by Blake Mashburn | Dec 9, 2019 | News
Get in the holiday spirit this weekend at Ventura Harbor Village (1583 Spinnaker Drive Ventura) as they celebrate with their 43rd Annual Holiday Parade of Lights & Fireworks!!!!
This year’s theme is truly magical!! Let your imagination run wild as the colorful boats fill the harbor! With exciting carnival rides, fun holiday activities, great gift shopping, delicious dining, and sparkling lights, there will be something for everyone in the family to enjoy during this weekend’s festivities. Parking and admission to the event are FREE!
Friday, December 13th & Saturday, December 14th
4:00 pm to Close – Kids Rides | Carnival Games | Arts & Crafts |
Face Painting (Sat. only!)
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit The Village
5:30 pm – LED Performers Along The Promenade
6:30 pm – Boat Parade
8:00 pm – Fireworks Display
*Note: Schedule is weather permitting*
Click HERE for all the details you need to make the most of your time at the 43rd Annual Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights!
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Image Credit: Ventura Harbor Village
by Blake Mashburn | Dec 5, 2019 | News
The holidays should be a joyous time for every member of your family…..even the furry ones! For our pets, the hustle and bustle of the holidays can be stressful. On top of this, there are many new things around the house that can be dangerous for our curious friends. Keep your pet happy and safe this holiday season by following these easy tips!
- Help your cat stay away from the tree by using natural based deterrents along the bottom branches and the try skirt.
- Do the same for poinsettias, which are incredibly toxic to all pets. To ensure any potential hazard, use silk ones for decorating instead.
- Keep your ornaments and your tree safe by avoiding ornaments made out of edible materials.
- Holiday decor means many new cables that can be intriguing to chew on. Keep them hidden from plants or use a natural deterrent on them.
- Enjoy the ambiance of candles without the fire hazard by using flameless candles.
- Make sure all alcohol is out of reach of your pets.
- As much as you want to treat them during the feast, avoid giving table scrapes. Many holiday foods are toxic for pets and/or contain items that a hazardous if swallowed, such as animal bones or corn cobs.
- Ensure that someone has an eye on your pet at all times when entertaining at your home. This makes sure they don’t get outside by accident or get into something they shouldn’t be.
- If it is hard to designate a person to watch your animal and/or if your animal gets anxious at large gatherings, create a quiet, private space within your home where you can keep them. Just give them lots of treats and toys to entertain themselves with and check on them throughout the night.
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by Blake Mashburn | Dec 2, 2019 | News
The holiday social event of the year is finally here! Head to beautiful downtown Ventura this Saturday, December 7th, for Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair!! Join family, friends, and neighbors for some festive holiday cheer!
Start your weekend with the Holiday Street Fair from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The 300, 400, and 500 blocks of Main Street in Ventura will be filled with unique vendors and incredible live entertainment. Find great holiday gifts from artisans, crafters, and local businesses. Dine on delicious treats from the plethora of food vendors. Marvel at spectacular holiday lighting and enjoy a magical snow fall from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. The Holiday Street Fair is FREE and open to the public!
Stick around for the Ventura Winter Wine Walk from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm! This favorite annual event features the most delicious wine and beer being served at 80+ Tasting Locations. Tickets for this event are $55 per person (21+ years old) and can be purchased HERE! HURRY before they are all sold out!
Live Entertainment
Adelaide | Main Stage (California & Main Streets)
Box Of Beats | Main Stage (California & Main Streets)
Upstream | Main Stage (California & Main Streets)
Bruno and the Hooligans | Main Stage (California & Main Streets)
DJ Cue | Santa’s VIP Lounge
DJ Bnske | Electric Runway
Blake Mashburn wishes everyone a very merry time this Saturday in Ventura! Visit our Website and follow us on Facebook for more great events this holiday season!
Image Credit: Downtown Ventura
by Blake Mashburn | Nov 27, 2019 | News
Whether it is your family and friends, your health, your career, your home, or something has simple as a sunny day, there is much to be thankful for. As you gather around the feast with your loved ones tomorrow, take a moment to reflect on everything in your life that you are thankful for.
As I think back on my year, I too have much to be thankful for. I would like to take this moment, though, to share my gratitude for you, my clients. Serving you and your families this year and during past years brings me the greatest joy. I am thankful to be able to help buyers find their dream home in beautiful West Ventura County and help sellers sell their current homes quickly and for their asking price.
With the holiday season upon us and the new year right around the corner, I look forward to helping more people with all of their real estate needs. Whether you are looking to Buy or Sell, Blake Mashburn is here to help you every step of the way.
Once again, thank you to all my friends, family, and clients for a wonderful year. I wish everyone in Ventura County and beyond a very happy and bountiful Thanksgiving!
by Blake Mashburn | Nov 25, 2019 | News
Don’t take your home off the market or wait any longer to list it! Although your thoughts are filled with holiday preparations, you should hold your course to sell your Ventura home! Give yourself the gift of successfully selling your home because The Holidays Are The Perfect Time To Sell!
- Make Adjustments!
If your home has been on the market for a while, you are likely tempted to take a break. But, don’t take your listing down. Instead, utilize this slower market time to make adjustments to your selling strategy. Talk to your realtor about changing the listing price or find out if there are any minor improvements you can make to your home that buyers are looking for.
- Listing Moves Up!
Other homeowners will take a break from selling during the holiday season, reducing the inventory of homes on the market. With less competition, your listing will move up. As buyers search for properties, it is more likely that they will find your home during this time of year!
- Closing Is Easier This Time Of Year!
When the housing market is busy in the spring, lenders are also experiencing a higher volume of work. This means that the lending process moves slower. When lenders have less work in December, they can help buyers get loans processed and approved faster. As a seller, this means that closing is much easier during the holiday season.
- Staging Is Taken Care Of!
The holiday season means your Ventura home is filled with smells of homebaked goods and beautifully decorated with festive decor. This built in ambiance creates the sort of homey feel that you always want to have when you stage your home. It will fill buyers with feeling of nostalgia was they view your property. Just ensure that you don’t get carried away. Keep personal items to a minimum so buyers can envision themselves in the home. Also, keep the decorations simple as to not distract from the features of your home.
- Buyers Are Serious!
Unlike other times of the year when some people are only casually looking for potential homes, buyers that are looking during the holiday season are serious about buying. They are actively looking because they still haven’t found the perfect property or they are in need to move as soon as possible. Use their determination to buy to your advantage! You have the negotiating power during this time of year since inventory is lower.
- Families Look During Breaks!
School breaks, such as the one around the holiday season, are a time when buyers with children actively look for homes. They want to find something that they can settle into before school resumes. Showcase all the family friendly elements of your property to attract these buyers.
Convinced That The Holiday Season Is The Perfect Time To Sell Your Ventura Home? Give Blake Mashburn a call today or visit our website at https://blakemashburn.com/.
Information Source: Realtor.com®
