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Lixin Durborow

Lixin Durborow

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Lixin Durborow believes a home is never just a transaction.

It’s security.
It’s belonging.
It’s peace of mind.
And it’s a practical, intentional plan for your family’s long-term financial strength and equity growth.

Markets rise. Markets fall.
In more than 20 years of real estate, Lixin has navigated both. She knows that every contract represents more than numbers — it represents a family making one of the most significant financial decisions of their lives.

That’s why she doesn’t lead with pressure.
She leads with preparation.
With data.
With strategy.
With calm, steady guidance.

Strong marketing. Skilled negotiation. Smart technology.
But above all — consistency, integrity, and follow-through.

Her commitment to people goes beyond business. Through years of volunteering with Project Understanding, serving as Secretary and Committee Chair for the Ventura County Chinese American Association, and facilitating the Journey to Intimacy workshop, she has learned something simple but powerful:

Real leadership is servant-style leadership.
Real influence begins with listening.
Real trust is built through compassion.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling, don’t start with a contract.

Start with a conversation.

Lixin Durborow
RealtorLixin.com

Century 21 Fine Homes & Estates, Masters

1190 S Victoria Ave.
Unit 100
Ventura, CA 93003
United States
805-512-1120
5.0
50 Client Recommendations

Recent Articles

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01 Mar 2026

What Actually Makes a Listing Stand Out in 2026

by Lixin Durborow

The playbook for selling a home has changed fast. Buyers have more options, more leverage, and they are using it. Active housing inventory rose more than 16% year-over-year in 2025 — one of the...

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02 Feb 2026

The True Cost of Homeownership: What You Pay Beyond the Mortgage

by Lixin Durborow

When most homebuyers calculate whether they can afford a new home, they focus almost exclusively on one number: the monthly mortgage payment. It’s the figure lenders qualify them for, the number discussed during showings,...

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01 Jan 2026

2026 Housing Market Forecast: Will the Market Find Its Footing?

by Lixin Durborow

Will 2026 be the year buyers stop waiting? Forecasters are split, predicting anywhere from 1.7%1 to 14%2 growth in home sales. That 12-point gap reveals the central question facing the housing market: how much...

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01 Dec 2025

Planning Your 2026 Real Estate Moves: A Guide to the Best Buying and Selling Seasons

by Lixin Durborow

Timing isn’t everything in real estate, but it can mean the difference between saving $20,000 or paying a premium, selling in 30 days or waiting three months, and negotiating from a position of strength...

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01 Nov 2025

Can You Really Trust Online Home Valuations?

by Lixin Durborow

For millions of homeowners, checking their Zillow Zestimate has become as routine as checking a stock portfolio—a quick hit of seeing your home’s estimated value, right at your fingertips. With 178 million monthly users...

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01 Nov 2025

Can You Really Trust Online Home Estimates?

by Lixin Durborow

For millions of homeowners, checking their Zillow Zestimate has become as routine as checking a stock portfolio—a quick hit of seeing your home’s estimated value, right at your fingertips. With 178 million monthly users...

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01 Oct 2025

How to Spot Real Estate Scams (and Protect Your Investment)

by Lixin Durborow

Real estate scams are targeting more victims than ever before, and they’re becoming increasingly sophisticated. Nearly 10,000 Americans fell victim to real estate fraud in 2024, losing over $173 million according to FBI reports.1...

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02 Sep 2025

What Makes a Great Long-Term Rental Property? A Checklist for Smart Investors

by Lixin Durborow

Real estate continues to dominate as America’s favorite long-term investment strategy. For the 12th consecutive year, 37% of Americans consider real estate the top investment choice—nearly doubling stocks at just 16%.1 This isn’t just...

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01 Aug 2025

10 Hidden Home Maintenance Tasks That Could Save You Thousands

by Lixin Durborow

As a homeowner, you’re likely diligent about the basics—mowing the lawn, touching up paint, and cleaning regularly. But what about the critical home maintenance tasks you don’t see every day? Research shows that home...

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01 Jul 2025

Real Estate Market Update: What Mid-Year Indicators Mean for Your Next Move

by Lixin Durborow

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the U.S. housing market stands at a critical juncture. The frenzy of the pandemic-era real estate boom has long since cooled, but in its place we’re seeing...

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Recent Listings

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840 MYRNA Drive Port, Hueneme, CA 93041

Active | 4 BR | 2 BA | 1,348 sqft

Affordable Coastal Living! Minutes from the Sand – 840 Myrna Awaits! RARE 4 bedrooms – 2 Bathrooms – SUNROOM…Set in a quiet neighborhood, it features primary suite, an upgraded kitchen, low-maintenance flooring, and a...

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2724 JILL Place, Port Hueneme, CA 93041

Active | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,153 sqft

Seaside City Charmer – Your Dream Home Awaits! Located in the popular Sandpiper Village II, this SINGLE-STORY home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an enclosed front patio, and a 2-car garage on a cul-de-sac,...

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79 San Marino Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003

Active | 4 BR | 2 BA | 2000+ sqft

Great opportunity for investor/ contractor looking for a gem. This 4-bedroom 2-bathroom single story home offer over 2000 square feet of living space, which includes a spacious family room with raised open beam ceilings....

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1453 Iguana Cir. Ventura, CA 93003

Active | 3 BR | 1.5 BA | 1,241 sqft

Seaside City Ventura…Nestled in the sun-kissed enclave of East Ventura, 1453 Iguana Cir @ Todd Ranch exudes quaint charm and warmth. Step inside to discover a LIGHT & AIRY open floor plan, seamlessly connecting...

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945 Devonshire Drive Oxnard, CA 93030

Active | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,882 sqft

NORTH Oxnard BEAUTY! 3 bedrooms + bonus room, over 1,800 sqft of living space, this single-story home is a GEM! Recently remodeled in 2023, come and enjoy the upgraded kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and fresh...

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717 Bellagio Court, Oak Park, CA 91377

Active | 4 BR | 3.5 BA | 2,382 sqft

Named after the Pearl of Lake Como, Italy, no doubt that one of most interesting things about 717 Bellagio is its address. With its warm color palette, stunning VIEWS of rooftops and rolling hills,...

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13168 Red BIrd Court, Moorpark, CA 93021

Sold | 5 BR | 5.5 BA | 5,044 sqft

European Romance Under The California Sun. This timeless GORGEOUS ESTATE at RED BIRD is perched above the rolling hills of beautiful City of Moorpark – minutes away from avocado groves, vineyards, golf courses and...

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1525 Orwell Lane, Oxnard, CA 93033

Sold | 4 BR | 3 BA | 1,783 sqft

COASTAL LIVING with an affordable price tag…Gated Community, NEWER 4 Bedrooms+ 2.5 Bathroom+ Big Backyard… Neat as a pin, bursting with charm, this private detached home is nestled in a quiet community, on a...

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85 Loyola Avenue | Ventura CA | 93003

Active | 4 BR | 2 BA | 1,372 sqft

Don’t miss this mid-century home with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms nestled at the foothills along the coast of the Pacific ocean. Contact me for a private showing before this home gets swept...

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1190 S. Victoria Ave. #100

Ventura, CA 93003

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