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Does anyone care about the tenants anymore? Yes, my client does.... There have been many horror stories about tenants who make it extremely difficult to make appointments to view a home; who do not keep the home tidy; who do not tell the truth about anything that might speed the sale of the house...

A Treat tonight for Military Personnel~ Military Appreciation NightIn Ventura County, all active military personnel and those who have served honorably are invited with their immediate family to a local Chick-fil-A restaurant for a free meal on Wednesday, 5/25/11.There will be family-friendly act...

Advertise the Office If you Have One According to several different surveys, future homeowners will be looking to buy homes that are either closer to work or they want to work from home. The high cost of gasoline and long commute times are two reasons fueling this change. The 'closer to work' gro...

California DRE Comes Down on False Experts   The California Department  of Real Estate has warned  consumers about the noticeable and rapid increase of the use of 'expert designations' by questionable people in real estate. Such terms as 'expert,' 'certified,' or 'specialist' has been noted in th...

Worms are OK!Really they are. If you have worms in your soil ~ that is a good thing. It means your soil (don't say dirt) is getting aerated and enhanced by worm poop (only they call it worm castings).Yeah so, if you buy soil amendments and it says on the package that it contains worm castings ~ w...

When to have the Birds and the Bees TalkIf you think I'm talking about the talk with your ten year old, please multiply that by 5, 6 or 7.Yes, I am talking about the Facts of Life  for your aging parent, close relative or even your neighbor.We are all aware of the Aging of America and as real est...

Are you a Bucket Filler? Or a Bucket Dipper? As I was perusing the website of our local elementary school, Thurgood Marchall Elementary, I came across an idea that I had not been aware of prior to this. The idea of Bucket Fillers is based on Dr. Donald O. Clifton's metaphor of the bucket and the ...

When in Doubt, Throw It Out! As we head into the Summer months and the plentiful bounty of the season's great fruits and vegetables, we want to make sure consumers do not take unnecessary chances with the possible outbreak of E.coli or salmonella. Washing produce is always important and should al...

It's a Berry Strawberry World in Oxnard, CA. This city, with its unusual name, is home to a Strawberry Festival that every year draws thousands to our fair city. It ranks as one of the top festivals in the nation and draws visitors from all over the country. From music concerts to pie throwing, f...

Learn a Little Gardening and Get a Book ~ FREE When my two favorite pastimes plan a meeting together then it has got to be good. In this case it is the Camarillo Library and Gardening with the Ventura County Master Gardeners. The Camarillo library located at 4101 Las Posas Road Camarillo, CA 9301...