Ventura County Mortgage Applications Rose in 2025: What Does It Mean for Home Buyers? Home-purchase mortgage applications increased across much of the country in 2025, and Ventura County was part of that growth. For buyers and sellers watching the local
The Ventura County housing market after Labor Day often shifts, but that does not necessarily mean it simply slows down. Here is the surprising part: a quieter market can actually create meaningful opportunities. Buyers may have more time to evaluate
Many real estate professionals are experimenting with AI, yet not everyone is seeing meaningful results. The difference may not be the technology itself, but how intentionally the technology is being used. AI has become one of the biggest conversations in
Today’s most effective home staging goes beyond furniture. Thoughtful artwork, lighting, accessories, and finishing touches can help buyers connect emotionally with a home and imagine the lifestyle it offers. When selling a home, furniture alone is no longer always enough
The Ventura County real estate market changed this summer, and the biggest story was not a sudden crash or a dramatic surge. Instead, the market became more selective. In July 2026, Ventura County’s median home price reached $950,000, while sales
The long-running Sitzer-Burnett real estate commission case has reached another major milestone. On August 19, 2026, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld the settlement, rejecting challenges to the agreement’s approval. For consumers,
Can You Use a Retirement Account to Invest in Real Estate? Yes, certain retirement accounts can be structured to invest in alternative assets such as real estate. Self-directed IRAs, or SDIRAs, give account holders greater control over their investment choices
America’s housing landscape has a new federal framework to address supply and affordability. The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law on July 11, 2026, combining nearly 50 housing measures designed to increase housing supply, improve affordability, expand
Is Ventura County’s Housing Market Actually Cooling Down? Ventura County’s housing market appears to be moderating rather than experiencing a dramatic cooldown, with prices remaining elevated while buyers have somewhat more choice and sellers face more selective demand. That distinction
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act could give states and local communities more tools to address housing shortages, modernize housing programs, and encourage additional development. The bipartisan legislation became law on July 11, 2026, and now the focus is
Why Are Rising Costs Affecting the Housing Market? Higher mortgage rates and elevated home prices are causing many buyers to slow down and evaluate their options more carefully. Existing-home sales declined 1.7% from June to July, although they remained 0.7%
What Is Happening in Ventura County This Summer? One of the best ways to experience a community is to spend time where the people who live there actually gather, and this week, Ventura residents have an opportunity to do exactly
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.