Bass Lake sits at roughly 3,400 feet in the Sierra National Forest, about an hour north of Fresno. Every summer around late June, I have the same conversation with someone in Fresno. They tell me they are exhausted, that the heat has finally worn them down, and that they need to get out of town. […]
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Back to School, Fresno: Your Survival Guide for the First Week
It’s that time of year again — the pools are still warm, the alarm clocks are a little rusty, but somehow school starts next week. (Anyone else miss school starting the week after Labor Day like when we were kids, or is it just me?) If you’re feeling a little unprepared, I’m sure you’re in […]
Deep Dive into Fresno’s 93711 Real Estate Market: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Right Now
If you have been keeping an eye on the Northwest Fresno real estate market, particularly the highly desirable 93711 zip code encompassing the Fig Garden and Bullard areas, you know that this area is always a focal point for buyers seeking mature trees, custom homes, and a strong sense of community. But what is the […]
Rumi Coffee Just Opened in North Fresno, and It Might Be the Most Beautiful Coffee Shop in Town
Fresno’s coffee scene just got a very exciting new addition, and if you haven’t heard about Rumi Coffee yet, consider this your official introduction. Rumi Coffee opened its doors this past weekend on the northeast corner of Fresno and Alluvial in north Fresno, just a stone’s throw from Riverpark, and I stopped in today on […]
California’s Housing Affordability: Why the Central Valley Remains a Bright Spot for Homebuyers
If you’ve been following the California housing market, you know it’s been a rollercoaster of shifting interest rates and fluctuating home prices. The California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) recently released their Housing Affordability Index (HAI) for the second quarter of 2026, and the numbers paint a familiar picture for the state as a whole, but […]
Deep Dive into Fresno’s 93705 Real Estate Market: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Right Now
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Central Fresno real estate market, particularly the established and accessible 93705 zip code, you know that this area is always a focal point for buyers seeking great value, mature neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. But what is the data actually telling us about the market […]
How to Enjoy a Boat Day on the Lake (When You Don’t Own a Boat)
This past week, my family and I did something I’ve always wanted to do, but somehow never managed to make happen before: we enjoyed a full day together at the lake on a pontoon boat. We don’t have anyone in our family or friend group that owns a boat currently, however, back when I was […]
The Clovis Housing Market in Mid-2026: Why This Community Keeps Earning Its Reputation as a Smart Place to Buy
If you have spent any time house hunting in the Fresno-Clovis area, you have probably noticed something about Clovis: it never really goes out of style. Markets heat up, markets cool down, interest rates bounce around, and yet week after week, buyers keep circling the same neighborhoods northeast of Fresno. The latest market data helps […]
My Analogue Summer: 6 Screen-Free Hobbies Quieting My Stress
I recently purchased an Oura Ring, hoping to learn more about my body’s current health, sleep patterns, and stress levels so I can improve them. I know stress is incredibly detrimental to a person’s health, but unfortunately, I’m also someone who tends to carry a good deal of stress in ways I can physically feel: […]
The June 2026 Housing Report: Why Fresno Buyers Are Making Their Move
If you’ve been watching the real estate headlines lately, you might be seeing some big numbers that feel a little disconnected from what we experience every day here in the Central Valley. The California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) just released its June 2026 sales and price report, and the big news statewide is that California’s […]