“There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October.”
— Nathaniel Hawthorne
Read on for our listings, local events, homeowner seasonal tips you should consider, and discover lifestyle tips curated just for you!
Best, Nathan and Kelly
Featured Listing
4212 Harbour Island Ln, Oxnard, CA
Offered at $899,000
Rare opportunity to live on the water in this 2,164 sq ft, single level luxurious penthouse! Where every day feels like a vacation at the resort-like Harbour Island Community in the Channel Islands Harbor. Experience peace and tranquility as the boats glide by the balcony of your spectacular abode. Stunning views of the water from the owner’s suite, living room, kitchen and both dining areas! Private, gated community offers a clubhouse, pool, spa and elevators. You’ll appreciate the grand feel of the top floor vaulted ceilings, large living area and an overall impressive and relaxing retreat. Generously sized primary bedroom offers an en suite bathroom, views of the water, walk-in closet, sunken bathtub, shower stall and private water closet. Down the hall is a 2nd bedroom, guest bathroom, sizable laundry room and a den or 3rd bedroom that is complete with a Murphy bed and wardrobe closet. Kitchen is flooded with natural light and offers a gas stove top, double oven, pantry, dishwasher, trash compactor and water filtration at the sink. Ceiling fans throughout, fireplace and wet bar in the main living area, water softener and a 2-car garage complete this paradise life. Live minutes from the beach and nestled between Malibu and Santa Barbara. The sunsets await your arrival.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
332 Broderick Ave, Ventura CA
SOLD FOR $775,000
A pleasure to help our sellers! This adorable family home was complete with owned solar and a chicken coop with two hens. 🏡🐓❤️ Congratulations to the new owners!!🔑
456 Cedar Street, Ventura CA
SOLD FOR $720,000
When you are given an opportunity to help sell a property in a unique fashion, off-market, during one of the hottest sellers’ markets, you cradle it like a baby. This is our most memorable sale to-date in 15+ years of servicing sellers with one of their largest investments. Beyond grateful to both our sellers and our buyers. We love what we do, and making new friends along the way is the most rewarding part of this gig. This property was BEYOND special.
Local Events
Sipping on the Sea 2021 When: October 21st, 4:30-6:30 PM Where: Santa Barbara Sailing Center "Sip local beer from Captain Fatty's while enjoying a Santa Barbara Sunset aboard the Double Dolphin! A representative from the winery will be on board to pour the tastings and provide education on their selection." Read more here.
Montecito Motor Classic When: October 10th, 9 AM to 4PM Where: Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club "The Montecito Motor Classic features a diverse selection of rare and unique vehicles. The annual car show draws car enthusiasts and families for an opportunity to interact with the cars and their caretakers..." Learn more here
Lifestyle Tips & Tricks
U.S. Housing Market Dynamics Are Slowing and Shifting to Buyers’ Advantage
The U.S. housing market showed signs of normalizing in August, with more homes coming on the market and price growth slowing, according to a report Thursday from realtor.com.
New listings ticked up 4.3% year over year in August, although inventory was down 25.8% compared to the same time in 2020, the data showed. That’s an improvement compared to July, when inventory was down 33.5% annually.
Prep Your Home for the Season
As the season begins to change, it's time to prep your home for falling leaves, cooler weather, and, eventually, winter storms. Tackling a few fall home maintenance tasks now can help ward off issues later in the season, so you can enjoy everything you love about autumn worry-free.
Here's Why Fall Is the Perfect Time for Some Major Landscaping
We looked to landscape architect Margie Grace of Grace Design Associates and Joe Raboine, director of Belgard Residential Hardscapes, to share emerging landscaping trends and help us prepare our landscapes for a season of hosting, harvesting, and finding solace in the great outdoors.
The Best Places to Travel in October
As much as we love beach lounging in summer and exploring snowy wonderlands in winter, there's something extra special about traveling during the fall. Aside from fewer tourists and lower prices, October brings harvest festivals, Halloween parties, and the best foliage of the year.
Real Estate in the News
Will The Housing Market Cool Off This Fall?
Today’s hot housing market is one of the peculiar outcrops of the pandemic. Housing supply was already low before Covid-19, but it was further hampered as lockdowns took place and people began looking for new homes, driven by a host of reasons—from the desire to leave populated cities to better home offices or just fear of missing out.
The Federal Reserve’s steps last year to keep the financial markets liquid and to ensure mortgage rates stayed low have continued. But the low mortgage rates pale in comparison to soaring housing prices in the past year.
Nathan and Kelly Jackmon
REALTORS | DRE#’s 01796441, 02048281
(805) 626-0877
JackmonGroup@Compass.com