Thursday, April 11, 2019

New Listing in Leisure Village - Newport model in village 15








 Welcome to this lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Newport model home with 2 patio enclosures, close to the Recreation Center in Active 55+ Leisure Village. The spacious living room has a beautiful, serene view of the greenbelt. It wraps around to the ''office'' area (patio enclosure) which has a ceiling fan, recessed lights and door to the backyard. The eat-in kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counters, double sink and skylight. There is also an adjacent dining room (patio enclosure) just perfect for entertaining. Laminate flooring throughout except for the carpeted bedrooms. The master has 2 closets and vaulted ceiling. Both bathrooms have skylights bringing in lots of natural light. There is a one-car garage with direct access to the house. Leisure Village residents enjoy 18 hole - par 3 golf, swimming pool & spa, fitness center, shuffleboard, lawn chess, putting green, billiards, WII Bowling, table tennis, wood-ceramics-lapidary shops, library, sewing room, meeting rooms and a club for just about any interest. It's a wonderful place to retire. Welcome Home!

Please call/text listing agent Sharron Parker for showings 805-443-1998. www.iloveleisurevillage.com

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Coming Soon in Leisure Village - Newport model (Call/Text Sharron today before it goes on the MLS)


Call/Text listing agent Sharron Parker for more information & showings before it goes on the MLS 805-443-1998 www.ILoveLeisureVillage.com

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Leisure Village Transportation

There are a variety of ways to get around Camarillo and the surrounding areas if you don’t have a car.



The Camarillo Area Transit (CAT) has a fixed route right from inside Leisure Village that will take you to the grocery store, library, hospital, post office, community center and strip malls with shops & restaurants.




Dial-a-Ride service is available for door-to-door service and offers a discount to seniors. It is run by the same company as Camarillo Area Transit (CAT).



The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC bus) has buses that pick up from various locations in Camarillo and take you to Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Woodland Hills, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Ventura Carpinteria and Santa Barbara.





Camarillo also has a free trolley that takes you all over town on a fixed route. It is available Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m.  The service provides convenient, air-conditioned, nostalgic transportation to Camarillo retail and dining destinations. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are provided.   The trolley bus route starts at the Metrolink train station, runs west on Daily Drive, south down Las Posas Road, and then east on Ventura Boulevard back to the Metrolink station.  The trolley stops at shopping centers all along the route on a 30 minute schedule. Riders can also flag down the trolley to board anywhere along the route.



Camarillo Health Care District offers their Care-A-Van transportation service with door-to-door transportation for non-emergency medical appointments throughout Ventura County and Kaiser in Woodland Hills. Their vehicles have hydraulic lifts that can accommodate wheelchairs,
oxygen canisters, and other assistive mobility devices. Drivers are trained in CPR and First Aid, and have additional training in transporting frail, elderly and mobility-challenged riders. If you require wheelchair transport, a standard wheelchair can be provided during your ride. Please inform the scheduling office of your needs when you make your reservation. Their vehicles are not equipped to carry electric wheelchairs, scooters, or other similarly heavy chairs.



The Camarillo Train Station is served by both Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner from San Luis Obispo to San Diego and Metrolink’s Ventura County Line from Los Angeles Union Station to east Ventura.



Camarillo Airport is a small airport for private planes. There is a popular restaurant called Waypoint Cafe that you can eat at and watch airplanes take off and land.




To learn more about Leisure Village, please visit: http://iloveleisurevillage.com/about-leisure-village/
Check out the calendar of activities in Leisure Village, Camarillo CA.: www.iloveleisurevillage.com/leisure-village-activities-calendar/
Thinking of moving to Leisure Village, Camarillo CA.? Here are the current homes for sale: www.iloveleisurevillage.com/homes-for-sale-leisure-village-camarillo/

Monday, April 8, 2019

What to Consider When Choosing Your Home To Retire In


As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether they should sell their homes and move has become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to evaluate your home’s ability to adapt to your needs in retirement.
According to the National Association of Exclusive Buyers Agents (NAEBA), there are 7 factors that you should consider when choosing your retirement home.

1. Affordability

“It may be easy enough to purchase your home today but think long-term about your monthly costs. Account for property taxes, insurance, HOA fees, utilities – all the things that will be due whether or not you have a mortgage on the property.”
Would moving to a complex with homeowner association fees actually be cheaper than having to hire all the contractors you would need to maintain your home, lawn, etc.? Would your taxes go down significantly if you relocated? What is your monthly income going to be like in retirement?

2. Equity

“If you have equity in your current home, you may be able to apply it to the purchase of your next home. Maintaining a healthy amount of home equity gives you a source of emergency funds to tap, via a home equity loan or reverse mortgage.”
The equity you have in your current home may be enough to purchase your retirement home with little to no mortgage. Homeowners in the US gained an average of over $9,700 in equity last year.

3. Maintenance

“As we age, our tolerance for cleaning gutters, raking leaves and shoveling snow can go right out the window. A condominium with low-maintenance needs can be a literal lifesaver, if your health or physical abilities decline.”
As we mentioned earlier, would a condo with an HOA fee be worth the added peace of mind of not having to do the maintenance work yourself?

4. Security

“Elderly homeowners can be targets for scams or break-ins. Living in a home with security features, such as a manned gate house, resident-only access and a security system can bring peace of mind.”
As scary as that thought may be, any additional security is helpful. An extra set of eyes looking out for you always adds to peace of mind.

5. Pets

“Renting won’t do if the dog can’t come too! The companionship of pets can provide emotional and physical benefits.”
Consider all of your options when it comes to bringing your ‘furever’ friend with you to a new home. Will there be necessary additional deposits if you are renting or in a condo? Is the backyard fenced in? How far are you from your favorite veterinarian?

6. Mobility

“No one wants to picture themselves in a wheelchair or a walker, but the home layout must be able to accommodate limited mobility.”
Sixty is the new 40, right? People are living longer and are more active in retirement, but that doesn’t mean that down the road you won’t need your home to be more accessible. Installing handrails and making sure your hallways and doorways are wide enough may be a good reason to look for a home that was built to accommodate these needs.

7. Convenience

“Is the new home close to the golf course, or to shopping and dining? Do you have amenities within easy walking distance? This can add to home value!”
How close are you to your children and grandchildren? Would relocating to a new area make visits with family easier or more frequent? Beyond being close to your favorite stores and restaurants, there are a lot of factors to consider.

Bottom Line

When it comes to your forever home, evaluating your current house for its ability to adapt with you as you age can be the first step to guaranteeing your comfort in retirement. If after considering all these factors you find yourself curious about your options, contact a local real estate professional who can evaluate your ability to sell your house in today’s market and get you into your dream retirement home!


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Friday, April 5, 2019

Lovely Capri model located near the Rec Center in Leisure Village



This home has been freshly painted, has smooth ceilings, upgraded lighting fixtures, has been re-piped and is in move-in condition. The eat-in kitchen has stainless steel appliances, upgraded white cabinets and wood-like flooring. The living room is large with neutral carpet, vaulted ceiling and dining area. Both bedrooms are spacious with carpet and mirrored closets. The bathrooms have been remodeled with attractive tile, upgraded vanities and glass shower enclosures. The patio is partially covered and is surrounded by an attractive block/slumpstone wall and divider fence. There is a one-car garage with laundry hook-ups and direct access. A great home in a great location! Leisure Village residents enjoy 18 hole - par 3 golf, tennis, pool, spa, fitness center, wood - ceramics - lapidary shops, billiards, lawn chess, shuffleboard, paddle tennis, and a very long list of clubs serving a wide variety of different interests and all of this happens with the security of living in a premium guard-gated community. Welcome Home!

Call/Text me today to see this lovely home!
Sharron Parker
805-443-1998
www.ILoveLeisureVillage.com



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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Leisure Village Homes and Floor Plans

Leisure Village is a Planned Unit Development (PUD) in Camarillo California located on just over 450 acres. Construction of these 2136 electric homes began in 1973 and was completed in 1984. Maintenance, upgrading and improvement of the common areas and amenities is an ongoing process.
There are 16 models that range from 1-bedrooms homes with 672 square feet to 2-bedroom homes with den that are over 2000 square feet. All are one-story homes and most are attached.


The Avalon model has 672 square feet. It has a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room. There is no garage or laundry hook-ups.







The Balboa model is 840 square feet. It has 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen and living room. There is no garage or laundry hook-ups.





The Brentwood model has 951 square feet. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and combination living and dining room. There is a 1-car garage with laundry hook-ups.






There are 2 types of Newport models, both are 887 square feet. Both have 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room and dining room. They both have 1-car garage with laundry hook-ups.







The Monterey model is 961 square feet. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and living room. There is 1-car garage with laundry hook-ups.





The Capri model is 1064 square feet. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, kitchen with breakfast area, dining room and living room. Some have 1-car and some have 2-car garages, both with laundry hook-ups.






The Coronado model is 1070 square feet. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with breakfast area, dining room and living room. Some have 1-car and some have 2-car garages, both with laundry hook-ups.





The Del Mar model is 1108 square feet. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and living room. There is 1-car garage with laundry hook-ups.





The Bel Air model is 1123 square feet. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and living room. There is 1-car garage with laundry hook-ups.






The Galaxy model is 1494 square feet. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and living room. There is 1-car garage with laundry hook-ups.





There are 2 Holmby models, one with 1185 square feet and the other with 1309 square feet. Both have 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room and living room. The Holmby that was built in the newer phase has an inside laundry room, the other has laundry hook-ups in the garage. Both have 1-car garage .






The Fiesta model has 1342 square feet. His has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with breakfast area, dining room, living room and interior laundry room. There is 1-car garage.






The Amalfi model has 1441 square feet. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, den and interior laundry room. There is 1-car garage.





The El Dorado model has 1498 square feet. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, den and interior laundry room.
Some have 1-car and some have 2-car garages.






The Valencia model has 1667 square feet. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large kitchen with breakfast area, dining room, living room and interior laundry room. There is 2-car garage.






The La Jolla has square feet. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, den and interior laundry room. There is 2-car garage.





To learn more about Leisure Village, please visit: http://iloveleisurevillage.com/about-leisure-village/
Check out the calendar of activities in Leisure Village, Camarillo CA.: www.iloveleisurevillage.com/leisure-village-activities-calendar/
Thinking of moving to Leisure Village, Camarillo CA.? Here are the current homes for sale: www.iloveleisurevillage.com/homes-for-sale-leisure-village-camarillo/