Author: Kelly Crosby

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…