Blog Archive – August 2023

Note:  Some of the links below may take you to a blank page with the verbiage, “This is not a valid link.”  These links have expired from the Ventura MLS and are no longer accessible.  Ojai MLS links are not affected in this way.

Thursday, August 31, 2023
9:10 a.m.
There are five new or “coming soon” listings on the market:

 

12609 Sisar Road – $1,550,000

 

 

950 Woodland Avenue #17 – $169,000

 

 

1221 Foothill Road – $10,525,000 (coming soon, 9/1)

 

 

76 High Street – $1,300,000 (coming soon, 9/1)

 

 

907 Bryant Place – $1,950,000 (coming soon, 9/1)

 

 

 

 

 

Pic of the Day
Why you get sleepy every time you run the stove

 

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
7:15 a.m.
There are two new listings on the market:

 

124 Prospect Drive – $789,000

 

 

82 Don Antonio Way – $415,000

 

 

 

 

Pic of the Day
Stairway to Beemer

 

Monday, August 28, 2023
9:50 a.m.
There is a new listing on the market:

 

135 Oak Drive – $670,000

 

 

 

 

Pic of the Day
She used to live in Ojai, so I figure this is somehow relevant?

 

Friday, August 25, 2023
10:10 a.m.
There are three new listings on the market:

 

12339 Linda Flora Drive – $4,350,000

 

 

1949 Tiara Drive – $1,295,000

 

 

206 N. Blanche Street – $2,000,000

 

 

Here’s a quick update on mortgage rates:

 

30-yr fixed:  7.37%

15-yr fixed:  6.75%

30-yr Jumbo:  7.35%

30-yr FHA:  6.98%

30-yr VA:  6.98%

 

 

 

Pic of the Day
Seems legit

 

Thursday, August 24, 2023
10:40 a.m.
There is a new listing on the market:

 

12101 MacDonald Drive – $4,100,000

 

 

 

Prior “coming soon” listings now on the market:

 

 

 

Pic of the Day

Remodeling hijinks
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
11:15 a.m.
There is a new listing on the market:

 

850 Baldwin Road – $3,795,000

 

 

 

Congrats to our client/seller on 1223 Gregory Street, who closed escrow on their home today!  This turn-key property was listed at $849,000, however, it sold for $900,000.

 

 

 

Pic of the Day
Down with government-imposed regulations!

 

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
10:15 a.m.

Well, that was certainly an exciting weekend!  My favorite meme to come out of it is below – see the Pic of the Day.

Three new or “coming soon” listings have come to the market since Friday:

 

950 Woodland Avenue #42 – $325,000

 

 

10 Taormina Lane – $1,475,000 (coming soon, 8/25)

 

 

410 Church Road #25 – $765,000 (coming soon, 8/24)

 

 

Prior “coming soon” listings – now on the market:

 

 

 

 

Pic of the Day

 

Friday, August 18, 2023
12:30 p.m.
There are seven new or “coming soon” listings on the market:

 

0 Sulphur Mountain Road – $5,000,000

 

 

417 Andrew Drive – $2,150,000

 

 

11790 Silver Spur Street – $1,425,000

 

 

1114 Mercer Avenue – $1,385,000

 

 

1885 Maricopa Highway #17 – $395,000

 

 

1075 Loma Drive #59 – $235,000

 

 

918 S. Ayers Court – $1,150,000 (coming soon, 8/21)

 

 

Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market:

 

 

 

Pic of the Day

 

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
11:25 a.m.
There is a new “coming soon” listing on the market:

 

1724 Orchard Drive – $1,599,999 (coming soon, 8/27)

 

 

 

 

Pic of the Day
“I work for Andersen Windows…why do you ask?”

 

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
10:30 a.m.
There are three new listings on the market:

 

2873 E. Ojai Avenue – $1,600,000

 

 

1975 Maricopa Highway #72 – $349,000

 

 

640 Tico Road – $3,500,000

(This listing has since entered escrow.)

 

 

As reported last week, the Ojai MLS is still down – any links on BBIO that are directed to this MLS will not work until they fix the issue.  Meanwhile, we’ve been solely using the “Flex MLS” for all new links on the site since last Wednesday.

 

 

 

Pic of the Day

 

Friday, August 11, 2023
11:15 a.m.
There is a new listing on the market, however…

1205 Fierro Drive – $1,299,000

(This listing was already under contract before it was listed in MLS.)

 

 

 

 

 

  • Just a reminder – the Ojai MLS is still down, so any links on the site that point to it will not work.  The Ventura County “Flex” MLS is not affected.  (Apparently, the Ojai MLS for was the victim of a cyber-attack.  So it may be a while.)

 

 

 

 

Pic of the Day

 

Thursday, August 10, 2023
9:10 a.m.
There are two new listings on the market:

 

12200 Ojai Santa Paula Road – $795,000

 

 

984 Baldwin Road – $699,000

 

 

 

  • Just a note; the Ojai MLS has been down since yesterday, so any links on this site that point to that MLS will not work.  They’re working on the issue.
  • Congrats to our client/seller, who put their home into escrow at 1223 Gregory Street in Ojai!

 

 

 

PIc of the Day

 

Wednesday, August 9, 2023
4:05 p.m.
There are four new listings on the market:

 

1152 Rancho Drive – $3,750,000

 

 

109-111 Bald Street – $1,800,000

 

 

161 La Plaza Way – $225,000

 

 

1225 S. Rice Road #21 – $130,000

 

 

 

Pic of the Day
So….is this the men’s room or the ladies room?

 

Monday, August 7, 2023
1:15 p.m.
No new listings have come to the market since last Thursday.

 

 

Prior “coming soon” listings now on the market:

 

 

Here’s a quick interest rate rundown:

 

30-yr fixed:  7.06%

15-yr fixed:  6.42%

30-yr Jumbo:  7.13%

30-yr FHA:  6.72%

30-yr VA:  6.75%

 

 

 

 

Pic of the Day

 

Thursday, August 3, 2023
8:00 p.m.

It’s been a hectic few days, thus the lack of updates since Monday.  Since I’m writing this Thursday evening, but most of you are likely reading this Friday morning – the weather, Quote of the Day, and This Day in History are all for August 4th.

Six new or “coming soon” listings have come to the market since Monday, the first of which is Team Deckert’s:

This is a turn-key, gorgeously updated property that has just about every imaginable upgrade:  Newer flooring, roof, kitchens, bathrooms, fixtures, and surfaces.  Total square footage is 1,308 – which is split between the main house (908 sq. ft.) and the recently completed Accessory Dwelling Unit (400 sq. ft.).  The ADU is fully legally, signed-off by the city of Ojai in July.  Additionally, the home features an owned solar panel array.  The ADU can be used as guest quarters, for multi-generational living, or as income property.  It really is a must-see, and you can be the first to see it tomorrow while we hold it open for broker preview from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon!  Additionally, it can be seen during open houses on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  For more details, click on the link below.

 

1223/1223B Gregory Street – $849,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And now…for the rest of the listings:

 

135 Wormwood Street – $1,445,000

 

 

1068 Cuyama Road – $2,200,000

 

 

1046 Cuyama Road – $799,000

 

 

1014 Creekside Way #D – $839,000

 

 

4356 Grand Avenue – $1,995,000 (coming soon, 8/7)

 

 

Recently cancelled or expired properties – back on the market as “new” listings:

 

 

Have a great evening (or good morning)!  If any new listings come to the market by tomorrow morning, I’ll try to update you on those before I head over to 1223 Gregory…

 

 

 

Pic of the Day
Garage sale snark

 

 

 

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