Tag Archives: Pebble Beach

Holidays, Homes for Sale, Purchasing a home

It’s May Day in Carmel ~ Happy Mother’s Day!

                                                                 Happy Mother’s Day!

Floral Design by Fionna Floral in Pacific Grove

 Call Sarah and Jenny at Fionna Floral for your Mother’s Day flowers 831-275-5434

Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate mothers.  If you’re a mother yourself, best wishes for a very special day!  It’s also a time to celebrate and pay tribute to our own mothers.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!

Real Estate Market Report

At the end of the first quarter we always look back to see how the real estate market compares with the year before.  After a record breaking year in 2021 the real estate sales activity continued to deliver strong results.  The strong demand continued to drive sales prices up.  Click on link below for our Q1 Market Report

Our First Quarter Real Estate Market Report Q1

In our Carmel and Carmel Point market the average sales price was over $3.2 million which was similar to our 2021 market.  Currently the inventory continues to be at an all time low with only 11 listings available and 6 under contract. Since January 1st, 47 have sold, 3 of which are condos (through April 27th).

Carmel-by-the-Sea’s white sand beach

The Pebble Beach market was unlike any we have seen before Q1.  Total dollar value was up 40% from Q4 2021 due to several higher priced homes.  The number of sales was down with only 25 sales.  I guess I should consider myself lucky to have sold one of them!  Congratulations to Dean and Helen!

Sold! 1044 Lost Barranca, Pebble Beach ~ Multiple offers over asking!

The Country Club West area of Pebble Beach continues to be one of the most popular areas in Pebble Beach.  Most sales attract multiple buyers and sell for over the list price.  My listing at 1044 Lost Barranca which just sold was true to form.  I received multiple offers from buyers and we negotiated a price quite a bit over asking for very happy sellers.

In the multiple offer market it is very important for a seller to be represented by a savvy realtor who understands and is experienced in negotiating in this challenging multiple offer real estate market place.  Thinking of selling?  Call me and let’s discuss how I can help you negotiate the highest possible price for your property.

Just Sold!

23675 Determine Lane, Monterey. Sold with multiple offers! Offered at $1,995,000

Congratulations to John and Eileen who I was able to assist in selling their home for a great price with multiple offers AND referred them to a great realtor in Thousand Oaks where they relocated.  They were able to move from one beautiful home directly into their next!  Who says that can’t be done in this. market?

From a buyer’s stand point it’s also very important to work with a savvy negotiator, because it means whether or not you beat out your competition and get your home.  Call me and let’s discuss how I can help you buy your home at the best possible price.

Receiving the Award of Excellence in Real Estate from the Carmel Chamber of Commerce

I was very honored to receive the Award of Excellence in Real Estate from the Carmel Chamber of Commerce at the end of 2021.  I am so grateful for such a wonderful honor.

Parkbench.com/Carmel-Ca

Visit my new community web site at www.parkbench.com to keep up on what’s going on in the communities of Carmel, Pebble Beach, and Pacific Grove.  I’m interviewing business owners and other community members so check it out to learn more about our locals.

Interview with Emily and Babz, co-owners of Tessuti Zoo                        in Pacific Grove

Spring is Bursting out all over!!

 Let’s get out and enjoy this glorious place and the fabulous weather!

Pink carpet on display now in Pacific Grove!
Baby Harbor seal pups announcing spring time!

 

ABC's of the Monterey Peninsula

ABC’S of the Monterey Peninsula ~ “D” is for DOGS!

Carmel Beach

ABC’S of the Monterey Peninsula 

“D” is for Dogs

I’m sure every dog who lives on the Monterey Peninsula with their “person” feels like they have died and gone to heaven!   The Dogs on our beautiful Peninsula come in all sizes, shapes, colors, and temperaments.  Whether it’s  . . .

Cute and cuddly

or large and sleek,

dogs rule the roost on the Monterey Peninsula.  Carmel, for instance, has been voted the most “dog friendly” town.  Everywhere you go whether it is to the beach, a bank, a restaurant with a patio

or even a real estate office

you will see dogs – sometimes they even sit for a spell!

Shunned in some areas dogs are given more attention here than people.  If you want to meet new friends, just get yourself an adorable dog and walk down the street.  You will make friends wherever you go,  because people will stop you on the street and ooh and ah over your pooch.  In fact they will ask you all about your dog and want to know every detail of his life and his eating habits.

At our Carmel Realty Company real estate office on Ocean Avenue in Carmel I watch not only streams of people going by,  but streams of dogs.  And sometimes they’ll even pose for a photo!

We love all kinds of dogs here, Golden retrievers, poodles

pugs,

cocker spaniels, and of course the lovable mutts that are “mixed breeds”.  Sometimes they are the most lovable of all.

Sometimes we even build them fancy homes.

Green/Smart home designed by Jeselnick architect & construction by Hare Construction
Fairytale Castle by Jeff Crockett Bldg & Design and J. Stepanek Construction

 

“The Tudor” designed by Helen Okada and built by Jim Yates Construction
Susan Clark  admiring the Castle.

If you’d like visit the Monterey Peninsula and stay overnight accompanied by your doggie, have no fear, there are plenty of hotels to choose from like these Lodgings in Carmel .

Cypress Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea

The Cypress Inn located in Carmel was a pioneer in pet-friendly lodgings.  The hotel until recently was co-owned by our beloved Doris Day who passed away in 2019.  A true dog advocate.

I could go on and on about the benefits of being a dog here.  Wherever your dog will wander there will be an array of water bowls, dog treats, and amenities to make sure he/she is comfortable and pampered.  If he is stressed he can visit a dog psychologist or have a nice massage.  Or perhaps a surf lesson to let it all hang out!

Carmel Beach is the place to romp in the surf with no leash laws.  Let’s play!

Yes, this is truly Doggie Heaven!

Homes for Sale, Luxury Homes

Real Estate as Usual, Almost ~ Carmel, Pebble Beach

Carmel and Pebble Beach Real Estate

After more than a year of Covid-19 restrictions, real estate is getting back to normal.  No more masks, booties, rubber gloves or hand sanitizers – and no more long legal forms for a buyer to sign in order to go in and see a property.  In other words, it’s not a chore to view a home for sale!

Broker tour is BACK and today was my first time back on the broker tour circuit viewing listings in Carmel and Pebble Beach.  It was a short tour – only 8 properties on tour in Carmel and Pebble Beach, but it’s a start.  The properties ranged from a mere $2, 079,000, a lovely home in Carmel Meadows, to a beautiful Pebble Beach estate priced at $28,500,000 with a breath-taking view.  Now that was some home, any takers?

1470 Cypress, Pebble Beach, Courtesy of Carmel Realty Company

If you are starting to think it’s now time to follow your dream of living on the Monterey Peninsula, give me a call and let’s discuss your goals, your dreams, and your future.

So many of our clients come for the weekend, and stay for a lifetime!

Perhaps, it’s your time now!

Susan Clark, realtor, Carmel Realty Company

StreetsofCarmel.com  ~  StreetsofPebbleBeach.com

831-320-6801  ~  sclark@carmelrealtycompany.com

 

Luxury Homes, Ocean view and Golf properties

New taxes for the wealthiest Americans? carmel ~ pebble beach

 

In a recent Inman News article it was stated that owners of luxury property are likely to see future changes in the tax code raising taxes on the wealthy.  These proposed changes are motivating a number of ultra high-net-worth individuals to sell before the changes take effect.

President Joe Biden is proposing these modifications to the tax code  as a way of funding the $1.8 trillion America Families Plan to help families with young children struggling with poverty.

Read the Inman News article below for all of the details.

Inman News – Proposed Capital Gains Tax Increase . . . 

If you are thinking of making a change and selling a property, let’s chat.  There is information we should discuss.

Susan Clark, Realtor 831-320-6801