Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks · Los Angeles

Essentials of Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks is situated in Ventura County, between L.A. and Santa Barbara. It is considered as one of the most attractive city in California, in terms of living, working and recreating because it benefits from dozens of miles of trails for hiking, biking or walking. Therefore, the city is surrounded by green open space and was recognized as one of the greenest cities of the county. Thousand Oaks is a safe place to live and raise kids and also a city where culture and arts are widely promoted.

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Understanding the Thousand Oaks market

The American real estate market has suffered from an important crisis, due to seizure of properties. This phenomenon had a huge consequence on prices, which plummeted. Therefore, investing in a property in L.A. is currently a safe investment and is interesting as the market benefits from favorable conditions.

Besides, the American population is mobile and often changes its accommodations. The law is particularly secured for financial backers and the American system is based on MLS (Multiple Listing System) which gathers all properties on sale, which is a guaranty of ease to find one.

Thanks to a nice economic expansion, Los Angeles enjoys a large and diversified property portfolio with competitive prices for a city such vibrant, enormous and sunny. All in all, this area is a real heaven for owners and real estate investors.

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Who buys?

Thanks to its multicultural aspects, Los Angeles is a global city which constantly attracts show business celebrities, fashion leaders, wealthy tourists as well as powerful financial people who are looking for an upscale quality of life, in a magnificent green oasis where are gathered culture, entertainment, glamor and leading-edge technology.

Buying basics

"Before any investment, the potential buyer will have to contact a professional of the real estate sector. The latter will need his client's passport and other administrative and bank documents to testify his identity and his solvency. The buying process is really fast (around one month). You do not need to have the American citizenship nor the famous Green card but you are required to provide a social security number (SSN), which is obligatory to fill in the tax return (that is only $100 for a property). Besides, it is highly recommended to purchase an insurance regarding the ownership title in order to be secured in case of potential recording error. "

Seasons

Peak Season

Jun 01 – Aug 31

From June to August, summers are particularly sunny and hot because of Santa Ana, a warm and dry wind that creates heatwaves. Therefore, temperatures can sometimes reach 35 degrees.

High Season

Apr 01 – Dec 01

The period from April to November is generally one of the best periods of the year to visit Los Angeles as temperatures are pleasant. Spring is also the period with shorter visitor queues and lower prices. However, between April and May, there is a "June Gloom" phenomenon (also called "May Grey") which corresponds &...

Low Season

Dec 01 – Mar 31

Thanks to a Mediterranean climate, Los Angeles has a sweet climate throughout the year. Winters are mild and slightly rainy. Temperature scarcely drop below 10 degrees during the period from December to March.

Points of interest

Simi Valley

The valley is situated next to Thousand Oaks, to a 12-miles drive from the city. It is surrounded by the Santa Susana Mountain range and the Simi Hills. There are various urban city parks as well as public open space and multiple trails. You will enjoy a peaceful atmosphere where the natural landscape, fauna and flo...

Civic Arts Plaza

The Bank of America Performing Arts Center is a large performing art center in California, with the ones in Los Angeles and San Francisco. It combines outstanding arts and entertainment, mixing state-of-art technology and acoustics. More than 400 performances are organized every year, welcoming 350,000 visitors annu...

Circle K Horse Stables

This equestrian center provides horse high-quality boarding services from expert staff. Your horse will benefit from the finest care and attention thanks to a 24h onsite caretaker. You will enjoy three riding arenas and five turnout arenas as well as a direct entry to public park trails.

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