Southern California is a beautiful place to live.  Many residents of Channel Islands homes own boats.  With the ocean right in their backyard, it isn't hard to imagine spending a day out on the vast blue seas.  You need to keep you, your family and your boat safe on these outings.  The US Coast Guard will be hosting the 2016 Ventura County Safe Boating Expo on Saturday, May 14th to help make sure you stay safe when sailing our harbor this year.What: 2016 Ventura County Safe Boating Expo Where: Channel Islands USCG Station (4201 S Victoria Ave, Oxnard, CA) When: Saturday, May 14th, 9am to 4pm Admission: FREE Contact: US Coast Guard (800) 704-56202016 Ventura County Safe Boating ExpoSafety is a big concern for anyone who has ever been on a boat, especially out on the ocean.  The Channel I... 05/05/2016

The 2015 Ventura County Juneteenth Celebration takes place at Plaza Park this Saturday.  Everyone in our Oxnard community is welcome to come.  Admission is absolutely FREE!What: 2015 Ventura County Juneteenth Celebration Where: Plaza Park, 5th & B St, Downtown Oxnard When: Saturday, June 20th 10am to 6pm Cost: FREE Contact: Ventura County Chapter of BAPA (805) 488-8290What is Juneteenth?The history of Juneteenth began on June 19, 1865.  That was the day that Major General Gordon Granger rode in to Galveston, TX with the news that the war was over.  It also was decreed that all slaves were now free men.  The Emancipation Proclamation had officially been signed on January 1, 1863.  There are several theories as to why it took two and a half years for the news to reach Texas.  But no one k... 06/18/2015

The 2015 Oxnard Tower 2 Tower Stair Climb takes place this Saturday.  The course has been designed so that all ages can participate.  Skip the gym this Saturday.  Get your workout completed in our lovely Oxnard community.What: 2015 Oxnard Tower 2 Tower Stair Climb Fundraiser Where: City National Bank (500 E Esplanade Dr) When: Saturday, June 6th, Registration at 9am, Stair Climb at 10am Cost: $35-$50 Contact: City of Oxnard (805) 701-2721 or Sergio Martinez, Fire Marshal (805) 385-7720 or via emailWhat to Expect at the 2015 Oxnard Tower 2 Tower Stair Climb FundraiserThe 2015 Oxnard Tower 2 Tower Stair Climb is 50 floors and 9000 steps.  Whew!  Participants begin at the bottom of the City National Bank Tower.  First, run up this tower's 14 floors and then back down.  Next, sprint through... 06/04/2015

What tastes better than burgers and beer on a warm spring afternoon?  Throw in some live musical entertainment and you've got an afternoon of fun and frivolity ahead of you here in our Ventura County community.  You'll find all of this and more at the 2015 Oxnard Hamburger and Hops Music Festival.What: 2015 Oxnard Hamburger and Hops Music FestivalWhere: Collection Park (2751 Parkview Ct Ste 261)When: Saturday, March 2nd 11am to 5:30pmCost: $10 General Admission, Kids 12 & Under FREEContact: The Collection RiverPark (805) 988-0717The 2015 Oxnard Hamburger and Hops Music Festival is a family-friendly event.  Do you like Reggae music?  Are you into Funk?  Is Top 40 at the top of your music list?  It's all here and played live all afternoon long.  Everyone is invited to get up and shake you... 04/30/2015

Living in Southern California has many perks.  The ocean plays at least some part in the lives of all residents of Ventura County communities.  We have a deep respect for the ocean and all the creatures who call it home.  Whale watching is a popular past time, especially this time of year.  If you are in town this weekend, you may want to come to the 2015 Oxnard Celebration of the Whales. What: 2015 Oxnard Celebration of the WhalesWhere: Next to Marine Emporium Landing (3350 S Harbor Blvd)When: Sunday, March 22 10am to 4pmCost: FREEContact: Larchmont Farmer's Market (818) 591-8161 The 2015 Oxnard Celebration of the Whales celebrates the northern migration of the Pacific Grey Whale.  They migrate down from the north coasts of Alaska between October and February to breed in the warmer wa... 03/19/2015

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For most folks in the Ventura community, a beautifully decorated and lit tree is the symbol of Christmas.  With only 20 days of shopping left before the big day, everyone is busy scurrying around to make sure they get gifts for each person on their list.  Stop for a moment so you can bask in the glow of the 2014 Oxnard Christmas Tree Lighting tomorrow night. What: 2014 Oxnard Christmas Tree LightingWhere: Park Plaza (500 S C St, Oxnard)When: Friday, December 5, 2014 5:30pm to 6:30pmCost: FREEContact: Downtown Oxnard (805) 385-2705 Downtown Oxnard is pleased to present the official 2014 Oxnard Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday evening, December 5th.  Free entertainment will keep things hopping.  Delicious hot cocoa will keep everyone warm.  And Santa is scheduled to make an app... 12/04/2014

Thanksgiving may still be a week away, but that doesn't mean that we can't start ringing in the Christmas season now.  Nothing says "Christmas" like a decorated tree.  If you visit Collection Park this Saturday night, you can watch the Oxnard Holiday Tree Lighting 2014 for yourself. What: Oxnard Holiday Tree Lighting 2014Where: Collection Park (2751 Parkview Ct #261)When: November 22, 2014 5:30pmCost: FREEContact: The Collection RiverPark (805) 988-7527 The Oxnard Holiday Tree Lighting 2014 marks the second year in a row that The Collection RiverPark has hosted a tree lighting.  Festivities begin at 5:30pm with live entertainment and Christmas carols.  The tree will be lit up at 7pm to make sure that the skies have darkened enough so that the twinkling lights really shine.  Santa himse... 11/20/2014

Ventura Strawberry Festival 2014 Who doesn't love strawberries, especially here in Ventura?  These sweet berries make a healthy treat for millions of people worldwide.  In celebration of this ripe red berry, the Ventura Strawberry Festival 2014 comes to Oxnard this weekend, May 17 and 18 and you are invited to join in on the fun! What: Ventura Strawberry Festival 2014Where: Strawberry Meadows of College Park (3250 S Rose Ave, Oxnard)When: May 17 & 18, 2014 10am to 6:30pmCost: $12 adults, $8 seniors 65+, active military and their dependents w/ID, $5 kids 5-12, Free for kids under 5Contact: California Strawberry Festival (888) 288-9242 The Ventura Strawberry Festival 2014 promises two days of strawberry deliciousness.  More than 50 food booths will be on-site selling strawberry jams, jell... 05/14/2014

VA Home Loan With Zero Down Up To $598,000 Purchase Price In Oxnard Oxnard CA - Did you know that qualified veterans can obtain a VA home loan in Oxnard CA with zero money down up to a sales price of $598,000?  This limit is for VA home loans closed in Oxnard CA from February 28, 2014 through December 31, 2014. In late December of 2013, the VA announced the new VA Zero Down loan limits for 2014 for Oxnard CA.  At that time, the VA Zero Down Loan Limit was going to be $556,250 which was an increase from the 2013 VA Zero Down Loan Limit of $546,250  However, the VA Zero Down Loan Limits for Oxnard CA were REVISED and there was a slight increase from $556,250 to $598,000. Does this mean that the maximum VA loan in Oxnard CA is only $598,000?  Absolutely not.  This just means that someone p... 05/04/2014

Ventura Food and Wine Challenge 2014 Foodies rejoice!  The Ventura Food and Wine Challenge 2014 is almost upon us.  You know what that means, right?  The best local talent from top Ventura area restaurants and wineries will be competing to find out who can make the best food and wine pairing and we all get to be the judges. What: Ventura Food and Wine Challenge 2014Where: Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Resort (2101 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard)When: January 23, 2014 6pm to 8:30pmContact: Ventura County Wine Trail (805) 765-5324 The Ventura County Wine Trail will be hosting the Ventura Food and Wine Challenge 2014 at Oxnard's Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Resort.  Teams comprised of Ventura area wineries and local restaurant chefs will be offering up their best pairings of tasty morsels and ... 01/16/2014

RiverPark Neighborhood   Why Do People Live here?   RiverPark is a master community of single family homes, condos and apartments that is conveniently located off the 101 Freeway in Oxnard.  The housing recession hit this master community hard, building stalled and the commercial business area remained  a dream, but now all is back on track and is coming alive.     RiverPark is located on approximately 680 acres when fully built will have some 2800 homes. Several of the builders of homes in RiverPark were Shea, Standard Pacific and Centex.   The first homes were sold in 2006.   Looking for a home in RiverPark? Interested in finding homes for sale in the RiverPark Neighborhood of Oxnard CA? Click that link to find all the currently available homes in RiverPark.   What's the Neighborhood ... 08/29/2013

The number of sales through July 31, 2013 by city. Click on any image for more details. Green - Non-Foreclosures Blue - REO's Yellow - Short Sales Statistic Dashboards provided by www.DaBest.comDaBest can help you share this data with your clients each month. For a demo of their Stats and Reports page visit www.dabest.com/oxnard 08/28/2013

Let's take a look at how Oxnard Condos are doing.   Folks interested in downsizing to a more manageable low-maintenance home, as well, as those looking to begin their home ownership journey, will want to check out the condos for sale in Oxnard.  I will use the term condos, but these properties can and are called townhomes as well.   There have been 144 sales of Oxnard Condos in the last 6 months (February ‘13 to August ‘13), ranging in price from a low of $71,900 to a high of $414,900 with a median price of $233,375 and an average price of $225,377.     This is the current inventory of Oxnard Condos. A variety of styles of Oxnard Condos are available, from one story, two story, and several tri level models.   Want to be near the ocean, check out Condos in Hollywood Beach, Oxnard Shores,... 08/27/2013

Spicy food, hot music and Oxnard's cool ocean breezes are on the menu for the 20th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, July 27 & 28, 2013 in Oxnard, California. Plaza Park is the place for a two-day celebration of everything salsa – the food, the music, and the dance. You can taste it, you can dance it, and you can even take it home! Free admission and parking... it's Southern California's HOTTEST Summer Event! Festival de información en Español      Salsa Bands & Salsa Dancing Spicy Foods & Ice Cold Drinks Salsa Tasting Tent Marketplace Shopping Kids Korner with Tortilla Art Chef Demostration Kitchen- NEW! FREE ADMISSION AND FREE PARKING   In this salsa-twist on the hit TV show, local "stars” are paired up with the region's best salsa instructors to dance for charity! They have nine weeks of... 07/28/2013

How did the Oxnard Single Family Homes Real Estate Market perform in June 2013?   Lack of inventory levels still dominates the state of the Oxnard Single Family Home prices. This low inventory is still the driving force of price appreciation. We are seeing multiple offers on most homes, especially those priced below $650K.     It can’t be stressed enough, that home buyers must have their financing in place before a home of choice is identified. It is common to get multiple offers within days of a home coming on the market, and there is no time to get pre-approved in time to compete with buyers that have their pre-approval letter in hand or proof of funds if it is an all cash offer.   Oxnard Single Family Homes Real Estate Report Summary.     The average list price in June, 2013 for Oxna... 07/26/2013

Hollywood Beach Homes for Sale in Oxnard Wide expanses of sanding beachfront and occasional dunes makes Hollywood Beach a very desirable area to live. This beautiful oceanfront area of Oxnard is located between the Channel Islands Harbor and the Pacific Ocean.   Hollywood Beach Homes are made up of a collection of beach homes, townhomes and condominiums located along Ocean Drive.   Average home values in Hollywood Beach range from $498,000 to $4,950,000.    Nearby are the beach communities of Oxnard Shores, The Colony, Mandalay Bay, Harbour Island, Seabridge, Port Marluna and Westport. Hollywood Beach may get its name from the fact that Clark Gable lived here and threw parties or was it because Rudolph Valentino filmed the movie The Sheik here, although there seems to be some argument a... 06/19/2013

A closer look at the Oxnard Beach Homes Market.   As of June 13, 2013, we have a good amount of inventory to choose from.  Dreaming of coastal living, where you can wake up to the soft scent of sea air, well look no further. The Oxnard Beach Homes Market has it all.   Whether you are looking to downsize to a condo or townhome, want an oceanfront home to enjoy year round or just looking for a vacation home to get away from it all, the current inventory of Oxnard Beach Homes has something for everyone.  We have approximately a 3 month total supply of homes, which by absorption rates puts the Oxnard Beach Homes Market squarely in a sellers market.   Some of the wonderful condo or townhome communities in the Oxnard Beach area are the Surfside Community Condos, the prestigious Harbour Island... 06/13/2013

Silver Strand Beach Homes in Oxnard   The Silver Strand Beach Homes  in Oxnard are sandwiched between Hollywood by the Sea and the Port Hueneme Navy Seabee Base.  Silver Strand, commonly referred to as "The Strand", is a collection of mostly post-WW II single family homes, some Multi-Family homes, and some larger newer newer homes located directly on the beach.    Silver Strand Beach Homes are as unique as this beautiful beach area community and the range in price from $425,000 to $2,999,000.  Obviously, proximity to the Ocean, size and condition all play a role in the price of each particular Silver Strand Beach Homes in this Oxnard beach community.When the name was created, as part of the Hollywood Beach subdivision in 1924 it was spelled as one word Silverstrand, but in the Ventura C... 06/10/2013

It's that time of year, folks...strawberry time!  The 2013 Ventura County Strawberry Festival comes to Oxnard this weekend, May 18th and 19th.  For two days only, Southern Californians will be celebrating the succulent nectar of life that is the strawberry. From 10am to 6:30pm this Saturday and Sunday, Strawberry Meadows of College Park (located at 3250 South Rose Ave. in Oxnard) will be filled with the sights and smells of strawberries.  Nosh on traditional strawberry dishes like strawberry pie, strawberry jam and chocolate covered strawberries.  But, save room for the strawberry pizza and strawberry nachos!  If you feel like you need a break from the juicy goodness, there will more than 50 food vendors of all kinds on the premises for the weekend. Stop in for one of the cooking demons... 05/16/2013