January 21, 2026
Quote of the Day
Being a philosopher, I have a problem for every solution.
~ Robert Zend
This Day in History
January 21, 1977. President Carter pardons draft dodgers. On this day in 1977, U.S. President Jimmy Carter grants an unconditional pardon to hundreds of thousands of men who evaded the draft during the Vietnam War. In total, some 100,000 young Americans went abroad in the late 1960s and early ’70s to avoid serving in the war. Ninety percent went to Canada, where after some initial controversy they were eventually welcomed as immigrants. Still others hid inside the United States.
In addition to those who avoided the draft, a relatively small number – about 1,000 – of deserters from the U.S. armed forces also headed to Canada. While the Canadian government technically reserved the right to prosecute deserters, in practice they left them alone, even instructing border guards not to ask too many questions. For its part, the U.S. government continued to prosecute draft evaders after the Vietnam War ended. A total of 209,517 men were formally accused of violating draft laws, while government officials estimate another 360,000 were never formally accused. If they returned home, those living in Canada or elsewhere faced prison sentences or forced military service.
During his 1976 presidential campaign, Jimmy Carter promised to pardon draft dodgers as a way of putting the war and the bitter divisions it caused firmly in the past. After winning the election, Carter wasted no time in making good on his word. Though many transplanted Americans returned home, an estimated 50,000 settled permanently in Canada.
Back in the U.S., Carter’s decision generated a good deal of controversy. Heavily criticized by veterans’ groups and others for allowing unpatriotic lawbreakers to get off scot-free, the pardon and companion relief plan came under fire from amnesty groups for not addressing deserters, soldiers who were dishonorably discharged or civilian anti-war demonstrators who had been prosecuted for their resistance.
Ojai Weather
Mostly cloudy – High 64 / 42
Total rainfall for the season – 22.61 inches
Lake Casitas water capacity – 99.3%
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
11:25 a.m.
There are four new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
309 S. Signal Street – $1,995,000
408 Canada Street – $1,795,000
165 Feliz Drive – $1,645,000
336 El Conejo Drive – $1,099,000 (coming soon, 2/9)
Pic of the Day
Friday, January 16, 2026
5:15 p.m.
We’re holding open houses this weekend on a beautiful home at 12752 Sisar Road in upper Ojai – Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Come check out this large and warm cabin, recently remodeled and close to nature and hiking trails!
Also of note, a new listing popped up on the market this afternoon:
407 Bryant Circle #H – $1,250,000
9:40 a.m.
There are no new listings on the market for today. Here’s a quick mortgage rate update, and have a great weekend!
30-yr fixed: 6.07%
15-yr fixed: 5.60%
30-yr Jumbo: 6.35%
30-yr FHA: 5.75%
30-yr VA: 5.77%
Pic of the Day
Thursday, January 15, 2026
11:45 a.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
483 El Jina Lane – $4,095,000
1136 S. Rice Road – $1,430,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 4158 Grand Avenue – $3,845,000 (this was recently cancelled on 1/12).
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
1:25 p.m.
There is a new listing on the market:
1075 Loma Drive #47 – $257,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 386 Larmier Avenue – $1,199,000 (this had recently been cancelled on 10/27).
- 275 Fairview Road – $2,299,000 (this had recently been cancelled on 1/7).
Pic of the Day
Monday, January 12, 2026
1:30 p.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
207 E. Eucalyptus Street – $1,850,000
950 Woodland Avenue #78 – $359,000
Pic of the Day
Friday, January 9, 2026
10:40 a.m.
There are two new listings on the market today:
1918 Country Place – $935,000
1227 Cruzero Street – $1,175,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 12140 MacDonald Drive – $1,149,000 (this had recently expired on 10/31).
Have a great weekend!
Pic of the Day
Thursday, January 8, 2026
11:25 a.m.
There is one new listing on the market:
161 La Plaza Way – $289,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 10331 Sulphur Mountain Road – $800,000 (this had recently expired 12/31).
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
1:20 p.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
1420 La Paz Drive – $1,249,000
917 Grandview Avenue – $989,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 950 Woodland Avenue #78 – $359,000 (this had recently expired on 12/11).
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
12:45 p.m.
Happy New Year! I realize it’s a little late to get “Happy New Year-ed,” but as you might suspect, I was on vacation over the New Year. It’s great to be back in Ojai, and I’m looking forward to another beautiful year in this wondrous town. Back to business:
There are seven new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
102 W. Matilija Street – $1,799,000
171 S. Pueblo – $925,000
1053 S. Rice Road – $850,000
S. Pueblo Street – $375,000
2305 Maricopa Highway – $649,900
509 N. Blanche Street – $1,595,000 (coming soon, 1/26)
213 Ashby Court – $949,000
(This is already a pending sale)
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
3:10 p.m.
There are no new listings on the market, although a property was listed as “new,” but had already sold and closed before it was listed:
3180 E. Ojai Avenue – $2,800,000 (sold)
Have a safe and happy New Year! Stay dry and we’ll see you on the other side…
Pic of the Day
Monday, December 29, 2025
8:45 a.m.
No new listings have come to the market since 12/24.
Regarding the rainfall totals, that’s the highest amount of rain from a single storm system that I can recall in my 21 years in Ojai. The only damage I received at my house was a small tree that snapped in half. Oddly, this same tree has snapped in half two other times in the years I’ve lived here – and each time I just picked up the fallen top half, left the bottom half, and then the tree has regrown. I hope all of you made it through the storm unscathed!
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
1:35 p.m.
Who says real estate is dead over the holidays? There is a new listing on the market:
202 N. Carrillo Road #E – $729,000
With up to 8″ of rain predicted over the next few days, I hope you all stay dry and merry throughout Christmas. If a new listing comes to the market between now and Friday, I’ll do another update on Friday. Otherwise, I’ll see you Monday. Happy Holidays!
Pic of the Day
“That’s a twenty-footer.”
“Twenty five – three tons of him.”
“We’re gonna need a bigger boat, right?”
Monday, December 22, 2025
10:45 a.m.
One new listing has come to the market since Friday:
914 Patricia Court – $1,500,000
Pic of the Day
Friday, December 19, 2025
10:35 a.m.
There is a new listing on the market:
203 S. Montgomery Street – $1,695,000
Pic of the Day
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1:05 p.m.
There are three new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
12300 Ojai Santa Paula Road – $1,150,000
(This was already under contract before it was listed)
423 E. Ojai Avenue #104 – $45,000
(This is a business only – it does not include the property)
913 Mountain View Avenue – $1,299,000 (coming soon, 1/3/26)
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 312 Prospect Street – $799,000 (this was recently under contract on 11/30. Showings start on 1/2/26).
Pic of the Day
Here’s another vintage Ojai photo, this one of Nordhoff grammar school, circa 1917. (Although on the postcard, it looks like it’s spelled “Gram’r School.” No wonder they went out of business.)
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
11:15 a.m.
No new listings have come to the market since Friday.
Pic of the Day
Friday, December 12, 2025
8:05 a.m.
There are no new listings on the market for today; there is one listing that came back on the market as “new:”
- 1400 Park Drive – $2,500,000 (this listing had recently expired on 11/20 at the same price).
We’ll be holding our newest listing at 12752 Sisar Road open this weekend; Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00, and Sunday from 10:00 – 1:00. Stop by and see this beautifully updated cabin!
Pic of the Day
Thursday, December 11, 2025
1:25 p.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
203 Foothill Road – $2,195,000
312 Fox Street – $1,750,000
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
9:45 a.m.
There are no new listings on the market for today.
Pic of the Day
Monday, December 8, 2025
11:00 a.m.
There are three new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
1310 McAndrew Road – $1,750,000
300 W. Santa Ana Street – $2,950,000 (coming soon, 12/11)
1188 Fierro Drive – $1,395,000 (coming soon, 12/9)
Pic of the Day
Friday, December 5, 2025
8:00 a.m.
There are three new listings on the market:
1708 Orchard Drive – $1,525,000
358 Sunset Court – $3,100,000
3450 Thacher Road – $3,325,000
(This was recently on the market in July, listed at the same price)
We’ll be holding a broker preview (where all agents in the area come to check out the newest listings) today from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 for our newest listing at 12752 Sisar Road. The general public is encouraged to get a jump on everyone else before the official open houses this weekend (Saturday & Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.). This property has had quite the makeover since it was last listed – it’s worth a look!
Pic of the Day
Here’s another historic Ojai photo. It’s the back side of the Arcade, of what is now “The Hub” cocktail bar. Date of photo is unknown.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
11:45 a.m.
There are three new listings on the market:
201 Drown Avenue – $775,000
950 Woodland Avenue #53 – $439,000
9097 N. Ventura Avenue #1 – $269,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 2835 Hermitage Road – $6,998,000 (this was recently cancelled on 9/11 and was listed at $8,998,000).
- 3490 E. Ojai Avenue – $2,195,000 (this was recently cancelled on 9/8 at the same price).
Pic of the Day
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