Westlake Village

Below is an excerpt recent from an email I recently received from the California Association of Realtors: No doubt you’ve heard the news recently that a number of major banks have volunteered to temporarily suspend foreclosures in 23 states and Bank of America is temporarily suspending foreclosures nationwide.  While this situation is changing daily, I » Read more  

  A Residential property is broadly defined to include all dwellings. The amount a landlord may charge for a security deposit is highly regulated.  Residential landlords are limited to a maximum security deposit equal to two month’s rent for unfurnished units and three month’s for furnished units (Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5(c)).  These limits cannot » Read more  

One of the reasons I relocated to Southern California is for the wonderful equestrian opportunities available. As a teen, I exercised horses and guided riding groups and have owned horses over the last 40 years.  The wonderful weather combined with a large amount of beautiful open space allows for wonderful riding opportunities in Conejo Valley, Simi Valley » Read more  

Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here are five reasons why it pays to work with a REALTOR®. 1. You’ll have an expert » Read more  

  If you’re thinking of selling your home in Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Agoura, Calabasas, Simi Valley or Camarillo, and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling price of your home, you may be facing a short sale. A short sale is one where the » Read more