Southern California Homes and Living

Now is a good time to buy! Send me a private message to learn the various downpayment assistance programs for which you may be qualified! Some programs will pay up to $57,000 of your downpayment and closing costs, while other programs will pay 3 or even 6.5% of those costs. Cary Weldy CA DRE#02054959... Keller Williams West Ventura County https://www.marketwatch.com//mortgage-rates-rise-for-first

Check out the exhibit now on display at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum in Oxnard, as well as the festival in Santa Barbara! https://www.vcstar.com//oxnard-exhibit-santa-b/2538530002/

Thinking of moving there...or buying a vacation home? I can help you find your dream home overseas, too! Cary Weldy - DRE#02054959... Keller Williams West Ventura County https://www.cnbc.com//retirement-on-a-caribbean-island-can

A strong message from the U.S. Supreme Court for manufacturers who are focused on profits at the expense of our health. In 2014, Judge James P. Kleinberg (and now the U.S. Supreme Court) held Sherwin-Williams, Conagra and NL Industries liable for the cost of inspecting more than 3.5 million California homes and apartments and removing or abating residual lead hazards. That means painting over deteriorating surfaces and removing lead chips and dust, especially in units housing... children. Kleinberg assessed the companies $1.15 billion, with most of the money, $632.5 million, designated for Los Angeles County, where the vast majority of suspect units are located. I suspect other states will follow suit. http://www.latimes.com//la-fi-hiltzik-lead-paint-20181015-

A friendly reminder from your realtor and builder to CLEAN OUT YOUR DRYER VENT PIPING EVERY THREE MONTHS. About 2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss. Are you thinking about buying or selling your home? I can help you regardless of where you are. I also can help you purchase a home overseas, such as a primary residence, vacation property, or investment property!... Keller Williams West Ventura County - Oxnard CA BRE#02054959 https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prev/outreach/clothes_dryers.html

One of my favorite festivals! Coming up next weekend in Carpinteria! https://avofest.com

It is now free to 'freeze' your credit report. Starting today, a new federal law allows consumers to freeze and unfreeze their credit at the three major credit bureaus without being charged. A freeze prevents lenders from pulling a person's credit report a key part of the approval process for a credit card or loan essentially preventing fraudsters from opening a new account in that person's name or the name of someone in their family.... https://www.usatoday.com//equifax-free-credit-/1377815002/

Check out this new shipping container home in Phoenix! It's 3,000 s.f. with 3 bedrooms and 4 baths. The 100% pure aluminum foil reflects the heat and keeps the house cool. https://www.curbed.com//shipping-container-house-for-sale-

Happy holiday, everyone! Wire fraud is booming! Homebuyer beware: Scammers are tricking people out of down payments - CNBChttps://apple.news/AQz-HTIeVT06keGBN5OTGJA

This is going to be lots of fun! This year's TASTE will feature more than 40 of Ventura's finest breweries, wineries, distilled spirits, confectioners, restaurants, caterers, and various eateries. See you on August 30! Exhibitors include:... 2686 Kitchen, Churro Stix, 8th Devil Distributing, Vintura Tasting Room, Los Posas Country Club, Stonefire Grill, Aloha Steakhouse, Ambrosia by Caffrodite, Austen's at the Pierpont, Blue Ridge Honey, BurgerIM, Busy Bee Cafe, Channel Islands Distillery, Copper Blues & Levity Live, Dream Dinners Ventura, Esther's Sweet SinSations Bakery, Four Brix Winery, Labyrinth Winery, Leashless Brewing, Li Mor Cakes, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Auntie's Eats & Treats, Limon y sal, Main Course California, Marriott Ventura Beach, Plan B Wine Cellar, Redbrick Pizza, Rhumb Line, SeAg/Students for Eco-Education and Ag, SpiceTopia, Stonefire Grill, Sub Zero Ice Cream, Traveler Cafe, Ventiki Lounge & Lanai, Ventura Grocery Outlet, Vom Fass Ventura, We Olive and Winchesters Grill. http://ventura.chambermaster.com/e/details/taste-2018-13482

Ventura County typically has the third most expensive housing market in Southern California, behind Orange County and Los Angeles County. https://www.vcstar.com//sales-wane-ventura-coun/828362002/

Wire fraud is the FASTEST growing real estate cybercrime in the U.S., increasing 480% from 2016 to 2017. In 2017, about $1B was diverted or attempted to be diverted to criminal accounts. Here are tips to protect yourself:... DO NOT WIRE FUNDS TO ANYONE without contacting them over the phone to confirm the transaction. DO NOT use the phone number on the email to confirm with the requesting party. Only call people with knowledge of the transaction using their business card or a search on the internet. When I work with you, my team will make sure that we help you protect yourself and your money! Call me if you are buying or selling your home.

Interesting kitchen design! https://www.facebook.com/InTheKnowInnovationAOL/videos/1971933796432607/?hc_ref=ARQwP4xMqjpbLlG1fhCRm5SiDWrFc8HlMSxr7R3_RFDka9x2jDegkBq1bhtXFnF-lSA