April 7, 2026
Quote of the Day
No man is a failure who is enjoying life.
~ William Feather
This Day in History
April 7, 1949: Tony-winning musical “South Pacific” opens on Broadway. On this day in 1949, the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific opens at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway in New York City. The romantic musical about World War II, which touches on controversial racial themes, goes on to run for almost five years, becoming one of the most popular musicals of the 1950s. The show won 10 Tony Awards, and six decades later, its Lincoln Center revival would earn another seven, making it the most Tony Award-winning show in New York theater history.
Based on James A. Michener’s 1947 Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of short stories Tales of the South Pacific, the musical’s plot centers around a group of U.S. soldiers, sailors and nurses stationed on a tropical Polynesian island during World War II – in particular, a young American nurse falling in love with a mysterious ex-pat French planter. Given the location, a key theme of the production focuses on racial tolerance, with several characters facing the realities of interracial relationships at a time when segregation based on skin color was still the law at home in America.
The original South Pacific cast included lead actors Mary Martin as Ensign Nellie Forbush and Ezio Pinza as Emile De Becque. Famous songs from the musical include “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy” and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair.” The stage show won countless awards, including Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Musical Score, Best Director, Best Libretto and all four musical acting categories. It also earned the 1950 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
South Pacific ran for 1,925 performances on Broadway and ended its run on January 16, 1954. The show had new incarnations, including the hit 1958 movie version, filmed in Hawaii. A made-for-TV movie followed in 2001, and South Pacific returned to Broadway in a 2008 revival.
Ojai Weather
Mostly sunny – High 78 / 48
Total rainfall for the season – 27.05
Lake Casitas water capacity – 99.7%
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).
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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
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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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