "Z" Team 4 RE, Inc.)
Green living or sustainable living is a priority of many cities across the nation and the City of Ventura is no exception. The City of Ventura has implemented an environmental campaign to make Ventura a "green living" city. Ventura was the recipient of this year's Energy Efficiency Award bestowed by the California Energy Commission.  The city also received the Flex Your Power Award. In a continued effort to reduce the city's green house emissions and increase its renewable energy sources, the City of Ventura has completed a solar energy project at the City of Ventura's Maintenance Yard.  The new solar system is energy efficient and cost effective making it environmentally friendly. The system produces about 180,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually. That is approximately 45% - 50% ...
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
Time to clean out all that electronic junk in the garage that's been keeping you from parking in there!  The Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura will collect electronic waste items such as stereos, TV sets, computers, monitors, laptops, servers, printers, copiers, cellular phones, digital cameras, VCRs, modems, gaming systems and other consumer or office electronics. They ask that you do not bring home and kitchen appliances such as microwaves and blenders. When:  Saturday November 15, 9 a.m. to noonWhere:  Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura parking lot  5654 Ralston St. Ventura, CAFor more information call (805) 644-3989 www.VenturaRealEstate.org
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
When?  Saturday November 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.What:  Main Street Mini FairWhere?  Mini-park in the 300 block of Main StreetMain Street Mini Fair, volunteer artists and musicians offer live music, arts and crafts and children's activities.  For more information contact (805) 648-1902 or online at http://www.mainstreetfair@yahoo.com Search the MLS for homes at:  www.VenturaRealEstate.com  
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By Dave and Patricia Zumbrun
(The "Z" Team 4 RE, Inc.)
This is Dave and Pat Zumbrun sending you greetings from Ventura, California . We have joined the blogging community so that we may share with you community information and events for the Ventura County and Santa Barbara areas.  As real estate professionals, we will also be posting information regarding the real estate market in our areas of expertise and on a national level. Ventura , California as it is commonly referred to, is officially named Buenaventura . The name was given to the area by the Spanish explorers. The explorers chose the name, which means "good fortune", because they referred to the area as the "land of everlasting summers". Good fortune, indeed! Ventura is a coastal city located just north of Los Angeles . Due to its "endless summer" climate, Ventura has been called ...
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
Ventura's Ondulando Club announced they will host a Haunted Pool Party for members on Saturday, October 25th at 7pm.  So, dust off your costumes and get ready for a ghost and skeleton-filled haunted pool and a little early Halloween trick or treating!    The Ondulando Club is located at 832 Skyview Terrace in Ventura.  Winter pool hours are from 7am until 9pm.    Search the MLS for Ondulando Homes in Ventura at: www.HopeGoss.com  
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
Tuesday October 14, 8:30 a.m.Ventura County Board of Supervisors meetingVentura County Government Center, 800 S. Victoria Ave.  For more information see http://www.ventura.org . Tuesday October 14, 6:30 to 9 p.m.Weekly dance partyThe Family Center, 10369 Telephone RoadCountry Lovers Western Dance Club holds its weekly dance party, which includes lessons and open dancing.  Admission is $3 general, $2 for active military and free for kids younger than 13 and first time visitors.  For more information contact (805) 647-1893 or http://www.countrylovers.com .Wednesday October 15, 7 p.m.Lecture red abaloneChannel Islands National Park, Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center, 1901 Spinnaker Drive in the Ventura HarborLecture on the status of red abalone populations and the potential to open a li...
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
Monday September 29, 7:30 to 10 p.m.Weekly ballroom dancePoinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill RoadThe Poinsettia Ballroom Dancers invite singles and couples to the group's weekly ballroom dance. It features a live band playing traditional ballroom music. Refreshments provided. Coast is $7 for members, $8 for others and free for single men on their first visit.  For more information contact (805) 672-2891.Tuesday September 30, 6:30 to 9 p.m.Weekly dance partyThe Family Center, 10369 Telephone RoadCountry Lovers Western Dance Club holds its weekly dance party, which includes lessons and open dancing.  Admission is $3 general, $2 for active military and free for kids younger than 13 and first time visitors.  For more information contact (805) 647-1893 or http://www.countrylovers.com .Wednesd...
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
I had no idea!  I just saw a news clip about Realtors in a California city hiring a company to paint the lawns of foreclosed properties with dead lawns.  It made me think about my own lawn and my struggle to green up the brown spots.  Cool, now I can just spray a little paint on until it comes back green!  Check out this website that sells the paint http://www.grassbgreen.com/  Of course, I have a few questions about this paint.  Is it bad for the environment?  Can you water the lawn after applying the paint?  If anyone has used this, let us know how it worked out for you.    
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
As I sit hear listening to Bernanke testify to the Congress, I found myself talking (admittedly, rather loudly at times) to a TV.  It occurred to me that maybe my representatives in Congress needed to hear what I have to say.  I'm sure many of you out there have very strong feelings about the current state of our economy, what got us there, and most important, how do we dig ourselves out of this crater we find ourselves in.  I'll spare you my thoughts on this, but I hope you won't spare your government representatives.  Take action, call or email them today.  Here's a website where you can get a phone number, or send them an email http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/  
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
Lets just say it's like doing a Rubiks Cube while riding a bicycle.  Even though he's hiding his hands behind his back, that's Roman clad with latex gloves and his bag full of trash scoured off his local beach in Ventura on Saturday morning during the Annual Coastal Cleanup Day.         There were multilple sites throughout Ventura County that provided gloves, trash bags, and even snacks and water.  This is Kyla signing in at the Ventura Harbor site.  She attends Villanova Prepatory School in Ojai and received community service credit for participating in the cleanup.         It was a GORGEOUS day to be at the beach!  Many families with children participated.  What a great way to teach our children about respecting nature!             What did we learn?  One of the most plentiful items ...
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
796 N. Victoria Ventura, CA 93003 Brady Bunch House in Ventura Marsha, Marsha! The Brady Bunch could have lived here, but now it's ready for your bunch! Price: $629,000 Type: Single Family Residential for Sale Parking/Garage: 2 Bedrooms: 4 Baths:2 Half Baths:1 Square Feet: 1918 Year Built: 1970 www.hopegoss.com/listings/77772931-F070-5698-0B0C627DC4B26463.shtml www.hopegoss.com For more information contact: Hope Goss Ventura Real Estate Consultant Phone: (805)320-HOPE Hope@HopeGoss.com www.hopegoss.com Copyright © 2008 Hope Goss. All rights reserved.
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
Pier Into the Future will hold it's 15th Annual Pier Under the Stars on October 4, 2008 from 5pm to 8pm at the Beachfront Promenade near the Ventura Pier.  In honor of Ventura's 136 year old Pier, over 40 restaurants, wineries, and brewers invite you to sample their creations,  Tickets are $50 per person and include: Food and Wine tastings Commemorative Pier Wine Glass Complimentary Parking Call (805)648-2075 or visit the Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau at 101 S. California Street in Ventura to purchase tickets. Search the MLS for Ventura Real Esate at: www.VenturaRealEstate.org    
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
Ventura loves it's beaches!  Get your family and friends together, everyone is invited to participate, so bring the kids too!  I'll be there with 3 helpers ready to clean up! Saturday September 20, 2008 9am - Noon Surfer's Knoll Beach on Spinnaker Drive Seaward Beach San Buenaventura State Beach Contact Rosie Ornelas at (805)652-4555 or rornelas@cityofventura.net www.cityofventura.net/volunteer www.HopeGoss.com  
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
Ok, I've been on a roll lately with planning for my future.  Along with needing to excercise more, I have a need to save for my retirement.  It still seems so far away.  I've got a 4 year old.  Yikes, it seems that I'll never get a minute to relax, let alone retire someday. Well, I've always heard that you need time on your side to let your money work for you, I just don't know how much time I need to have enough money to feel secure in retiring some day.  Check out this free downloand for a Retirement Savings Calculator.  It's free at www.Vertex42.com - one of my favorite sites in the last few days.  So, after playing with the calculator a few different ways, I'm pretty sure I'll be able to retire someday, barring Princeton, or something like that! Search the MLS for Ventura Real Estat...
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
I found a great tool to get your budget under control, and keep those finances in order.  It's detailed enough, as well as being customizable, to handle most household budgets.  After using the Debt Reduction Snowball Calculator to see what it would take to get myself out of debt by the end of 2009, I found this Family Budget Worksheet at www.Vertex42.com.  This spreadsheet template saved me so much time.  All I needed to do was fill in income (variable from month to month in this business) as well as all my expenditures and I was able to come up with a budget that will help me plan for changes in my income as well as those months that have extra expenditures like November and February for property taxes, April for the TAX MAN, August to school shop for 5 kids, and of course that holida...
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By Hope Goss, Ventura Real Estate
(Ventura Property Shoppe)
I've been working on my 2009 Goals, both personal and professional.  One of things I like to do is see what I need to acheive personally so that I can be motivated to push myself professionally.  So, one of my personal goals is to get out of debt by the end of 2009.  In my planning for that, I discovered this cool tool that helps you decide which bills to pay off first.  It's called the Debt Reduction Snowball Calculator.  The Snowball Effect, as they call it, is that extra amount that you have each month to put towards paying off debt.  As each debt gets paid off, that amount gets applied to the next debt, hence, the Snowball Effect.  Did I mention this is a free downloand?  I like free stuff!  Anyway, I plugged in all my balances, the corresponding rates, and the minimum payment amoun...
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