by Blake Mashburn | Dec 20, 2018 | News
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You’ve closed on your new home in Ventura and all your possessions are packed! You are all set to move to your new address. Although it might feel like all your work is done, there is one final (and important) step to take….and it’s one that can be easily overlooked in the chaos of moving. This step is notifying others of your change of address! Avoid any potential hassles and missteps by changing your address at least a week ahead of your move with these organizations, agencies, providers, and individuals.
- Post Office
This is the one that most people remember when they move….but just in case here is USPS Website where you can submit your official change of address.
- Utilities
Avoid still paying the utilities bill for your old home when you move. Make sure you notify all of your utilities providers, including electric, gas, cable, and internet, before you move so that you can start service in the new home on your very first day there.
- Cellphone
Since cell phone companies determine the tax rate on your bill based on your primary residence, it is required that you update your billing address any time you move.
- Your Bank, Credit Card Providers, Etc.
Even if you handle the majority of banking and finances online, you want to notify all of these institutions and providers of your address change to avoid sensitive, personal information to be sent to your old address.
- DMV
The state of California requires you to notify the DMV of your change of address within 10 days of moving. This allows them to update your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and vehicle title. Find out all the information you need to change your address on the DMV Website.
- IRS
Don’t wait to update your information with the IRS until tax season comes around because it will just delay your refund. Change your address with the IRS while it is fresh on your mind. Find out how to update it on the IRS Website.
- Government Programs
This won’t affect all moving homeowners but if you receive benefits from any government agencies, such as the Social Security Administration, Medicare, or Medicare, make sure you update your information with them to keep your benefits active and avoid private information from getting in the wrong hands.
- Voter Registration
If you’re a registered voter (and you should be!), make sure you update your address so that you can vote in all upcoming elections.
- Your Work
It’s likely that your coworkers are aware of your move but make sure that the human resources department is too! They will need to update your information for payroll and benefits.
- Your Insurance Providers
In order to file a claim with your health, car, life, dental, and homeowners insurance, your new address must be listed on your policy.
- Your Medical Providers
You don’t want to potentially fall behind on paying medical bills by having them sent to your old house. Make sure you let your doctor, dentist, and any other health providers know about your move.
- Newspaper and Magazine Subscriptions
If you still receive a paper copy of the newspaper or your favorite magazine, make sure you let them know of your new address so you never miss an edition/issue.
- Online Shopping
We all do a large portion of our shopping online and with those sites that we use frequently, such as Amazon, it can be easy to purchase something and forget to look over your shipping address. Update your information know while it is on your mind so you receive all of your packages.
- Friends and Family
This final one is another gimme but do not forget to provide your friends and family with your new address so that they can keep sending you those birthday and holiday cards every year!
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by Blake Mashburn | Nov 5, 2018 | News
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Whether a Republican or Democrat, it is important to exercise your right to vote! Election Day, is tomorrow (November 6th)! Have your voice heard and cast your ballot! All polls in California will be open tomorrow 7:00 am until 8:00 pm.
Here is a list of all polling locations in Ventura:
- 9000 Ventura #101AL | Loma Vista School (300 Lynn Drive)
- 9004 Ventura #103AL | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ventura Harbor (1080 Navigator Drive)
- 9008 Ventura #105AL | Will Rogers School (316 Howard Street)
- 9010 Ventura #106AL | Ventura Marina Mobilehome Park (1215 Anchors Way Drive)
- 9014 Ventura #108AL | Blanche Reynolds School (450 Valmore Avenue)
- 9018 Ventura #110 | Cabrillo Middle School (1426 East Santa Clara Street)
- 9020 Ventura #111AL/182 | Pacific High School (501 College Drive)
- 9022 Ventura #112 | Sikh Gurdwara Of Ventura County (3076 Loma Vista Road)
- 9024 Ventura #113AL | Ventura Police Department (1425 Dowell Drive)
- 9028 Ventura #115AL | Lemon Wood Mobilehome Park (850 Johnson Drive)
- 9030 Ventura #116AL | Buena High School (5670 Telegraph Road)
- 9032 Ventura #117AL | Lighthouse Foursquare Church (6200 Montalvo Drive)
- 9034 Ventura #118A | Life Tabernacle (8699 Henderson Road)
- 9035 Ventura #118L | Life Tabernacle (8699 Henderson Road)
- 9036 Ventura #119 | Trinity Lutheran Church (196 North Ashwood Avenue)
- 9038 Ventura #120AL | Dudley House (197 North Ashwood Avenue)
- 9044 Ventura #123AF | 1st Assembly Of God Church (346 North Kimball Road)
- 9046 Ventura #123LS | 1st Assembly Of God Church (346 North Kimball Road)
- 9048 Ventura #125AF | Juanamaria School (100 Crocker Avenue)
- 9050 Ventura #125LS | Juanamaria School (100 Crocker Avenue)
- 9052 Ventura #127AL | Ventura Church Of Christ (5403 North Bryn Mawr Street)
- 9054 Ventura #128 | Balboa Middle School (247 South Hill Road)
- 9058 Ventura #130AL | Atlas School (760 Jazmin Avenue)
- 9060 Ventura #131AF | Seventh-day Adventist Church (6300 Telephone Road)
- 9062 Ventura #131LS | Seventh-day Adventist Church (6300 Telephone Road)
- 9064 Ventura #133AL | First United Methodist Church (1338 East Santa Clara Street)
- 9066 Ventura #134AL | Community Presbyterian Church (1555 Poli Street)
- 9072 Ventura #137AL | Junipero Serra School (8880 Halifax Street)
- 9074 Ventura #138AL | Junipero Serra School (8880 Halifax Street)
- 9076 Ventura #139AL | Bonaventure Of The Community Building (10949 Telegraph Road)
- 9078 Ventura #140AL | Ventura Moose Lodge (10269 Telephone Road)
- 9082 Ventura #142AL | First Church Of The Nazarene (365 South Seaward Avenue)
- 9086 Ventura #144AL | Portola School (6700 Eagle Street)
- 9088 Ventura #145AL | Bible Fellowship Church (6950 Ralston Street)
- 9090 Ventura #146 | Grace Lutheran Church (6190 Telephone Road)
- 9092 Ventura #147 | Capes At Ventura (760 South Hill Road)
- 9500 Ventura #151AF | Data Middle School (2060 Cameron Street)
- 9502 Ventura #151LS | Data Middle School (2060 Cameron Street)
- 9504 Ventura #153AL | River Community Church (859 East Santa Clara Street)
- 9508 Ventura #155AL | Community Of Christ (1848 Poli Street)
- 9510 Ventura #156AL | Vta Ave Adult/Senior Center (550 North Ventura Avenue)
- 9512 Ventura #157 | Ventura City Fire Station #1 (717 North Ventura Avenue)
- 9514 Ventura #158 | Poinsettia Gardens (11370 Darling Road, Apt. 1)
- 9520 Ventura #161 | Poinsettia School (350 North Victoria Avenue)
- 9526 Ventura #164 | San Buenaventura City Hall (501 Poli Street)
- 9530 Ventura #165AF | Ventura Moose Lodge (10269 Telephone Road)
- 9532 Ventura #165LS | Ventura Moose Lodge (10269 Telephone Road)
- 9540 Ventura #168AL | Salvation Army (650 Petit Avenue)
- 9550 Ventura #172 | Montalvo School (2050 Grand Avenue)
- 9554 Ventura #174AL | Poinsettia Pavilion (3451 Foothill Road)
- 9556 Ventura #175 | The Pierpont Inn (550 San Jon Road)
- 9560 Ventura #176 | San Buenaventura State Beach Park (911 San Pedro Street)
- 9576 Ventura #184AFLS | Ventura Missionary Church (500 High Point Drive)
- 9584 Ventura #187 | Ventura Unified School District (255 West Stanley Avenue)
- 9586 Ventura #188 | Orchard Community Church (8180 Telephone Road)
All other polling places in Ventura County can be found HERE. To find your exact polling place, click HERE! Make sure to bring a valid form of identification.
We look forward to seeing everyone in Ventura County at the polls! Happy Election Day!
by Blake Mashburn | Oct 29, 2018 | News
Along with beautiful coast lines, stunning mountain ranges, and thriving towns and cities, Ventura County is filled with spectacular, bountiful agricultural land. Celebrate our area’s farming heritage during the 6th annual Ventura County Farm Day!!! On Saturday, November 3rd, enjoy FREE admission to 20+ local farms. Explore the stunning countryside between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Learn more about the workings of these active farms, try fresh and local products, get up close with animals, and so much more. Plus, the weekend is filled with other fun events and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come discover a side to Ventura County that you rarely get to see for this fantastic annual event!
FARM DAY LOCATIONS
CAMARILLO
FILLMORE
MOORPARK
OJAI
OXNARD
PIRU
SANTA PAULA
SATICOY
SOMIS
KICKOFF BARBEQUE
Enjoy fun times and great food at the Ventura County Farm Day Kickoff Barbecue! Fill your bellies, play games, listen to live music, and so much more!
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by Blake Mashburn | Oct 18, 2018 | News
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Halloween is almost here! Get ready for ghoulish frights and fun! Before trick or treating on October 31st in your Ventura County community, get in the spirit of the season at a fantastic Halloween event throughout our area! Happy Halloween from The Blake Mashburn Group!
Harvest Moon Spooktacular
Date: Saturday, October 27th
Time: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location: Mission Park and 200 Block of Main Street
With a haunted house, pumpkin pie eating contest, kids zone, games, live music, food, and more, there is something for everyone at this great event. Participate in the costume contest and enjoy trick or treating at downtown businesses with pumpkin signs in their window.
Kids Seaside Trick or Treat
Date: Saturday, October 27th
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Ventura Harbor Village (1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura)
Worried you won’t get your fill of candy? Come trick or treating at the Harbor Village. Be sure to stick around at 3:00 pm as “zombies” gather to participate in a world record breaking dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller.
BOO-Fest in Old Town
Date: Saturday, October 27th
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Old Town Camarillo
Dress in your scariest or finest Halloween costume, grab your candy bag, and collect delicious treats in Old Town Camarillo.
Halloween Haunt in the Park
Date: Saturday, October 27th
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Plaza Park (500 South C Street, Oxnard)
Join The Oxnard Downtown Improvement District for this family friendly event. The fun includes vendor booths, arts and crafts, bounce houses, trick or treating, costume contest, Halloween movie clips, and so much more.
Trick or Treat at The Collection at Riverpark
Date: Tuesday, October 30th
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: The Collection at Riverpark (2751 Parkview Court, Oxnard)
Start trick or treating early at The Collection at Riverpark. Visit participating merchants and collect some delicious goodies. Complete the passport of merchants to be entered to win an incredible grand prize. At the end of the event, please sell back some of your candy to send to the troops overseas!
Dia de los Muertos Community Celebration
Date: Sunday, November 4th
Time: 10 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Multiple – See below
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at 4 Santa Paula museums, including the California Oil Museum (1001 East Main Street), the Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum (926 Railroad Avenue), the Santa Paula Art Museum (117 North 10th Street), and Santa Paula Cemetery (380 Cemetary Road). Each location will feature the great traditions of the holiday, including storytelling, craft making, food, music, Aztec and folklorico dancing, and more. Wear your Dia de los Muertos attire and stop by each location for some unique, festive fun.
by Blake Mashburn | Oct 11, 2018 | News
The interest rate you lock in when you secure your mortgage has a direct impact on the monthly payments you will be making. That means any increase in rates will increase the amount coming out of your wallet. Keep more money in your pocket by locking in a lower interest rate before the end of the year!
Interest rate predictions show that prospective home buyers should not delay! Check out data below which shows the actual rates from 2018 and the projected interest rate increases in 2019.
Along with these interest rate hikes, home prices are also expected to rise. According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Index, home prices nationwide appreciated 6.2% over the course of the current year and are predicted to rise 5.1% between now and next year. If both of these housing predictions come true, home buyers will be paying significantly more every month. Why risk it? Save money and buy today!
If you are ready to lock in a lower interest rate, check out our current Homes for Sale in beautiful Ventura County! Give the Blake Mashburn Group a call today or visit our website at https://blakemashburn.com/.
Along with beautiful coast lines, stunning mountain ranges, and thriving towns and cities, Ventura County is filled with spectacular, bountiful agricultural land. Celebrate our area’s farming heritage during the 6th annual 
The interest rate you lock in when you secure your mortgage has a direct impact on the monthly payments you will be making. That means any increase in rates will increase the amount coming out of your wallet. Keep more money in your pocket by locking in a lower interest rate before the end of the year!
