Old Town Clovis Farmers Market Clovis residents don't have to go all the way to Fresno for their weekly forage to find the freshest fruits and vegetables for their family's dinner table.  You can find what you're looking for right here in your own backyard.  In fact, the Old Town Clovis Farmers Market is open year round to satisfy your produce needs. What: Old Town Clovis Farmers MarketWhere: 521 Polasky Ave (at Bullar)When: Every Saturday from 7am to 11am, rain or shineContact: Boot Business - Old Town Clovis (559) 298-5774 Every Saturday, local Clovis area farmers set up their tents at the Old Town Clovis Farmers Market.  The selection provided includes produce from certified organic grocers.  For anyone trying to eat cleanly, organic is the way to go.  There are no nasty pesticides o... 03/06/2014

Clovis Rotary Crab Feed 2014 Seafood lovers rejoice!  The Clovis Rotary Crab Feed 2014 is upon us.  This annual fundraiser for the Clovis Rotary Club is so popular that people come from as far away as San Diego to partake.  Luckily, anyone living in the Clovis/Fresno area won't have to travel so far for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. What: Clovis Rotary Crab Feed 2014Where: Clovis Veterans Memorial Hall (808 4th St)When: Saturday, February 22, 2014 6pmCost: $70 per personContact: Email Clovis Rotary Club The Clovis Rotary Crab Feed 2014 is more than a meal.  Sure, the all-you-can-eat crab, salad, pasta, dessert and hosted bar are great.  But the entertainment is even better.  Guests will have the opportunity to participate in both a live and silent auction, where bids will be taken fo... 02/20/2014

Is There Enough Ground Water Available in Clovis, CA. 93619 After going through what is now a third straight drought year, home buyers more than ever need to look into water issues they could face when shopping for new homes.  I am speaking mainly about homes in rural areas where they are not hooked up to city water lines.  Such homes may have a private, domestic well or they may even be on some sort of a community well or water system.  There are parts of Clovis such as Appaloosa Acres which are notorious for a lack of water.  But what about now that the Governor of California has declared this an official drought year?  Not only does everyone living around you use water but in Clovis there are many acres of AG land that use AG wells which can deplete the water table. One tell tale si... 02/07/2014

Clovis Named the Best City for Young Families in California 2014 The California economy is currently experiencing a renewal of sorts.  The state is currently operating in the black and the housing market is looking much stronger than others across the country.  The Central Valley real estate market looks especially good.  Financial advice website NerdWallet.com has analyzed several cities throughout the state and Clovis was named the Best City for Young Families in California 2014. What makes Clovis so great?  Great public schools (92.6% graduation rate vs 78.5% California state average), a 54.4% increase in median household income (from 1999 to 2011) and extremely affordable Clovis homes are only part of the reason young families should set down roots here.  Family-friendly activities ... 02/06/2014

2014 Clovis Race Judicata Walking and running are both a great means of exercise without spending a fortune on gym equipment or a membership.  If you have children, you can set an example of what a healthy lifestyle looks like by taking them out on walks with you.  Sign up for the 2014 Clovis Race Judicata on February 15th and get the whole family involved. What: 2014 Clovis Race JudicataWhere: San Joaquin College of Law (901 5th St)When: February 15, 6:45 am Registration, Kid's Race 8amCost: $15 kids/$25 adults by Feb 8, $20 kids/$30 adults on day of race The 2014 Clovis Race Judicata is part of the Run Sierra organization's annual First Valley Runner of the Year series.  To make the race available to all ages and skill levels, it is broken down into three parts: a 1/4 mile Kids Run (k... 01/30/2014

Clovis MLK Jr Community Breakfast 2014 The life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr are memorialized on the third Monday of January every year.  This year, Martin Luther King Jr Day is January 20th.  Since City offices will be closed down that day, the Clovis Police Department will be hosting their Clovis MLK Jr Community Breakfast 2014 on Saturday, January 18th and the entire community is welcome to join them. What: Clovis MLK Jr Community Breakfast 2014Where: Clovis Veterans Memorial Building (5th and Hughes)When: Saturday, January 18, 2014 9amCost: $5 per person with a donation of 1 can of foodContact: (559) 324-2476 or via email The Clovis MLK Jr Community Breakfast 2014 includes a tasty buffet-style breakfast served at 9am, with a special presentation of "I Have a Dream" a... 01/09/2014

One of the hot topics relative to website design for SEO is the addition of video. There are many companies who can do the editing and post-production work to polish videos and companies selling video content for Realtors, too. One of the local brokers has a rather lenghty video of a virtual flight over our town which flags the more attractive and well known developments. The same broker has a separate website with all of the same developments featured as indivudual communities with video tours much like the ones which are done for single listings, along with a single paragraph write up.  Some recent discussions have suggested doing video tours of local highlights such as parks, museums, trails, the rodeo, farmer's market, etc. for online community education. Others focused on just obta... 12/30/2013

Returning home late on a winter day just at Christmas, I found a single rose deposited on my doorstep. At the close of a bitterly disappointing year, I had done nothing to observe the year's last giving tide. Taking the rose inside I wrote of my thoughts.   I Found A Rose At Christmas   I found a rose at Christmas, this year when I'll have no tree. It's come in to stand alone, a Christmas symbol for me.   Lovely Christmas rose, can you replace the tree That blossomed every year with light so splendidly?  The tree so tall and green, its branches heavy with hue, Garlanded with gold and silver, towering high over you?   Early on we'd haul the tree through the double door, With graceful ceremony we'd place it center floor.   Over days intervening we festooned the tree with light. Strings of... 12/23/2013

Clovis Coat Drive 2013 While the weather outside is frightful, you could make a child feel more delightful.  All you have to do to make this so is to donate a winter coat or jacket to the Clovis Coat Drive 2013 between now and December 13th.  Now that the coat drive has expanded to include all Clovis children in need (previuos years were dedicated strictly to Title 1 schools in the Clovis area), they really need your help! What: Clovis Coat Drive 2013Where: Clovis Police Dept (1233 5th St)When: Now through December 13, 2013Contact: Police Corporal Dustin Dodd (559) 324-2400 Police Corporal Dustin Dodd has been the driving force behind coat drives in the past.  The Clovis Coat Drive 2013 is no exception.  This year, his team on the Clovis Police Department have teamed up with Clovis/Fres... 12/06/2013

Market Report for Clovis West Homes August 2013 (as of 9/17/13)   Solds Median Price: $298,500 Average Sale Price: $337,479 Least Expensive Sale: 1334 W Dyer Ave, 3/2, 1434 SF, $150,000 Most Expensive Sale: 7462 N Highgrove Ln, 4/5, 4800 SF, $1,185,000 Avg. Days on Market: 28 Number of Solds: 42   Pendings: Median Price: $281,750 Average Price: $308,523 Least Expensive Pending: 341 W Birch Ave 3/1, 972 SF, $85,000 Most Expensive Pending:  2117 W Spruce Ave  4/3, 3150 SF, $559,950 Average Days on Market: 51 Number of Pendings: 31   Actives: Median Price: $379,00 Average Price: $488,402 Least Expensive Listing: 164-1/2 W Birch Ave 4/2, 1345 SF, $100,000 Most Expensive Listing: 1807 E Clubhouse Dr 5/4, 4449 SF, $1,395,000 Number of Actives: 26 Current Homes Available: Up to $100,000: 0 $10... 09/17/2013

Luxury Living In Clovis CA - as of August 16th, 2013   Clovis CA is a great place to live.  It offers a small town feel of community and security while being host to top-rated schools and some of the most beautiful luxury homes in the area.  Situated on large lots, these homes feature luxury home lifestyle while enjoying the feel of the country and the convenience of city life.  The luxury home market ($500,000 plus) that is located in the 93619 area remained relatively steady in 2012.  In 2013 it is already outperforming the past four years which is another sign of the turnaround in luxury home market.  Housing stats are ahead of last years pace, exisitng home sales are up and the inventory of homes for sale is down.  Great news for both buyers and sellers in the luxury home market.   ... 08/16/2013

Market Report for Clovis West Homes July 2013 (as of 8/12/13)   Solds Median Price: $272,250 Average Sale Price: $288,637 Least Expensive Sale: 1587 E Lester Ave, 3/2, 1298 SF, $172,348 Most Expensive Sale: 2224 W Minarets Ave  4/3, 3089 SF, $420,000 Avg. Days on Market: 42 Number of Solds: 36   Pendings: Median Price: $312,000 Average Price: $391,319 Least Expensive Pending: 7729 N Wolters Ave 3/3, 1444 SF, $162,000 Most Expensive Pending:  7462 N Highgrove Ln  4/5, 4800 SF, $1,325,000 Average Days on Market: 49 Number of Pendings: 33   Actives: Median Price: $345,000 Average Price: $530,241 Least Expensive Listing: 7242 N Adoline Ave 3/2, 1648 SF, $219,900 Most Expensive Listing: 7549 N Van Ness Blvd 4/4, 9178 SF, $3,250,000 Number of Actives: 29 Current Homes Available: Up to $100,00... 08/12/2013

Market Report for Clovis North High Homes July 2013 (as of 8/12/13)   Solds Median Price: $301,500 Average Sale Price: $462,006 Least Expensive Sale: 1782 N Merian Ln, 3/3, 1361 SF, $188,000 Most Expensive Sale: 3402 Reno Ave 5/7, 7000 SF, $2,800,000 Avg. Days on Market: 28 Number of Solds: 41   Pendings: Median Price: $271,400 Average Price: $327,974 Least Expensive Pending: 7422 N Backer Ave  3/2, 1246 SF, $189,500 Most Expensive Pending:  10579 N Old Course Dr 4/3, 4432 SF, $1,295,000 Average Days on Market: 28 Number of Pendings: 32   Actives: Median Price: $389,700 Average Price: $465,451 Least Expensive Listing: 3655 Etchings Way 3/3, 1203 SF $189,000 Most Expensive Listing: 2016 E Sawgrass Ave, 6/5, 5900 SF, $1,699,000 Number of Actives: 26   Current Homes Available: Up to $100,0... 08/12/2013

Market Report for Clovis East High Homes July 2013 (as of 8/12/13)   Solds Median Price: $246,745 Average Sale Price: $246,745 Least Expensive Sale: 5575 E Griffith Ave, 4/2, 1626 SF, $110,500 Most Expensive Sale: 6857 E Carmalee Ln  6/5, 6700 SF, $725,000 Avg. Days on Market: 38 Number of Solds: 44   Pendings: Median Price: $240,475 Average Price: $238,678 Least Expensive Pending: 5939 E Garland  Ave  3/1, 1110 SF, $115,900 Most Expensive Pending:  2750Norwich Ave 3/2, 3431 SF, $425,000 Average Days on Market: 40 Number of Pendings: 37   Actives: Median Price: $309,400 Average Price: $321,715 Least Expensive Listing: 5711 E Buckingham Ave 3/1, 1036 SF, $138,000 Most Expensive Listing: 10699 E San Felipe Ave, 4/3, 2875 SF, $650,000 Number of Actives: 22   Current Homes Available: Up to ... 08/12/2013

Market Report for Clovis High Homes July 2013  (as of 8/12/13)   Solds Median Price: $215,287 Average Sale Price: $215,287 Least Expensive Sale: 1677 Bullard Ave, 2/1, 1071 SF, $80,000 Most Expensive Sale: 1307 Whiteash Ave  4/3, 3518 SF, $417,000 Avg. Days on Market: 35 Number of Solds: 47   Pendings: Median Price: $230,988 Average Price: $241,686 Least Expensive Pending: 382 Sunnyside Ave  1/1, 640 SF, $80,000 Most Expensive Pending:  6294 Dockery Ave  4/3, 2605 SF, $449,900 Average Days on Market: 48 Number of Pendings: 36   Actives: Median Price: $303.150 Average Price: $334.849 Least Expensive Listing: 19 W National  Ave  4/2, 1750 SF, $175,500 Most Expensive Listing: 8104 Bullard Ave, 4/5, 5315 SF, $799,900 Number of Actives: 28   Current Homes Available: Up to $100,000: 0 $100k-$... 08/12/2013

Market Report for Buchanan High Homes July 2013 (as of 8/12/13)   Solds Median Price: $312,500 Average Sale Price: $312,113 Least Expensive Sale: 333 Sylmar Ave, 2/2, 1426 SF, $140,000 Most Expensive Sale: 2796 Heritage Ave 4/3, 3227 SF, $605,000 Avg. Days on Market: 109 Number of Solds: 45   Pendings: Median Price: $283,225 Average Price: $314,499 Least Expensive Pending: 435 Gettysburg Ave 3/2, 960 SF, $68,250 Most Expensive Pending: 5871 E Providence Ave 5/4, 5120 SF, $1,190,000 Average Days on Market: 30 Number of Pendings: 42   Actives: Median Price: $340,450 Average Price: $358,934 Least Expensive Listing: 1680 N Avignon Ln 2/2, 1271 SF, $214,999 Most Expensive Listing: 12133 N Willow Ave, 4/3, 3468 SF, $558,00 Number of Actives: 22   Current Homes Available: Up to $100,000: 0 $10... 08/12/2013

Market Report for Buchanan High Homes June 2013 (as of 7/18/13)   Solds Median Price: $285,000 Average Sale Price: $313,701 Least Expensive Sale: 212 W Rialto Ave, 2/1, 1040 SF, $100,000 Most Expensive Sale: 1740 N Filbert Ave 5/5, 4549 SF, $575,000 Avg. Days on Market: 34 Number of Solds: 55   Pendings: Median Price: $336,357 Average Price: $316,778 Least Expensive Pending: 5423 E Norwich Ave 3/1, 1862 SF, $150,000 Most Expensive Pending: 2796 Heritage Ave 4/3, 3227 SF, $625,000 Average Days on Market: 40 Number of Pendings: 31   Actives: Median Price: $372,450 Average Price: $413,704 Least Expensive Listing: 687 N Ezie Ave 3/2, 1528 SF, $199,000 Most Expensive Listing: 5871 E Province Ave, 5/4, 5120 SF, $1,190,00 Number of Actives: 20   Current Homes Available: Up to $100,000: 0 $100k... 07/18/2013

Market Report for Clovis High Homes June 2013  (as of 7/18/13)   Solds Median Price: $223,450 Average Sale Price: $241,639 Least Expensive Sale: 4252 N Manilla Ave, 3/1, 1150 SF, $99,750 Most Expensive Sale: 6180 N Constellation  4/2, 2570 SF, $489,900 Avg. Days on Market: 24 Number of Solds: 36   Pendings: Median Price: $240,375 Average Price: $260,902 Least Expensive Pending: 26 San Gabriel Ave  3/2, 960 SF, $80,000 Most Expensive Pending:  2804 McKelvey Ave  4/3, 3613 SF, $488,000 Average Days on Market: 63 Number of Pendings: 31   Actives: Median Price: $345,116 Average Price: $371,355 Least Expensive Listing: 502 W Keats Ave  3/2, 1506 SF, $139,900 Most Expensive Listing: 2165 Fowler Ave, 4/4, 4053 SF, $725,000 Number of Actives: 16   Current Homes Available: Up to $100,000: 0 $100... 07/18/2013

Market Report for Clovis East High Homes June 2013 (as of 7/18/13)   Solds Median Price: $196,750 Average Sale Price: $221,739 Least Expensive Sale: 5935 E Dayton Ave, 3/2, 1348 SF, $105,000 Most Expensive Sale: 2993 Ashcroft Ave  4/3, 2583 SF, $410,000 Avg. Days on Market: 35 Number of Solds: 52   Pendings: Median Price: $228,225 Average Price: $222,792 Least Expensive Pending: 3540 N Standford Ave  3/2, 1304 SF, $134,900 Most Expensive Pending:  6857 E Carmalee Ln 6/5, 6700 SF, $749,000 Average Days on Market: 60 Number of Pendings: 36   Actives: Median Price: $289,900 Average Price: $310,878 Least Expensive Listing: 3258 Magnolia Ave 3/2, 2550 SF, $299,000 Most Expensive Listing: 6782 E Carmalee Ln, 4/4, 3390 SF, $795,000 Number of Actives: 23   Current Homes Available: Up to $100,00... 07/18/2013

Market Report for Clovis North High Homes June 2013 (as of 7/18/13)   Solds Median Price: $325,000 Average Sale Price: $441,304 Least Expensive Sale: 3835 Richmond, 2/2, 1283 SF, $190,000 Most Expensive Sale: 4678 Millerton Rd 4/5, 6068 SF, $1,350,000 Avg. Days on Market: 60 Number of Solds: 46   Pendings: Median Price: $342,500 Average Price: $366,411 Least Expensive Pending: 7155 N WHitney Ave  3/2, 1745 SF, $219,000 Most Expensive Pending:  1495 E Starpass Dr 4/3, 3522 SF, $645,900 Average Days on Market: 51 Number of Pendings: 32   Actives: Median Price: $329,950 Average Price: $480,790 Least Expensive Listing: 17502 Bluewater Bay  3/2, 960 SF $87,000 Most Expensive Listing: 13535 Academy Oaks Ln, 4/5, 5541 SF, $1,725,000 Number of Actives: 26   Current Homes Available: Up to $100,0... 07/18/2013