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

Here's a brief overview of the Monterey Peninsula real estate market for October 2023

New Ordinance Coming in 2024 to the City of Monterey

On October 17th, 2023, the City of Monterey voted four to one to implement a new rental registry ordinance. Here's a quick summary of...

A Quick Update on the Monterey Peninsula Housing Market - August 31, 2023

Here is a quick summary of the Monterey County Market: Sales prices remain historically high. Price reductions are occurring on some...

Adapting to Higher Interest Rates

Interest rates are now sitting around 7.0 percent for a 30 year fixed and some buyers are discouraged and feeling like their dream of...

Your Local Broker Marketplace

With today's technology, searching for homes online is easy so people often ask.....why hire a realtor? Besides our connection to our...

Traveling this Summer & Need to Close a Real Estate Transaction?

Summer is here and it might be time to travel! If you plan on being away and are in the middle of a real estate transaction, it’s...

27.5 Years of Useful Life?

If you own an investment property, you know the rule.....The IRS says that the “useful life” of a home’s improvements is 27.5 years. This...

A Little Information About an ADU

As housing needs evolve and communities seek innovative solutions, the concept of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) has gained significant...

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...