Thousand Oaks, California Real Estate Agent - Wendy Pickard
By considering real estate in Thousand Oaks you have made one of the best decisions of your life! Now let Wendy help you make another - your real estate agent!
Wendy began her real estate career in 1989. It was a very challenging and difficult time for real estate professionals, but Wendy has always been a hard worker and shines when there is a challenge. She not only succeeded but was also successful in persuading the banks and finance companies to see the writing on the wall and became a top-producing agent. Even during the difficult market, many times she attained the highest achievements with Century 21 and Prudential. Wendy is now with Troop Real Estate, "The Independent Difference," as her office of choice. It is the largest independent real estate company in the area and she is ranked as a top producer as well.
Wendy is an excellent negotiator and pays attention to every detail. Because the California real estate purchase contract has become very complicated, it is more important than ever to have a real estate professional like Wendy to pay very close attention to the fine details. Wendy has unparalleled integrity and unfailing honesty that you can always count on in any circumstance.
Wendy is a member of the National Association of Realtors, VCRDS, is active with several women's philanthropic associations, volunteers her time to an equestrian therapy organization for children, enjoys attending bridge games and is Secretary on a Homeowners' Association Board.
Wendy's clients value her diligence, attention to detail, thoroughness and sincerity. Because buying and selling real estate is often very demanding and challenging for all involved and can certainly test everyone's patience, Wendy's warm personality and sense of humor is greatly appreciated. She takes her clients very seriously and instills confidence with her knowledge, experience and enthusiasm. Her many satisfied clients find that one of her most important attributes is her unerring ability to listen carefully to their needs and concerns. Several of Wendy's' clients have been so comfortable with her skills and uncanny way of finding the right home that they have said in jest "just go out and find us our home and we will buy it sight unseen."
Many of Wendy's clients have become fast friends with her. They quickly found that she was a caring, trustworthy person that they wanted to have more than a business relationship with. They also refer many clients to her because they know she will take excellent care of them.
As for her personal life Wendy has called the Conejo Valley home since 1981 in part because this family oriented community was the perfect place to raise her two sons. The climate, temperature, quality of air, schools and all the attractions and events nearby make it a great place to live. She is now married to Michael, a wonderful, caring supportive husband that contributes in many ways to her fulfilling life as a person and as a realtor. He is a physical education coach and teacher at a local middle school and he loves his job and working with children.
She works out at the gym, as well as at home, goes for walks with friends and travels. She also enjoys reading, writing, charcoal and pencil sketching, attending concerts, ballets, symphonies, and is a dedicated photography enthusiast and has a very creative collection of her own photos.
Wendy feels real estate has been very good to her and for her. She has found a world of friends and a very rewarding career in helping people realize their dreams of home ownership.
Thousand Oaks Facts, History, and Local Events
Thousand Oaks, California, is located in southeast Ventura County, and derives its name from the numerous oak trees in the area. The very oak trees that give Thousand Oaks its name, add to the charm of this city. The area provides residents with the perfect balance of urban lifestyle with closeness to nature. Closeness to much of the natural beauty of California dovetails nicely into access to the modern amenities of city life for both locals and visitors. It nestles in the Conejo Valley, or "Rabbit" Valley, which borders some half a million acres of State Park.
Other things that make the area a pleasure to live in include the lowest crime in any city over 100,000 in the entire US, and a high top 3 position according to FBI reports as a safe place to live. The position of Thousand Oaks, surrounded as it is by the wonderful natural beauty, it is easy to escape the city grind and head off into nature. Biking and hiking trails abound, to make your escape easier. The city itself is the highest populated section of Conejo Valley and, Newbury Park, is part of a city master planned in the mid-1950s. Money magazine, in 2006, named Thousand Oaks one of the Best Places to Live.
Historically, the area has been home to the Chumash, who have left evidence of their occupation in the form of cave drawings that are 2000 years old and survive to this day. In more recent history, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the explorer from Spain, arrived at Point Mugu in 1542, and laid claim to the land, which was later a part of the Land Grant of Rancho El Conejo. The late 19th century saw it as a mere stop on the stagecoach route connecting Los Angeles to Santa Barbara. At the turn of the 20th century, developers - the Janss Family-bought 10,000 acres of the area to create a "total community". The City was incorporated on October 7, 1964. Property values have gone up since then, but most of the problems of other urban centers have been avoided. It was a planned city, and it has kept to the plan, thus keeping better control of issues like pollution and congestion.
The climate is midland Mediterranean all year and residents and visitors can enjoy warm, dry summers with lots of sun and cool, winters with some rain. Because it receives a lot of cooling ocean air, the temperature in Thousand Oaks is usually cooler than surrounding areas. This is ideal weather to enjoy the various activities and attractions that the area has to offer. Take a short drive, and you can be at the Pacific coast in a quarter of an hour to enjoy Ocean activities like surfing, swimming, Scuba Diving, and Kayaking. Alternatively, you can ride a boat to the offshore islands that make up the Channel Islands National park. Horse lovers and equestrians should enjoy the horseback riding lessons, or ride out on the special horse trails.
A two hour drive in winter puts you at Mt. Pinos, a State Park that offers sledding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing activities all winter, or at the Big Bear Mountain which has a number of Ski Resorts. Take in the local color at the Thousand Oaks Parade and other festivals such as the Conejo Valley Days, Chilli Cook off, fund raisers, and such. Music lovers should head to the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza or the New West Symphony for world class concerts and musicals, and hikers can picnic in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Catch up on your Chumash memorabilia at the Chumash Interpretive Center, or brush up more recent history at the Stagecoach Inn Museum. Whatever your fancy, Thousand Oak has something for you.
Although the city now has over 120,000 people, it is almost wholly built out (97%), which means that nothing much should change in the near future. The civil authorities as well as the citizens are committed to keeping it that way. Preserving the idyllic setting, the rural quality of life, and the balance of urban conveniences is a prime priority at Thousand Oaks.
