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Never before on the market and not yet in the MLS! Charming Westlake Village home with an amazing backyard paradise! There are four bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Amenities include an updated kitchen, wood-beamed vaulted ceilings, French doors and a private patio. The huge backyard offers a built-in barbecue, swimming pool and spa, and lush gardens. Relax in the hammock under an oak tree or enjoy dinner on the patio.

Stop by Sunday and see for yourself!

Listed by Irma Haldane, Ewing and Associates Sotheby’s International Realty at $829,000.

North Ranch Sold Report 2012

 North Ranch Sold Report 2012 through 3/15/12

As Spring draws near we will again enjoy the blooming trees and flowers in our yards and around the neighborhood. While we may gladly welcome the new season, our dogs may not. According to the Banfield Pet Hospital there are a multitude of Spring plants that are toxic for your dog. The side effects of these plants may range from minor such as a rash to as severe as fatality. In order to prevent this, dog owners should educate themselves on toxic plants. Some of these include, but are not limited to Azaleas, Foxglove, Jasmine, Oak Trees, and Wisteria.

Banfield Pet Hospital urges owners to take the time to identify any potentially dangerous plants. If you believe that your dog has swallowed one of these toxic plants, go to your nearest veterinary immediately. Banfield Pet Hospital has several locations in the area such as Westlake and Thousand Oaks. Educate yourself on dangers for your dog, and don’t take any chances!

Reason to cheer? Perhaps! For the Conejo Valley, the February 2012 supply of homes and the number of homes entering escrow set encouraging benchmarks. At day’s end on February 29, there were only 580 active listings, fewer than at the end of 2011 (see last month’s spin). In fact, we’ve not seen such low inventory since the first half of 2005 and then again in the last quarter of 2009 and early 2010.

Meanwhile the number of opened escrows – a leading indicator – hit 300, a number not repeated since 2005. For the past year we’ve dealt with a low supply of homes throughout the Conejo Valley, but demand has been light.

Tune in to next month’s “Spin” to see if this good news bodes a positive trend!

 With all the numbers that are bandied about as indicators of  the health of the housing market, it’s hard to sort out what is  really happening in our own backyard. In a nutshell for the Conejo Valley, the number of homes on the market, the number of homes sold and the average and median prices are all down from 2010 – but not dramatically lower. For single-family homes, the number of sales dropped almost 11%, while the average sales price fell 6%. For condos and townhomes, the drop in sales was close to 13%, with prices down about 6%.

As we look forward, is there any reason for optimism?  The answer appears to be “yes,” with a drawl. To quote national real estate sales coach Tom Ferry, those people in the market to buy a home who don’t do so in the first half of 2012 will be sorry five years from now.  He does not predict a huge leap in prices but rather a gradual uptick.

His assessment coincides with my perception of what’s happening in our local area.  At the end of January, the supply of homes for sale was down almost 20% from January 2011, and closed sales were up 20%.  Tales of homes selling with multiple offers abound, and almost daily I get an email from an agent in my company who needs a particular property for a buyer and can’t find it in current inventory.  Eventually the law of supply and demand should kick in and nudge prices upward.  And although worries persist about the shadow inventory, most short sales and REOs (bank-owned properties) are selling at market value when their condition is taken into account.

As for my personal barometer, I am no longer getting coupons in the LA Times for the Macaroni Grill and CPK. Surely that is cause for optimism in the long run!

If you would like a market update for your neighborhood, please call or reply to this email. I am always happy to give you an update, be it for refinancing or simply a need to know.

Listed at $5000/month. To shee this home, contact me at 805.906.1001.

Sher Hann | Ewing & Associates Sotheby\\\’s International Realty | (818) 466-1267 1708 Royal Saint George Dr, Westlake Village, CA Stunning One-Story North Ranch Furnished Lease Furnished 3BR/2+1BA Single Family House $5,000/month Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Sq Footage 2,196 Parking 2 dedicated Pet Policy Conditional Deposit $10,000 DESCRIPTION Fully furnished one-story North Ranch lease in a magical wooded setting! There are 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths in this Ben Johnson home (one wall shared). This home, currently owner occupied, is beautifully updated and furnished. Wood and polished limestone flooring, vaulted ceilings, two fireplaces and a covered garden atrium are among the desirable interior features. The kitchen, master bath and guest bath feature granite counter-tops. The spacious master bath has a spa tub and covered garden atrium. Behind the front entry gate lies a flowering paradise. An outdoor kitchen, several seating areas and wood decking – all surrounded by twisted oaks – complete this private woodland setting. see additional photos below RENTAL FEATURES - Air conditioning - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Living room - Dining room - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Granite countertop - Stainless steel appliances - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area – inside - Yard - Cable-ready COMMUNITY FEATURES - Garage parking - Golf course - Gated property LEASE TERMS One Year ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 13 Photo 16 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 15 Contact info: Sher Hann Ewing & Associates Sotheby\\\’s International Realty (818) 466-1267 Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Jan 21, 2012, 2:41pm PST

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This Lakeshore beauty was  recently remodeled to the nines! Located on a cul-de-sac and backing a greenbelt, 32030 Viewlake Lane, Westlake Village, CA, has an open floor plan with a great room, 4 BR and 3 BA. One suite, equipped with a Murphy bed, is downstairs. Stainless-steel appliances, granite counter-tops and a built-in refrigerator grace the kitchen. Wood flooring and smooth ceilings run throughout the interior. A front courtyard and a rear patio provide additional living areas. This all-electric home has newer windows and sliders, plus an attached 2-car garage. There are 3 community pools, a paddle tennis court, and lots of paths throughout the community. Las Virgenes schools and all the amenities of Westlake Village, are nearby.

Listed at $3,300 a month. Call or text me (805.906.1001) to see this turn-key lease listing.

A rare one-story find! Sharp town home with two private bedrooms, each with its own bath. There is also a large bedroom/office with custom built-ins. The home was remodeled/updated in 2005 with newer kitchen cabinets, appliances and charming tile counter-tops, plus smooth ceilings and newer flooring (tile and carpet). The living room has a vaulted ceiling and a fireplace. There is an inside laundry room leading to the two-car attached garage. An enclosed patio off the living room and a courtyard off the office and bedrooms offer additional space and light. The home is situated in a private location amidst trees, greenbelts, community pool and tennis courts.

Listed at $449,000.

To see this lovely home, please contact me (805.906.1001, text or call).

4438 Guildhall Ct., Westlake Village – Now on My YouTube Channel: Reduced $48,000, to $650,000! Kitchen Alone Cost Almost $100K!

Reduced $48,000! Now $650,000!