The city council of Carmel last week voted to approve both the Sunset Center, and Vista Lobos parking lots as designated low-income housing. 349 state of California-mandated housing units are supposed to be erected in the city by the end of 2031, however these designated areas do not guarantee or even require that the units will be built in these areas- the city was simply complying with a deadline to...
A lot happening in the market this month! By a lot, I mean there continues to be a lot of local demand for real estate- even some palpable firming of values, not withstanding that the FED hasn't lowered rates at all. In fact, this week they reported inflation having risen to a slightly hotter 3.2%. Not a lot of reason for them to make moves, although its still likely we see 2-3 cuts this year. Currently,...
Wind and rain described the environment of the past few weeks on the Monterey Peninsula, bringing seemingly less destruction and a bit less rain than the previous year (for context, last year we had 4 Pine trees come down across our home access road by this time; this year, we've had none). Some places in town with more unattended trees or the more dense Del Monte Forest, did have trees down and a bit of...
What a year 2023 was! I finished the year off as #1 in units sold in Carmel-by-the-Sea and #1 individual Sotheby's agent in Carmel again. Thanks to you! Many thought that by this time, we would be in the midst of a financial meltdown, with tumbling residential real estate prices and a blown up economy. We still may see some changes in the coming year or two, however unlike the last 2008 -2011 real estate...
Just a brief note this month, since it is the holidays and you should all be with friends and family. Next month I will put out an in-depth recap of the whole year. No features or solds today - we'll hold that for January.This year was challenging for many in our business. I feel extremely thankful and fortunate that my team and I were able to rise to that challenge with the support of you all. We had a...
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I am truly thankful for this year’s support from our friends, family and new clients (many of whom have become friends!). While this year presented it’s challenges to the real estate community as a whole, we were able to have a banner sales year, due to the amazing friends that support my business. On this topic, the Carmel Pine Cone printed an interview with...
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 on,...
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...
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...
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...
