by Blake Mashburn | Feb 5, 2018 | News
Romance is in the air in Ventura County! Valentine’s Day is almost here! There are so many ways to celebrate the holiday in our beautiful area. With endless delicious restaurants to stunning beaches, there are many perfect spots to bring your sweetheart. For a truly unique experience, check out Valentine’s Day Wine ‘N Roses!!!
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Come to the 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Weekend on Saturday, February 10th, and Sunday, February 11th. Receive one red long stem rose with each tasting. Make it to all 7 participating wineries and finish your weekend with your own bouquet of roses (while supplies last)!
Find the locations and operating hours for each of the participating wineries below.
Sunland Vintage Winery
1321 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard #108, Thousand Oaks
Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
ALMA SOL Winery
1321 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard #108, Thousand Oaks
Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
NABU Wines
2649 Townsgate Road #200, Westlake Village
Saturday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
DeLiese Cellars
1850 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks
Saturday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Giessinger Winery
3059 Willow Lane, Westlake Village
Saturday & Sunday | 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Cornell Winery & Tasting Room
29975 Mulholland Highway, Agoura Hills
Saturday & Sunday | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
San Vicente Cellars
537 Constitution Avenue Suite D, Camarillo
Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Blake Mashburn Group wishes everyone a very happy Valentine’s Day!
by Blake Mashburn | Feb 1, 2018 | News
The death of a loved one is never easy and can be one of the most painful events in your life. Each person grieves in his or her own way. Grief can look sad, it can look happy, it can look angry — it can look like any emotion felt by the loss of a family member or close friend. Whatever faces bereavement wears, it almost always propels the grieving person forward — sometimes quickly, sometimes a bit more slowly — into the future.
Making decisions and plans for the future is an important part of the grieving process and can be healing: What do we do now? Where should we live? How much do we have in our savings account?
Some people want to remain in their homes and feel no reason to move, but others feel that making a fresh start by moving to a new location is what they need or want to do.
If you’re in a similar situation and are thinking about selling your home, relocating and buying a new home, there are some things you can do to make this life-changing transition as easy, affordable and stress-free as possible.
THE BENEFITS OF MOVING
1. Financial stability Perhaps the death of your loved one has left you and your children in a financial bind. If he or she has been the sole breadwinner, you may have to find work and downsize to a more affordable home. Buying a cheaper home will give you peace of mind and be a help to your budget.
2. Lifting your spirits Doing something as practical as buying and selling a home and relocating can help you move positively through your grief. If you’re the type of person who handles bereavement by staying busy and proactive, then this can be healthy for you.
3. Change of scenery. Starting over after the death of a loved one by moving can be a little scary for some, but others find it necessary to the grieving process. Moving can help put the past and the pain behind you and can give you reasons to become active and excited again.
MANAGING THE MOVE
To help make the move easier, it helps to be open to help. This could mean family, friends or moving professionals to help you pack. It could mean hiring a real estate agent to make the selling/buying process easier. It could mean joining a support group for parents in bereavement who have undertaken the same tasks. It could mean accepting financial assistance for home loans.
When it comes to your children (especially if moving during the school year), you’ll want to make the change as smoothly as you can by:
–Checking out the schools with your child to see if they meet your expectations and meeting teachers and principal, if possible.
— Visiting the neighborhood with your child beforehand to preview playgrounds, places of entertainment and shopping.
— Taking your child on tours of the homes you’re interested in buying.
–Involving your child in the home buying/selling process by doing things together such as placing ads in the local paper and social media, browsing real estate sites to look at homes, choosing a new look for a new bedroom, etc.
MANAGING THE TOUGH STUFF
During the moving process, you may find that buying and selling a home is the easiest part.
The hard part may be involve things such as packing up belongings, letting go of cherished items that belonged to your loved one, moving during the middle of the school year and saying goodbye to a home that held so many memories.
You can’t keep everything that belonged to your departed loved one, so base your decisions on the things that meant the most. You can donate or sell the rest. Involving your child in these decisions will help him or her move forward, too.
Losing a spouse or loved one is difficult, but preparation, good advice from others and a willingness to accept change and move forward helps make the loss easier to manage.
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by Blake Mashburn | Jan 22, 2018 | News
Come support those in our community that were affected by the Thomas Fire. Mark your calendars for the Thomas Fire Benefit Festival on Saturday, February 3rd. 100% of ALL proceeds will go to the victims of the Thomas Fire, namely: The Ventura County Community Foundation, World Central Kitchen, and the Downtown Ventura Organization’s Wildfire Victim Fund. After we all dealt with the ravaging affects of California’s largest wildfire in history, it is time to come together and support another at this fantastic event.
Head to Plaza Park in Downtown Ventura to celebrate the beauty and strength of our communities and support all of our friends and neighbors. Along with being a great cause, this is one event you do not want to miss!
The Festival will start with a VIP Chef Experience from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Join World Central Kitchen founder and Michelin-Rated Chef, José Andrés, along with other local and Michelin Starred Chefs for some wining and dining. Guests to the VIP event will enjoy unlimited sampling of wine, beer, and specialty dishes.
Starting at 4:00 pm, the festival opens to General Admission ticket holders. Enjoy incredible live music throughout the evening.
Live Performances By
Help us restore our community and show that we are #VenturaCountyStrong!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, February 3rd
Time: 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Plaza Park (Downtown Ventura)
Tickets: $50 General Admission (4:00 pm – 10:00 pm) | FREE for Children 10 & Under (4:00 pm – 10:00 pm) | $200 VIP Sampling (2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Must be at least 21 years old)
Buy tickets HERE. 100% of proceeds benefit those affected by the Thomas Fire.
All sales are Final.
The Blake Mashburn Group sends our thoughts to all residents in Ventura County.
Image Credit: Thomas Fire Benefit Festival
by Blake Mashburn | Jan 8, 2018 | News
It’s time to fill your bellies with the most delectable food available in the Ventura area! Restaurant Week is fast approaching! Mark your calendars for the Restaurant Weeks taking place in 2 of our communities later this month. Enjoy incredible deals and discover great new restaurants! Bon appétit!
Oxnard’s Dine, Wine & Beer Week
Friday, January 19th – Saturday, January 28th
Find delicious food and beverage deals at your favorite dining establishments throughout Oxnard.
Participating Restaurants
Camarillo Restaurant Week
Monday, January 22nd – Sunday, January 29th
Discover the best eating Camarillo has to offer during restaurant week. Participating restaurants will be offering price-fixed menus for lunch (under $20) and dinner ($33) throughout the week
Participating Restaurants
The Blake Mashburn Group wishes everyone happy dining throughout Ventura County!
by Blake Mashburn | Dec 18, 2017 | News
After years in your Ventura County, you are ready to Sell! Now it is time to make sure your home stands apart from the crowd, allowing you to get top dollar for it and sell it quickly. Although the last thing you probably want to do is invest more money into this home, there are some renovations that have been proven to have a high Return on Investment (ROI). To find the most profitable home renovations for sellers to make, the data team at Realtor.com® data team examined a wide variety of home amenities to find the ones that helped homes sell for the highest value and quickly. Check out their list of hottest home features in 5 categories: Electronics, Amenities, Exteriors, Interior Design, and Rooms.
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- Smart Home Features
- Average Days on Market: 80
- Median Listing Price: $575,000
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 82.6%
- Finished Basements
- Average Days on Market: 107
- Median Listing Price: $289,000
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 13.3%
- Patios
- Average Days on Market: 108
- Median Listing Price: $309,000
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 12.4%
- Walk-In Closets
- Average Days on Market: 110
- Median Listing Price: $329,500
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 9.9%
- Granite Countertops
- Average Days on Market: 112
- Median Listing Price: $329,000
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 1.2%
- Eat-In Kitchens
- Average Days on Market: 113
- Median Listing Price: $235,000
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 17.5%
- Hardwood Floors
- Average Days on Market: 113
- Median Listing Price: $287,000
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 14.8%
- Laundry Rooms
- Average Days on Market: 115
- Median Listing Price: $289,000
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 15.6%
- Open Kitchens
- Average Days on Market: 118
- Median Listing Price: $299,500
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 11.3%
- Front Porches
- Average Days on Market: 119
- Median Listing Price: $224,900
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 21.0%
- Dining Rooms
- Average Days on Market: 119
- Median Listing Price: $289,999
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 11.6%
- Energy Star Appliances
- Average Days on Market: 121
- Median Listing Price: $328,950
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 26.6%
- Two-Car Garages
- Average Days on Market: 123
- Median Listing Price: $313,350
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 16.1%
- Fireplaces
- Average Days on Market: 126
- Median Listing Price: $329,900
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 11.9%
- Security System
- Average Days on Market: 127
- Median Listing Price: $340,000
- 2-Year Listing Appreciation: 11.5%
Consider adding some of these hot home features to your Ventura County home before selling!
Data source: realtor.com
The death of a loved one is never easy and can be one of the most painful events in your life. Each person grieves in his or her own way. Grief can look sad, it can look happy, it can look angry — it can look like any emotion felt by the loss of a family member or close friend. Whatever faces bereavement wears, it almost always propels the 
Head to Plaza Park in Downtown Ventura to celebrate the beauty and strength of our communities and support all of our friends and neighbors. Along with being a great cause, this is one event you do not want to miss!
Oxnard’s Dine, Wine & Beer Week
Camarillo Restaurant Week
