The Conejo Valley real estate market remains a strong sellers' market, with a 20% increase in active listings this spring, although inventory is still low. The median home price in Thousand Oaks is around $1,150,000, slightly higher in Westlake Village.

In recent years, California has seen a significant increase in the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as guest houses or mother-in-law units. In 2023, ADUs made up one in every five new homes built, a notable rise from just one in ten only three years ago.

Starting July 1, 2024, California landlords can no longer request security deposits exceeding one month's rent, with small landlords owning no more than two properties exempt from this rule.

In the June 2024 Local Mortgage Update, mortgage rates continue to hover in the low 7% range as the Federal Reserve has yet to reduce the Federal Funds rate. Despite speculation, a rate cut in July appears unlikely due to the upcoming election.

The Conejo Valley rental market remains tight with available rentals near all-time lows and demand pushing rents higher.

Over the past 40 years, U.S. home prices have surged by 494%, with states like Washington, Oregon, and California seeing even more dramatic increases. This growth far outpaces the stock market's historical returns, making a compelling case for investing in residential real estate.