Artists' Reception at Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Camarillo When:Sat, November 2, 4pm – 6pm Where: 2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA   Three Artists Drawn to Earth Elements In Simultaneous Solo Exhibits at Blackboard Gallery Free Reception Saturday, November 2   Ocean tides, heat waves passing through crystalline minerals, and earthen clay have inspired the artists in three solo exhibitions at the new Blackboard Gallery of Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Camarillo. ”Between the Tides” by encaustic artist Susan Lasch Krevitt, “When the Earth Speaks” by digital artist Marcos Armitaje and “Breathing From the Soul” by ceramic hand builder Shelly Ann Moore run through November 30.   The free artists’ reception is on Saturday, November 2 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Referencing the s... 11/02/2013

This week the median list price for a single family home in the city of CAMARILLO, CA is $594,500.00  Inventory has been lightening lately and the Market Action index has been trending up.  Though days-on-market is increasing, these are mildly positive indication for the market.     Supply and Demand:   The market has been cooling off a bit in recent weeks, as more homes are available and demand is less.  We're already seeing prices move lower as a result.  Expect this trend to continue especially if the index falls to the Buyer's zone.  Watch for a persistent up-turn in the Market Action to signal prices rising again.   Carmela's mission is not only to SELL your home--QUICKLY--but to do what's best for your bottom line; that means selling your home for MORE. Location is important but t... 09/19/2013

Leisure Village   Leisure Village located in Camarillo is a retirement community comprised of 2136 homes of varying size and style. Below is the current market activity.   Currently, there are 15 Leisure Village Homes on the market. They range in price from $275,000 to $599,000. They range in size from 887 SF to 2035 SF. Most have 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, however a few have 3 bedrooms. There are 20 homes under contract. They range in price from $235,000 to $439,000, with the average days on market being 29 days. Well priced Leisure Village Homes do not linger on the market.   Since 3/13/2013, 71 Leisure Village Homes have sold. The price range for these homes was $214,995 to $549,000, with $300,280 being the average price. The average days on market was 42 days. Click here to see Leisure V... 09/09/2013

  TWO GREAT EVENTS in CAMARILLO August 24, 2013       Military Veterans Expo Camarillo Community Center 10:00am to 1:00pm     This is a great event is to allow all military personnel – active, retired, veterans and military widows to have the opportunity to learn about the benefits and privileges they are entitled to and all services available to them.  All branches of the military are welcome. The Veteran’s Center Van and the Mobile Health Van from St. John’s Hospital will be present along with over 50 other informational booths. For further information you can call 805-482-4881 or visit www.pvrpd.org.       ‘Ambrosia’ performs for the Free Summer Concert Series Constitution Park 7:30pm to 9:30pm     Ambrosia is a renowned musical group that dates back to 1970 and in 1975 had their fir... 08/21/2013

Wings Over Camarillo Air Show will be in full swing this weekend.   The Camarillo Wings Association will host this year's "Wings Over Camarillo" Air Show with support from volunteers from the Southern California Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, EAA Chapter 723 and the Ventura County 99s. This Air show will feature some of the finest World War II planes still flying, plus aerobatic demonstrations, experimental aircraft, hot-air balloon rides and the latest in commercial aircraft   The Wings Over Camarillo Air Show features public access to the planes, pilots, and crews.   Wings Over Camarillo Air Show will take place: Saturday & Sunday, August 17th & 18th. Gates open at 9am, both days Airshow - noon to 4:30pm, both days   Want to Fly in a Genuine Military Warbird?  Below is a Warbird... 08/16/2013

Old Town Camarillo has a new event coming up, mark your calendars for this one.   This event will be a Culinary Crawl!       The Old Town Camarillo Culinary Crawl will take place Sunday, August 18th from 2-5pm, so come hungry.   What a great name, perhaps because after visiting all 12 locations and sampling the food and drinks, one just maybe crawling at the end. Or does the name suggest, one take a slow crawl to each of the 12 locations to take in the cuisine, refreshments and enjoy the art that will be for sale.   This is the first Culinary Crawl and is the project of the Old Town Association of Camarillo, which is a committee of the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce.   Here is what is on the culinary menu:   Wine & Food Stops Studio Channel Islands Art Center - Blackboard Gallery zzyzx C... 08/15/2013

Bring the whole family, stop by and eat some great food, listen to some jammin' music, and love on some incredible animals! We're working hard to save some pets but we need your help! July 28th, 9-4!  One-half price adoptions Sunday July 28th 9am-4pm. FREE ADMISSION LIVE ENTERTAINMENT GREAT FOOD AND VENDORS GUEST CELEBRITIES FAMILY FUN SEARCH AND RESCUE DEMONSTRATION FACE PAINTING SNOW CONES BALLOON ANIMALS & CRAFTS Each adoption comes with a free gift bag, vet visit, microchip, rabies vaccination, license and six weeks of dog obedience lessons. Location:  Camarillo Animal Center: 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, Ca 93010   Event Sponsored by Rescue Me Inc. For more information about this event cal 818-999-2400   A picture of my very own pound puppy (miniture pincher) she was a gift for o... 07/28/2013

2013 Ventura County Pet Adopt-a-Thon For many American households, animals have become a way of life.  Studies show that children who grow up with family pets tend to have higher self-esteem, develop better nurturing skills and have better social skills than their peers who do not.  Animals are not just pets.  They really do become members of the family.  At the 2013 Ventura County Pet Adopt-a-Thon, you can give a wayward animal a loving home. What: 2013 Ventura County Pet Adopt-a-ThonWhere: Camarillo Animal Shelter (600 Aviation Way, Camarillo)When: Sunday, July 28th 9am to 4pmAdmission: FREE (1/2 price adoptions) Come to the Camarillo Animal Shelter on Saturday and Sunday, July 27th and 28th, for the 2013 Ventura County Pet Adopt-a-Thon.  The shelter saw a huge increase in displaced a... 07/18/2013

Camarillo Fiesta and Street Event begins Thursday.   The Camarillo Fiesta and Street Event will begin on Thursday and run through Sunday in Old Town Camarillo.  Old Town Camarillo has had quite a facelift in the last few years. It exudes quaintness and charm. If you have not visited Old Town Camarillo, I encourage you to do so.     But, back to the Camarillo Fiesta and Street Event.  This event which benefits local non profit organizations will have carnival rides, a car show, live entertainment and some 200 vendors will be showcases their art and craft items.   Friday from 5-10 p.m. the Candyland Carnival will be in full swing as well as a car cruise down the avenue and live entertainment throughout the evening.   Saturday and Sunday, folks can enjoy the street fair, hay rides, live en... 07/09/2013

  Camarillo Fiesta & Street Fair       July 11 through July 14, 2013     This is a tremendous community festive occasion celebrated in Old Town Camarillo (along Ventura Boulevard (map). It will feature entertainment, car show, carnival rides, kids’ activities, vendors and a beer/wine garden. What a great way to spend a day … evening … all four days … listening to live music and enjoying carnival merriment.  It is FREE to attend with tickets available for the carnival rides.   The scheduled events are: July 11 Thursday Night Carnival Special Dollar Day 5pm-10pm All rides are one dollar each tonight only.   July 12 Friday NightCar Cruise 5pm Ventura Blvd, Old Town Camarillo Dizdar Park Stage Entertainment 5pm-10pm Beer & Wine Garden 5pm-10pm Candyland Carnival 5pm-10pm   July 13 Saturday ... 07/07/2013

  Camarillo Old Town     2013 Cruise Nights Friday, June 28, 2013 5:00pm to 8:00pm     This is an ongoing event every fourth Friday of the month beginning in April through September. It’s located at 2220 East Ventura Blvd., Camarillo (between Elm and Fir Streets).   It’s a FREE and fun happening for the entire family. What a great way to spend a summer evening. Come on down … stroll through and check out the over 200 classic cars … enjoy some wonderful live music … visit the terrific stores … and eat in the towns best eateries. I hear the Old Town Café, normally open only for breakfast and lunch, will be open for dinner every fourth Friday of the months during the Cruise Nights events – delicious food. There is something here for everyone to enjoy.   The next scheduled events are   July... 06/26/2013

  the Camarillo Public Library 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo (map)       presents Free Movie Night Every Thursday – June through August       Thursday, June 27, 2013 6:30pm       ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’     This American science fiction film was originally released in 1956; a remake was done in 1978. The original film was selected in 1994 for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being ‘culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.’ It is definitely a classic in the realm of the early ‘Sci-Fi’s.   The story depicts an extraterrestrial invasion in a small California town. The invaders replace human beings with duplicates that appear identical on the surface but are devoid of any emotion or individuality. A local doctor ... 06/26/2013

A look at the Camarillo Single Family Homes Real Estate Market.   Let’s look at how Camarillo Single Family Homes have performed since 2000.  In this timeframe we will capture the “crazy market” and we get a sense of where the Camarillo Single Family Homes market was before the run up of home prices and where it is now.   First, lets look at the Median Sales Price graph.  Median sales is the halfway point, half the sales sold for more than this benchmark price and half sold for less.   Between 2000 and 2006, medianCamarillo Single Family Homes sale prices increased 133.21 percent going from $268,000 ot $625,000.  Median Home sales price decreased by 31.20 percent between 2006 and 2010.   As of June 17, 2013,  the Camarillo Single Family Homemedian sales price has increased 12.82 percen... 06/18/2013

  Cruise Night       Friday, April 26th 5:00pm to 8:00pm   Here’s a fun night for the whole family … great way to spend a spring evening. Walk amongst the over 200 classic cars and reminisce about the days ‘when’; maybe even find a car like you once had ‘how many years ago.’ You might even want to make it a ‘date night’ with your one-and-only and stroll memory lane together.   There are terrific stores and eateries in Old Town offering something for everyone. There will also be live music. So mark that day on your calendar – Friday, April 26th and come on down and ENJOY … it’s free!   For further information, call 805-443-9219   Click here for a map to 2220 East Ventura Boulevard.       04/19/2013

  Easter Eggstravaganza and Arts & Crafts Fair Camarillo Community Center       Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District Saturday, March 30, 2013 10:00am to 3:00pm     What an ‘eggsiting’ fair planned for Saturday, March 30th in Camarillo – the annual Easter Eggstravaganza and Arts & Crafts Fair at the Camarillo Community Center. Besides the traditional Easter Egg Hunt, there will be many other features to this year’s event: inflatable attractions, petting zoo with a pony ride, games, entertainment, craft vendors and food. I also heard that there will be a ‘special guest’ appearing (shhhh … want to keep it a surprise, but the Easter Bunny plans on hopping by).   The Easter Egg Hunt Schedule will be as follows: 3 years old and under – 10:30am & 1:30pm 4 to 7 years old – 11:00am & 2:00p... 03/24/2013

Below, is the illustration of the Camarillo Real Estate Market Report for February, 2013.  This illustration shows that the average list to sales price is  now in the 99% range, which means well priced Camarillo Single Family Homes are selling close to list price.  I do expect to see homes selling for over list price in 2013, especially in the lower price range, if inventory levels remain low. I think the best benchmarks from this data shows the average price per sq/ft has steadily increased over the year to end up very close to the result from 2010.This appreciation is the result of low inventory levels due to government foreclosure intervention. Demand should remain strong due to Federal Reserve manipulated low interest rates and affordability. Inventory levels are still very tight fo... 03/16/2013

Below, is the illustration of the Camarillo Real Estate Market Absorption Trend for December 2012.  This illustration shows that the average list to sales price is increasing a bit and is now in the 98% range, which means well priced Camarillo Single Family Homes are selling close to list price.I think the best benchmarks from this data shows the average price per sq/ft has steadily increased over the year to end up very close to the result from 2010.This appreciation is the result of low inventory levels  and I do expect lower inventory levels to continue for 2013 due to government foreclosure intervention. Demand should remain strong thanks to Federal Reserve manipulated low interest rates and affordability. To read Sean O’ Toole’s (Foreclosure Radar) prediction of the 2013 market see... 01/22/2013

Below, is the illustration of the Camarillo Real Estate Market Absorption Trend for November 2012.  This illustration shows that the average list to sales price is increasing a bit and is now in the 98% range, which means well priced Camarillo Single Family Homes are selling close to list price.The median sales price and the average sales prices are showing appreciation.This appreciation is the result of low inventory levels  and I do expect lower inventory levels to continue for 2013 due to government foreclosure intervention. Demand should remain strong thanks to Federal Reserve manipulated low interest rates and affordability. To read Sean O’ Toole’s (Foreclosure Radar) prediction of the 2013 market see 2013 Real Estate Forecast.The most startling fact presented by the data is the am... 12/22/2012

I love Old Town Camarillo and I think you will too if you do not already. It has charm and the quaintness of days gone by and now you and your family will want to be included in this two day celebration, jointly organized by the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce and Studio Channel Islands Art Center. This family friendly program includes the tree lighting, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a Parade of Lights with the elves, a gingerbread house contest, an Artists’ Marketplace and Open Studios. There will be a wide variety of local art ranging from jewelry, ceramics, wearable art, photography, paintings and more.WHEN: Friday, December 7 from 4 – 8:30pm and Saturday, December 8 from 9am to 5pmWHERE: Studio Channel Islands Art Center, 2222 Ventura Blvd and Chamber of Commerce, 2400 Ventura Bo... 12/05/2012

Below is the illustration of the Camarillo Real Estate Market Absorption Trend.  This illustration shows that the average list to sales price was consistently in the 97% range from 2010 to present.The median sales price did appreciate by approximately 4.65% since 2010.The average sales price has consistently gained ground in the last 12 months and is just slightly off from the average sales price recorded for 2010.The most startling fact presented by the data is the amount of Camarillo Single Family Homes for sale, excluding the Santa Rosa Valley homes.  Currently, there are only 62 Single Family Homes for sale in  Camarillo, and that translates to less than a months of inventory which by definition of the Market Absorption Analysis model would put Camarillo Single Family Homes in a sel... 11/10/2012