Davis Bartels Real Estate Blog (Page 20)

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Thousand Oaks

Buying Rental Property in Ventura County: 2026 Prices and Rents

Home prices, 3BR rents and rent to price ratios for Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Camarillo and Oxnard, plus what rental investors can expect in 2026.

Apr 8, 2026 6 min read

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Dos Vientos

Dos Vientos Ranch, Newbury Park: Home Prices, Schools, Trails

What Dos Vientos Ranch homes cost in 2026, how Sycamore Canyon School and Newbury Park High rank, and what 41 miles of open space trails mean for daily life.

Apr 7, 2026 6 min read

Simi Valley

5 Best Movie Theaters in the Conejo Valley and Simi Valley

Complete guide to the 5 best movie theaters in Conejo Valley and Simi Valley featuring IMAX, Dolby Cinema, luxury dining, family deals.

Apr 7, 2026 7 min read

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North Ranch

North Ranch Westlake Village: Custom Estate Prices and Guide

North Ranch in Westlake Village: a $3.3M median, guard gated enclaves, Ted Robinson golf and Westlake High schools. What buyers and sellers need to know.

Apr 7, 2026 5 min read

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Thousand Oaks

The Ultimate Relocation Guide to the Conejo Valley: 2026 Edition

Complete 2026 relocation guide to Conejo Valley with current home prices, school ratings, cost of living data, and local insights for Thousand Oaks families.

Apr 7, 2026 9 min read

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Hidden Hills

Hidden Hills vs Lake Sherwood: Ultra Luxury Enclaves Compared

Hidden Hills vs Lake Sherwood: median prices, price per square foot, days on market, club fees and schools compared for two of SoCal's top gated enclaves.

Apr 7, 2026 6 min read

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Thousand Oaks

Where First Time Buyers Can Still Afford the Conejo Valley (2026)

Where first time buyers can still afford the Conejo Valley in 2026: condos from about $385K, townhomes from $578K, plus Simi Valley and Moorpark options.

Apr 7, 2026 6 min read

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Westlake Village

Why Your Primary Residence Is Your Best Investment in California

How a primary residence builds wealth in California: Westlake Village price data, equity gains, capital gains exclusion, Prop 13 and the rent vs own math.

Apr 7, 2026 7 min read

Thousand Oaks

Conejo Valley Wildfire Preparedness: Beyond Insurance

Defensible space zones, home hardening, grants and evacuation planning for Thousand Oaks and Conejo Valley homeowners, plus what the Woolsey Fire taught us.

Apr 7, 2026 9 min read

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Thousand Oaks

Moving from LA to Conejo Valley: What Families Say Later

Moving to Conejo Valley from LA? What families say after the move, plus Thousand Oaks home prices, price per square foot and schools compared to Los Angeles.

Apr 7, 2026 6 min read

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Thousand Oaks

Building an ADU in the Conejo Valley: 2026 Costs and Rules

Building an ADU in Conejo Valley in 2026: costs, permits, and ROI for Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village homeowners planning a new accessory unit today.

Apr 7, 2026 9 min read

Thousand Oaks

California Insurance Crisis: Impact on Conejo Valley Home Sales

How California's home insurance crisis is affecting Thousand Oaks and Conejo Valley home sales: canceled deals, FAIR Plan costs and what buyers should know.

Apr 7, 2026 6 min read

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