April 6, 2026
Quote of the Day
I hate when my foot falls asleep, because that means it’s going to be up all night.
~ Steven Wright
This Day in History
April 6, 1980: First Post-it Notes are sold. On this day in 1980, 3M begins sales of Post-it Notes. The canary yellow sticky pads quickly become one of the best-selling office supply products in history and a ubiquitous staple in schools and offices around the world. Post-it Notes were invented by 3M scientists Spencer Silver and Arthur Fry. In 1968, Silver was working as a 3M research chemist when he developed an unusual adhesive made of tiny acrylic spheres – sticky enough to hold papers together, but weak enough to peel away cleanly and be reused. Because the micro-spheres touched surfaces at only a few points, the adhesive retained its tack even after repeated use.
For years, 3M struggled to find a practical consumer use. A prototype bulletin board coated with the adhesive failed when dust and dirt reduced its sticking power. Silver’s creation remained a solution in search of a problem – until Fry, a 3M product development specialist, found one. While singing in his church choir, Fry grew frustrated when the paper bookmarks he used kept slipping out of his hymnal. Recalling Silver’s adhesive from a company seminar, he realized it could anchor a bookmark without damaging the page. Soon, colleagues began using the sticky slips to write notes and reminders, revealing a far broader use. “I thought what we have here isn’t just a bookmark,” Fry later said. “It’s a whole new way to communicate.”
After test-marketing the product as “Press ’n Peel” in four cities in 1977, 3M rebranded and launched “Post-it Notes” nationwide three years later. They quickly caught on. “It was always a self-advertising product,” Fry said. People “would look at it, peel it off and play with it, and then go out and buy a pad for themselves.” Today, Post-it Notes remain one of 3M’s most recognizable products. For their sticky creation, Fry and Silver were inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2010.
Ojai Weather
Mostly sunny – High 78 / 47
Total rainfall for the season – 27.05
Lake Casitas water capacity – 99.7%
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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