Blog - Hare and Associates

2023 Conforming Loans

Dec 02, 2022

If you have been browsing Camarillo homes for sale, you have likely had your eye on the upcoming change in conforming loan limits. The upcoming year of 2023 will hold higher conforming loan limits for Ventura County. A high balance conforming loan will now have a limit of $948,750 and...

Property Tax

Nov 18, 2022

If you are a first-time home buyer in particular you may not be accustomed to the additional part of your mortgage that is property taxes. Even if you pay off your mortgage in full you will still be subject to property taxes. Property tax is calculated by the local government...

Buying During The Holidays

Nov 11, 2022

Purchasing a home during the holidays can seem a bit overwhelming. There is no more overwhelming time during the entire year so that thought of adding the purchase of a new home on top of it can feel like too much. As your local Ventura County Realtor and real estate...

Mortgage Interest Rates

Nov 04, 2022

The rise and fall of mortgage interest rates has played a significant role in the housing market. Mortgage interest rates directly impact a family’s ability to purchase a home and what their buying power is. Over the course of the last year, mortgage rates have hit a 20 year record...

Curb Appeal

Oct 29, 2022

Updating your curb appeal can significantly improve your chances of receiving a higher offer on your home. As your local Moorpark Realtor and real estate team we highly encourage our sellers to update the curb appeal of their homes. However, even if you are not in the market to sell...

Halloween Décor

Oct 21, 2022

If you have been on the hunt for Simi Valley homes coming soon you have likely seen some beautifully decorated homes in the area. One of the greatest draws to the Simi Valley area is how family friendly it can be. If you are looking to raise your family in...

Steps to Selling a Home

Oct 14, 2022

Selling your home can be even more stressful than just buying because you are likely doing both! As your trusted Camarillo realtor and real estate team we are here to take away as much of the stress of selling your home as possible. If you are unfamiliar with the process...

Steps to Buying a Home

Oct 07, 2022

As your local Ventura County Realtor and real estate team we understand how confusing the buying and selling process can be. The entire process of buying a home can take several months (or more depending) so try to have patience with yourself and the process. It is important to remember...

Preparing Your Home for The Holidays

Sep 30, 2022

As your local Thousand Oaks realtor our entire team understands how overwhelming it can be to prepare your home for the holidays. Particularly if you are looking at buying or selling your home during the holidays it can feel extremely stressful. As an experienced Thousand Oaks realtor we have a...

Fall Checklist

Sep 23, 2022

As your trusted Westlake Realtor and real estate team we’re here to remind you that there are many home maintenance items that you should take care of annually. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner it is important not to forget to keep up with all of...