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Real-talk articles on buying, selling, renovating, and investing in Conejo Valley, West SFV, and the coastal communities — written by Gary Jacobs and the team. New posts twice a month.' Sets a cadence and signals authenticity.

Hiking Trails Near Ventura: Coastal Views, Canyons and …

Hiking Trails Near Ventura: Coastal Views, Canyons and …

You don't have to drive far from downtown Ventura to get above the rooftops and out…

Malibu Surf Spots: From Surfrider to County Line

Malibu Surf Spots: From Surfrider to County Line

Malibu is where California surf culture grew up. Its 21 miles of coast hold everything from…

Ventura County Surf Spots: A Local's Guide from …

Ventura County Surf Spots: A Local's Guide from …

Ventura County packs an outsized amount of good surf into its coastline — from the world-class…

Ventura County's Two Harbors: A Guide to Channel …

Ventura County's Two Harbors: A Guide to Channel …

Photo / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsVentura County has two harbors, sitting barely nine miles…

Santa Rosa Valley Housing Market and Neighborhood Guide: …

Santa Rosa Valley Housing Market and Neighborhood Guide: …

Santa Rosa Valley is one of the region's best-kept secrets: an unincorporated pocket of Ventura County…

Moorpark Housing Market and Neighborhood Guide

Moorpark Housing Market and Neighborhood Guide

Moorpark is the newer, smaller and slightly pricier neighbor to Simi Valley — a city where…

Simi Valley vs. Moorpark: The Region's Value Corridor, …

Simi Valley vs. Moorpark: The Region's Value Corridor, …

Simi Valley and Moorpark are the "over the grade" alternative to the Conejo Valley — connected…

Van Nuys Housing Market and Neighborhood Guide

Van Nuys Housing Market and Neighborhood Guide

Van Nuys is the central, urban heart of the Valley — denser, more diverse and more…

Channel Islands National Park: The Gateway from Ventura …

Channel Islands National Park: The Gateway from Ventura …

On a clear day you can see them from almost anywhere on the Ventura County coast…

Santa Monica Mountains Trails: Waterfalls, Peaks and Movie …

Santa Monica Mountains Trails: Waterfalls, Peaks and Movie …

The Santa Monica Mountains rise straight out of the sea and run inland between Malibu and…

Malibu's Best Beaches: From Zuma to the El …

Malibu's Best Beaches: From Zuma to the El …

Malibu's beaches range from the famous and easy-to-reach to hidden pocket coves you reach down a…

A Guide to Ventura County's Beaches: From Rincon …

A Guide to Ventura County's Beaches: From Rincon …

Ventura County's coast runs from the cobblestone points of the north to the wide sands of…

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