by Blake Mashburn | Apr 8, 2019 | News
Easter is right around the corner! You can start getting in the holiday spirit thanks to fantastic community events taking place throughout greater Ventura County! The whole family will have an EGGscellent time at these festive events!
Photos with the Bunny
Dates: Friday, April 12th – Saturday, April 20th
Times: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Weekdays) | 10:00 am – 7:00 pm (Saturday) | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Sunday)
Location: The Collection at RiverPark (2751 Park View Court, Oxnard)
Cost: Varies based on desired photo size and quantity
Dress in your Sunday best and have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny himself!
Flashlight Egg Hunt & Hike
Date: Friday, April 12th
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Conejo Creek Playfield South (1300 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks)
Cost: $3 admission | $2 egg hunt hike
Grab your flashlight and your basket and check out this unique egg hunt experience! For added fun, participate in the hike to find more eggs along the trail. There will be a Glow Zone, crafts, and bounce houses for additional entertainment!
Fillmore’s Egg Hunt & Chalk Art Festival
Date: Saturday, April 13th
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Two Rivers Park (River Street, Fillmore)
Cost: FREE!
Hop on over to Fillmore for a fantastic egg hunt and opportunity to have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. You can also leave your artistic mark by creating some chalk artwork on the sidewalk.
Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Saturday, April 20th
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Arroyo Vista Community Park (4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark)
Cost: $5 for general admission | $10 all access (includes unlimited attractions, crafts, & games)
Enjoy a fun filled day at this annual event. Participate in the egg hunt, play carnival games, make arts & crafts, pet some animals, jump in a bounce house, and so much more!
Easter EGGstravaganza & Spring Craft Fair
Date: Saturday, April 20th
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Community Center Park (1605 East Burnley Street, Camarillo)
Cost: FREE!
Help find the 20,000 eggs hidden throughout the park! The eggs are filled with tasty candy and fun toys. Along with the egg hunts, this family friendly event features a petting zoo, games, entertainment, and visits with the Easter Bunny. There is also a fantastic craft fair taking place, where you can find unique items for your home and family.
Easter Lunch Train
Date: Sunday, April 21st
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Fillmore & Western Railway Co. (364 Main Street, Fillmore)
Cost: $50 per adult | $29 per youth (ages 4-12) | $25 per child (2-3)
All aboard this scenic ride on Easter Sunday. Enjoy a delicious lunch as you view the spectacular scenery of Heritage Valley. The Easter Bunny will also be a passenger, handing out treats to everyone on the train! Purchase tickets HERE!
Blake Mashburn wishes you and your family a very HAPPY EASTER! Check out our Website and follow us on Facebook for other holiday and community events throughout the year!
by Blake Mashburn | Apr 4, 2019 | News
Meet us at the Spring Wine Walk & Street Fair in beautiful Ventura this weekend! Saturday, April 6th, will be filled with unique arts & crafts, delicious wine samplings, and family fun activities!
The SPRING STREET FAIR takes place from 11:00 am to 6:30 pm with FREE admission. The 300, 400 & 500 block of Main Street will be filled with a multitude of vendors, including talented local artists, fantastic non-profits, incredible live entertainment, and So Much More!
From 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, head out on the WINE WALK! Discover the best champagne, wine, beer, and sparkling wines at the various Tasting Sites located throughout Downtown Ventura.
For the ultimate weekend experience, swing by the VIP Bunny Lounge (3:00 pm to 6:00 pm). This 21+ years of age and older area will hold additional wine tastings as well as a variety of exclusive, delicious sweets!
Tickets for this fantastic community event can be purchase online HERE or in person at the Ventura Visitors Center (101 South California Street)!
VIP Bunny Lounge Tickets: $75 (plus fees)
Spring Wine Walk Tickets: $50 (plus fees)
Tickets are almost sold out! Get yours today!
All proceeds will help the Downtown Ventura Organization in their mission to cultivate a vibrant commercial and cultural district in our community!
Start your weekend fun with the little ones during the annual The Hunt, Ventura’s largest FREE holiday egg hunt! Head to Mission Park at 10:30 am sharp to fill your basket with some of the 25,000 eggs hidden throughout the area! Your little ones will enjoy a special appearance by the Easter Bunny himself! Arts & crafts and the fun kids zone start (featuring face painting, balloons, music, and more) promptly at 10:30 am and do not miss these fantastic egg hunt times for your own “bunnies”:
11:00 am – ADA hunt
11:30 am – 0 – 3 year old hunt
12:00 pm – 4 – 6 year old hunt
12:30 pm – 7 – 12 year old hunt
Image Credit: CBF Productions
by Blake Mashburn | Apr 1, 2019 | News
Home sellers are always looking for the secret to selling success! Although the housing market is unpredictable, there are some trends that always seem to hold fast; one being that spring is the hottest time to sell. But, here is even better intel! The best time to list your Ventura is right NOW!
The data team at Realtor.Com set out to find the best time to list your home and, when the results came in, April made it out on top. Their research found that although competition gets heavy during the spring season, it is still relatively low at the beginning of April. In fact, there is 5% less competition from other sellers. As a result, homes are viewed online 14% more. And, this translates to homes being sold quickly and at higher prices! On average, homes are sold 6 days faster and for 6% higher prices! Finally, as an added bonus, price reductions occur 1% less compared to other times of the year. Here’s how all the months stacked up when the data was gathered:
It truly is the perfect time to sell your home. Aside from less competition from sellers, you will enjoy eager buyers! Interest rates are at the lowest they have been in months — below 4.5%! In addition, the majority of buyers on the market are hoping to be in their new home by summer time. Your Ventura home will more likely sell quickly and for top dollar if you list this month!
Work with Blake Mashburn to Sell your Ventura home today! Give us a call at (805) 856-9350 or visit https://blakemashburn.com/!
by Blake Mashburn | Mar 28, 2019 | News
Not only is Ventura County stunningly beautiful, it is also incredibly safe!
Three Ventura County communities were ranked within the state’s top 50 safest cities by home security and safety website SafeWise. To determine their 2019 rankings, SafeHome gathered data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program and the U.S. Census. The communities of Moorpark (#25), Thousand Oaks (28), Simi Valley (40), and Camarillo (24) were all recognized for their dedication and success at keeping their residents safe. Not only were these communities top ranked within the state, but all have lower average crime rates than the majority of cities around the United States!
#25 MOORPARK
- Population: 36,813
- Median Income: $102,145
- Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 1.30
- Property Crime Rate (per 1,000): 9.02
#28 THOUSAND OAKS
- Population: 129,240
- Median Income: $103,793
- Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 1.33
- Property Crime Rate (per 1,000): 13.05
#40 SIMI VALLEY
- Population: 126,635
- Median Income: $93,516
- Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 1.45
- Property Crime Rate (per 1,000): 14.40
#47 CAMARILLO
- Population: 67,714
- Median Income: $92,780
- Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000): 1.58
- Property Crime Rate (per 1,000): 16.04
If you are interested in Buying your dream home in beautiful and safe Ventura County, give Blake Mashburn a call today or visit our website at https://blakemashburn.com/.
Image Credit: SafeWise
by Blake Mashburn | Mar 18, 2019 | News
Get your Ventura yard ready for spring by prepping it today! Before the weather warms up too much more, you will get the best results and save time by taking care of your landscape now. Here are the best lawn tasks for you to complete to prep your yard for spring!
- Service Your Mower
Keep your lawn mower in tip top shape all season long! Before you have to start using your lawn mower on a regular basis, it is best to service it now. Give it an oil change. Clean the air filter. Replace the spark plugs. Sharpen the blades.
- Cover The Bare Spots
Look for bare or thin spots of grass in your yard. Add sod or spread grass seed across these areas. Doing it now before soil temperatures rise more will help keep weeds from growing in those areas instead.
- Clear Lawn Debris
Do a thorough clean up of your yard. Remove all branches, leaves, and clumps of lawn debris from your yard and garden. This natural clutter can stunt new growth so it is important to remove it in enough time for the spring blooms to take root.
- Prep Your Plants Apply Fertilizer with Pre-Emergent Herbicide
Check your soil to make sure that it is dry. The best test for this is to see if the soil crumbles in your hand instead of clumping. If it is crumbly, start pruning your shrubs and trees and remove growth from perennials. Add slow release fertilizer to trees and shrubs. Use fertilizer that has a pre-emergent herbicide because this additive will fight weeds before they germinate.
- Pick Your Plants
Now it’s time to get your green thumb going! You can begin adding bare root plants and other foliage that will love the current cooler temperatures. Go to a nursery and preorder your perennials. You will take advantage of early spring savings and will have the best selection of plants.
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