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The Unique Dining Experience You Have to Try: Shabu Shabu at Ichi Shabu
Ichi Shabu opened just under a year ago, and we finally made it in as a family to celebrate my husband’s birthday. If you’re not familiar, Ichi Shabu is a shabu shabu restaurant and shabu…
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Fresno 93711 Deep Dive: More Choice, 54% Price Reductions
Representative home in Fresno 93711. Fresno 93711 has long been one of those zip codes where the headline number never tells the whole story. It includes established neighborhoods, larger lots, mature landscaping, custom and semi-custom…
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Get Your (Nightcrawler) Library Card: It’s National Library Card Sign Up Month
Did you know that September is National Library Card Sign Up Month? The month was chosen because it lines up with the start of the school year – libraries are a huge resource for students,…
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Baking a Legacy, One Roll at a Time
Sometimes a business starts with a detailed plan, years of preparation, and a carefully mapped-out launch. And sometimes it starts because your husband wants cinnamon rolls. For the woman behind Courtney and Co. Bakery, it…
Fresno 93705: Prices Reach a New High as Inventory Tightens
Representative home in Fresno 93705. Image source: Realtor.com search result. The Big Picture: Higher Prices and Tighter Inventory The headline is that 93705 reached another all-time high in asking prices this week, according to the…
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California Home Sales Bounced Back in August. Here’s What That Means in Fresno and Clovis
California home sales improved in August, but the statewide headline only tells part of the story. Fresno County prices moved lower, Central Valley sales held up better than most of the state, and buyers are…
Chasing Autumn: Where to Find Fresno’s Best Fall Leaves
You know how in Central California, we get the privilege of saying we “go to the snow” as in, it’s a weather condition we can choose to go visit for fun, when we feel like…
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Open Houses this Weekend – Sept 19 & 20
A new home might be on your weekend itinerary! 🏡 Take a look at open houses happening throughout Fresno and Clovis, step inside different homes, and discover what catches your eye. Browse the properties below…
Remembering “The Honeyman” and His Sweet Legacy
At FresYes, home and community are about more than where we live. They are also about the people, traditions, and stories that stay with us. For Mandy Herring, one of our FresYes agents, honey will…
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Come Hungry: Fresno Greek Fest Is Back With New Food, Live Music and Plenty of Yia Mas
Fresno Greek Fest is back for its 64th year, and this one comes with new food, live music, dancing, family fun and a Greek-inspired beer brewed right here in Fresno. There are some Fresno weekends…
Fresno 93727: A Stable Seller’s Market With Demand Concentrated Below $500,000
Fresno 93727 is closing out our first full zip-code rotation with a market that looks steady on the surface but becomes much more interesting when we break it into price segments. The quick read: The…
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Fresno 93710: Strong Seller Conditions Meet Serious Price Sensitivity
Fresno 93710 is giving us one of the clearest examples of why a simple label like “seller’s market” never tells the whole story. 👉The quick read: The Market Action Index is 56, inventory is only…
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Why You Should Visit Jay’s Specialty Ice Cream Before Summer Ends (and after!)
If you’ve lived in Fresno for awhile, there’s a good chance you’ve spotted Jay’s Specialty Ice Cream’s trailer or cart at Gazebo Gardens, a school carnival, a wedding, or Downtown at the Courthouse on a…
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Fresno Started a Data Center Ban Process. What Does It Mean for Property Values?
If you saw a headline saying Fresno banned data centers for ten years, you probably had the same questions I did. Is the ban already in effect? Is a large AI data center headed our…
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Open Houses this Weekend – Sept 4-6
A new weekend means new homes to discover! Take a look at the open houses happening throughout Fresno and Clovis and step inside some of the Valley’s available properties. Whether you’re actively searching or simply…
Fresno Mom Turns Balloons Into Celebration and Community
Some businesses begin with a business plan. Others begin with something much more personal. For Griselda, the woman behind The Modern Balloon Co., it began with her seven children. “My children are my greatest motivation…
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I Got a First Look at Posh Bagel Before Everyone Else Finds Out
If you’ve driven past Willow and Nees lately, you may have noticed a new black-and-white sign catching the morning light – and if you’re a bagel person, I’m about to make your week. Posh Bagel…
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Fresno 93726: Strong Demand, Tight Inventory and a Market Near Its Highs
Fresno’s 93726 housing market is sending two messages at the same time. Sellers still hold a meaningful advantage because inventory is limited and homes are moving, but buyers are also showing that they will not…
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A Day on the Course for a Cause That Matters
One of the things I love about Fresno is how often a simple conversation turns into a story worth sharing. Yesterday, I was at Zinc Financial and had the chance to meet Rejohnna Bunch. We…
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The Sport Taking Over Fresno’s Mornings, Evenings, and Group Chats
I’ve been hearing about pickleball for months now, secondhand. My husband picked up a paddle for the first time last fall, and what I figured would be a quick phase has turned into a truly…
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Open Houses this Weekend – Aug 29 & 30
Your next home could be waiting for you this weekend! Explore open houses happening across Fresno and Clovis, tour a variety of properties, and see which one feels like the right fit. Check out the…
Fresno Remembers Dolly Parton: Her Voice Filled Arenas, Her Books Fill Mailboxes
As the world mourns a beloved singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist, Fresno County can see Dolly Parton’s legacy in the more than 100,000 books already delivered to local children. Today, we join people throughout Fresno,…
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Deep Dive into Fresno’s 93720 Real Estate Market: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Right Now
If you have been keeping an eye on the North Fresno real estate market, particularly the highly sought-after 93720 zip code encompassing the Woodward Park area, you know that this area is always a focal…
The Coffee Shop in Selma Everyone’s Talking About
Here’s how it started: my Instagram feed randomly served me a video of a couple visiting from the Midwest, raving that they’d just had the best coffee in all of California – they shared with…
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Open Houses this Weekend – Aug 22 & 23
Looking for a new place to call home? Take a look at this weekend’s open houses happening throughout Fresno and Clovis. Browse the homes below, check the dates and times, and stop by the ones…
A Mortgage Company’s Press Release Is Not a Study: Setting the Record Straight on Fresno Real Estate
The Fresno Bee ran a story on August 18 with a headline built to scare people. “Fresno ranks among least favorable markets for homebuyers in 2026.” It says Fresno is the 9th worst market in…
Deep Dive into Fresno’s 93722 Real Estate Market: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Right Now
If you have been keeping an eye on the West Fresno real estate market, particularly the expansive and diverse 93722 zip code, you know that this area is always a focal point for buyers seeking…
Everything You Can Do at Bass Lake (And Why Fresno Should Treat It Like Our Own Backyard)
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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)…
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…
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.…
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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…
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,…
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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…
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A Paw-fect Day Out for You and Your Pup
Anyone who knows me knows I’m a dog person. Our family dog, Fresno, has a way of making every day a little brighter. Whether he’s greeting us at the door, coming with me to the…
My Fresno Summer Bucket List
Even though it’s toasty out right now in my favorite city, there’s still so much fun and joy to be had. This time of year, I manage my dislike of hot weather by mimicking the…
ApCal Rock’n Ranch Is Turning 15 and Everyone’s Invited
If you’ve followed us on social media for a while, you might remember that we’ve hosted quite a few ApCal Rock’n Ranch ticket giveaways. It’s one of our favorite partnerships because we get to send…
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The Shop That’s Been Making Memories Permanent: Clovis Ink Tattoo
If you’ve driven around Old Town Clovis over the years, chances are you’ve seen Clovis Ink Tattoo. What you may not know is that it’s home to a pretty incredible local story. Back in 2007,…
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Meet the Fresno Cleaner Going Viral for Keeping It Real: Suhaila Mendoza’s Pure Essence Story
If you have spent any time on Fresno social media lately, there is a good chance you have stumbled across Suhaila Mendoza. She is the face behind Pure Essence Cleaning Company, and she has been…
Masa Madre Is Open: A Beloved Fresno Family Restaurant Reimagined
A few weeks ago, in my roundup of Fresno openings I was excited about, I mentioned Masa Madre, a new Mexican restaurant and tortilleria opening on the northeast corner of Palm and Bullard, and flagged…
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Colton’s Social House: A Clovis Go-To for Consistently Excellent Food and Service
There are restaurants you visit once just to try them, and then there are the restaurants that become part of your regular rotation—the places you recommend to friends without hesitation because you know they’ll deliver…
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Fresno Lunch Guide: A Father’s Legacy, a Son’s Passion, and the Best 99 Cent Taco in Fresno
There are lunch spots that impress you with their ambiance, their plating, their trendy concepts, and there are lunch spots that offer you something far more straightforward: incredibly flavorful food, genuinely warm hospitality, and a…
The May 2026 Housing Report
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…
Clovis Floral & Gifts: The Old Town Gem You Need to Know About
My favorite local flower shop went out of business recently, and if you love flowers and occasionally gifting them like I do, you’ll understand what a bummer that was. Thankfully, I recently stumbled into a…
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How One Fresno Woman Turned Sacrifice Into a Luxury Brand
One of my favorite things about Fresno and Clovis is that behind almost every local business is a story. Not just a story about products or services, but a story about family, sacrifice, perseverance, and…
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The Fullback Classic: Celebrating NFL Legends and Community at Fresno’s PM Lounge
What an incredible time to be in Fresno! If you haven’t heard the buzz around town yet, let me be the first to tell you: we have a massive weekend coming up that perfectly blends…
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Fresno Summer Fun on a Budget: 5 Family-Friendly Deals You’ll Love
Summer is here, and with it comes that familiar question every parent asks around this time of year: how do we keep the kids entertained without draining the bank account? Between rising temperatures and gas…
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