
HOUSING FORUMS.
PAST & UPCOMING
FORUMS.
HOME (Housing Opportunities Made Easier) hosts regular Housing Forums to address key challenges and solutions in Ventura County’s housing landscape. These sessions provide a platform for professionals, community members, and officials to discuss issues like affordability, housing policy, and innovative housing solutions.
If you’re interested in collaborating on a future forum, please reach out to Karen Fraser, Executive Director, at Karen@vchome.org.
Pathways to Homeownership
Real world tools for homeownership at every stage
Saturday, June 21 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM at 2350 Wankel Way, Oxnard, CA 93030
Two Tracks, One Goal: A Lifetime of Homeownership! Whether you're safeguarding your family’s legacy or preparing to buy your first home, this one-day event provides the practical insight and expert guidance you need to take the next step with confidence.
SESSION: Legacy Planning for Lifelong Homeownership
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Trusts, Probate & Fiduciary Basics (Jennifer Felten): Learn how estate planning tools can protect your most valuable asset—your home—and help avoid costly legal hurdles down the line.
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Understanding Prop 19 & Property Tax Planning (Keith Taylor): Explore what changes—and what stays the same—when transferring property, and how to plan accordingly to minimize tax burdens.
SESSION: From Here to There – Homeownership Demystified
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The Hidden Costs of Homeownership (Keith Taylor): From property taxes to HOAs and Mello-Roos bonds—learn what often gets overlooked and how to budget for the full cost of owning a home.
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Your Roadmap to Homeownership (Manny Ayala, Rob Obedoza, Denise Pomboonreung): Hear directly from housing experts on credit counseling, pre-qualification, insurance, and support programs that can make your dream of ownership a reality.



Fire Resilience in Ventura County
🗓 Thursday, April 3, 2025
This forum focused on how our neighborhoods, cities, and the County can better prepare for wildfires—and recover more quickly when they happen. Three experts covered a range of topics:
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Joe Morelli – Ventura County Fire Department
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Stephen Watson – Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council
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Rob Obedoza – California Department of Insurance
WATCH THE VIDEO recording at https://youtu.be/seRnwCwfOdc
Access the SYNOPSIS, Presentation slides, and Supportive Documents by clicking the links below.
This forum was approved by AICP for credits: CM#9308049.
Additional Information
Presentation Slides (pdf)







