How the NAR Settlement Hurts Consumers By Ryan Huggins There has been a lot of discussion regarding the unapproved Stitzer settlement with the National Association of Realtors ("NAR") and what the changes will mean for the industry and the general public. After much discussion and debate on this topic, it was time for me to […]

By: Ryan Huggins Buying a home can be a complex process with many important steps and factors involved that you may not think of in advance. How do you actually find a suitable home and when should financing be arranged, for example? With the below step-by-step plan below you will know exactly what to expect […]

Ventura County property taxes, as well as Los Angeles County property taxes and all property taxes due within the state of California are due in two installments. The first installment is due November 1st and is considered late on December 10th, while the second installment is due February 1st and considered late on April 10th. […]

New Census data shows 56.3% of households statewide lived in a residence they owned in the third quarter. And while that’s sixth-lowest among the states, it is the highest California ownership level since 2010. A year ago, 55.2% of Californians were homeowners, ranking No. 49 nationally. Californians have struggled to own their homes since the Great […]

Taxes are an important factor in the affordability of whatever you purchase, whether it's a car, a fancy Bar-B-Que or a house. Since the cities of Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley are so close to the county line, you sometimes are faced with the decision of where you should make your purchase. For […]

Published: 9/15/19 Updated: 08/23/21 What Happens to the Listing Photos Once a Home Sells? Those beautiful images that caught your eye and led you to buy the house of your dreams... do they stay on the internet forever or can I remove them once I own the house? The short answer is "mostly no, with […]