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 is 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 as to where the actual beach scenes for the movie were actually film... 07/26/2012

Below is a graph illustrating the Real Estate Activity for Oxnard Single Family Home, including  the Oxnard Beach Area Homes. The sold numbers represent Oxnard Single Family Homes that sold in June, 2012.As you can see, the inventory levels, especially in the lower price range is very low.  This low inventory often creates multiple offers.  Buyers should be prepared to bring their highest and best offer price when looking at purchasing homes in the lower price ranges.In Oxnard, we are seeing less bank owned properties coming on the market and this trend should continue for the foreseeable future.The good news, is most of the lenders and or servicers of short sales have streamlined their short sale process, however it still does take upward of several months, which is why the “under cont... 07/19/2012

The Channel Islands Farmers Market is held every Sunday Rain or Shine.   The Channel Islands Farmers Market is one of Coastal Pacific Farmers’ Markets. At the Channels Islands Farmers market, you find a variety of the freshest produce including fruits, vegetables and crops which are organically grown. Each type of produce is sold to promote a healthy diet for each and local citizen, young or old alike. All goods sold brings you the best of California’s produce, from fresh picked to the finest ripened fruits to green leafy vegetables and to a variety of crops. The Channel Islands Farmers market allows the local farmers to share the current harvest season products and at the same time they preserve the diversity of the California’s agricultural practice. You will find more than just fruit... 06/22/2012

Below is the illustration of the Oxnard Real Estate Market Absorption Trend.  This illustration shows that the average list to sales price was consistently in the high 97% range from 2010 to present.The average sales price did appreciate by approximately 1.8% in the last 3 months from the prior six months.  And the average list price appreciated 1.48% in the same period.The most startling fact presented by the data is the amount of Oxnard Single Family Homes for sale, excluding the beach area homes.  Currently, there are only 61 Single Family Homes for sale in  Oxnard , and that translates to approximately .6 months of inventory which by definition of the Market Absorption Analysis model would put  Oxnard  Single Family Homes in a sellers market.This lower inventory of homes in Oxnard i... 06/13/2012

Lloyd Cullen Real Estate is a local Oxnard Short Sale Realtor. As a Oxnard Short Sale Company that specializes in short sales, you are assured the highest standard of professionalism and can always count on our Oxnard Short Sale Realtor to help answer any questions you have in regards to Oxnard Short Sales. Oxnard Short Sale Realtor Lloyd Cullen is a local Oxnard Short Sale Expert with experienced Oxnard Short Sale Agents here to assist you.   Oxnard Short Sale Realtor We specialize in Short Sales for Oxnard and Surrounding Areas If you reside in Oxnard and are going through a short sale, your best bet is to get the proper guidance on the short sale of your home. No two situations are the same so it is ideal to speak with a Oxnard Short Sale Specialist to assist you in making decisions ... 05/29/2012

My husband and I went to the 29th Strawberry Festival in Oxnard on Saturday morning and here is my take away.  First, let me begin by saying that this is not my first Strawberry Festival visit, I have attended many over the years, but it has been at least 6 years  since I attended my last Strawberry Festival.There have been changes to the overall layout of the festival grounds and they are remarkable improvements in my opinion.  Each area of interest is located in a dedicated spot within this large venue called College Park.  The Arts and Crafts section is now on the paved street allowing a more even surface to walk on, no more wet or uneven grass to navigate through.  I also felt that the isle walkway between the rows of booths was larger.  Having this Arts and Crafts section located i... 05/21/2012

Interesting statistics to note from the data illustrated below for the Oxnard Real Estate Market Report for the month of April, 201252% of the Active Listings are distressed properties (either short sales or Bank Owned), the amount of inventory in Oxnard is decreasing, while demand is picking up, this will create multiple offers especially on lower priced properties.87% of the Under Contract Listings are distressed properties, this illustrated demand for these properties, resulting many times in multiple offers.61% of the Sold Listings are distressed properties.Days on Market for Active Listings is 121.Days on Market for Listings under Contract is 97.Days on Market for Sold Listings is 157.I hope you found this Oxnard Real Estate Market Report helpful. originally published at Ventura Co... 05/18/2012

It is that time again! The Strawberry Festival in Oxnard is this Saturday and Sunday, May 19th and 20th from 10:00am to 6:30pm.  It is held at the renovated College Park, check the Strawberry Festival in Oxnard’s website for more direction details. In my opinion, it is one of the best Festivals around.  Strawberries are the main ingredient, duh, that is why it is named The Strawberry Festival, but there is so much more to enjoy than all the strawberries delights. More than 250 artists and crafters from across the nation will be there showcasing their original works.  You will be able to buy “made in the USA”  items that you simply cannot find any other place.  The items for sale range from painting, sculptures, ceramics, children’s toys, accessories, photography, textiles, outdoor furni... 05/17/2012

California leads the nation in strawberry production.  In fact, we provide almost 88% of the nation's strawberries here.  So, it makes sense that one of Ventura County's largest events, the California Strawberry Festival, will be coming to Oxnard the weekend of May 19 & 20, 2012.  Strawberry Meadows (3250 S Rose Ave) will play host to more than 250 arts and crafts exhibits and vendors, live music, games, rides, pie eating contests and, of course, strawberries galore! From 10am to 6:30pm each day, the California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard will showcase strawberries in just about every concoction imaginable: chocolate covered, shortcake, jams, powdered and even on a pizza.  Several live musical acts will be serenading visitors throughout the entire two-day event.  Whether you like Regg... 05/03/2012

Below is the illustration of the Oxnard Real Estate Market Absorption Trend.  This illustration shows that the average amount of Single Family Homes sold in Oxnard  on a per month basis has been fairly consistent from 2010 to present. The average sales price did decline by approximately 18% from 2011 to those Oxnard Single Family Homes that sold in the last 3 months of 2012.  But that trend maybe ending because of declining inventory. The most startling fact presented by the data is the amount of  Oxnard Single Family Homes for sale.  Currently, there are only 177 Single Family Homes for sale in Oxnard, and that translates to approximately 2 months of inventory which by definition of the Market Absorption Analysis model would put Oxnard Single Family Homes in a sellers market. The break... 04/17/2012

Interesting statistics to note from the data illustrated below for the Oxnard Real Estate Market for the month of February 2012 The first shocking item is the lack of inventory of available homes for sale, should this trend continue it will not keep up with demand and demand will push prices higher. 60% of the Active Listings are distressed properties (either Short Sales or Bank Owned) 84.76% of the Under Contract Listings are distressed properties 70% of the Sold Listings are distressed properties. Days on Market for Active Listings is 129. Days on Market for Listings under Contract is 161. Days on Market for Sold Listings is 98.                                      Map of Recent Oxnard sold Homes 03/13/2012

16th Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival SUNDAY March 18, 201210:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.at the Farmers' Market, 3350 S. Harbor Blvd. Channel Islands Harboradjacent to Marine Emporium Landing Channel Islands Harbor Farmers & Fishermen's Market in conjunction with the Channel Islands Harbor celebrates the migration of the Pacific Grey Whales. The event features live entertainment, whale and marine education exhibits, whale watching excursions, an arts & crafts market, children's activities, BBQ and seafood booths, and a certified Farmers & Fishermen's Market. Free event. 03/05/2012

The National Charity League Juniors of Ventura County presents their Annual Fundraising Gala.  The proceeds of the Gala will go to benefit the Pediatric Hematollogy/Oncology Program, the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diesease at Ventura County Medical Center, a partnership with Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group.  Evening d'Elegance and will take place Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 5:30pm to 11:30 pm This Annual Fundraising event for the National Charity League Juniors of Ventura County will be held at the Mullin Automotive Museum 1421 Emerson Avenue Oxnard CA 93033 The National Charity League Juniors of Ventura County National Charity League, Inc. was formed as a non-profit organization. Its purpose is to bring together in one group, mothers and daughters working in ... 03/05/2012

If you are an Oxnard resident or planning to travel to Oxnard this weekend, please take note that one of the busiest intersections in Oxnard will be closed this Saturday, March 3 at beginning at 6am through this Sunday March 4th opening up at 6pm on Sunday. This closure is required for maintenance of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The upgrade is part of a $10.6 million project to fix tracks and crossings on a 60-mile stretch between Camarillo and Santa Barbara. Motorists are advised to avoid the area but if you must be in this area on Saturday or Sunday, there will be posted signage indicating the following detour routes: If you are traveling east on Gonzales Road toward Oxnard Boulevard you must either take a right (south) or left (north). If you go south you will be directed to Fi... 03/02/2012

The sold statistics illustrated below show Single Family Home prices for the city of Oxnard are showing signs of stability.  Oxnard was particularly hit hard when the real estate market fell apart.  You can see by the number of Oxnard Single Family Homes sold in 2005 and 2006 at the height of the subprime lending fiasco, that it would only be true that most if not all of these subprime loan purchased homes would fall back to the banks or third party investor flippers. The Oxnard Homes that were purchased with subprime loans have washed through the system for the most part and the Bank Owned Oxnard property inventories have decreased, of course Oxnard Short Sales listings are now dominant, but Oxnard Single Family Home prices are holding steady at the lower end and it is a great time to ... 02/29/2012

A Backyard Sanctuary is One Key to SuccessA 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 ... 02/11/2012

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. View Oxnard Single Family Homes 02/06/2012

Your Bi-Annual Look at the community of PetersRidge in the Oxnard, CA. Real Estate MarketCourtesy of your Real Estate Agent in Oxnard, CA., Sandy NicholsThe 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@sandyhomefind... 02/03/2012

Your Bi-Annual Look at the community of Cypress Point in the Oxnard, CA. Real Estate MarketCourtesy of your Real Estate Agent in Oxnard, CA., Sandy NicholsThe 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 See PetersRidge Bi-Annual Market Report 02/03/2012

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. To view data for Ventura, CA Real Estate MarketTo vew data for Camarillo, CA Real Estate Market 01/31/2012