Selling Your Home Over The Holidays – Good Idea?

By Dana Bambace | Published: December 17, 2011

Selling your Home over The Holidays – Good Idea?   The initial thought would be  “BAD IDEA.”   Simply give you home a rest from the market over the holidays.  And that is quite an understandable thought.   The list of justifications is long.  If you are too busy, buyers may be also, and you may find your efforts unrewarded by not enough showings.   The thought is, you can give your house a rest, and it will have better momentum after the holidays.   Then … Continue reading Selling Your Home Over The Holidays – Good Idea?

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Selling Your Home Over The Holidays – Good Idea?

By Dana Bambace | Published: December 17, 2011

Selling your Home over The Holidays – Good or Bad idea?   The initial thought would be  “BAD IDEA.”   Simply give you home a rest from the market over the holidays.  And that is quite an understandable thought.   The list of justifications is long.  If you are too busy, buyers may be also, and you may find your efforts unrewarded by not enough showings.   The thought is, you can give your house a rest, and it will have better momentum after the … Continue reading Selling Your Home Over The Holidays – Good Idea?

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Selling Your Home Over The Holidays – Good Idea?

By Dana Bambace | Published: December 17, 2011

Selling your Home over The Holidays – Good or Bad idea?   The initial thought would be  “BAD IDEA.”   Simply give you home a rest from the market over the holidays.  And that is quite an understandable thought.   The list of justifications is long.  If you are too busy, buyers may be also, and you may find your efforts unrewarded by not enough showings.   The thought is, you can give your house a rest, and it will have better momentum after the … Continue reading Selling Your Home Over The Holidays – Good Idea?

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This week in Carmel and Pebble Beach…..

By Pat Ward | Published: December 10, 2011

The Carmel Point area had the most interesting offering this week with a very sophisticated contemporary home with ocean views coming on the market at a somewhat aggressive list price of $5.2M.  Will keep you posted on how the market reacts.  Another Carmel Point cottage-style home on a large lot came on at $1.9M and a fixer on Lincoln north of the Golden Rectangle was new to the market at $1.39M.  Another major fixer (scraper, we call them) north of … Continue reading This week in Carmel and Pebble Beach…..

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This week in Carmel and Pebble Beach….

By Pat Ward | Published: December 2, 2011

The Carmel and Pebble Beach markets took something of a breather this past week after the very hectic Thanksgiving Day week; still plenty of activity, though most of it was in the under $1.5 price ranges.  The Carmel Point area continues to deliver with another property essentially selling off-market on Isabella close to the beach, offered at $1.49M. Over in the Golden Rectangle, a bank-owned property across from the La Playa Hotel came back on the market at $765K after … Continue reading This week in Carmel and Pebble Beach….

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By Pat Ward | Published: December 2, 2011

The Carmel and Pebble Beach markets took something of a breather this past week after the very hectic Thanksgiving Day week; still plenty of activity, though most of it was in the under $1.5 price ranges.  The Carmel Point area continues to deliver with another property essentially selling off-market on Isabella close to the beach, offered at $1.49M. Over in the Golden Rectangle, a bank-owned property across from the La Playa Hotel came back on the market at $765K after … Continue reading

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This past week in Carmel and Pebble Beach

By Pat Ward | Published: November 26, 2011

In spite of the doom and gloom that is currently ubiquitous in the media, the real estate markets of both Carmel and Pebble Beach were quite active this past week with 5 properties going into escrow in Carmel and 4 in Pebble Beach, including a gated 1.5 acre estate close to the Lodge for $8.6M and a fixer on 17 Mile Drive across from the famed Lone Cypress at $2.79M.  The  other two new sales were for 2 bank-owned properties … Continue reading This past week in Carmel and Pebble Beach

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November 2011 Local Market Report

By Dana Bambace | Published: November 23, 2011

The November 2011  Local Market Report for the Monterey Peninsula   HAPPY THANKSGIVING! “Expressing true gratefulness is difficult in one day, for grateful deeds span throughout the year. So along with your friends and family, wish everyone the heartiest thanks.  Happy Thanksgiving Day!” (anonymous)   Onto the monthly market updates….   MARKET News Good news! Lawmakers just voted last week to restore loan limits for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)  to pre-Oct. 1 levels.    Do note, the restoration will … Continue reading November 2011 Local Market Report

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November 2011 Local Market Report

By Dana Bambace | Published: November 23, 2011

The November 2011  Local Market Report for the Monterey Peninsula   HAPPY THANKSGIVING! “Expressing true gratefulness is difficult in one day, for grateful deeds span throughout the year. So along with your friends and family, wish everyone the heartiest thanks.  Happy Thanksgiving Day!” (anonymous)   Onto the monthly market updates….   MARKET News Good news! Lawmakers just voted last week to restore loan limits for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)  to pre-Oct. 1 levels.    Do note, the restoration will … Continue reading November 2011 Local Market Report

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FHA Loan Limits Restored!

By Courtney G. Jones | Published: November 19, 2011

This just in! Congress has moved to restore the loan limits we enjoyed prior to October 1st. Loan limits fell to $483K in Monterey County on October 1st from $729,750. Monterey County was one of the hardest hit counties in the country as our county combines diverse regions such as Pebble Beach and Salinas. Other areas, like San Francisco, saw their loan limits fall to $625,500. Fortunately, last night lawmarkers voted to restore this higher loan limit of $729,750 for the next two … Continue reading FHA Loan Limits Restored!

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