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Median sales prices decreased in the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley and Moorpark areas’ real estate market last month compared to April 2022. The inventory of available homes, homes sold and the new listings also declined in April. In spite of this, there were also indications that demand remains strong. “Homes spent just under a month on the market in April, which is a fairly quick sales cycle,” said Tim McDougall, 2023 Board President for the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of…

The Conejo Valley, Simi Valley and Moorpark areas’ real estate market saw fewer homes sold, fewer new listings and a bump in active inventory in March compared to last year. Prices held steady compared to March 2022, and sellers continue to receive almost 100% of list price. While the months supply of inventory increased, it still remains well within seller’s market territory. “While our market saw a decrease in sales activity last month compared to last year, we continue to…

For decades, REALTORS® – members of the National Association of REALTORS® – have supported a free, open market that embraces fairness and equal opportunity for all buyers and sellers. Members of the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of REALTORS® (CSMAR) strongly support the Fair Housing Act, legislation first passed in 1968 and now prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status and national origin. This year, REALTORS® from the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, and Moorpark areas will join…

The real estate market in the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley and Moorpark areas saw fewer homes sold, fewer new listings and lower prices in February compared to last year. While fewer homes were sold last month, those that did sold quickly, and sellers continued to receive nearly 100% of their list price. “Less activity doesn’t necessarily indicate that the market is cooling down,” said Tim McDougall, 2023 Board President for the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of REALTORS® (CSMAR). “Homes continue…

Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Moorpark area real estate market continues trend toward more typical numbers Last month, the real estate market in the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley and Moorpark areas continued its trend toward more typical conditions. Prices were lower than January 2022, fewer homes were sold, and homes spent more time on the market. “The changes we’re seeing in the market should be viewed as a normalization, not as a slowdown,” said Tim McDougall, 2023 Board President for the…

The Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of REALTORS® (CSMAR) recently installed its 2024 officers and directors at its 15th Annual Awards & Installation Luncheon. Melanie Barker, 2024 President of the California Association of REALTORS®, administered the oath of office. Brooke Grayson, Aviara Real Estate will serve as president in 2024, succeeding Tim McDougall of Sotheby’s International Realty. CSMAR’s 2024 Officers: President: Brooke Grayson, Aviara Real Estate President-Elect: Bret Carden, Sotheby’s International Realty Secretary/Treasurer: Rick Gaviati, Coldwell Banker Realty Immediate Past President: Tim…

Real estate activity in the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley and Moorpark areas slowed in December with slightly lower prices, fewer homes sold and fewer new listings compared to December 2021. Despite slower activity, the market remains strong and in seller’s market territory. “It’s common for the pace of real estate activity to slow during winter, and  our market remains in strong shape overall,” said Tim McDougall, 2023 Board President for the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of REALTORS® (CSMAR). “Prices remain…

Higher prices, increased inventory of homes for sale in the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Moorpark areas In November, the residential real estate market in the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley and Moorpark areas saw higher prices, fewer closed sales, fewer new listings and increased inventory compared to last year. “Demand for homes remains strong in our market area,” said Barbara Radke, 2022 Board President for the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of REALTORS® (CSMAR). “Homes are selling in just over a month,…