Jim Keller, Realtor®
@jimkeller.bsky.social
Southern California real estate agent. DRE#02195203. Happy to talk shop. I specialize in first-time home buyers and trust/probate sales. Before becoming a Realtor®, I was a college professor. My emphasis is always education. www.RealEstateMadeReal.com
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update:
Still sitting in a balanced market | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | August 3rd, 2026
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New, from Hell Itself, @zacharytbranch.bsky.social brings us a sweeping tale of "Kamistones and Keeps"
Kamistones and Keeps – Hell Itself
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There is just one thing the astronaut has to remember in Jacob Bergstresser’s “The Astronaut’s Mantra” (Sci-Fi). Is the mantra going to work? “Don't crash into the sun. Don't crash into the sun. ... ” Continue reading at crypticfrogpublishing.wordpress.com/2026/07/24/i...
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update:
Active Listings are still up | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | July 27th, 2026
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California's laws are VERY pro-tenant, to the point where I'm shocked this sort of thing doesn't happen more often. Even in cases where the tenant is clearly in the wrong, as here, it's a long, expensive process to remove them.
Airbnb squatter? Hermosa Beach homeowner says guest refused to leave after reservation ended
A Hermosa Beach homeowner says an Airbnb guest refused to leave her property after his reservation ended, forcing her into a costly legal battle.
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My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update:
More Active, Less Pending | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | July 20th, 2026
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Today from Hell Itself, a story about memories from @freemanwrites.bsky.social
Requiem for Neuroscience in G Minor – Hell Itself
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OK, I have thoughts. Hurrying up getting more units produced is a good thing. The housing shortage is real. But increasing the number of *rental* units isn't fixing the overall problem. It will make the landlords richer without breaking the never-ending cycle of rent increases. Thread for deets.
Gov. Newsom signs law to speed up affordable housing projects
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new legislation designed to make it easier and faster to build affordable housing.
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My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update. Weekly statistics are tricky, because the market fluctuates, but things may finally be shifting back in buyers' favor.
07 13 2026 Signs of a Changing Market?
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Our editor's statement on the current AI bouhaha. 🧵
In light of all that's going on, I feel like I need to make a statement. Short version: 1) I don't accept stories written by or with LLM tools 2) I don't use AI detectors 3) It's possible I could be fooled by AI. All that proves is that the author committed fraud by misrepresenting their product.
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update:
Red Light, Green Light | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | March 9th, 2026
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Today, from Hell Itself, @helenfrench.bsky.social with an unusual take on a common theme: "The Space Between the Dust Motes."
The Space Between the Dust Motes – Hell Itself
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My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update: youtu.be/pESdC2JAGF8?...
A Quiet 4th of July? | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | June 29th, 2026
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A big factor here is that the greatest need is for entry-level homes, but regulatory hurdles make affordable owner-occupied homes unprofitable. The housing bill Trump is refusing to sign was meant to (partially) address that.
My broker, Mark Troth, with tihs week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update:
Growing Absorption Rate | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | June 22nd, 2026
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New from Hell Itself, @pbarmby.bsky.social brings us a story of good intentions in "Daylight Savings Time.' hellitself.com/daylight-sav...
Daylight Savings Time – Hell Itself
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It's very rare for it to be in the buyer's best interest to not advertise the property to all brokers.
I met him at the Ahmanson once sitting a couple seats down from us in our VERY cheap seats. I did NOT go fanboy on him, and he was very nice. RIP.
British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update: youtu.be/e2RJOwsw-2w?...
More Listings Sold | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | May 26th, 2026
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New, from Hell Itself, @danielausema.bsky.social brings us an origin story in "Grey Eytel and His Band of Birds." hellitself.com/grey-eytel-a...
Grey Eytel and His Band of Birds – Hell Itself
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My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update:
Buyers Are Ready | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | May 11th, 2026
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Now from Hell Itself, "A Tennis Match with a Queen Ant" by @reggiekwok.bsky.social
A Tennis Match with a Queen Ant – Hell Itself
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My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update: youtu.be/53noAA_vnfQ?...
Balanced Market | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | May 4th, 2026
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Taking a rare day off to enjoy a Southern California icon