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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...


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...
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