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Some Important Information About Home Insurance in California

As we all know, fires have been a big concern in California but in recent years, the frequency and intensity of the fires have escalated...

Important Ordinances in the City of Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove, located on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, is a charming coastal city known for its natural beauty, Victorian...

What's the Difference Between a Loan Contingency & an Appraisal Contingency?

There are a few contingencies that are listed on the California Purchase Agreement. They can be a bit confusing so today we'll focus on...

It's Just A Few Feet.....Give or Take!

You may have noticed that square footage can vary when reviewing records for a property. There are multiple sources that may list a...

Monterey County Update

Buyer demand remains higher than it was during the mid-winter slowdown. The number and percentage of listings going into contract and...

The Details Matter - Get Your Home Ready for Sale!

Although home prices have adjusted slightly from the 2021-2022 highs, sellers who purchased their properties before, or even during the...

Assembly Bills That Didn't Go Through in 2022

It's hard to keep track of all the proposed laws that go before the California legislature in a single year. If you are a home owner, an...

Getting Ready for Your Tax Prep? Don't Forget Your Closing Statement!

If you bought, sold or refinanced a home in 2022, make sure pull to your Closing Statement for tax preparation. It contains all the...

A Quick Update on the Monterey Peninsula Housing Market - March 8, 2023

Here is a quick summary of the Monterey County Market: Sales prices remain high but sellers seem to be taking note of longer days on...

In Need of a Deed?

There is a lot to know about owning a home and one of the questions that people often ask.....What is a Deed? A deed is a legal document...

An Interest Rate Update.....

Interest rates have been climbing again this month so it's always interesting to take a look at long term trends to try and put things in...

What Are Millennials Looking for in their Home?

First, who are Millennials or Generation Y? They became adults around the time of the Millennium and were generally born between 1981 and...

What's a Buyer Representation Agreement?

In the past a handshake was all we needed to establish a relationship but in today's world, that doesn't always work. As realtors, we...

A Quick Update on the Monterey Peninsula Housing Market - January 19, 2023

Here is a quick summary of the Monterey County Market: Sales prices remain high but we are starting to see price reductions throughout...

Making a Deal in 2023!

These days there seems to be a disagreement between sellers who think their homes are worth just a bit more and buyers who believe those...

Post Pandemic Home Priorities

The Pandemic changed our perspective on what was important on the home front. Remote work, extended time together, and a need to find...

Where Did All The Buyers Go?

How quickly things can change and the real estate market is no exception! The last 2 years saw record sales on the Monterey Peninsula and...

What to Look for on a Preliminary Title Report

A preliminary title report is obtained for every purchase transaction. It is prepared by the title company and shows the ownership of a...

Pre-Retirees' Impact on the Housing Market

Lots of decisions were made during the Pandemic especially when it came to where to live, how to live and what to do moving forward. The...

Eight Reasons Why You Might Buy Now!

Everyone has to live somewhere. You either rent, or you buy. The focus should be the next 5-10 years, not the next 5-10 months. Once the...