Water Stay Lifted on Monterey County Water Use

The water situation on the Monterey Peninsula (Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pacific Grove, Monterey, Pebble Beach) is about as clear as mud– so stay with me for a quick synopsis and an update. Cal-Am, the local water company, is violating a number of orders/laws/regulations by “over pumping” the Carmel River. Most of the restrictions have to do with protecting the Steel Head breading that occurs in the river. This over pumping/water shortage is the basis for the existence of the Monterey … Continue reading Water Stay Lifted on Monterey County Water Use

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Carmel River School Boundary Discussion

Carmel’s Schools Anyone living in Carmel, or interested in moving here, with children knows Carmel School District is one of the best public school districts in the state of California. The district consists of three elementary schools (Carmel River Elementary, Tularcitos Elementary School and Captain Cooper Elementary School), one middle school and one high school. Last night’s school board meeting was well attended and everyone acknowledged that the district is a victim of its own success. I have real estate … Continue reading Carmel River School Boundary Discussion

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True story of a Carmel Home Buyer

I recently put another Carmel home in escrow.  I had been working with these clients for quite some time-looking for their perfect house. As with many buyers, my clients were hesitant to make a move given the economic uncertainty and credit crisis. However, when they found their house, it was clear that the time to buy was now. We knew this because several months ago I set them up on my Private Client MLS system and together we have been … Continue reading True story of a Carmel Home Buyer

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November 2008 Home Sales Compared to 2007 in Pebble Beach, Carmel, Carmel Valley

November is over. Certainly a slower real estate market on the Monterey Peninsula than in the months leading up to it. Carmel Valley Carmel Valley saw only two homes go into escrow. Then again, in November of 2007 there were only three home sales in Carmel Valley in November. The difference? This year list the list price of Carmel Valley properties were $699,000 and $550,000. Last year: $2,850,000, $1,650,000 and $1,475,000. The orange line represents Median Price 1 Year ago, the … Continue reading November 2008 Home Sales Compared to 2007 in Pebble Beach, Carmel, Carmel Valley

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MLS Search Tool for Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pebble Beach and the Monterey Peninsula

Why Use this Search Tool? There are a number ways to search for Property for Sale in Carmel, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley and the surrounding areas.  Many web property search tools have inaccurate data, delay notification of new listings, and don’t present all of the properties that are listed. My Private Client System emails you when a new property is listed at the same time the real estate community is updated. You can track your favorite properties, and monitor them … Continue reading MLS Search Tool for Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pebble Beach and the Monterey Peninsula

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Closed Carmel Home Sales in the Last Three Months

While the graphs and statistics I post offer insight into the health of the Carmel real estate, frequently my clients are tracking a specific property and want to know how it was received by the market. The best way to track properties is to use my Private Client MLS. You can save properties of interest into your favorites folder and be notified when they sell, and their sales price. Send me an email if you would like me to set … Continue reading Closed Carmel Home Sales in the Last Three Months

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