I thought I would share some photo's that I have taken this spring around the Oak View/Ojai area....it really is a beautiful place to live. Sometimes we just forget to really soak up the beauty right in our own backyards!
The Creek Road Area of Oak View
The Topa Topa's
Looking toward Ojai from Oak View
Lake Casitas
The Crane that visits my front yard in Oak View...we call him "Cronie"
Red Baron Peach Blossoms in Oak View
Tangerines ready for picking!
Hope you enjoyed Spring in the Oak View/Ojai Area.
For information on Ventura County Real Estate and/or homes for sale in Oak View or Ojai as well as other parts of Ventura County visit my website at http://www.JanisCalkins.com
This weekend Ventura County will hold its first Women's EXPO! The event runs Friday through Sunday at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. This EXPO will address the whole woman with more than 50 event speakers. One of the topics will be "Creating Kindness Capital-Success Strategies for a Difficult Economy".
The EXPO is three days with three classrooms going every hour on the hour. Speakers will be mostly local professional women from the community. These are women who care about other women. Covered topics will include business, career and leadership; family; fashion and decor; fitness and health; relationships and romance; and fun, life and well being.
There will also be exhibitor booths which will include displays on cosmetics, plastic surgery, Insurance, Health and exercise, Jewelry, Hair etc. Sounds like loads of fun and good information.
NOON TO 7:00 P.M. FRIDAY, 10:00 A.M. TO 6 P.M. SATURDAY AND 11:OO TO 4 P.M. SUNDAY. MARCH 13,14,15. VENTURA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS AT SEASIDE PARK, 10 W. HARBOR BLVD, VENTURA
COST IS $10 FOR ONE DAY ADMISSION TICKET OR $15 FOR UNLIMITED ADMISSION
Visit http://www.WomensExpoVC.net
By the way if you are in Ventura on Sunday and interested in Ventura County Real Estate please feel free to stop by my Open House at 2264 Vista Del Mar and check it out and talk with me about local real estate availability... Gorgeous Ventura Views! Sunday 1-4 p.m. Check it out further at: http://www.JanisCalkins.com
A one day food drive will be held Saturday at 23 Vons stores in Ventura County to meet increasing need for assistance. Please buy extra non perishable food when you shop at Vons this Saturday. Groceries collected will be donated to FOOD SHARE, the county's regional food bank in Oxnard. "It's a good example of 'Let's take care of our neighbors right here'" Bonnie Weigel, chief executive officer at FOOD SHARE, said Thursday. The drive will be conducted at 293 Vons stores in Southern California and Nevada. Contributors are being asked for canned meat and tuna, soups and stews, canned fruits and vegetables, beans, rice, spaghetti sauce, macaroni and cheese,plastic bottles and boxes of fruit juice.
Let's help each other in this struggling economy....Support your local FOOD SHARE!!
Visit: http://www.Venturahomesforsale.org for local Ventura County Real Estate.
I picked up our local newspaper this morning and was touched by an article that I thought I would share with all of you. There is a animal rescue organization in Fillmore California that are taking dogs in from Guam. They are flying them into the United States a few at a time. 150 former racing greyhounds were abandoned in the U. S. territory in the South Pacific after the island's dog racing track abruptly closed its doors in November. After hearing the news reports, Homestretch Greyhound Rescue in Fillmore is joining forces with the Greyhound Protection League in Northern California to do something to help the animals. They currently have taken in 54 greyhounds. You can check out more about this at http://www.guamgreyhounds.org/ There are still many greyhounds that need adoption as soon as possible. What is really needed in addition to financial donations, are boarding kennels that could provide short term accomodations at little or no cost.
For more information on how to help the greyhound rescue effort and to inquire about adopting one of the dogs, interested persons can go to http://www.guamgreyhounds.org/ or call the toll free number 800-446-8637.
Contact Barbara for direct adoption at: http://www.homestretchgreys.org
For Referrals and Local Ventura County Real Estate Needs please contact: http://www.JanisCalkins.com
Okay, I'm feeling soapy and thinky today so get ready. Lately, I have been into enjoying more of the small pleasures in my life...thank goodness for that! Being a real estate agent in this economy can drive you sort of crazy if you let it. Yes, I believe it is a great time to jump into the market now, so send a referral my way if you agree! Now lets talk about the winner of the Westminster Dog Show this year. Every year for at least 12 years I attended the Westminster first with both of my parents and in later years just my mom...The last year of my mom's life she said to me in January, "I know I am supposed to go somewhere important next month, but I just can't remember where..." Yes, this was sad, but it made me realize how much she loved and lived to go to that show and YES she went with me that year. In prior years, she always took me, but that last year I took her. It was the last one she attended but it was sooo special for us to go together. That was in 2003. I was born and raised with a boarding kennel, show dogs and the show circuit, so I realized that this is what she would really enjoy in her last months.
The Sussex Spaniel that went Best In Show this year almost died a number of years ago, but he had a will to live and return to Westminster just like mom! Westminster is his last show and what a glorious moment. How wonderful. "Stump" or Ch. Clussexx Three D Grinchy Glee (okay you have to be a fun person to name your dog this!) represents one of the oldest breeds recognized by the AKC. Long,low,largebone,massive head,with a rolling gait and Oh Yes...the happy tail is the Sussex. He enjoyed every moment of his glory. He shouted "Look at me!" "Pick me!" Geez, that is what I want to do when trying to get clients to realize I am a great agent...I want to say, "I'm the one for you!" "I know the market!" "I can find you a great buy!" "Call me for Ventura County Real Estate!"...sorry, I got a little carried away in the enthusiasm of it all here.
Sadly the Sussex has dwindled to no more than 600 in the USA. They have been a declining breed. An unknown amongst the more flashy breeds....feel familiar to us agents trying to get noticed among the big timers? Check out the website if you decide you want to buy a puppy instead of sell a home. It is: http://www.sussexspaniels.org
Or if you decide to send a referral my way or move to Southern California (smart move by the way!) check out the real estate at: http://www.Venturahomesforsale.org
One last photo for your enjoyment...My Libby guarding her stuffed rabbit on the couch....Now go and sell some real estate!
I love Ventura County and Ventura Real Estate! Having been in this career for over 36 years says enough for itself! Whether buying or selling Ventura property my promise is to leave you satisfied and
Beautiful Ventura 
County, California includes Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Camarillo, Oak View and Ojai. With over Thirty Years working in the Real Estate profession, first as an Appraiser and later as an Agent, I have developed the expertise to analyze and evaluate values in a changing market place. I can help you pinpoint a price where both buyer and seller optimize their results. This is highly important in a volatile market both for Buyers and Sellers. Contact me to help you find a great deal on current bank owned homes in Ventura County!
Taking Pride in providing Active, Trustworthy support on a Daily Basis directly to my clients is my priority. I am Always Available!. Your Referrals are what mean the most to me. Don't keep me a secret! Tell your Friends and Neighbors about me. Finding a Real Estate Agent with Appraisal experience is indeed a rarity that sets me apart from other agents.
I specialize in Ventura County Real Estate, including Ventura homes for sale, Oxnard homes for sale, Camarillo homes for sale, and also foreclosures and bank owned homes. I have lived in Ventura County since 1973. I have experience with the trends in Ventura County Real Estate, having worked for the local County Assessor for many years. Working to negotiate the best price and conditions for you as you purchase is my goal!
All Residential Property, (Unique, Small, Large, View, Acreage, Beach) in the Ventura County, California area is what I Market and Sell Best! The combination of Psychology (BA;Univ. of Missouri) and Real Estate (AA Ventura College) and over 15 State Board of Equalization Appraisal Classes provide each of my clients with the Comfort of Knowing I have the Knowledge of Real Estate Combined with the Technique Necessary to Market and Sell their home.
"As an Agent, she performed above and beyond my expectations; some examples include: Working on her own to do research and view available homes in my price range; Working with me to determine my needs in a home and what I was looking for; Answering any and all questions to make me feel at ease throughout the home buying process; Working around my schedule to be available at any time to meet or view homes." Jonathon Emis
" Despite being over 350 miles away, Janis was never more than a phone call or email away. Although last minute complications arose, she even managed to close our escrow early. You can't go wrong with Janis!" David Busse
" Janis is very professional and always alert to find what you want. She's the best!" Leticia Gonzales
"We had heard horror stories of Real Estate agents just listing a house and never doing anything to make a sale, but you proved to be a Real Estate Agent that is very supportive, always available and looks out for her client. We would refer you to anyone who needs to sell their home in a quick manner and would like the best price for their home." Tom and Velonda Lancaster
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