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<rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Ventura County Star Stories: Homes Stories</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/homestories/?partner=RSS</link><atom:link href="http://venturacountystar.com/news/homestories/?partner=RSS" type="application/rss+xml" rel="self"></atom:link><description>Ventura County Star Stories: Homes Stories</description><language>en-us</language><category>homestories</category><item><title>Family now can make music together
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/family-now-can-make-music-together/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Andrew and Rachel fell in love at first sight at a rock concert. Andrew was playing drums onstage and Rachel was in the front row. Fast forward 16 years and the two are happily married and living in a ranch-style house with their two beautiful daughters and Roxy the dog (named for one of their favorite songs).  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/family-now-can-make-music-together/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>Project Playhouse returns to The Lakes in T.O. 
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/project-playhouse-returns-to-the-lakes-in-to-los/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Project Playhouse, HomeAid Los Angeles/Ventura's signature fund-raiser will be on display at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks starting Sept. 13 through Oct. 19. Three unique playhouses and one fun-loving doghouse will be open for tours before they are auctioned off to the highest bidder and the ticket for the Opportunity playhouse is drawn.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/project-playhouse-returns-to-the-lakes-in-to-los/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>Try these five easy design ideas without breaking the bank
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/dont-miss-a-trick-try-these-five-easy-design-the/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Sure your budget is tight these days. Isn't everyone's? But less money doesn't mean your home has to look shabby minus the chic.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/dont-miss-a-trick-try-these-five-easy-design-the/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>With a warm, elegant feel, Hollywood Beach home is literally on the sand.
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/where-style-serenity-meet-the-shore-with-a-warm/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Living at the beach is an experience that many people will dream of their whole lives, and one that Realtor Lei Eberhardt says everyone should take the opportunity to make come true at least once in their lives.   ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/where-style-serenity-meet-the-shore-with-a-warm/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>Prudential California Realty agents host T.O. area garage sale 
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/prudential-california-realty-agents-host-to-area/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ On Aug. 16, Gary and Colleen Wolfson will be sponsoring a community garage sale for the Oakcreek and Summit development in Lang Ranch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/prudential-california-realty-agents-host-to-area/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>High above Ojai Road this artisan's retreat offers country living and natural surroundings 
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/stunning-hillside-retreat-high-above-ojai-road/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Realtor Susan O'Brien of Sotheby's International calls 742 Ojai Road a &quot;very secluded, very private retreat for artists, hobbyists, a car buff or entertainers.&quot; The location and amenities of this property indeed make it ideal for someone seeking a place to forget their worries and concentrate on what makes them really happy.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/stunning-hillside-retreat-high-above-ojai-road/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homes/news/ventura</category></item><item><title>Use fresh fruits, veggies in your decor
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/style-at-home-use-fresh-fruits-veggies-in-your/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Since my idea of cooking dinner is tossing a bag of popcorn in the microwave and popping open a can of diet soda, you'll never spot me in the grocery store with a cart brimming over with ingredients for a gourmet meal. But you will catch me in the produce aisle, hunting for the greenest apples, the fattest lemons or the fullest artichokes. Trust me; they aren't for consumption. They'll be working hard as props in my decorating.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/style-at-home-use-fresh-fruits-veggies-in-your/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>Don't let Fido take a bite off of your profit
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/dont-let-fido-take-a-bite-off-of-your-profit/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Pets can make seeing your home more difficult than viewing other properties. Showing real estate is a matter of coordinating the schedules of several individuals, which is not always as easy as it seems. If sellers have to be called first before their home can be shown this can make it less appealing to buyers and agents.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/dont-let-fido-take-a-bite-off-of-your-profit/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>How to use hot water more efficiently
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/how-to-use-hot-water-more-efficiently/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ I see tips all the time on reducing a home's water use, and I think that's a great thing to do, but I'm mostly interested in lowering our use of hot water in particular. It's that double whammy of wasting water as well as wasting the power needed to heat the water. What suggestions do you have for specifically using hot water more efficiently?  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/how-to-use-hot-water-more-efficiently/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>Prudential California Realty welcomes veteran team to its Moorpark office
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/prudential-california-realty-welcomes-veteran-to/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Vita Schneider and Sabrina Simpson have been welcomed by Broker/owner Bob Majorino and Manager Dave Ward to the Moorpark office of Prudential California Realty.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/prudential-california-realty-welcomes-veteran-to/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>Have a black and tan &amp;#8212; decor, that is
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/have-a-black-and-tan-8212-decor-that-is/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Why is it that when black and tan are used together, the look is smashing? There is something very sophisticated, classy and rich about the combination.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/have-a-black-and-tan-8212-decor-that-is/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>Housing Authority offers Path to Homeownership class Aug. 7
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/housing-authority-offers-path-to-homeownership-7/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Area Housing Authority has added another Path to Home Ownership class. The class will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 7, at the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce, 2400 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/housing-authority-offers-path-to-homeownership-7/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>How do Realtors define their role?
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/how-do-realtors-define-their-role/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Home buying should to be a happy and stress-free experience. Unfortunately, though, it can turn out to be a time of tension and anticipation. I'd like to address an issue that surfaces all too frequently during the time of the escrow period and before closing.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/how-do-realtors-define-their-role/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>Replacing sink in laundry room isn't difficult
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/replacing-sink-in-laundry-room-isnt-difficult/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ I hope you can help me with my washer/dryer room. The room is about 8-feet by 10-feet with an old ugly laundry utility sink that the washer drains into.   ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/replacing-sink-in-laundry-room-isnt-difficult/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>No need to pay upfront for short pay service 
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/no-need-to-pay-upfront-for-short-pay-service/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ If you want to pay an upfront fee to a negotiator to represent your shortpay with your lender, you can. But it isn't always necessary and you have choices.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/03/no-need-to-pay-upfront-for-short-pay-service/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>Historical, multi-unit property in Piru has been a school and church in past lives.
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/jul/27/a-house-with-many-faces-historical-multi-unit-in/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Some people say California is not old enough to have any history, but the small town of Piru is a surviving testament to the malefaction of that statement.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/jul/27/a-house-with-many-faces-historical-multi-unit-in/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homes/news/ventura</category></item><item><title>Mandalay Shores residence is in pleasant beach area located near state park, dining and entertainment.
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/jul/27/big-beautiful-new-house-great-value-mandalay-is/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ A big, beautiful and recently-built house that comes with a very attractive price tag is at 4817 Shoreline Way, in Oxnard's Mandalay Beach neighborhood, Diane Schliep, a Realtor with Century 21 Gold Star Beach and Marina and the property's listing agent, says this house is in the top 2 percent in the area in terms of location, size and especially, price. The property benefits from having a highly motivated seller and recently has been reduced twice to its current listing price of $1,125,000.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/jul/27/big-beautiful-new-house-great-value-mandalay-is/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homes/news/oxnard</category></item><item><title>Dos and don'ts for decorating that empty wall 
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/jul/27/the-art-of-hanging-art-dos-and-donts-for-that/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ What shall I do with all that empty space, you ask yourself. Or perhaps you're wondering why a certain grouping of art just does not seem to work together. Just as in any interior decorating project, there are certain basic design principles that will help you use wall art to its best advantage. Let's start with how to approach a large, empty wall.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/jul/27/the-art-of-hanging-art-dos-and-donts-for-that/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>Summer shimmers with faux flames
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/jul/27/style-at-home-summer-shimmers-with-faux-flames/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ Interior decorating is not a field rife with major technological breakthroughs. But in recent years, science has rocked my design world with one single, revolutionizing advancement: the fake candle.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/jul/27/style-at-home-summer-shimmers-with-faux-flames/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item><item><title>It's time to say 'no more piggybacks!'
</title><link>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/jul/27/its-time-to-say-no-more-piggybacks/?partner=RSS</link><description><![CDATA[ No, not the kind that you give your toddler, the type that helps you qualify for a loan ... A &quot;conventional&quot; mortgage is usually defined as financing with 20 percent down. Since most people don't happen to have $20 down much less 20 percent plus closing costs, there has always been a market for mortgages that somehow require fewer dollars up front.  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:00:00 -0000</pubDate><guid>http://venturacountystar.com/news/2008/jul/27/its-time-to-say-no-more-piggybacks/?partner=RSS</guid><category>homestories</category></item></channel></rss>