California’s housing market has been under pressure for years. Skyrocketing prices in major metros such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego have pushed many residents to reevaluate where they live  and for a growing number of people, Fresno has become a compelling alternative. This migration shift isn’t accidental; it reflects affordability realities, lifestyle changes like remote work, and tangible cost-of-living differences that make places like Fresno attractive. But that shift also affects local housing demand and prices. Let’s take a closer look.A Tale of Two Californias: Cost of Living MattersOne of the biggest reasons people leave expensive metro areas is cost of living, especially housing. In many parts of California, the median home price has soared well past what midd... 02/28/2026

A nonprofit organization can support local needs by identifying the community specific challenges, collaborating with local stakeholders,izing volunteers, raising funds through donations and grants, and implementing programs that address those needs effectively. This can include providing essential services, advocating for policy change, and fostering community development.Collaborating with local stakeholders is essential for a nonprofit like Hands in the Community, as it ensures that programs align with community needs, builds trust and credibility, leverages local expertise, resources, and networks, and fosters a sense of ownership and sustainability within the community.Recently Linda Peltz realtor Clovis CA held a warm discussion with Lester Moon, Founder of Hands in the Community.... 03/16/2024

 Several months ago Selling By Design Staging received a call from a real estate who needed a property for sale in Fresno, CA. to be staged. The home was located in a lovely, prestigious golf course community. The house had been on the market for months, the owners desperate to sell. Like many sellers they had wanted to wait on staging to see if the house would sell vacant. I met the real estate agent late on a warm summer’s afternoon. She said that the sellers were frantic, thinking that they might not be able to sell, and thus face financial hardship. Having staged many homes in the immediate neighborhood, I was curious to see what the problem could be.Within 10 seconds after walking in I saw it!In front of us was large, cold looking room, the first one a person would see on the way t... 11/04/2021

Most of us have had this decorating dilemma at one time or another in our lives, a bed with a lovely comforter or quilt that looks unfinished due to lack of a headboard. The bed seems to float untethered in the space. As home stagers in Fresno, CA, we have noticed this problem when doing staging consultations. The bed looks nice, but something is missing. In order to obtain the best impression possible, thus getting the highest price for a home sellers, need to use every decorating trick possible. A simple fix to ground a bed and create an illusion of a headboard is to place a large piece of art above it. This simple remedy can be not only used in staging a home that is for sale, but can also be used enhance the bedroom in any home.                    11/04/2021

Your dream home with a pool awaits you in Fresno, CA! This sandalwood home features 4 bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms, and 2,157 square feet of living space. The home sits on a 7,820 square foot lot and has an open floor plan.  This Fresno CA home sits on the cul-de-sac of a well-maintained street that will give you a quiet and peaceful feeling. This 1988 built home has everything you've been waiting for, including an office and a shaded backyard with a pool! This 2-story home welcomes you with a spacious front porch and 2-car garage. The single-family dwelling boasts a backyard pool and patio. With plenty of space for your family, living in this home will bring joy each day.  In awe of this amazing living area! Once you've entered this home, you'll find yourself falling in love with the cabin... 09/10/2021

If you have been wanting a mid century home in the tower district in Fresno, CA 93728, here is a remodeled one for you.  Offered at $343,000, this 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom home has been fully remodeled.  The list of upgrades is extensive and more than a typical remodeled resale home.   The composition shingle roof is brand new.  The entire HVAC system has been fully upgraded from what used to be a swamp cooler to a roof mounted split system with all new ducting too!  Moving on to other big ticket items, the floor plan has been updated in order to eliminate a useless pass-through room with two doors on both sides and turning it into its own private bedroom.  The back of the house features a sizable master bedroom where two rooms were reconfigured to make one large master with a huge walk... 09/08/2021

Welcome to your new home in Sunnyside Country Club Estates 3 Subdivision! Don’t miss the opportunity to own this multi-generational home for sale in Fresno CA. The main home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,772 square feet of living space. It has been recently upgraded to meet the demands of modern and comfortable living. The detached mother-in-law unit is approximately 431 square feet. It features a full bathroom, kitchenette, closet, and bedroom/living area. There is a swimming pool, a barn, and an extensive garage/ shop.    This impressive home in Fresno CA can be yours for $584,000.   Call me, Jason Nenadov, at 559-246-8991 to schedule your showing today!   Overview Maps Photos Features Market Stats $584,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 Full BathroomsInterior:... 12/01/2020

Multi Generation Sunnyside Country Club Home For Sale Fresno CA 93727If you are looking for a multi generation home for sale near the Sunnyside Country Club in Fresno CA. then look no further.  This expansive Spanish hacienda sits on a 42,000 sq. ft. lot with a pool, detached mother in law unit, large garage/shop and a barn.  All of these features come with 3,203 sq. ft. of recently remodeled living space.  As you approach the front entrance, the landscape is a water conserving desert scape with various cactus and succulent type plants.  Walking down the recently poured stamped concrete front walkway, you are greeted by a metal gate with stamped cut out patterns shaped like clovers.  That serves as a barrier into the front courtyard before you are greeted by my favorite part of the home... 10/28/2020

With over 14 MILLION collections cases currently active at the IRS, and that number expected to grow exponentially after the COVID-19 fallout, do not feel like you are alone if you are the recipient of one of the IRS "love letters".  My job  at Serna Tax Solutions, LLC is to help clients navigate their way around IRS collections, and get the best result possible in their current situation.  Whether that is a payment plan to get them off your back, an Offer In Compromise where we say "hey, I can't afford that bill, but here is what I can offer", or getting a lien lifted from a home so that it can be sold, there are many ways we can potentially deal with your IRS issue.  That said, your options start to diminish the longer you wait to respond to those "love letters".  Here is how the coll... 04/20/2020

Golf Course Homes for Sale Sunnyside Country Club Fresno, CA. 93727 Not everyone is looking for a new construction home on a zero lot line where your property boundary is the stucco wall of your neighbor's house, five feet away from the wall of your own house.  There is a growing desire out there for homes with character or homes that are not built right on top of one another.  Homes where you can break wind on your back patio and your neighbor has no chance of hearing or smelling anything.  To find such homes these days you may have to journey into some older neighborhoods.  Neighborhoods where the trees are mature and dominate the landscape.  Neighborhoods that may be in a county island yet within the city limits. If that is what you are looking for you may want to check out what the ... 02/26/2020

Planning your dream home?Choosing the right builder for your Fresno CA home is important. Building your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make, and it will significantly impact your life. Therefore, it is important to carefully choose the people you team up with. Knowing that you've made the right choice gives you confidence in your decision. In choosing a builder, don't immediately settle for the first one. You need to be able to compare to see which ones are really good. Do some research. Check online for reviews. Make a list of the possible builders you want to work with, then call them up and have a conversation with them. When you've learned what you need to learn about each of them, then you can make a decision. Questions you need to ask when choosing a home bu... 01/19/2019

Whether you are looking for a home in Clovis CA or putting your home on the market, you can never underestimate the importance of having an experienced Clovis CA  Realtor by your side. With so many agents showing off their credentials via social media or yard signs, how do you choose the right Realtor to assist you?Since you and your Realtor will spend the next few months working together, you must ensure that he is someone you can rely on. A good Clovis CA Realtor will listen to you and will never waste time on properties that do not fit the bill.Here are some helpful tips for choosing the right Clovis CA Realtor to assist you with your real estate needs:1. Know if he has the right credentials.As a Realtor, he must be a member of the National Association of Realtors. If he is a member ... 09/19/2018

When it comes to selling your Clovis CA home, the first impression is the key factor. Prospective buyers usually make up their minds ten seconds after they step in the front door. With a purchase as big as a home, buyers are very careful, and they look with a critical eye on every little detail of the home. So how can you raise the appeal of your property?  To achieve the best possible outcome, your home should be presented in the best light possible the first time. This can be accomplished through techniques such as decluttering, depersonalization, and creating an appealing ambiance. But if you truly want to raise the appeal of your property, increase the sale price, and decrease the time your home stays on the market, then you should stage your home. Home staging is not simply decorat... 06/04/2018

Do you really need a home warranty?I typically do not buy warranties when I purchase products. But I’m going to tell you that when you buy or sell a home in Fresno CA you should consider getting a home warranty.  I really don’t like the whole 2-year service agreement pitches at the register when I’m buying a product. I tend to always opt for the “no thank you” response. Part of my reasoning is because I once worked for a large electronics retailer when I was in college. We were rewarded more for selling service agreements and warranties than we were for selling the products themselves. I thought it was a huge racket and somewhat of a scam. That molded my mindset about extended warranties in general. However, fixing small electronic devices is much cheaper than fixing homes. Whenever I w... 05/17/2018

Woodward Lake Waterfront Homes for Sale Market Update Fresno CA. 93730   There are not much more scenic home views than homes on the water with blue skies and a few clouds in the background.  That was the view I enjoyed again this week as I photographed some homes in Woodward Lake.  Every time I visit Woodward Lake I am captivated by what it must feel like to sip coffee from the back patio looking out over the water.  It is a feeling that comes with a premium as these lakefront homes are not cheap.  Only the lucky few get to enjoy the views of the water from their property every day.   As I looked into the current market prices and recent sales history in Woodward Lake I found there to be 50 homes that are either listed as sold, active or pending in MLS.  I'll give a breakdown of these... 04/20/2018

Why is it important to stand out from the real estate crowd?  In the compelling world of real estate where everybody wants to be on top of their game, it’s important for your ideas to stand out from the crowd. This goes out to sellers and buyers and REALTORSⓇ like myself. It’s important that we know what we want for ourselves and how to exactly help others achieve that attitude. When you’re picking your new home in Woodward Lake, having a perfect knowledge of all the homes will make a great impact on your  decision. What can I see in Woodward Lake in Fresno, CA? Woodward Lake is a planned neighborhood located on the surrounding lakeshore of the growing 50-acre man made lake with complete amenities such as the clubhouse, private swimming pool, tennis, basketball courts, and golf courses,... 12/22/2017

Do You Have What It Takes to Buy A Fixer Upper Home in Fresno CA. 93720? Those who can fix up their homes by themselves or mostly by themselves could make a profit in this market.  I recently heard someone who is handy say that they wanted to find a home that was in need of repairs.  They would repair it with modern touches and then eventually sell it and buy the next fixer.  Each time they would take a bigger chunk of equity and apply it to the next purchase until eventually they wouldn't have a mortgage and could buy a house for cash, etc.  Now that is a nice plan as long as the market is in a long bull run as we have witnessed for almost the past decade.  However if the market stays stagnant or crashes then this plan would need to be altered most likely.This plan would probably only... 11/14/2017

Woodward Park Homes For Sale Market Update Fresno CA. 93720  Larger homes on large lots are hard to find in our current real estate market.  If you look at new construction looking for a large lot you will not find any without paying $500,000-$750,000.  And the location of such new construction homes will be typically out of the way and off the beaten path.  The nice thing about the Woodward Park neighborhood is that it is located near Fresno's best shopping areas and most expensive office/commercial spaces.  Now that we are about a decade past the last mortgage meltdown and real estate floor so to speak, the average home buyer today is looking for a nice, move in ready home that they don't need to upgrade.  During the real estate trough everybody wanted a deal and they didn't necessari... 11/09/2017

Your dream home awaits! Nestled on a 13,320 square feet lot in the Castlegate community is this beautiful Wathen Castanos single story home.  Built to provide the ultimate comfort and to maximize its surroundings, this Fresno CA home for sale offers ample space, convenience,  modern comforts  and a stunning outdoor oasis. Featuring 4 beds, 2+ baths and 3 car garage with 2,416 square feet of living space, this home delivers the easy living you have been dreaming of.  You'll love the pool in its spacious backyard bordered with mature trees and stunning foliage.  It is the perfect home if you are seeking a suburban haven with a relaxing and peaceful environment for a growing family. Don’t miss the chance to live in the Castlegate community  Castlegate is a gated community located west of N... 11/01/2017

Homes For Sale On The Water At Woodward Lake Fresno CA. 93730 The sound of water trickling down a stream or crashing down on a beach can be so soothing.  Looking out over still waters can transform your mind and put you in a place far away where there is no care in the world.  Water can change our mood, mindset and our feelings if we allow it.  This is just another reason why people pay more for the home on the water.  They get to gaze off into the distance over the water from the comfort of their living room couch or from their outdoor swimming pool or fire pit instead of at the bright green house that the neighbor just painted.  Water can elevate our minds as well as the price of homes and there may be a correlation there.  Homes on the water are in a class of their own.Looking at the... 10/24/2017