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California's Buyer's Choice Act (Assembly Bill 957) was signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on October 12, 2009. The Buyer's Choice Act prohibits the seller of a property acquired through foreclosure to require a buyer to purchase title and escrow services from a company of the seller's choice as a condition to receive offers or sell the property. That doesn't mean that the buyer can't accept the seller's recommendations for a company for their title and escrow. ... Read Full Story
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Loan modification gets a modification in California. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Senate Bill 94 on October 11, 2009 that prohibits anyone from charging an advance fee for any loan modification or loan forebearance services in California. This includes licensed real estate agents and lawyers. What does this mean for the consumer? If anyone, and that means ANYONE, is trying to get money up front from you when you try to modify your loan, they are doing so illeg... Read Full Story
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You've heard of blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Well, Ventura County is embracing green-collar jobs. With the Governor's Global Climate Summit concluding today in Los Angeles, talk of how to help the economy and the planet at the same time is on everyone's lips. Ventura County is trying to work with neighboring Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties to create a Green Coast Innovation Zone in an effort to both expand and create "green" jobs. This is a big u... Read Full Story
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Creating a sustainable Ventura County is the goal of Compact. Compact is made up of various Ventura County governments and 10 cities, all of which have voluntarily agreed to work towards keeping Ventura County a great place to live.Ventura County has worked hard in the past to keep a balance between growth and protecting its open spaces and agricultural community. Compact believes the best way to balance the economy, the environment and growth is to find solutions through grassroo... Read Full Story
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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Ventura County Real Estate". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own... Read Full Story
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It is time for an update on the real estate market in Ventura. I am happy to report that the Ventura real estate market is improving. But before I give you that information, let me tell you what is happening on a national and statewide level.
Nationally, homes sale prices are up by 2 1/2%.
Standard and Poors reports that 14 of the 20 major market areas have seen sale prices increased.
Case-Shiller reports price increases for the first time in three years.
Case-Shiller also report... Read Full Story
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Fireworks are illegal in most areas of Ventura County. However, several cities in Ventura County will be hosting public firework displays for this year's 4th of July celebrations.
Public Fireworks Shows:
* Camarillo -July 4th Fireworks Spectacular and Fun Day
Camarillo High School's football stadium (4660 Mission Oaks Blvd). Gates open at 4 p.m.Fireworks show begins at 9:00 pm. Admission: $2 per person, children 5 and under are FREE. Pre-sale tickets may be purchased a... Read Full Story
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Distressed homeowners in the Ventura County area should definitely contact their lender or a HUD-approved counselor regarding a loan modification. A loan modification can be just the help a homeowner needs to avoid foreclosure. However, there are some things you should know before you accept the a loan modification agreement.
1. Can you afford a loan modification?
* Unfortunately, 55% - 60% of homeowners find themselves re-defaulting within the first year.... Read Full Story
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The City of Oxnard updated its 100-year Flood Maps in March. Here is what you need to know:
* The new flood maps impact 1,761 homes. * All FHA financed homes must carry flood insurance in addition to homeowner insurance. * Homeowners insurance does not protect you in case of a flood. Portions of the following areas are affected:
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The California Association of Realtors® has just announced a FREE Mortgage Protection Program for first-time home buyers. If you have been sitting on the fence wanting to buy a home but are worried about what the future holds, here is some good news for you. First-time home buyers that are buying a home in California may be eligible for mortgage protection against job loss, disability or accidental death. The CARHAF Mortgage Protection Program is bein... Read Full Story
