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Economic Opportunities in Ventura County
 Although founded on agriculture and oil,
today Ventura County has a much more diverse economic base. While agriculture
is still a dominant player in the employment game, other modern industries make
up for the county's largest employers such as biotechnology, the health field,
telephone services and mortgage lending.
 While the Highway 101 corridor
is attracting many high-tech industries, the Port of Hueneme is importing and
exporting items such as cars and produce to and from all points around the
globe. Already the top spot for U.S. citrus exports, the Port of Hueneme
anticipates to begin shipping citrus to the massive Chinese market, which
should be opening up as early as next year. With Del Monte and Bonita brands
under its belt, the Port has earned the title of biggest banana port on the
west coast for the past four years. Now it's preparing to add Chiquita and Dole
to it's list of suppliers.
 However, by far the largest
employer in Ventura County is the government, with naval bases located in Port
Hueneme and Point Mugu and with the county government center in Ventura. Other
major employers are listed below with name of company, type of business and
approximate number of employees.
| 1. |
Naval Construction Battalion
Center |
Home of Pacific Seabees |
9,184 |
| 2. |
Naval Air Warfare Center-Weapons
Div. |
Weapons testing |
7,985 |
| 3. |
County of Ventura |
Local government |
7,100 |
| 4. |
Amgen |
Biotechnological research |
3,523 |
| 5. |
Wellpoint |
Health Insurance |
3,442 |
| 6. |
Verizon |
Telephone systems |
3,200 |
| 7. |
Conejo Unified School
District |
Education |
2,523 |
| 8. |
Technicolor Video
Services |
Duplicating video |
2,500 |
| 9. |
Countrywide Mortgage |
lender |
2,450 |
| 10. |
Simi Valley Unified School
District |
Education |
2,373 |
In a recent news story, it was
announced that Ventura County was among California's business growth leaders.
About 13,185 jobs were created and the cumulative annual payroll grew by more
than $859 million from year to year. Compared to other California counties,
Ventura County was the 10th-fastest growing job market with a growth rate of
5.9 percent. Compared to statewide and national statistics of 4.3 percent and 3
percent respectively, Ventura County is definitely ahead of the curve.
 This growth, which
does not include self-employed people and most government and railroad
employees, was most noted in the retail trade - manufacturing, administrative
and support services, health care, social assistance, finance and insurance.
Ventura County's cumulative annual payroll grew 12.2 percent to more than $7.9
billion. As for creating new businesses, Southern California was the hottest
area in the country.
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For Sale By Owner >Listing Presentations
The listing presentation is the first step most sellers take when they are looking for a real estate professional to market their home. They communicate what they expect from the real estate agent who will list their home, and the agent explains their marketing strategy, including pricing recommendations, advertising, and any special programs they or their companies offer.
A good listing presentation takes careful planning. A written market analysis will help you get a clear idea of local market conditions. Many real estate agents will include a marketing plan, as well as suggestions on how to make sure that your home shows well and is accessible to agents. If you are talking to several companies, resist the temptation to go with the person who quotes you the highest price for your house. Look for an agent who is well prepared, professional, and has the best ideas. The most successful transactions involve careful collaboration between the sellers and the real estate agent.
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Which home is considered the ultimate in California craftsman-style architecture?
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Located in Pasadena, the Gamble House, built in 1908 by Charles and Henry Greene, is a National Historic Home open to visitors.
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