Hello Richard - I just now read your thread...wow....congrats on the nice new pad but sucks about the initial process with the previous unit. I'm no expert on real estate procedure but it really does sound like there's plenty of room for manipulation ti favour someone's back pocket.
Great pics as well. Never knew of that car museum but next time I'm in the area I will try to check it out.
FWIW: I have an old surfing buddy who lives in Oxnard Shores and he bought a second pad on Maui. I think they rent it out now and again but they also use it as frequently as possible. He's chairman of the art department at CSUCI - and teaches a class called "The Zen of Surfing". An interesting person to say the least.
Congrats again & thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Baz and the girls