{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Brandon Wasilewski - Ventura REALTOR®","home_page_url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com","description":"Brandon Wasilewski - Ventura REALTOR®","author":{"name":"Brandon Wasilewski - Ventura REALTOR®"},"items":[{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/ventura-real-estate-market-update---week-of-may-13%E2%80%9320-2026","html_content":"

Ventura's housing market just had one of its most active weeks of the year, and the data tells a compelling story on both sides. New listings surged to 30 - the biggest supply week in recent memory. While pending contrac...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/ventura-real-estate-market-update---week-of-may-13%E2%80%9320-2026","title":"Ventura Real Estate Market Update - Week of May 13–20, 2026","summary":"Ventura's housing market just had one of its most active weeks of the year, and the data tells a compelling story on both sides. New listings surged to 30 - the biggest supply week in recent memory. While pending contrac...","date_modified":"2026-05-26T16:51:43Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/thinking-about-selling-your-ventura-home","html_content":"

Most Homeowners Get Overwhelmed. Here's What to Do About It

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Here's What That Means for Ventura.

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The headline sounds okay: the U.S. added 115,000 jobs in April and unemployment held at 4.3%. But when you dig into the details, the picture gets more complicated, and it has real implications for anyone thinking about m...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/what-aprils-jobs-report-means-for-ventura-home-buyers-sellers","title":"What April's Jobs Report Means for Ventura Home Buyers & Sellers","summary":"The headline sounds okay: the U.S. added 115,000 jobs in April and unemployment held at 4.3%. But when you dig into the details, the picture gets more complicated, and it has real implications for anyone thinking about m...","date_modified":"2026-05-19T17:03:00Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/why-a-2008-housing-crash-cant-happen-again-in-ventura","html_content":"

Every time home prices rise, someone starts talking about 2008. It happens like clockwork. Prices go up, headlines get dramatic, and suddenly everyone's predicting a crash.

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/why-a-2008-housing-crash-cant-happen-again-in-ventura","title":"Why a 2008 Housing Crash Can't Happen Again in Ventura","summary":"Every time home prices rise, someone starts talking about 2008. It happens like clockwork. Prices go up, headlines get dramatic, and suddenly everyone's predicting a crash.","date_modified":"2026-05-18T20:49:25Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/ventura-real-estate-market-update-may-7-13-2026","html_content":"

The story this week in Ventura real estate comes down to one number: 6.57%. That's where the 30-year fixed mortgage rate landed by Wednesday, the highest level since March, after two consecutive hot inflation reports rat...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/ventura-real-estate-market-update-may-7-13-2026","title":"Ventura Real Estate Market Update: May 7-13, 2026","summary":"The story this week in Ventura real estate comes down to one number: 6.57%. That's where the 30-year fixed mortgage rate landed by Wednesday, the highest level since March, after two consecutive hot inflation reports rat...","date_modified":"2026-05-14T21:02:28Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/early-access---ventura-summer-2026-guide","html_content":"

The 2026 Ventura Summer Guide Is Here!

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/early-access---ventura-summer-2026-guide","title":"Early Access - Ventura Summer 2026 Guide","summary":"The 2026 Ventura Summer Guide Is Here!","date_modified":"2026-05-08T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/ventura-real-estate-market-update---week-of-april-30-2026","html_content":"

Ventura's four-week buyer demand streak came to a one-week pause this week, with pending count pulling back from 14 to 12. But context matters here: 21 properties went under contract, inventory continued to contract to 1...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/ventura-real-estate-market-update---week-of-april-30-2026","title":"Ventura Real Estate Market Update - Week of April 30, 2026","summary":"Ventura's four-week buyer demand streak came to a one-week pause this week, with pending count pulling back from 14 to 12. But context matters here: 21 properties went under contract, inventory continued to contract to 1...","date_modified":"2026-05-07T04:12:06Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/ventura-real-estate-market-update---week-of-april-23%E2%80%9329-2026","html_content":"

Based on our weekly market tracker - Buyer demand in Ventura has now posted a confirmed four-week streak of strong activity and that is no longer just a short-term spike. It is a clear market trend.

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/ventura-real-estate-market-update---week-of-april-23%E2%80%9329-2026","title":"Ventura Real Estate Market Update - Week of April 23–29, 2026","summary":"Based on our weekly market tracker - Buyer demand in Ventura has now posted a confirmed four-week streak of strong activity and that is no longer just a short-term spike. It is a clear market trend.","date_modified":"2026-05-02T17:36:34Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/things-to-do-in-ventura-ca---may-2026","html_content":"

Your guide to the best things happening in Ventura in May 👉 best events to add to your calendar, new spots worth checking out, and a bucket list made specifically for May in Ventura...think downtown Ventura, the Ventura...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/things-to-do-in-ventura-ca---may-2026","title":"Things to do in Ventura, CA - May 2026 ","summary":"Your guide to the best things happening in Ventura in May 👉 best events to add to your calendar, new spots worth checking out, and a bucket list made specifically for May in Ventura...think downtown Ventura, the Ventura...","date_modified":"2026-04-30T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/ventura-real-estate-market-update-%E2%80%94-week-of-april-15%E2%80%9322-2026","html_content":"

Pending contracts in Ventura nearly tripled in a single week. Jumping from 5 to 13 - while active inventory dropped from 164 to 154. The demand story is real and it's building. But price reductions almost doubled week ov...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/ventura-real-estate-market-update-%E2%80%94-week-of-april-15%E2%80%9322-2026","title":"Ventura Real Estate Market Update — Week of April 15–22, 2026","summary":"Pending contracts in Ventura nearly tripled in a single week. Jumping from 5 to 13 - while active inventory dropped from 164 to 154. The demand story is real and it's building. But price reductions almost doubled week ov...","date_modified":"2026-04-23T20:24:39Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/paid-parking-what-does-this-mean-for-ventura-locals","html_content":"

Big changes are coming to Ventura Harbor—and they’re sparking serious conversation.

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/paid-parking-what-does-this-mean-for-ventura-locals","title":"Paid Parking?! What Does This Mean for Ventura Locals?","summary":"Big changes are coming to Ventura Harbor—and they’re sparking serious conversation.","date_modified":"2025-07-22T01:51:35Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/ventura-real-estate-market-update-%E2%80%93-march-5th-2025","html_content":"

Spring is just around the corner, and Ventura’s real estate market is seeing some key shifts. While new home sales declined nationwide in January due to harsh weather and high mortgage rates, the local Ventura market is ...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/ventura-real-estate-market-update-%E2%80%93-march-5th-2025","title":"Ventura Real Estate Market Update – March 5th, 2025","summary":"Spring is just around the corner, and Ventura’s real estate market is seeing some key shifts. While new home sales declined nationwide in January due to harsh weather and high mortgage rates, the local Ventura market is ...","date_modified":"2025-03-05T17:23:26Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/the-national-housing-survey-key-takeaways-for-ventura-ca","html_content":"

In January 2025, Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) experienced a modest increase of 0.3 points, bringing it to 73.4. This slight uptick reflects growing consumer optimism regarding homebuying and selling...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/the-national-housing-survey-key-takeaways-for-ventura-ca","title":"The National Housing Survey: Key Takeaways For Ventura CA","summary":"In January 2025, Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) experienced a modest increase of 0.3 points, bringing it to 73.4. This slight uptick reflects growing consumer optimism regarding homebuying and selling...","date_modified":"2025-02-25T21:58:44Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/february-market-update-what-buyers-sellers-need-to-know","html_content":"

The California housing market is off to a strong start in 2025, with rising home prices, limited inventory, and shifting mortgage trends shaping the landscape. If you’re planning to buy or sell in Ventura, understanding ...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/february-market-update-what-buyers-sellers-need-to-know","title":"February Market Update: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know","summary":"The California housing market is off to a strong start in 2025, with rising home prices, limited inventory, and shifting mortgage trends shaping the landscape. If you’re planning to buy or sell in Ventura, understanding ...","date_modified":"2025-02-13T18:47:31Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/higher-mortgage-rates-what-ventura-buyers-sellers-need-to-know","html_content":"

The real estate market continues to shift as mortgage rates remain elevated, creating challenges for both home buyers and sellers. According to Fannie Mae's latest report, higher interest rates are expected to keep exist...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/higher-mortgage-rates-what-ventura-buyers-sellers-need-to-know","title":"Higher Mortgage Rates: What Ventura Buyers & Sellers Need to Know","summary":"The real estate market continues to shift as mortgage rates remain elevated, creating challenges for both home buyers and sellers. According to Fannie Mae's latest report, higher interest rates are expected to keep exist...","date_modified":"2025-02-11T01:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/2024-mortgage-data-what-it-means-for-ventura-real-estate","html_content":"

The latest Q3 2024 mortgage data from Realtor.com provides valuable insights into national housing trends, which are directly impacting local markets like Ventura, CA. If you’re considering buying or selling a home, unde...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/2024-mortgage-data-what-it-means-for-ventura-real-estate","title":"2024 Mortgage Data: What It Means for Ventura Real Estate","summary":"The latest Q3 2024 mortgage data from Realtor.com provides valuable insights into national housing trends, which are directly impacting local markets like Ventura, CA. If you’re considering buying or selling a home, unde...","date_modified":"2025-02-04T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/mortgage-rate-trends-ventura-real-estate---february-3rd","html_content":"

The real estate market is constantly evolving, and recent trends in mortgage rates and national economic indicators are shaping the landscape for buyers and sellers in Ventura, CA. Understanding these shifts can help you...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/mortgage-rate-trends-ventura-real-estate---february-3rd","title":"Mortgage Rate Trends & Ventura Real Estate - February 3rd","summary":"The real estate market is constantly evolving, and recent trends in mortgage rates and national economic indicators are shaping the landscape for buyers and sellers in Ventura, CA. Understanding these shifts can help you...","date_modified":"2025-02-04T02:43:27Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/saticoy-east-village-development-what-it-means-for-ventura-home","html_content":"

Ventura's east end is set for a major transformation with the proposed Saticoy East Village development. This mixed-use project aims to bring new residential and commercial spaces to the area, which could have significan...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/saticoy-east-village-development-what-it-means-for-ventura-home","title":"Saticoy East Village Development: What It Could Mean To Ventura","summary":"Ventura's east end is set for a major transformation with the proposed Saticoy East Village development. This mixed-use project aims to bring new residential and commercial spaces to the area, which could have significan...","date_modified":"2025-02-04T02:24:50Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/how-the-palisades-eaton-fire-affects-venturas-real-estate-market","html_content":"

Recent wildfires, including the Palisades & Eaton fire in Los Angeles County, have reignited concerns about the impact of natural disasters on the housing market. While these events are a somber reminder of the risks ass...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/how-the-palisades-eaton-fire-affects-venturas-real-estate-market","title":"How the Palisades Eaton Fire Affects Ventura's Real Estate Market","summary":"Recent wildfires, including the Palisades & Eaton fire in Los Angeles County, have reignited concerns about the impact of natural disasters on the housing market. While these events are a somber reminder of the risks ass...","date_modified":"2025-01-28T22:29:13Z"},{"id":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/what-november%E2%80%99s-home-sales-surge-means-for-ventura-real-estate","html_content":"

November 2024 brought unexpected news to the real estate world: home sales surged by over 12% nationwide, according to a recent report by CNBC. This uptick in activity is a welcome surprise, especially in a market that h...

","url":"https://brandonwasilewski.com/f/what-november%E2%80%99s-home-sales-surge-means-for-ventura-real-estate","title":"What November’s Home Sales Surge Means for Ventura Real Estate","summary":"November 2024 brought unexpected news to the real estate world: home sales surged by over 12% nationwide, according to a recent report by CNBC. This uptick in activity is a welcome surprise, especially in a market that h...","date_modified":"2024-12-30T21:50:22Z"}]}