Ventura County is heading into an unusually hot October weekend, but there is still plenty happening across the community. The National Weather Service has an Extreme Heat Warning in effect through Thursday, October 8, for the coast and valleys of
Mortgage rates have climbed to 7.28%, and that changes the math for Ventura County home buyers. On October 1, Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached 7.28%, up from 7.03% the previous week. It was the sixth
The Ventura County housing market is not telling a simple story this October. Prices are moving differently depending on whether you’re looking at asking prices or completed sales. Inventory has increased modestly. Homes are spending about seven weeks on the
More than one in five U.S. listings had a price reduction in September 2026, but that national number does not mean one in five Ventura County sellers is cutting prices. According to Realtor.com’s September 2026 housing report, 20.8% of U.S.
The mudroom used to be the room nobody wanted to talk about. Today, that everyday catchall is becoming one of the home’s most thoughtfully designed spaces. Think about what happens when you walk through the door at the end of
Ventura County housing is not one market, and the September 2026 numbers make that especially clear. If you’ve been following real estate headlines lately, you may have seen conflicting messages. Some numbers point to lower asking prices. Other numbers show
Pacific View Mall has new owners, and the change comes at an interesting moment for Ventura’s future. On September 22, Pacific Retail Capital Partners, or PRCP, and Conversant Capital announced that they had formed a joint venture to acquire Pacific
Ventura County home prices have softened, but for many buyers, purchasing a home still does not feel significantly more affordable. That may seem contradictory. If prices are down, shouldn’t affordability improve? Not necessarily. The monthly cost of owning a home
AI Is Changing Real Estate in Ventura County, And It’s Not Just About Technology Artificial intelligence is changing Ventura County real estate by influencing how consumers search for homes, how properties are marketed, and how real estate professionals serve their
Ventura County housing is no longer a conversation that can be separated neatly from mortgage rates, insurance, infrastructure, technology and climate exposure. That may sound like a lot to connect to a home purchase or sale, but the relationship is
When people talk about housing in Ventura County, the conversation usually starts with home prices, mortgage rates, inventory, or affordability. But there is another factor that deserves attention: Water. It may not show up on a real estate listing sheet,
If you’ve been following Ventura County real estate headlines lately, you may have noticed something confusing. One report says home prices are falling. Another shows prices rising. Both can be correct. That’s because Ventura County isn’t one housing market. The
All real estate is local and combined in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. Every property, neighborhood, and street has its own story to tell.