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Market updates, neighborhood guides and practical advice for buying and selling in Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and Camarillo.

Selling

Home Valuation vs. Appraisal: What Is the Difference?

Online estimates, a comparative market analysis and a lender's appraisal all put a number on your home, but they answer different questions. Here is how to read each one.

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Neighborhoods

Living in Simi Valley: A Neighborhood Guide

Open space, hiking trails and an easy drive into the San Fernando Valley. What it is like to live in Simi Valley, and what…

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Selling

How to Prepare Your Home for Sale

The work you do before the listing goes live shapes every showing and every offer. A practical checklist for getting your home ready without…

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Brad Gandel · REALTOR® · CA DRE# 01930234 · Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.