Twitter and Facebook Contest

It's contest time! We at Team Dembowski want to see the last upgrade you made to your home. Follow me on Twitter (@PattersonKellye) and post a picture with #teamdembowskiupgrade. Or, like me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kellye.patterson.7) and post a picture of your latest home upgrade directly on my page for your chance to win a special prize. It doesn't get much easier than that! The deadline to enter is this Friday, 10/3. We can't wait to see your upgrades!

Hiking Snack Recipes

Ventura County has some great places to go hiking. The next time you decide to check out our great trails, make some of these delicious and easy homemade hiking snacks to take along. Yum!


Source: http://www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/homemade-hiking-snacks#39azcd

Team Dembowski News!

Great news!  Team Dembowski is now on Instagram and Snapchat!  Connect with us for fun posts, pictures and news.

Don't forget you can also find me on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellye.patterson.7

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PattersonKellye

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/kpatterson515/

Google+: https://plus.google.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/

New Wedding Gift Trend

Wedding registries sure have changed over the years.  More and more couples are no longer asking for china and appliances. They are now asking for money.  The two reasons for the financial need: to fund their honeymoon and to help with home renovations.  Some people are fine with this trend, but others find it offensive.

Find out all the details here: realestate.msn.com

Hit or Miss?

I like this idea of using a large frame as a headboard. Very unique and clever. I never would have thought of that myself. It looks like this one even has a chalkboard in the middle. What do you think, is it a hit or miss?

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Poll

Which pool would you rather have in your backyard?

Just Listed-San Mateo

• 321 N. San Mateo Ave., Ventura, CA 93004
• Listed for $575,000
• Stunning one story home located in a beautiful  and tranquil neighborhood in East Ventura. The elegant and inviting entryway will impress all of your guests as well as the landscaped front and back yards. Relax on the back patio or under the shade of the thriving lemon and avocado trees as you listen to the calming sounds of nature all around you.  You’ll also enjoy the natural lighting throughout, freshly painted interior, new carpet, refinished hardwood floors, indoor laundry room, two large storage sheds in the backyard and so much more.  Don’t miss the opportunity to own this impressive beauty!
  
  
  Click HERE for more pictures and information about this property!

Just Listed-Westridge

• 1010 Westridge Drive, Ventura, CA 93003
• Listed for $875,000
• This single story home has a vintage style all its own!  Tucked away in the beautiful Ventura hills in a highly sought-after neighborhood that is surrounded by gorgeous vegetation and breathtaking views of the ocean and city.  Take a relaxing stroll to one of the many nearby lookout points where you can take a break and reflect on the local beauty.  Some of the great features that this house has to offer include thriving citrus trees in the backyard, cozy and bright living room with gas fireplace, two car garage and room to add your personal touch.  Don’t miss the opportunity to turn this house into your very own jaw-dropping home!

Click HERE for more pictures and information about this property!

5 Tips for Selling a Home With Pets

 Pet owners need to be very careful when selling their homes as the damage, smells, scratches and stains that our pets leave in our house will most definitely turn off potential buyers.  As a dog owner and realtor, I know from experience how important it is to take the proper steps when selling to make sure that a home aws potential buyers instead of making them run in the opposite direction.  Here are 5 very helpful tips that all pet owners should follow when selling their home: www.trulia.com

Just Listed-Adriatic

• 4041 Adriatic Street, Oxnard, CA 93035

•  Listed for $995,000

•  Beautiful home in the lovely gated Seabridge community located in the Channel Islands Harbor.  Look out of your windows to see the ocean and the channel come right up to your private 35' boat dock! This home really does have it all with a Chef's kitchen and great room, adjacent dining area, warm living room with fireplace, downstairs bedroom and bath, spacious master bedroom with fireplace, en suite bath and deep soaking tub, bonus room that could be used for a pool table, game/media room, or den, and large 3 car garage.  Just imagine waking up to the sounds of the ocean every morning.  You will not want to miss the opportunity to own this fantastic home!

• Click HERE to see a virtual tour of this property!

Coming Soon-Adriatic!

Here is a sneak peak at another Team Dembowski Coming Soon property!

• 4041 Adriatic Street, Oxnard, CA 93035
• Listing at: $995,000
• Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in an equally beautiful neighborhood!  Located in the gorgeous Seabridge area in Oxnard just one mile from the beach.  Includes a 35' boat slip, large gourmet kitchen, and more!

4 Tips for a Smooth Home Appraisal

Whether you’re refinancing your property or purchasing a new home, banks use appraisals to determine whether to back your loan.

Check out these tips on how to help bolster your home’s appraisal and ensure that the value comes in where you need it to be!   finance.yahoo.com