Hope For Ventura Real Estate

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."  Herman Cain

Find the little things that you do each day that bring you joy, success will follow!  What's not to enjoy about showing a home with a view like this to a buyer? 

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Here's an update of community events this week in Ventura:

Saturday February 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday February 15, noon to 4 p.m.
Used book Sale
E. P. Foster Library, 651 E. Main St.
Used book sale, sponsored by the San Buenaventura Friends of the Library will be on Saturday and Sunday.  For more information contact Will Thompson at (805) 642-4358 or Wily1@earthlink.net .

Saturday February 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Main Street Mini Fair
Mini-park in the 300 block of Main Street
Main Street Mini Fair, volunteer artists and musicians offer live music, arts and crafts, and children's activities.  For more information contact (805) 648-1902 or email mainstreetfair@yahoo.com .

Saturday February 14, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday February 15, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ventura College Foundation Marketplace
4667 Telegraph Road in the East lot
The Ventura College Foundation marketplace features antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, new and used clothing, school and office supplies and more.  For more information contact (805) 648-8962

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Thursday February 12, 4:30 p.m.
Library Board Meeting
Oxnard Public Library, Meeting Room A.
There is a Library Board Meeting on Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m.  For more information contact (805) 385-7527.

Friday February 13, noon to 2 p.m.
Community health screening
Villarta Supermarkets, 1050 South A St.
There will be a community health screening at Villarta Supermarket on Friday from noon to 2 p.m.  For more information contact (805) 677-5252 or (805) 240-1400.

Saturday February 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday February 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club demonstration
Murphy Auto Museum, 2230 Statham Blvd.
The Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club demonstrates its model HO scale railroad to the public. For more information contact Jerry Mittelholtz at (805) 525-5136 or David Minkin at (805) 484-2974. Also on the web at http://www.gcmrc.com.

Saturday February 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Maritime Museum's 18th anniversary
2731 S. Victoria Ave.
Ventura County Maritime Museum's 18th anniversary celebration, including demonstrations on model-ship building, woodcarving and children's activities.  For more information contact (805) 984-6260 or on the web at http://www.vcmm.org

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A new 60 bed veteran's home is set to be complete by April and the first elderly veterans could move in as early as June.  The new facility has been under construction since June of 2007 and is located in Saticoy on Telephone Road near Wells Road.  A veterans adult day healthcare center at the facility won't open until 2010, because of budget constraints.

Ventura County is home to one of the largest concentrations of veterans in the nation, 60,000 to 65,000, with an average age of 65, according to the county Veterans Services Office.

There are two ways to get information on applying to become a resident of the Ventura home, which is for veterans who need special medical care. During construction, a letter of interest can be submitted online at http://www.cdva.ca.gov.  Interested parties also can mail letters of interest to a temporary office, located inside the state Employment Development Department, 635 S. Ventura Road, Oxnard, CA 93030.  Veterans Affairs coordinator Mercy Bustos can be contacted at the location or by phone at 765-5601.

The state also will be hiring for the Ventura facility. Available jobs will be listed online.  Maria Gonzalez in human resources can be contacted at 765-5606.

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Gorgeous Views and Traquil Sunsets for Sale! 

Come check out this Vintage 1926 Spanish Style home with over 1900 square feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, and 2 baths.  This home has been updated and expanded and takes advantage of some of the best Ocean and Island views in Ventura!  Check out the wrap around deck with spa too!

Open Sunday Noon - 3pm

2264 Vista Del Mar Ventura, CA

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PAQUITO D'RIVERA AND FUNK TANGO TRIO

PERFORM SWEET JAZZ & SPICY TANGO

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14!  

Ventura High School Theater ~~ 8 pm

BRING YOUR VALENTINE FOR A SPECIAL ONE-NIGHT-ONLY CONCERT IN VENTURA!

To purchase tickets, go online to http://www.venturamusicfestival.org/, or call 805-648-3146. 

Now entering its 15^th Season, the VENTURA MUSIC FESTIVAL is celebrating by bringing 9-TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNER PAQUITO D'RIVERA and his Funk Tango Trio to spice up Valentine's Day!

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Insurability is a big consideration when purchasing a home here in Ventura County.  In our current climate of foreclosure properties, getting disclosure about the home you are buying just isn't an option.  You don't know if there was water intrusion or how it was fixed.  Can the home be insured? How much will it cost? Are there past claims?  Checking with your insurance agent early on in the transaction is always a good idea. In addition, you can ask the seller to provide you with a C.L.U.E. Report that will give you information about any claims on the property over the past 5 years. Ask your Realtor about this report when you go to buy your next home, especially if it's bank owned  or a foreclosure property!

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