April 17, 2026
Quote of the Day
I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.
~ Henry David Thoreau
This Day in History
April 17, 1989: Chinese students protest against government. Thousands of Chinese students take to the streets in Beijing to protest government policies and issue a call for greater democracy in the communist People’s Republic of China (PRC). The protests grew until the Chinese government ruthlessly suppressed them in June during what came to be known as the Tiananmen Square Massacre.
During the mid-1980s, the communist government of the PRC had been slowly edging toward a liberalization of the nation’s strict state-controlled economy, in an attempt to attract more foreign investment and increase the nation’s foreign trade. This action sparked a call among many Chinese citizens, including many students, for reform of the country’s communist-dominated political system. By early 1989, peaceful protests against the government began in some of China’s largest cities. The biggest protest was held on April 18 in the capital city of Beijing. Marching through Tiananmen Square in the center of the city, thousands of students carried banners, chanted slogans, and sang songs calling for a more democratic political atmosphere.
The government’s response to the demonstrations became progressively harsher. Government officials who showed any sympathy to the protesters were purged. Several of the demonstration leaders were arrested, and a propaganda campaign was directed at the marching students, declaring that they sought to “create chaos under the heavens.” On June 3, 1989, with the protests growing larger every day and foreign journalists capturing the dramatic events on film, the Chinese army was directed to crush the movement. An unknown number of Chinese protesters were killed (estimates range into the thousands) during what came to be known as the Tiananmen Square Massacre.
In the United States, the protests attracted widespread attention. Many Americans assumed that China, like the Soviet Union and the communist nations of Eastern Europe, had been moving toward a free market and political democracy. The brutal government repression of the protests shocked the American public. The U.S. government temporarily suspended arms sales to China and imposed a few economic sanctions, but the actions were largely symbolic. Growing U.S. trade and investment in China and the fear that a severe U.S. reaction to the massacre might result in a diplomatic rupture limited the official U.S. response.
Ojai Weather
Mostly sunny – High 77 / 48
Total rainfall for the season – 27.54
Lake Casitas water capacity – 99.8%
Friday, April 17, 2026
4:10 p.m.
There are three new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
947 El Camino Corto – $1,675,000
169 Don Antonio Way – $325,000
120 S. Encinal Avenue – $620,000 (coming soon, 4/22)
What’s with the traffic light at Signal Street? During the busiest moments, the green light for traffic traveling east/west on Ojai Avenue today lasted all of 12 SECONDS. I know the powers that be want to keep traffic moving slowly going through the heart of downtown, but come on! Have a nice weekend!
Pic of the Day
Thursday, April 16, 2026
2:40 p.m.
We have an announcement: The brokerage I and my team are with – Keller Williams Realty (KW) and the local ownership group that owns/operates the local Ventura county KW headquarters – are going through a transition. The ownership group and office are transitioning today to NextHome Realty, co-founded in 2014 by James Dwiggins and Tei Baishiki. With headquarters based in Pleasanton, California – NextHome is an up-and-comer with a forward thinking mindset that will serve us well.
The gist of what’s changing about our office is the name. Our office location, staff, transaction coordinators, ownership and the people that comprise the nuts and bolts of the group are virtually the same. It’s the same great group of people, just a different name on the sign.
Moving forward – there are two new listings on the market (since Tuesday):
690 Riverside Road – $945,000
1342 Fraser Lane – $4,800,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 13202 Ojai Road – $8,880,000 (this was recently cancelled on 4/14).
- 1201 Grand Avenue – $3,400,000 (this had recently expired on 3/31).
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
3:05 p.m.
Six new or “coming soon” listings have come to the market since Friday:
1205 Country Club Drive – $2,950,000
402 Descanso Avenue – $625,000
909 Daly Road – $1,795,000
952 E. Ojai Avenue – $2,170,000 (coming soon, 4/27)
11849 Sulphur Mountain Road – $4,475,000 (coming soon, 4/17)
134 Bundren Street – $824,000 (coming soon, 4/16)
Pic of the Day
Friday, April 10, 2026
8:35 a.m.
Six new listings have come to the market since Tuesday – the first of which is one of our own:
This duplex presents a fantastic opportunity to own your own home while renting out the neighboring home, or to fully use it as an investment property. The main house has been nicely updated, and each home features their own private back yard space. You can catch a sneak preview today from 9:30 to 12:00 if you’d like to take a look! The property is located at 50 E. Portal Street in Oak View.
98 Mountain View Street – $899,000
669 Highland Drive – $1,395,000
1171 Bonmark Drive – $939,000
110 Don Carlos Way – $305,000
80 Pathelen Avenue – $839,900
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 1310 McAndrew Road – $1,695,000 (this had been recently cancelled on 3/25).
Have a great weekend!
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
2:30 p.m.
There is a new listing on the market:
11993 MacDonald Drive – $2,695,000
Pic of the Day
Monday, April 6, 2026
1:45 p.m.
Due to several family and friend crises over the last two months, I needed to take a break last week. My apologies, but I’m back at it today. Remember to hug your loved ones and to express that love for them. You just never know…
Five new listings have come to the market since March 27th:
410 Church Road #28 – $840,000
401 S. Carrillo Road – $1,195,000
(This property is already under contract.)
813 Santa Ana Blvd. – $1,350,000
11905 Silver Spur Street – $885,000
314 Vallerio Avenue – $870,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 309 S. Signal Street – $1,995,000 (this had recently expired on 2/11).
- 336 El Conejo Drive – $999,000 (this had recently cancelled on 3/31).
Pic of the Day
Friday, March 27, 2026
12:00 p.m.
There are eleven new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
29433-29443 Highway 33 – $4,250,000
109 Portal Street – $1,099,000
1054 Fairview Road – $1,195,000
757 McNell Road – $1,970,000
11954 Sulphur Mountain Road – $1,625,000
3741 Grand Avenue – $2,195,000
525 S. Ventura Street – $1,350,000
12661 Highwinds Road – $1,049,000
Thomas Street land parcel – $750,000
10920 Ventura Avenue – $1,850,000
1977-1981 S. Rice Road – $1,599,000 (coming soon, 3/29)
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 700 Thomas Street – $2,100,000 (this was recently cancelled on 3/23).
- 1195 Rancho Court – $2,550,000 (this was recently cancelled on 3/25).
- 12752 Sisar Road – $1,028,000 (this was recently cancelled on 3/19).
- 95 Taormina Lane – $1,149,000 (this was recently cancelled on 3/13).
Have a wonderful weekend!
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
12:15 p.m.
Eight new or “coming soon” listings have come to the market since Friday:
10995 Alto Court – $2,995,000
211 N. Signal Street – $2,250,000
1400 Maricopa Highway – $1,500,000
325 Bryant Street – $3,000,000
113 S. Blanche Street – $350,000
401 S. Fulton Street – $4,500,000
1213 San Ramon Way – $2,150,000
1417 Foothill Road – $3,695,000
(Coming soon – 4/1/26. This was recently on the market on 12/31/25.)
Pic of the Day
Friday, March 20, 2026
9:20 a.m.
There are five new listings on the market:
143 N. Poli Street – $925,000
210 N. Lomita Avenue – $869,000
1104 Foothill Road – $5,600,000
1114 Mercer Avenue – $1,595,000
1273 S. Rice Road #45 – $249,000
Here’s a check-in on mortgage rates (it’s not pretty, considering we hit a low of 5.99% about a month ago):
30-yr fixed: 6.53%
15-yr fixed: 6.07%
30-yr Jumbo: 6.63%
30-yr FHA: 6.00%
30-yr VA: 6.01%
Have a great weekend!
Pic of the Day
Thursday, March 19, 2026
11:50 a.m.
There are three new listings on the market:
4440 Grand Avenue – $3,600,000
1015 W. El Roblar Drive – $2,295,000
203 N. Fulton Street – $969,000
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
11:45 a.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
290 Encino Drive – $1,050,000
1273 S. Rice Road #100 – $320,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 216 N. Fulton Street – $980,000 (this had recently expired on 12/31/25)
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
12:05 p.m.
Three new listings have come to the market since Friday:
507 Gridley Road – $2,350,000
310 E. Matilija Street – $3,550,000
265 Encino Drive – $499,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 0 Sulphur Mountain Road – $800,000 (this recently expired on 12/31, but was listed as “10331 Sulphur Mountain Road”).
- 240 N. Padre Juan Avenue – $1,025,000 (this is coming soon on 4/3, but it had recently expired on 1/28).
Pic of the Day
Friday, March 13, 2026
11:45 a.m.
There are six new listings on the market:
33 Monterey Drive – $1,477,000
1176 N. Ventura Avenue – $695,000
108 E. Matilija Street – $3,550,000
205 N. Signal Street – $2,250,000
119 S. Alvarado Street – $659,000
1202 Loma Drive #67 – $285,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as new:”
- 950 Woodland Avenue #26 – $399,990 (this had recently been cancelled on 2/5).
Pic of the Day
Thursday, March 12, 2026
12:00 p.m.
There are four new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
10505 Dale Avenue – $775,000
701 W. Lomita Avenue – $975,000
7343 Rose Valley Road – $950,000
3935 Thacher Road – $3,695,000 (coming soon, 3/18)
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
10:20 a.m.
There is a new listing on the market:
561 Saddle Lane – $9,850,000
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
12:30 p.m.
Three new or “coming soon” listings have come to the market since Friday:
95 Taormina Lane – $1,150,000
1202 Loma Drive #7 – $418,500
12838 MacDonald Drive – $2,560,000 (coming soon, 3/18)
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 182 Mountain View Street (land) – $525,000 (this had recently expired on 3/7).
- Hendrickson Road (land) – $795,000 (this had recently expired on 2/28).
Pic of the Day
Friday, March 6, 2026
10:35 a.m.
There is a new listing on the market:
12471 Sisar Road – $1,395,000
A couple of unique events are scheduled this weekend in Ojai:
- The Ojai School of Rock showcase is being held at the Ojai Valley Women’s Club on Sunday at 12:00 noon. I have nephews in this program (in the Chicago area). It’s a great way to get kids interested in music and provides a place to connect or jam with other budding musicians.
- “Songs of the Vagabond Cello” – featuring Ian Maksin, who will be performing at the Ojai Art Center on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Have a great weekend!
Pic of the Day
Thursday, March 5, 2026
1:50 p.m.
There are four new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
642 Tico Road – $4,200,000
11400 Topa Vista Road – $4,500,000
1350 Cuyama Road – $1,695,000
127 Fairway Lane – $2,395,000 (coming soon, 3/9)
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
9:25 a.m.
Six new or “coming soon” listings have come to the market since Friday:
124 S. Padre Juan Avenue – $899,000
1273 S. Rice Road #4 – $279,000
128 Don Felipe Way – $380,000
1273 S. Rice Road #12 – $399,000
546 S. La Luna Avenue – $925,000 (coming soon, 3/7)
130 Olive Street – $995,000 (coming soon, 3/6)
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as “new:”
- 1125 Spring Street – $2,495,000 (this was recently withdrawn from the market on 1/5).
Pic of the Day
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