Oxnard, CA

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.

The Oxnard Real Estate Market Absorption Trend data illustrates that prices are stabilizing, at the lower price range they are slowly appreciating a bit. While this is a snapshot of all the sold single family homes in Oxnard taking in all the price points, low and high, it still shows a fairly stable market with the sales price to list price at 98% for the last year.

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Your Bi-Annual Look at the community of PetersRidge in the Oxnard, CA. Real Estate Market

Courtesy of your Real Estate Agent in Oxnard, CA., Sandy Nichols

The community of PetersRidge in RiverRidge area of North Oxnard is showing some signs of good activity. The last six months “Solds” of the year show an increase in High, Low, and Median prices.

The first graphic shows Current Activity, and the second is from January to May of 2011.

There is also good activity in the Active Listings section, which will tell the story of the rest of the year. So it is OK to be optimistic!

If you have any questions about these reports, please contact me. And if you would like to see your community reflected in these reports, I will be happy to oblige. My phone is 951-290-8588, or email sandy@sandyhomefinder.com

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Your Bi-Annual Look at the community of Cypress Point in the Oxnard, CA. Real Estate Market

Courtesy of your Real Estate Agent in Oxnard, CA., Sandy Nichols

The community of Cypress Point is experiencing some activity recently that at the very least relieves some concerns. Since there were no sales reported in the Multiple Listing Service there in the first six months of last year, this activity is welcome.

The graphic shows the current activity.

If you have any questions about these reports, please contact me. And if you would like to see your community reflected in these reports, I will be happy to oblige. My phone is 951-290-8588, or email sandy@sandyhomefinder.com

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2011 Year in Review ~ Oxnard, CA Real Estate Market Report ~ January - December

The Median Sales Price Of Oxnard Real Estate Properties was $295,000. This is 4% lower than the Median Sales Price of 2010 ($305,750).

The total number of Oxnard Real Estate Sales of residential units sold ion 2011 was 1564, which is slightly less than the 2010 total of 1586. This is a difference of 1%.

To me, the 4% difference in the median price and the slight difference in the number of units sold represents, to me, a leveling off and indicative of market stabilization.

The Days on Market is longer in 2011 than in 2010.

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