What is the DEAL with DOS VIENTOS?! If you’re looking to move to the Thousand Oaks area, you may have heard of the neighborhood Dos Vientos. What is the deal with this neighborhood? Why is it so great? Why is it not so great?Right now I’m going to break down everything you need to know about the Dos Vientos Ranch neighborhood in Newbury Park, including the pros and cons of living here.If you’re new...

Everyone keeps asking me "Emily what is going on in the market? Are prices going to go up? Are prices going to go down? Should I buy? Should I sell? What’s going on?" I’m here to tell you what’s going on:I’ve got a quick market update for 2nd Quarter 2023. I’m gonna make this short and sweet. I’ll give you the stats and then explain what it all means for you as a buyer, a seller, or just a...

Alright! Let’s talk about the Pros & Cons of living in Agoura Hills.If you’ve read any of my other Pros and Cons blogs, you know that I don’t sugarcoat anything. I give it to you straight. And I’m willing to dive into some uncomfortable topics that most Realtors don’t want to bring up… you know, because they just want to sell you the house. Agoura (or Aguura as some people pronounce it),...

Are you considering buying a home in the Thousand Oaks area, but feeling overwhelmed by the process? Look no further, I'm here to help! Whether you're a first time homebuyer, or you've bought and sold a dozen times, it can be hard to know WHERE to begin. That's where I come in: As a residential Realtor specializing in the Thousand Oaks area, I'm here to guide you through the home-buying process. Whether...

Don’t even think about selling your home in Thousand Oaks before following these 5 steps! Hey there, it’s Emily Berdon, here to give you the information you need before you sell your home. If you don’t already know, I try to create fun, educational real estate videos and blogs to help people in their journey to buying, selling, and relocating to the Conejo Valley.  If you’re considering...

Are you wondering what the best neighborhoods in Thousand Oaks are? Well, wonder no more! In this blog, I will go over the Top 10 most desirable neighborhoods in Thousand Oaks, so you can get an idea of what neighborhoods you’d like best! Stick around to the end for a Bonus -  where I’ll show you Thousand Oaks most unique neighborhood that many people don’t even know about! Ok. So it's actually...

OK, you’re thinking about moving to Newbury Park, but you’re probably not finding much information online. Well, I’m here to help! Let’s talk about the Pros and Cons of living in Newbury Park.I absolutely love helping people relocate to the Conejo Valley, so if you're considering a move, reach out and let's make a plan to find the perfect neighborhood for you.When I moved out here, I felt like I...

Westlake Village, California! You’ve heard of it, but what is life really like here? I’m going to go over the pros and cons of living in Westlake Village.So let's get after it...https://youtu.be/V57m8l9tuf8 PRO #1 IT'S GORGEOUS The entire Conejo Valley is beautiful, but Westlake Village takes the cake. It’s like the “Beverly Hills” of the Conejo Valley. There is attention to detail...

If you’re thinking about moving to Thousand Oaks, CA, then this blog is for you! When I moved my family out here, I couldn’t find much information online. So now that I’ve lived here a while, I want to provide you with the information you need to decide if you would enjoy living here.Side note: The City of Thousand Oaks encompasses parts of Westlake Village, and Newbury Park. I’ve created separate...

There is a lot of misleading information out there as it pertains to the Real Estate Market, but remember THIS - “Headlines do more to Terrify than Clarify". So let’s talk about what’s really happening in the Conejo Valley: https://youtu.be/XXpStHZrv8g In Quarter 2 of 2022, we saw 683 new listings vs last quarter’s 431 (that’s a 58% INCREASE, and more inventory is good news) Those homes took...