Hey everyone, our latest Sotheby's International Realty market update magazine is here! This Monterey Peninsula issue features real estate activity in Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Monterey, Salinas, Carmel, Carmel Valley, and Big Sur. The magazine features many beautiful luxury homes for sale on the Monterey Peninsula. It also gives home sales data for each market area. Continue Reading
Living on the Monterey Peninsula
I was recently asked to share my opinion on what's great about living on the Monterey Peninsula. To each person who spends time living on the Monterey Peninsula, there's a special and unique sense of ownership. Whether it's the ocean, the charming neighborhoods, or the vast stretches of wilderness, there is something for everyone here. In this article, I discuss some of the Continue Reading
Luxury Living in Carmel Valley Ranch
Tucked away in the mid-valley area of Carmel Valley, the Carmel Valley Ranch offers luxury living for both active and settled lifestyles. When you buy a house in Carmel Valley Ranch, you not only get a luxury townhome in a great community, you also get optional access to club amenities such as gold, tennis, swimming, hiking, fine dining and more. Continue Reading
What Are Home Prices Like?
Whether you are a Monterey Peninsula homeowner looking to sell your house, or you are a buyer looking for that perfect place to call home -- it is important to keep an eye on trends happening with market values. In this article, you will find important resources for tracking home sales and home values in Pacific Grove, Carmel, Monterey, and Pebble Beach. Take a look to learn more about Continue Reading
Selling Your House to Buy Another
Many homeowners need to sell their primary home before buying another property.Home ownership on the Monterey PeninsulaThe Monterey Peninsula is a luxury real estate market. For example, the national median home value is around $250,000 for this year. Compare this with my market report for the cities of Pacific Grove and Monterey, both showing average sales prices of over $1 million this year. But Continue Reading
Think you know Pacific Grove? Take the Quiz!
Pacific Grove, California is a cozy historic retreat, nestled on the coast of the Monterey Peninsula. But how was it founded? What are some quirky laws? What movies have been filmed here? Test your trivia skills with this 20 question quiz on America's Last Home Town. Answers revealed at the end! Continue Reading
Living With Wildlife on the Monterey Peninsula
It is no secret that California is a nature lover’s dream. The lush and vibrant coastal habitats of the Monterey Peninsula are teeming with wildlife. Visitors from across the globe come to appreciate the hiking trails, natural parks, tide pools, redwoods and whale-watching tours.However, the natural beauty of the Monterey Peninsula is not just a tourist attraction. For those of Continue Reading
4 Things to Know About Historic Homes in Pacific Grove
The Monterey Peninsula is a region of California rich with historic significance. From its early settlers and Missions, fabled artists, writers and poets, to its ranches, fisheries, and coastal habitats, the storied past of the Monterey Peninsula beckons to be explored. One fascinating feature of the Peninsula are the historic homes found in the quaint coastal town of Pacific Continue Reading
Water Credit on the Monterey Peninsula
Water is a precious commodity here on the Monterey Peninsula. Despite an increase in annual rainfall in recent years, there are still many restrictions in place when it comes to real estate and securing water credit when buying, selling or improving a property. What is the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District? In 1978, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Continue Reading
The Golden Rectangle – Historic Homes of Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a celebrated travel destination known across the globe. Situated along the coast of California south of San Francisco, Carmel-by-the-Sea was founded around the turn of the 20th century as a progressive artist’s community. Many famous writers, artists and poets helped shape the formation of Carmel, including it’s development, laws, character and Continue Reading
