Luxury spec home on Casanova Street in Carmel-by-the-Sea, representing a record-breaking $10.7M sale.

Market Insight: Q3 Records, Water District Vote & Wedding News

First order of business this month… We were married on Martha’s Vineyard at the end of September! We were fortunate to have close friends and family join us at the Lambert’s Cove Inn for a multi-day celebration that People Magazine covered last week! Here is a fun link to the article. It was truly the most special day. In the markets, while the terrible situation in Israel and Gaza has continued...

Classic 1920s Arts & Crafts style cottage in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Wedding Bells, A Market Reset, and The Resilience of Prime Carmel Properties

Before delving into markets and business.... Brittney and I are getting married at the end of the month!! Pending nuptials will take place in Martha's Vineyard, MA, where I grew up spending my Summers, and a place Brittney has also grown to truly love. As is the norm around here, I am nose to the grindstone in work while Brittney organizes the wedding and tells me when and where to be as we gear up for the...

Prime real estate location at the corner of Casanova and Ocean Avenue in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.

The Carmel Journal: Q2 Market Report, Car Week, and the “Two-Speed” Luxury Market

I have an exciting announcement for this month…. as we wrapped up Q2 and the first half of the year on Aug 1st, my assistant manager walked in my office and told me I was still holding as the number ONE individual agent in Carmel! I was also awarded by Sotheby’s International Realty for being in the Top 100 Agents in the US for the second quarter in a row. Proud moments but my friends hate me because...

Charming cottage in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, representing a successful client closing.

June Market Report: Velocity in Prime Carmel & The “Lock-In” Effect

We’ve been fortunate this month in that we’ve stayed busy essentially from the beginning of the year, when most of our local agent community has been slow. As such, I figure better late than never on the June Newsletter! We’ve been able to string together a healthy number of sales so far this season (and we’re grateful for your support in doing so), mostly in prime Carmel, which is a testament to...

Luxury home located near Monte Verde and 12th in the Golden Rectangle of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

The Shift in Tides: Pricing Accuracy & The “Data Junkie” Trap

Over the last few months, the tides seem to have materially changed in our local real estate enclave. With most of the first two months of the year continuing the same slow patterns from 2022, March and April picked up with a steady stream of buyers reentering the market. Our team had a number of transaction sides in Carmel to indicate that same trend. This week the FED raised rates again- however this...

Luxury home in prime downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, representing the resilient local real estate market.

The “New Normal”: Prime Inventory, Rate Locks, and Market Resilience

"Nothing is normal, but things still seem to be OK here in real estate." That is the gist of what we tell people when asked what's happening here in Carmel and Pebble Beach. Inflation fell below 5% for the first time, and Zillow's market data aggregator thinks the overall market will appreciate a slim 1% over the next 12 months - that's Carmel county versus the city of Carmel-by-the-Sea, where things tend...

Charming luxury cottage in a prime 'walk-to-town' location in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Storms, SVB, and the “Mirage” of Market Data

This newsletter would have typically gone out closer to the beginning of the month, however with a full week or more of power outage here on the Peninsula, and being in a constant state of crisis with flooding and fallen trees everywhere, it just wasn't my priority! I feel fortunate to be able to report that we did not have any major damage to any of our friend's or client's homes this last round of...

Luxury estate on Whalers Way in Pebble Beach, located near the AT&T Pro-Am golf courses.

The Inflation Hedge, Market Resilience & The AT&T Pro-Am

As we move into the first phase of this year's selling season, here's a reminder that real estate has been the number one protection against inflation for 100 years. That hasn't changed. We are here to be a part of your investment strategy team. You may be considering that vacation rental, a primary home you and your family want to build equity with, or simply a commercial property. We're here for you. And...

An iconic coastal property in Carmel Point, showcasing the enduring value of prime Carmel real estate as we enter 2023.

2023 Market Outlook: Resilience in the Golden Rectangle & Carmel Point

As we embark on a new year, it is important to look back in gratitude for all that we have. Some are dealing with financial hardships or stressors, but many around the world have always been without food, water or basic civil rights. We've got it pretty darn good. 2022 was a heck of a year. The war in Ukraine has put economic stress on much of the world, ourselves included, as we've massively increased...

Charming cottage in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, representing a successful client closing.

Desal Approval, High School Lights & The “Buy Now” Market Signal

Dear Friends, This month I want to first cover some big news- I finally pulled the trigger and Brittney and I are now engaged! Pictured below :) Other big, local news is the approval of the long overdue, proposed Desalination plant in Marina, and the approval of the evening game lights at Carmel High's football field. Many residents in Monterey County have been waiting on pins and needles for the...

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