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A Backyard Sanctuary is One Key to Success

A backyard can be inviting and relaxing with a conversation area that is simple to create. A few chairs pulled close together beside a small table can be special. An outdoor eating area always makes a property more inviting. A clean fresh tablecloth, some flowers in a vase and doesn’t it just say “home” to you?

The kids play area should be organized and neat. Sporting equipment in baskets give the invitation of “let’s play ball” and the feeling that there is plenty of room for it. But swing sets that are rusty and sagging should be removed or repaired and painted.

Fire pits and outdoor hearths are popular because they appeal to emotional sense of sitting around a fire enjoying the company of family and friends.
Many homeowners who have added a backyard fireplace have noticed the "wow” factor when entertaining in this way. The backyard fireplace extends and enhances the appeal of your interior home and brings it to the outside setting. If you have ever been lucky enough to have enjoyed a campfire at night, you know what I mean.

To prepare you home for sale, check the backyard deck and fence. Replace loose boards, and apply a fresh coat of pain or sealant if necessary.

A fountain does not need to be elaborate or large, or expensive. The soothing sounds of bubbling water can be very soothing. Taking care to weed your garden, and adding some colorful plants will attract the eye and hold it there. This will promote added interest. If your budget allows, a stager can add a few special elements.

These are a few of the smart things you can do. You will realize a great return for this small investment of time and effort. Your backyard will stand out from the others and beckon new owners.

If you need assistance locating the backyard of your choice in Oxnard, CA, please call me at 951-290-8588 and we will find your oasis.

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Simi Valley Real Estate, Alex Gandel with Troop Real Estate has a new listing at 5776 Cherokee Circle, Simi Valley, CA 93063

$50k PRICE REDUCTION! $749,900... 5 BEDROOM, 4.5 BATH BEAUTIFUL SILVERTHORNE!

An amazing hilltop cul-de-sac location in Northeast Simi Valley's prestigious Silverthorne Community awaits you on this fabulous first time on the market home. This beauty features 5 bedrooms including a master w/a sitting room, a huge bath w/a walk-in closet and granite counters/marble floors, 4 total baths w/upgraded flooring, one bedroom down, an island kitchen w/granite counters and splash, a desk area, a walk-in pantry, a breakfast bar and a nook, a super-sized family room w/a FP and a media center, an upstairs homework niche, and formal dining and living rooms. Additional features include crown moldings throughout, ceiling fans in all BR's and family room, Hunter Douglas duets downstairs, fresh interior and exterior paint, brand new carpeting throughout, an upstairs indoor laundry room, and more. This 3700+ sq. ft. home sits on an 11,000+ sq. ft. lot with a pool sized back yard and a 3 car garage and it is across the street from open space with wonderful mountain views.

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Serving clients in the following cities:
Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park,
Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Northridge, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura

When you work with Alex Gandel you quickly realize you are working with a real estate professional with a vast knowledge of the real estate market and inventory. His full-time staff provides services such as transaction coordination, newspaper and Internet marketing venues for his listings, distinguished buyer’s assistance, listing and office management and World Class Customer Service! Alex’s 31 years of professional real estate experience provides his clients with an “edge” in the market.

According to Alex, success is neither a secret nor is it an accident. Alex's 31 years of success comes from putting his clients' interests first, being on call seven days a week, staying devoted to his family, serving the community by taking on leadership positions for multiple charitable organizations, and, most importantly, never losing sight of his primary goal.

Through the years Alex Gandel has aligned himself with only the best vendors such as Mortgage Lenders, Home Inspectors and Escrow and Title companies. You can always reach Alex directly or through his efficient and friendly staff.

What exactly is Alex Gandel’s goal? Alex states unabashedly, “I want my life to count for something good and right in the world. I want to make a positive difference, and I can do this. I know I can, one person at a time.” In pursuit of this goal, Alex and his staff commit over 135 hours per week, working to meet your goals. They are tireless, determined, driven and unyielding.

The National Association of Realtors, economists around the country and other professionals are stating that 2012 is going to be the turnaround year for real estate. Not that the prices are going to skyrocket or interest rates will go lower... just that it's finally time for the market to slowly start to rebound.

We here in Ventura County have seen that. Simi Valley properties are few and far between. When there are so many buyers out there and virtually no inventory, that means multiple offers and prices have to do something... they won't go up in any drastic way, but the prices on Simi Valley town homes and Wood Ranch luxury homes will increase. More than one buyer means there is higher demand than there is supply.

As a seller, wouldn't you want to be getting on the market now so that you can capture that buyer before more homes become available in the Spring? That makes sense...

Stand out now and be the winner in this market to get your house sold before your neighbor. Tip the scales in your favor!