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
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
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Congratulations to our 2025 Pushcart Prize nominees!
November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Congratulations to our 2025 Pushcart Prize nominees!
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Where besides Hell Itself are you going to find a story about daddies breastfeeding?
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Milk Run – Hell Itself
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November 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Where besides Hell Itself are you going to find a story about daddies breastfeeding?
hellitself.com/milk-run/
hellitself.com/milk-run/
In the past two weeks, I've gotten a dozen unsolicited inquiries from agents looking for off-market flippers and a call on one of my listings asking if it could be converted to an income property.
When all-cash investor activity gets creative like this, it's usually the bottom of the market.
When all-cash investor activity gets creative like this, it's usually the bottom of the market.
November 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In the past two weeks, I've gotten a dozen unsolicited inquiries from agents looking for off-market flippers and a call on one of my listings asking if it could be converted to an income property.
When all-cash investor activity gets creative like this, it's usually the bottom of the market.
When all-cash investor activity gets creative like this, it's usually the bottom of the market.
I was planning to do a thread about the no-details-yet idea of a 50-year mortgage, but, really, the AP's writeup is very good and probably what you should read:
White House's 50-year mortgage proposal has one notable benefit but a number of drawbacks
The White House says it is considering a 50-year mortgage to address the home affordability crisis. Critics argue it won't solve issues like supply shortages and high interest rates.
apnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I was planning to do a thread about the no-details-yet idea of a 50-year mortgage, but, really, the AP's writeup is very good and probably what you should read:
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update:
Reversing Some Down Trends | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | November 10th, 2025
YouTube video by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Troth, REALTORS®
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November 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update:
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Today from Hell Itself: "Playing Vegas Odds with Doc, Sammy, and Bob" by Gregory Nicoll, a weird time-travel western fantasy.
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hellitself.com/playing-vega...
Playing Vegas Odds with Doc, Sammy, and Bob – Hell Itself
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November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today from Hell Itself: "Playing Vegas Odds with Doc, Sammy, and Bob" by Gregory Nicoll, a weird time-travel western fantasy.
hellitself.com/playing-vega...
hellitself.com/playing-vega...
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update:
Fewer Properties Into Escrow | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | November 3rd, 2025
YouTube video by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Troth, REALTORS®
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update:
It's election day. Please don't forget to cast your ballot.
November 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM
It's election day. Please don't forget to cast your ballot.
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Two more pieces of scary news from Hell Itself:
1) The October digest is now available for download, for everyone who prefers to read our stories as a .PDF. hellitself.com/downloads/
2) Hell Itself is now a token-paying market.
1) The October digest is now available for download, for everyone who prefers to read our stories as a .PDF. hellitself.com/downloads/
2) Hell Itself is now a token-paying market.
Downloads – Hell Itself
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October 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Two more pieces of scary news from Hell Itself:
1) The October digest is now available for download, for everyone who prefers to read our stories as a .PDF. hellitself.com/downloads/
2) Hell Itself is now a token-paying market.
1) The October digest is now available for download, for everyone who prefers to read our stories as a .PDF. hellitself.com/downloads/
2) Hell Itself is now a token-paying market.
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Happy Halloween from Hell Itself!
In honor of the day, we've got "The Great Old One Myrowl-Shu" by @deborahldavitt.com!
In honor of the day, we've got "The Great Old One Myrowl-Shu" by @deborahldavitt.com!
The Great Old One Myrowl-Shu – Hell Itself
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October 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Happy Halloween from Hell Itself!
In honor of the day, we've got "The Great Old One Myrowl-Shu" by @deborahldavitt.com!
In honor of the day, we've got "The Great Old One Myrowl-Shu" by @deborahldavitt.com!
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update: youtu.be/rGyUQfUARDY?...
Seasonal Slow Down? | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | October 27th, 2025
YouTube video by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Troth, REALTORS®
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October 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update: youtu.be/rGyUQfUARDY?...
New from Hell Itself: hellitself.com/on-the-ropes/
On the Ropes – Hell Itself
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October 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
New from Hell Itself: hellitself.com/on-the-ropes/
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Thei did the Mash; thei did the Monstere Mash.
The Monstere Mash: beholde, sepulchral smash!
Thei did the Mash, and it kaughte on moost fast -
Hark, heare the Mash! Forsooth, the Monstere Mash!
The Monstere Mash: beholde, sepulchral smash!
Thei did the Mash, and it kaughte on moost fast -
Hark, heare the Mash! Forsooth, the Monstere Mash!
October 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Thei did the Mash; thei did the Monstere Mash.
The Monstere Mash: beholde, sepulchral smash!
Thei did the Mash, and it kaughte on moost fast -
Hark, heare the Mash! Forsooth, the Monstere Mash!
The Monstere Mash: beholde, sepulchral smash!
Thei did the Mash, and it kaughte on moost fast -
Hark, heare the Mash! Forsooth, the Monstere Mash!
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update: youtu.be/2HEUH4-_84k?...
I didn't share last week's (laid up after a car accident), but those numbers were a little scary, so these numbers are welcome.
I didn't share last week's (laid up after a car accident), but those numbers were a little scary, so these numbers are welcome.
Buyers Jumping In | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | October 13th, 2025
YouTube video by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Troth, REALTORS®
youtu.be
October 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update: youtu.be/2HEUH4-_84k?...
I didn't share last week's (laid up after a car accident), but those numbers were a little scary, so these numbers are welcome.
I didn't share last week's (laid up after a car accident), but those numbers were a little scary, so these numbers are welcome.
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Today from Hell Itself: "Matt's Baby" by Toshiya Kamei, a weird horror story of tables getting turned.
hellitself.com/matts-baby/
hellitself.com/matts-baby/
Matt’s Baby – Hell Itself
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October 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Today from Hell Itself: "Matt's Baby" by Toshiya Kamei, a weird horror story of tables getting turned.
hellitself.com/matts-baby/
hellitself.com/matts-baby/
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Today from Hell Itself: A fabulist science fiction ghost story by @lrb.bsky.social!
Munitions Release – Hell Itself
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October 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Today from Hell Itself: A fabulist science fiction ghost story by @lrb.bsky.social!
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update:
Listings Down/Pendings Up | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | October 6th, 2025
YouTube video by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Troth, REALTORS®
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update:
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We're pleased to announce that you can now download each month's stories in a handy .pdf digest, available on our website at the beginning of the following month. September's is out now, featuring stories by @rachiea.bsky.social @crboltz.bsky.social @deborahldavitt.com and @ktwagner.bsky.social
Downloads – Hell Itself
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October 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
We're pleased to announce that you can now download each month's stories in a handy .pdf digest, available on our website at the beginning of the following month. September's is out now, featuring stories by @rachiea.bsky.social @crboltz.bsky.social @deborahldavitt.com and @ktwagner.bsky.social
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Today from Hell Itself, @ktwagner.bsky.social brings us a bittersweet tale about the language of flowers:
hellitself.com/on-the-rainy...
hellitself.com/on-the-rainy...
On the Rainy Side of the Mountain They Grow Columbine, Nightshade, and Stinging Nettle – Hell Itself
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October 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Today from Hell Itself, @ktwagner.bsky.social brings us a bittersweet tale about the language of flowers:
hellitself.com/on-the-rainy...
hellitself.com/on-the-rainy...
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update:
Heading into Q4 2025 | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | September 29th, 2025
YouTube video by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Troth, REALTORS®
youtu.be
September 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Update:
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Today from Hell Itself, the very last of James Ipse's Colm Ramirez mysteries!
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Watch for our next story on October 3!
hellitself.com/the-case-of-...
Watch for our next story on October 3!
The Case of Kilts: A Colm Ramirez Mystery – Hell Itself
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September 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Today from Hell Itself, the very last of James Ipse's Colm Ramirez mysteries!
hellitself.com/the-case-of-...
Watch for our next story on October 3!
hellitself.com/the-case-of-...
Watch for our next story on October 3!
I'm attending the special meeting of the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees today. Tensions are high, but so far everything is cordial and professional.
September 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I'm attending the special meeting of the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees today. Tensions are high, but so far everything is cordial and professional.
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Snapshot:
Fall usually sees a slowdown in the market, but mortgage rates have been better lately, so there are still buyers out there.
Fall usually sees a slowdown in the market, but mortgage rates have been better lately, so there are still buyers out there.
A Fall Slowdown?? | Lancaster & Palmdale Housing Market Update | September 23rd, 2025
YouTube video by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Troth, REALTORS®
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
My broker, Mark Troth, with this week's Antelope Valley Real Estate Market Snapshot:
Fall usually sees a slowdown in the market, but mortgage rates have been better lately, so there are still buyers out there.
Fall usually sees a slowdown in the market, but mortgage rates have been better lately, so there are still buyers out there.
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Today's Hell Itself story is a haunting flash piece by Rachel Ashcraft, "Float."
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Look for our next story on September 26.
hellitself.com/float/
Look for our next story on September 26.
Float – Hell Itself
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September 19, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Today's Hell Itself story is a haunting flash piece by Rachel Ashcraft, "Float."
hellitself.com/float/
Look for our next story on September 26.
hellitself.com/float/
Look for our next story on September 26.