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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
11:55 a.m.
There are no new listings for today.
Pic of the Day
Monday, February 26, 2024
11:40 a.m.
There are three new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
218 S. Montgomery Street – $1,475,000
1458 Foothill Road – $4,274,000 (coming soon, 3/14)
(This property was last listed in November)
4274 Thacher Road – $18,500,000 (coming soon, 3/1)
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Friday, February 23, 2024
1:10 p.m.
There are no new listings for today….on a Friday.
[Awkward silence….twiddling thumbs….staring at the ceiling….]
“What do you want to do now?”
[Sound of crickets…….]
“How about a short collection of cool custom doghouse pics, followed by a link for Things to Do in Ojai – then the Pic of the Day?”
“Let’s do it!”
Here’s the list of Things to Do in Ojai; have a great weekend!
Pic of the Day
Thursday, February 22, 2024
2:40 p.m.
There are no new listings for today.
We’ve heard about the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Jobs Report being the two most important considerations for interest rate momentum as far as economic reports are concerned. Last week we said “Hello” to the Producer Price Index (PPI), which focuses on the more volatile wholesale side of the supply chain. As PPI has been looked at as being not as important, mainly due to it surging sharply lower in late 2023 and helping to build a case for inflation calming down, PPI has reared its head again, spiking a few times in the past few months and last week was the latest example.
Adding insult to the injury already done by CPI earlier last week, this created further upward movement in mortgage interest rates, taking them to their highest levels in over two months. Short story, more waiting, as opposed to less, to see when the Fed will give its first signal that a rate cut could be on the table. We’re still on the road to recovery…
[As always, thanks to Martin Rosenblum at Mortif Mortgage for his helpful insight!]
Current interest rates
30-yrd fixed: 7.16%
15-yr fixed: 6.58%
30-yr Jumbo: 7.42%
30-yr FHA: 6.68%
30-yr VA: 6.70%
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
4:30 p.m.
There are no new listings today.
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
1:05 p.m.
There are three new listings on the market:
242 Prospect Street – $950,000
205 Vallerio Avenue – $749,900
815 Foothill Lane – $4,800,000
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as new:
- 201 Bald Street – $1,665,000 (this was recently cancelled on 2/2)
For the second year in a row, we are well-above the yearly average rainfall for the Ojai valley (which is about 21.50 inches, depending on where you get your information). The ground at my house was so saturated that my own weather station toppled over, rending the measurements unreliable.
Related to the rain – my dogs don’t enjoy going out in the rain, though they tolerate it more than past dogs I’ve owned. I once had a dog that went over 24 hours without going to the bathroom (and didn’t relieve themselves in the house as a consequence)! However, I’m convinced my current dogs tolerate the rain because the payoff – getting aggressively towel dried afterwards – is well worth it. They wag their tails through the entire process!
Pic of the Day
Friday, February 16, 2024
11:40 a.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
1201 Gregory Street – $850,000
1225 S. Rice Road #60 – $279,000
Have a great weekend! Here’s the list of things to do in Ojai.
Pic of the Day
Thursday, February 15, 2024
11:30 a.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
329 S. Padre Juan Avenue – $979,000
12810 Treeranch Road – $1,610,000
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
1:05 p.m.
There are no new listings for today.
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
11:35 a.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
950 Woodland Avenue #84 – $239,000
806 N. Montgomery Street – $1,700,000
Here’s a quick interest rate rundown:
30-yr fixed: 7.08%
15-yr fixed: 6.42%
30-yr Jumbo: 7.35%
30-yr FHA: 6.43%
30-yr VA: 6.45%
Pic of the Day
Friday, February 9, 2024
11:55 a.m.
There are two new listings on the market:
950 Woodland Avenue #17 – $345,000
Prior “coming soon” listings, now on the market:
Previously cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as new:
- 1017 Ayers Avenue – $1,100,000 (this was withdrawn from the market on 2/7).
Here’s the list of things to do in Ojai; enjoy your weekend!
Pic of the Day
Thursday, February 8, 2024
11:20 a.m.
There is a new listing on the market:
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as new:
- 3630 Thacher Road – $2,595,000 (this recently expired on 12/15).
Pic of the Day
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
12:10 p.m.
There is a new listing on the market:
Pic of the Day
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
12:40 p.m.
There are no new listings on the market.
Prior “coming soon” listings now on the market:
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as new:
- 1152 Rancho Drive – $3,499,000 (this listing recently expired on 12/31)
Pic of the Day
Monday, February 5, 2024
12:30 p.m.
There are three new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
10923 Alto Court – $2,999,000 (coming soon, 2/6)
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as new:
- 741 Saddle Lane – $7,825,000 (this was recently cancelled on 12/28)
Santa Ana Creek leading into Lake Casitas, covering service road
According to my rainfall data, Lake Casitas is at its highest point in at least 10 years (since my data doesn’t go back further than than), but it may be more like 13 years. The highest point it reached last year was 74.0% on 6/20/23, and we’re at 75.8% now. Based on the flow I saw this morning into Lake Casitas from the diversion canal, as well as the Santa Ana Creek, I’d say we’ll see close to 80% lake capacity within the next few days.
Pic of the Day
Friday, February 2, 2024
11:05 a.m.
There is one new listing on the market:
Recently cancelled, withdrawn, or expired listings – back on the market as new:
- 1220 Foothill Road – $1,250,000 (this recently expired on 12/22).
Here’s the list of things to do; have a great weekend and stay dry Ojai!
Pic of the Day
Thursday, February 1, 2024
11:40 a.m.
There are seven new or “coming soon” listings on the market:
1001 Creekside Way #D – $695,000
950 Woodland Avenue #111 – $320,000
1220 Foothill Road – $1,250,000
847-314 Oak Grove Court – $733,500
3630 Thacher Road – $2,595,000 (coming soon, 2/8)
4569 Grand Avenue – $3,150,000 (coming soon, 2/9)
Prior “coming soon” listings, now on the market:
We received almost 3 inches of rain last night, with another 8 inches or so predicted from today through next Friday. If you can, take the break in the rain today and tomorrow to double-check your roof and gutters. I always clean my gutters out prior to the rainy season, but you should also check for debris dams. These are buildups that usually occur in the valleys of the roofs, and consist of leaves and dirt. If you have a tile roof like mine, this could allow the water to build up and flow sideways and even upward – underneath the tiles.
A little tip for you: There are several companies that make leaf blower attachments that allow you to clean the gutters without having to climb on the roof. I use this regularly. Another hint – wear a long-sleeve, hooded sweatshirt or something similar while using this tool – I guarantee you will get covered in dirt and leaves!
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