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It’s FresYes Fest Weekend! Here is what’s Hot & Happening…

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Jason Farris

Head YES man at FresYes.com
I grew up in Fresno. Relaxed in its calm breezes, listened with my dad to the crack of the bat at little league baseball games when I was a kid and now take my son to do the same at minor league games. I broadened my mind at its schools (I went to high school right here at San Joaquin Memorial, and to college at Fresno State!) I love that if I drive for two hours in one direction, I can be in the mountains. For two hours in another, luxuriating on a California beach. I can enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of San Francisco or Los Angeles, but still be able to come home to relaxation, calm, and quiet.

I love where I live, and I also love what I do. I'm lucky to be able to work in a profession in which I get to build relationships; one that has me meeting new people each and every day and helping them to build new lives in my beloved city. I'm lucky enough to work in a profession in which I can marry cutting-edge technologies and marketing techniques to good, old-fashioned, nose-to-the-grindstone work. I am lucky enough to work in a profession that allows me to work as an advocate for my clients; to use every tool at my disposal to get a job done well for them, and with as little stress and expense as possible.

I love my city. I love my job. One inspires my excellence for the other.

Fresno? I say FresYES

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You know it’s time to celebrate Spring when #FresYesFest rolls around. This has come to be one of my favorite events of the year and I can’t wait to see you Saturday! Luckily, we live in Fresno, so there are lots of other cool things happening too…

Read on:

Friday

  • Wicked– Saroyan Theatre, 730 M Street Fresno, CA 93721 @8:00pm Learn more
  • PBR: Professional Bull Riders– Save Mart Center, 2650 E. Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710 @8:00pm Learn more

Saturday

  • Second Wind 5K– Madera Speedway, 1850 Cleveland Ave. Madera, CA 93637 @7:30am Weekend Events
  • Fresno FC vs. Reno 1868 FC– Chukchansi Park, 1800 Tulare Street Fresno, CA 93721 @7:30pm Learn more
  • Ag Day– Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 West Belmont Ave Fresno, CA 93728 @9:00am-2:00pm Learn more
  • FresYes Fest– Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company. Tioga-Sequoia and Haron Jaguar Land Rover, two Downtown Fresno icons, have collaborated for a #FresnoProud beer that will be released Saturday at FresYes Fest. It’s the Haron #FresnoProud Blood Orange IPA. Everybody involved in FresYes Fest is #FresnoProud, and so is Haron Jaguar, as you can see in their popular Super Bowl commercials. Come join the fun, #FresYesInsider! 745 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721 @1:00pm-11:00pm Learn more
  • Ecstatic Dance- Tower Yoga Fresno, 1277 N Wishon Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 @7:00pm-9pm Learn more

Sunday

  • 2019 Fresno Donut Run– Two Cities Marathon & Half, 9447 N Fort Washington Rd, Fresno, CA 93730 @8:00am-11:00am Learn more
  • Hairspray– Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theatre, 1226 N Wishon Ave Fresno, CA 93728 @11:00am Learn more
  • Pups & Suds: A Night in the Garden– Gazebo Gardens Nursery, 3204 N Van Ness Blvd, Fresno CA 93704 @5:00pm-8:00pm Learn more  

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @fresyes and use the hashtag, #FresYesInsider for your chance to be featured here next week.

Here’s some of the fun we shared this week:

Have a great weekend!

-Jason

P.S. Have you joined the Daily Wake Up Call Yet? I made a great playlist for this week’s gym sessions. Join our exclusive club to get our next one. The group loves them – what can I say? besides…add DJ to my skill set!

Get Ready to be Hungry – It’s the Fresno Street Eats Recap!

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Natali Carrera is a devoted coffee addict who also loves her nine-year-old son, husband of 14 years and bargain hunting at Target. She works full time with ValleyPBS as their Director of Educational Services and is also a freelance writer and YouTube vlogger (as a hobby). She's been told "bubbly" is the best descriptor of her personality, though she wonders if what people really mean is that she talks too much. Natali is a lifelong Fresno resident and Fresno State grad.
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Prepare yourself: Get a snack out and put your readers on – this one is delicious!

After two recent trips out of state, one thing became fully cemented in my mind: Fresno has the BEST food. As a born and raised Fresnan, I can name several things I love about my home town, but the food selection has to be my favorite thing about it. With so many cultures represented by our area’s population and so many types of restaurants, you can satisfy pretty much any craving you have with a quick drive or app swipe.  


  • Bacon Churros by Rubia’s Churros from January’s Street Eats

  • Churro Takeover: As in churros take over breakfast. It’s churro bites with breakfast sausages and fried egg all topped with maple syrup and powdered sugar.  


  • Mexican Apple Pie: Churro bites tossed in cinnamon and sugar topped with apple pie whipped cream, caramel and 2 scoops of ice cream.  

  • Also coming in March: The Chilequile Chorizo Breakfast Burrito from Taqueria El Premio Mayor

  • Loaded Buffalo Fries from February’s Street Eats, by Chicken Shack

  • All images via/courtesy of Mike Osegueda/Fresno Street Eats

Within the overarching category of Fresno food options, street food is high ranking with many. With numerous food trucks now on the scene and rolling out to gatherings multiple evenings each week the street food scene is continuing to grow and draws crowds of hungry Fresnans without exception.

The latest opportunity to enjoy street food comes from local event planning royalty, the partnership that is Mike Osegueda (of former Fresno Beehive now Yahoo Sports and Taco Throwdown fame) and Tioga Sequoia Brewery. “Street Eats” is a monthly, themed pop-up food, music, beer garden and vendor event sure to delight all the senses.

Street Eats started “popping up” monthly at Tioga Sequoia in Downtown Fresno this January. Each month’s Street Eats event features a food theme that all the attending food trucks and vendors will plan their menus around – and the menu items will be exclusive to the event. January’s theme was Bacon and February’s theme was Loaded Fries. Coming up this month, Street Eats guests can look forward to a night of comfort food as the theme will be Breakfast for Dinner.

Street Eats takes place this month on Thursday, March 28th from 5-10pm. All ages are welcome and admission is completely free. The month’s featured food vendors will be: Taqueria El Premio Mayor, Waffliciousfresno and The Gastro Grill Food Truck by Chacon’s Catering. The DJ lineup will include: Brohh T, Bawmbeats, Andi Mac, DJ D SOTO and NATE. The vendor list has yet to be announced, but you can check back on the Street Eats Facebook page for updates. In fact, I highly recommend giving that page a like to ensure you stay apprised of all upcoming Street Eats announcements and future plans.

What would you dream Street Eats theme be? Comment and let us know! We’re on Instagram at @fresyes and Facebook, of course. Next time you’re out eating something delicious, use the hashtag, #FresYesInsider, and we’ll feature you on our blog.

Happy eating!

-Natali

Are You Feeling Lucky? We’ve rounded up all the best St. Paddy’s Events…| March 15-17

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Jason Farris

Head YES man at FresYes.com
I grew up in Fresno. Relaxed in its calm breezes, listened with my dad to the crack of the bat at little league baseball games when I was a kid and now take my son to do the same at minor league games. I broadened my mind at its schools (I went to high school right here at San Joaquin Memorial, and to college at Fresno State!) I love that if I drive for two hours in one direction, I can be in the mountains. For two hours in another, luxuriating on a California beach. I can enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of San Francisco or Los Angeles, but still be able to come home to relaxation, calm, and quiet.

I love where I live, and I also love what I do. I'm lucky to be able to work in a profession in which I get to build relationships; one that has me meeting new people each and every day and helping them to build new lives in my beloved city. I'm lucky enough to work in a profession in which I can marry cutting-edge technologies and marketing techniques to good, old-fashioned, nose-to-the-grindstone work. I am lucky enough to work in a profession that allows me to work as an advocate for my clients; to use every tool at my disposal to get a job done well for them, and with as little stress and expense as possible.

I love my city. I love my job. One inspires my excellence for the other.

Fresno? I say FresYES

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Welcome to the weekend, Fresno! We’ve got all sorts of fun activities brewing for you this St. Patrick’s day…

Friday

Evidence of Previous Year’s Fun by the FresnoBee

Saturday

Sunday

Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram using #FresYesInsider for your chance to be featured here next week.

Have a great weekend!

-Jason

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FresYes Staff Member, Luis Parrales, Promoted to Director of Marketing!

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Luis Parrales has been promoted to the Director of Marketing at FresYes Real Estate. Parrales was promoted from his previous role as a listing coordinator. Parrales proved his worth to FresYes continually, making this an easy decision of promotion, as he has always utilized his creative talents to provide marketing support.

Parrales is thrilled to be advancing not only at a company he cares about, but an industry he feels passionate about.

“I have lived in the Fresno area for most of my life and there is no place I’d rather be. I truly enjoy helping others with all of their real estate needs and believe in genuine client service. I also believe that every person deserves an exceptional experience. For me, real estate is more than buying or selling, it is an investment in the community we call home,” Parrales said.

Parrales attended the University of California- Merced, Fresno State, and National University. After college, he held a variety of roles giving him vast experience, in fact, he held a marketing role at an assisted living firm prior to joining FresYes.

“FresYes describes a community. A community full of fantastic people, great spots to eat and an insanely diverse culture,” Parrales expanded.

Those that work with him say Luis can handle a wide range of projects, solve a multitude of problems and he is naturally willing to help anyone, regardless of the day or time.

“What truly made it a no brainer to promote Luis is his ability to think outside the box and come up with innovative ideas. I trust him completely, and it is a great relief not to have to double check his work because he aligns with my personal, and FresYes’s values in every decision he makes,” Jason Farris, FresYes owner, and broker said.

Parrales has been in his new role approximately two months now, which is fabulous timing as FresYes expands to and 18,000 square foot new office space in downtown Fresno.

When he isn’t working, you can find him at Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co., the Tower District, or driving around the Fresno area and shopping, taking in the sites, or eating a delicious dish.

Join us in congratulating Luis in his new role!

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You can find Luis on Instagram: @World.Of.Lu


What’s Hot & Happening – March 8th-10th

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Jason Farris

Head YES man at FresYes.com
I grew up in Fresno. Relaxed in its calm breezes, listened with my dad to the crack of the bat at little league baseball games when I was a kid and now take my son to do the same at minor league games. I broadened my mind at its schools (I went to high school right here at San Joaquin Memorial, and to college at Fresno State!) I love that if I drive for two hours in one direction, I can be in the mountains. For two hours in another, luxuriating on a California beach. I can enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of San Francisco or Los Angeles, but still be able to come home to relaxation, calm, and quiet.

I love where I live, and I also love what I do. I'm lucky to be able to work in a profession in which I get to build relationships; one that has me meeting new people each and every day and helping them to build new lives in my beloved city. I'm lucky enough to work in a profession in which I can marry cutting-edge technologies and marketing techniques to good, old-fashioned, nose-to-the-grindstone work. I am lucky enough to work in a profession that allows me to work as an advocate for my clients; to use every tool at my disposal to get a job done well for them, and with as little stress and expense as possible.

I love my city. I love my job. One inspires my excellence for the other.

Fresno? I say FresYES

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Happy Weekend, FresYes Insiders! I hope you had an excellent week. We sure did. We were productive in our office as we prepare for FresYes Fest AND our new office, which of course, also means new agents. It’s always an exciting day here!

We’ve got some cool happenings going on in town this weekend – so get out your planners, text your friends and make some fun plans!

Oh, and while you’re out – be sure to use the hashtag, #FresYesInsiders, on Instagram, so I can feature you in next week’s post.

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

That’s all folks. Have a great weekend!

P.S. Don’t forget, while you’re out use the hashtag, #FresYesInsiders, for a chance to be featured in next week’s post.

A New Delicious Addition Joins Bullard and West Restaurants – Introducing Honolulu BBQ!

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The intersection of Bullard and West offers a veritable treasure-trove of dining options for hungry Fresnans. In one intersection, you have all the following choices:

Southwest Corner (Pavilion West Shopping Center)

Northwest Corner (Save Mart Shopping Center)

Northeast Corner

Southeast Corner

And now, you have one more great option to choose from: Honolulu BBQ. Honolulu BBQ is a take-out Hawaiian Barbecue restaurant that opened recently (February 2019) next to the Bullard Pharmacy in the Save Mart shopping center.

My family and I have been to Honolulu BBQ twice now and found the food to be served piping hot and freshly prepared, flavorful and in very generous quantities. Though it is mostly a take-out restaurant, there are several tables that you can sit at and enjoy your meal if you’d like to eat-in.

My personal favorite dishes are the Hibachi Chicken and the Bacon Fried Rice. My son says the Fried Butterfly Shrimp is a highlight for him, and both times he’s ordered it, it was perfectly crisp without being greasy. My husband enjoyed the Spam Musubi (he grew up with a grandmother who lived in Hawaii for many years and frequently served Spam, so it was a nice throwback to childhood for him) and the BBQ combo.

Main course dishes (which are affordably priced and hearty) are served with rice and homemade macaroni salad, but you can upgrade to chow mein or fried rice for a small charge. One dish could easily feed two adults. Additionally, Honolulu BBQ offers an extensive catering menu at reasonable prices that make it easy to feed a crowd for your next large family gathering or work event.

I spoke with owner Mein Huang, who shared that she and her family had previously lived in Wyoming, where they’d operated a successful restaurant for over a decade. Huang and her family had previously lived in the Valley and came back to be closer to extended family and enjoy the template Valley climate and friendly people. Huang says she’s wanted to own a restaurant and cook for people her entire life and that Honolulu BBQ is her family’s business that she’s proud to bring to Fresno.

I highly recommend checking out Honolulu BBQ next time you’re in the Bullard and West area. Welcome Huang and her family to the neighborhood and enjoy some very tasty, fresh Hawaiian BBQ while you’re there. You’ll be glad you did!

Happy Eating (and Exploring)!

-Natali

What’s Hot & Happening | It’s the first week of March!

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Jason Farris

Head YES man at FresYes.com
I grew up in Fresno. Relaxed in its calm breezes, listened with my dad to the crack of the bat at little league baseball games when I was a kid and now take my son to do the same at minor league games. I broadened my mind at its schools (I went to high school right here at San Joaquin Memorial, and to college at Fresno State!) I love that if I drive for two hours in one direction, I can be in the mountains. For two hours in another, luxuriating on a California beach. I can enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of San Francisco or Los Angeles, but still be able to come home to relaxation, calm, and quiet.

I love where I live, and I also love what I do. I'm lucky to be able to work in a profession in which I get to build relationships; one that has me meeting new people each and every day and helping them to build new lives in my beloved city. I'm lucky enough to work in a profession in which I can marry cutting-edge technologies and marketing techniques to good, old-fashioned, nose-to-the-grindstone work. I am lucky enough to work in a profession that allows me to work as an advocate for my clients; to use every tool at my disposal to get a job done well for them, and with as little stress and expense as possible.

I love my city. I love my job. One inspires my excellence for the other.

Fresno? I say FresYES

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Happy Weekend, Fresno! We’re so glad to see Spring approaching, even if it is still chilly out…

We’ve got some fun stuff happening this weekend! I hope to see you out and about supporting our local businesses and of course, having some fun.

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Leave me a comment and let me know which event I’ll see you at! Have a fabulous weekend and thank you for reading FresYes.com – I’m glad you’re here.

-Jason

And the Award Goes To… Honoring 2018’s Explosive Growth

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Jason Farris

Head YES man at FresYes.com
I grew up in Fresno. Relaxed in its calm breezes, listened with my dad to the crack of the bat at little league baseball games when I was a kid and now take my son to do the same at minor league games. I broadened my mind at its schools (I went to high school right here at San Joaquin Memorial, and to college at Fresno State!) I love that if I drive for two hours in one direction, I can be in the mountains. For two hours in another, luxuriating on a California beach. I can enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of San Francisco or Los Angeles, but still be able to come home to relaxation, calm, and quiet.

I love where I live, and I also love what I do. I'm lucky to be able to work in a profession in which I get to build relationships; one that has me meeting new people each and every day and helping them to build new lives in my beloved city. I'm lucky enough to work in a profession in which I can marry cutting-edge technologies and marketing techniques to good, old-fashioned, nose-to-the-grindstone work. I am lucky enough to work in a profession that allows me to work as an advocate for my clients; to use every tool at my disposal to get a job done well for them, and with as little stress and expense as possible.

I love my city. I love my job. One inspires my excellence for the other.

Fresno? I say FresYES

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Celebrating wins is something we do on a daily basis at FresYes.  It’s just part of our culture, an integral part of who we are. But last week we held an epic, no holds barred Celebration with a capital “C”. It was a one of a kind awards ceremony where we delighted in cheering each other on and measuring milestones in a tangible way. Of course, we had a whole lot of fun doing it, FresYes style (Including our very own mimosa bar!)

It’s almost unbelievable how far we’ve come in such a short amount of time. I am humbled and honored to lead this group of extraordinary individuals. I’m especially grateful to watch our team achieve massive goals and the fact each one continually strives for excellence fills me with extreme pride.

Typing this still boggles my mind – 39% of our agents crossed the $2 million in sales mark. We also had 2 agents that closed more than 40 transactions this year, and 2 who closed over $10 Million in sales.

This is a group of winners.

Please join me in offering a hearty Congratulations to the following agents:

Top Producer by Total Units Sold & Newcomer of the Year:  Ryan McDaniel

Our Top Producer by Total Volume:  Rebecca Pope

Top Rural Property Seller:  Leon Borunda

Recipients of the Van Ness Award – Tier 1 Sales:

  • Leon Borunda
  • Rebecca Pope

Recipients of the Old Fig Award – Tier 2 Sales:

  • Christine Grooms
  • Stephanie Kubo
  • Erica Maranian
  • Ryan McDaniel
  • Bill Richardson
  • Bree Richesin

Recipients of the Tower Award – Tier 3 Sales:

  • Manuel Bettencourt
  • Melissa Blake
  • Dara Briseno
  • Leticia Castaneda
  • Jeremy Clark
  • Amanda Drexler
  • Benjamin Garcia
  • Carole McMills
  • Johanna Mott
  • Greg Mouw
  • Luis Parrales
  • Jessica Ramirez
  • Maria Romo
  • Connie Sanchez
  • Sarah Tolmachoff
  • Jane Tyner
  • Rachel White
  • Jon Williams

Best Instagram:  Melissa Blake

Most BombBomb Videos Sent:  Sarah Tolmachoff

Best Video of 2018:  Leon Borunda

Top Agent Using Contactually:  Erica Maranian

Contactually Lifetime Award:  Johanna Mott

We truly are blessed with a group of like-minded agents, who are motivated, talented, forward-looking and in love with our community. Being able to recognize their individual achievements at the end of this remarkable year brings me so much satisfaction and joy – and leaves me positively stoked thinking about how much we will accomplish in 2019.

PS: Did you see we’re hiring 150 new agents? Read the news about our new office HERE!