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Fall things to do in Ventura are officially taking over my calendar. 🗓️I’m talking Oktoberfest at the Ventura County Fai...
09/22/2026

Fall things to do in Ventura are officially taking over my calendar. 🗓️

I’m talking Oktoberfest at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, a Service Station latte + something flaky from Room Service Coffee, a golden-hour cruise up Highway 33, and so much more.

Swipe for the fall plans I’d start with and comment FALL for my full guide with events, road trips, restaurants, local favorites, and everything else worth knowing about this fall.

I’m Vanessa Porter 🏠 Ventura County Realtor, your Ventura local and real estate agent. Follow for Ventura listings and the best things to do here.

09/17/2026

POV: Your daughter sells her first house before kindergarten.

Emerson showing her friend around her future home like a true professional (minus the face tattoos 😂).

From the grand tour to closing the deal… she may have been paying a little too much attention to Mom’s job.
🤍🔑

Rate her showing skills 1–10👇Should I hire her for the next one?

The side of being a Ventura realtor that you don’t see 🤫A closing photo, a successful post, or a home that sells quickly...
09/15/2026

The side of being a Ventura realtor that you don’t see 🤫

A closing photo, a successful post, or a home that sells quickly can make the outcome look simple from the outside, but there’s usually a lot more happening behind it.

There are late nights, extra calls, prep that started weeks earlier, conversations that had to happen at exactly the right time, and plenty of small decisions that never make it onto social media but still shape the result.

That’s the part of the job people rarely see, and honestly, it’s a huge part of what makes the wins mean so much.

The highlight is only the final frame. Most of the work happened long before it.

I’m Vanessa, Ventura local and real estate advisor.

✨FOR SALE✨📍 Santa Paula, CA⛰️ 38.78 Acres💰 $695,000Conveniently located off Highway 150, 0 N Ojai Road encompasses appro...
09/09/2026

✨FOR SALE✨

📍 Santa Paula, CA
⛰️ 38.78 Acres
💰 $695,000

Conveniently located off Highway 150, 0 N Ojai Road encompasses approximately 38.78 acres of undeveloped land in the scenic Santa Paula area. Public records identify the property as APN 038-0-060-205, with a pasture land-use designation. Offering a rural setting within reach of Santa Paula and Ojai, the property presents an opportunity for buyers seeking a substantial parcel of open land.

Comment “Santa Paula” and we’ll send you the listing details.

Listed by Larry Krogh & Vanessa Porter
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
DRE 01305510 | DRE 02131118

📸: R O Y C U L V E R

🍸 If Ventura neighborhoods were cocktails… which one would you be ordering?➡️ Do you agree? Drop your neighborhood below...
09/08/2026

🍸 If Ventura neighborhoods were cocktails… which one would you be ordering?

➡️ Do you agree? Drop your neighborhood below and let me know if you have anything to add?

Hi, I’m Vanessa, your local real estate advisor here in Ventura, CA. I share all things Ventura + real estate — from hidden gems to homes you’ll love. Thinking about moving here? Send me a DM, let’s chat.

Realtors don’t really get a Labor Day weekend… so this one’s for you. 🏡🫠In honor of everyone hosting open houses, answer...
09/05/2026

Realtors don’t really get a Labor Day weekend… so this one’s for you. 🏡🫠

In honor of everyone hosting open houses, answering calls, writing offers, and keeping deals together all weekend long — FREE SHIPPING on all orders through September 8th! 🛍️💌

Shop your favorite Realtor-inspired goods, and I’ll cover the shipping. 📦✨

Because if you have to work the holiday weekend, you might as well treat yourself. 😉

🏡 AN AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN VENTURA! ✨Opportunities like this don’t come around often.💰$314,000 (not a ...
09/02/2026

🏡 AN AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN VENTURA! ✨

Opportunities like this don’t come around often.

💰$314,000 (not a typo!!!)
🛏 2 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
📐 Approx. 1,186 Sq. Ft.
🌴 Located at The Pearl near Downtown Ventura & the beach

This low-income affordable housing unit offers qualified buyers the opportunity to own a newer Ventura home at a price well below typical market value.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This property is subject to affordable LOW-INCOME housing restrictions, and buyers must meet the City of Ventura’s eligibility requirements, including applicable low-income limits based on household size. Sale is subject to buyer eligibility and approval by the City of Ventura.

Think you may qualify? Send us a DM with the word “AFFORDABLE” and we’ll send you the property details and information on how to determine eligibility.

📲 SHARE THIS POST! You may know someone who has been waiting for an opportunity like this.

Listed by Larry Krogh & Vanessa Porter
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
DRE 01305510 | DRE 02131118

✨FOR SALE✨📍 Oxnard, CA🏡 3 bedroom + 3.5 bathroom💰 $1,100,000Just half a mile from the beach, 1087 Canal Street offers qu...
08/26/2026

✨FOR SALE✨

📍 Oxnard, CA
🏡 3 bedroom + 3.5 bathroom
💰 $1,100,000

Just half a mile from the beach, 1087 Canal Street offers quintessential Southern California coastal living. This Plan 1 residence features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and bright, open-concept living spaces. The crown jewel is the expansive rooftop deck—the largest among Shoreline 50’s floorplans—showcasing ocean, island, mountain, and city views. Enjoy a spacious primary suite with custom closet built-ins, generous private outdoor space, and an attached two-car garage. Community amenities include a gated pool, heated spa, and clubhouse—all just a straight shot from the sand.

Listed by Vanessa Porter & Larry Krogh
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
DRE 02131118

✨ IN ESCROW ✨🌊 Ventura, CA🏡 3 Beds | 3 Baths💰 Offered at $925,000One week. Five homes. One offer. And now… we’re IN ESCR...
08/17/2026

✨ IN ESCROW ✨

🌊 Ventura, CA
🏡 3 Beds | 3 Baths
💰 Offered at $925,000

One week. Five homes. One offer. And now… we’re IN ESCROW! 🔑

In less than seven days, our buyers got pre-approved, toured homes, found the one, submitted an offer, and opened escrow.

If we can make all of that happen in one week… imagine what we can accomplish in the next four. 👏

So excited for our buyers and ready to get them to the finish line!

Buyer Represented by
Vanessa Porter & Larry Krogh
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
DRE 02131118

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Ventura, CA
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