Thousand Oaks Home Buyer Guide | Caroline Urbas, Real Estate Advisor

Key Takeaways

Caroline brings 12+ years of banking experience in mortgage lending, financing and financial planning to her buyer preparation work (Source: Caroline Urbas, professional background, 2026).
She has 10+ years managing rental residential properties, giving her hands-on knowledge of ownership costs and maintenance planning (Source: Caroline Urbas, professional background, 2026).
Caroline works alongside The Moerler Team, drawing on their 45+ years of combined real estate experience to support clients through contracts, negotiations, and the closing process (Source: Caroline Urbas, professional background, 2026).
Her Home Purchase Preparation Program™ walks buyers through 7 steps before they start touring homes: Buyer Readiness, Financing Preparation, Ownership Cost Planning, Insurance Preparation, Home Inspection Education, Neighborhood Selection, and Offer and Escrow Preparation.
Caroline is a Real Estate Advisor (CalDRE #02250037) with Keller Williams Exclusive Properties, and received the firm's 2025 "On The Rise" award (Source: Keller Williams Exclusive Properties, 2025).

Caroline Urbas, Real Estate Advisor at Keller Williams Exclusive Properties serving Thousand Oaks, California

Preparation Today, Confidence Tomorrow™

I specialize in helping first-time home buyers prepare before buying a home in Thousand Oaks through my Home Purchase Preparation Program™, so they feel confident about financing, ownership costs, inspections, insurance, and their overall buying strategy before entering the market. I also help buyers compare nearby communities such as Simi Valley to find the right fit for their lifestyle, budget, and long-term goals.

Originally from Germany, I bring more than 12 years of experience in banking, mortgage lending, and financial planning, along with 10+ years managing rental residential properties, and my own experience navigating the U.S. home-buying process as a relocation buyer. Read my full story.

The Home Purchase Preparation Program™

Instead of rushing into showings or pre-approval right away, my Home Purchase Preparation Program™ walks you through seven steps so that when the right home appears, you are ready.

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Buyer Readiness

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Financing Preparation

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Ownership Cost Planning

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Insurance Preparation

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Home Inspection Education

6
Neighborhood Selection

7
Offer and Escrow Preparation

Recognized by Keller Williams Exclusive Properties

Keller Williams Exclusive Properties 2025 'On The Rise' award presented to Caroline Urbas

In 2025, Caroline was honored with the Keller Williams Exclusive Properties "On The Rise" award, in recognition of her commitment to serving first-time buyers in Thousand Oaks and the surrounding Conejo Valley (Source: Keller Williams Exclusive Properties, 2025).

Helpful Thousand Oaks Resources

City of Thousand Oaks, official city government site
Ventura County Assessor, property tax and assessment records
California Department of Real Estate, license verification and consumer resources
Caroline Urbas on LinkedIn

What Is Your Home Buying Timeline?

Whether you are just researching or ready to start touring homes, let's talk about where you are in the process.