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5 Reasons to Sell Your Home Now

Many sellers are still hesitant about putting their house up for sale. Where are prices headed? Where are interest rates headed? Can buyers qualify for a mortgage? These are all valid questions. However, there are several reasons to sell your home sooner rather than later. Here are five of those reasons.

1. The Most Serious Buyers Are Out Now

Most people realize that the housing market is hottest from April through June. The most serious buyers are well aware of this and, for that reason, come out in early spring in order to beat the heavy competition. These buyers are ready, willing and able to buy…and are in the market right now!

2. There Is Less Competition Now

Housing supply always grows from the spring through the early summer. The choices buyers have will continue to increase over the next few months. Don’t wait until all the other potential sellers in your market put their homes up for sale.

3. The Process Will Be Quicker

One of the biggest challenges of the 2014 housing market has been the length of time it takes from contract to closing. Banks are requiring more and more paperwork before approving a mortgage. As the market heats up, banks will be inundated with loan inquiries causing closing timelines to lengthen. Selling now will make the process quicker and simpler.

4. There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-Up

If you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by over 19% from now to 2018. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind-up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also lock-in your 30 year housing expense with an interest rate at about 4.5% right now. Rates are projected to be well over 5% by this time next year.

5. It’s Time to Move On with Your Life

Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and decide whether it is worth waiting. Is money more important than being with family? Is money more important than your health? Is money more important than having the freedom to go on with your life the way you think you should?

You already know the answers to the questions we just asked. You have the power to take back control of the situation by pricing your home to guarantee it sells. The time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire.

That is what is truly important.

Carmel Real Estate Just Sold – 25198 Canyon Dr

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Carmel Real Estate Just Sold Details

Carmel Real Estate Just Sold
Address: 25198 Canyon Drive
Carmel, CA 93923
List Price: $1,188,800
Sale Price: $1,100,000
MLS#: 81333376
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Home Size: 1567 Square Feet
Lot Size: 4.540 Acres
Year Built: 1963 (Remodeled)

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Carmel, CA Real Estate – Just Sold

The Monterey Peninsula Home Team just sold 25198 Canyon Drive in Carmel, CA 93923. This is a beautifully remodeled 1567 square foot Carmel Home that is within walking distance to Carmel High School. It offers it’s new owners 3 ample sized bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. There is a large great room with an open kitchen, hardwood floors, a fireplace, soaring high ceilings, multiple French doors and tons of natural light. This home is situated behind a private gate nestled among the native oak trees.

The kitchen is chock full of high end appliances clad in stainless steel and the countertops are limestone with tumbled limestone backsplashes. The bathrooms both have tumbled limestone floors with local radiant heating to keep your feet warm on those chilly Carmel mornings when the coastal fog is hanging around.

Carmel’s “Carmel Hills” Neighborhood, CA 93923

Carmel Hills is a small neighborhood located around Carmel High School just east of HWY 1 in the city of Carmel. This neighborhood offers home owners easy access to Carmel, Carmel Valley and the Monterey Peninsula making it an ideal place to live if you are looking for an affordable full time Carmel residence. Many Carmel Hills homes will have nice views down Carmel Valley and the Fish Ranch (pictured above) which is one of my favorite views in Carmel Valley. Unfortunately some of the homes in Carmel Hills will experience mild to moderate traffic noise from HWY 1, which tends to push the home prices down a bit when compared to areas without the noise form the highway.

Homes are a relative bargain in Carmel Hills when compared to other neighborhoods in Carmel especially if you consider price per square foot.

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Carmel Ocean View Real Estate Just Sold 

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Just Sold - Carmel Ocean View Real Estate
Address: SE Corner of San Antonio and 11th Ave
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
List Price: $2,195,000
Sale Price: $2,050,000
MLS#: 81401766
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Home Size: 1360 Square Feet
Lot Size: 4000 Square Feet
Year Built: 1951

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Carmel Ocean View Real Estate

The Monterey Peninsula Home Team just sold this one of a kind Carmel ocean view property just 1 block above the white sandy Carmel Beach.  With 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a loft, this single story 1360 square foot red brick clad Cape Cod style home is a charmer!  Beautiful white water ocean views make this home extra special with Carmel Bay visible from the living room, loft area and the front door.  The home has Douglas fir wood floors, a remodeled kitchen, two remodeled bathrooms (one with a Jacuzzi tub!), two fireplaces (living room and master bedroom) a one car garage and additional off street parking.

What makes this home truly special is it’s ideal location.  Situated in the southwest Carmel neighborhood, the new owners can walk to downtown Carmel shops and restaurants, Carmel Beach or Carmel Point in just a few minutes.

Carmel’s Southwest Neighborhood, CA 93921

Southwest Carmel-by-the-Sea, also referred to as the “Golden Rectangle,” is home to the most sought after real estate in the city of Carmel and possibly the entire Monterey Peninsula.  As such Southwest Carmel real estate routinely sells for the highest price per square foot of any real estate area in Carmel.  It is no wonder why everyone wants to live in the coveted Southwest part of Carmel, the location is fabulous and the views of Carmel Bay, Point Lobos and Stillwater Cove in Pebble Beach are stunning. Carmel Beach’s white sand and beautiful blue water is pretty darn nice too.  Then there is the eclectic mixture of architecture inside the Southwest Carmel including quaint…

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Pacific Grove Ocean View Real Estate for Sale

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Newer Construction Ocean View Pacific Grove Real Estate for Sale
Address: 307 7th St., Pacific Grove, CA 93950
List Price: $1,395,000
MLS# Coming soon
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Home Size: 2417 Square Feet
Lot Size: 5400 Square Feet
Year Built: 2005

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Pacific Grove, CA Ocean View Property for Sale

Newer construction real estate is almost impossible to find in Pacific Grove, CA and new construction real estate with ocean views in Pacific Grove is even harder to find!  So when a piece of newer construction real estate with ocean views is for sale in Pacific Grove, it usually receives a lot of attention!  307 7th Street in Pacific Grove, CA deserves such attention as it has great views of the Monterey Bay and even peeks of Lovers Point and it was built in 2005, offering all of the modern conveniences and upgrades of a newer construction home.  As you may or may not know, Pacific Grove is said to have the highest concentration of Victorian Era Homes in the United States, making new construction rare.

This home for sale is located at 307 7th Street in Pacific Grove and is in a fabulous location allowing it’s homeowner to walk to downtown Pacific Grove shops and restaurants, world famous Cannery Row plus it is perched on the hill high enough to have spectacular views of the Monterey Bay and even Lovers Point! At 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this open floor plan great room concept home feels even larger than the approximately 2417 square feet of living space it offers. The kitchen spacious and is adorned with high end stainless steel appliances and limestone countertops that would make any home cook happy. The floors are covered in Brazilian cherry hardwood and there is a fireplace as a focal point in the great room. There is a large bedroom on the main level with a full bathroom, three closets and a private slate covered patio. The upper level has 3 additional bedrooms and a large bathroom.

The exterior of the home is as impressive as the interior. The siding is solid cedar, the gutters and much of the flashing is done in copper.  There is a Carmel stone retaining wall and walkway leading to the entry along with pavers on the driveway.  The grounds are simply landscaped with low maintenance materials making this an ideal vacation home or even a vacation rental.

Forest Avenue and Pine Avenue Neighborhood, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

The Forest Avenue and Pine Avenue neighborhood is a desirable area centrally located in the heart of Pacific Grove, CA just above the old retreat neighborhood. What makes the Forest Avenue and Pine Avenue neighborhood so desirable to those who live there is its relatively flat terrain and the fact it is within walking distance to all Pacific Grove, New Monterey and Cannery Row has to offer. Lover’s Point, downtown Pacific Grove shopping, Lighthouse Shopping District in Monterey, Cannery Row and the Pacific Grove waterfront are all short walks from this convenient neighborhood. Read More…

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Pebble Beach Ocean View Real Estate for Sale 

Listing Details

Pebble Beach Ocean View Real Estate for Sale in the Upper Forest Neighborhood of Pebble Beach
4171 Sunset Lane, Pebble Beach CA 93950
$1,275,000
MLS# coming soon
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Square feet: 3040 sq ft

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Pebble Beach, CA Ocean View Home for Sale

Pebble Beach real estate with ocean views of Point Lobos, Carmel Bay and the Pacific Ocean are not easy to find at a relatively affordable price, but here is an exception! Built in 1948, this mid-century modern home takes full advantage of the fantastic ocean views it has from this high vantage point in Pebble Beach’s Upper Forest Neighborhood. Configured as a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with an additional 1 bedroom and one bathroom guest suite all laid out on a single level. It includes a large living room with a fireplace, a cozy dining room, a wonderful sunroom and a sizable kitchen. There is a large master suite including built-ins. At 3040 square feet, this is a good sized piece of real estate.

The lot is sizable at 0.26 acres and although you have neighbors on either side and another behind you, the setting is very private. The driveway is ample and leads to a two car garage.

Live in it like it is, remodel the interior or tear it down and build your ocean view dream home!

Pebble Beach Upper Forest Neighborhood

Pebble Beach's Upper Forest Neighborhood is located at the top of Huckleberry Hill and is the easternmost neighborhood in Pebble Beach. The Upper Forest is located to the north and slightly west of the Hwy 1 Gate into Pebble Beach and gets the most sunshine of all of Pebble Beach due to the coastal fog burning off here first. This neighborhood is known for its scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, Monterey Bay, Point Lobos and Carmel Bay. There are some amazing ocean view real estate in this neighborhood due to it's unique vantage point.  Read more about Pebble Beach’s Upper Forest Neighborhood.

About Pebble Beach Luxury Real Estate

Pebble Beach is synonymous with luxury and I’m sure it comes as no surprise to you that Pebble Beach is full of luxury real estate.  To some people, Oceanfront real estate is the epitome of luxury living while others prefer a Pebble Beach Golf Course home with ocean views in the background.  It is hard to argue whether Pebble Beach Ocean Front Real Estate is more luxurious than Pebble Beach Golf Course Real Estate when they both are incredible pieces of luxury real estate.

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Pacific Grove Real Estate for Sale

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Listing Details

Pacific Grove Real Estate for Sale in the Washington Park/Marino Pines Neighborhood
742 Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
List Price:  $698,500
MLS# coming soon
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1.5
Square feet: 1462 square feet

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Pacific Grove, CA Home for Sale in a Convenient Location

Looking for a nice clean single story home within walking distance to all of the great schools in the city of Pacific Grove? This home might be the one for you! Centrally located near the Pacific Grove High School, Middle School and Forest Grove Elementary School plus within walking distance of Asilomar State Beach and even the quaint Downtown Pacific Grove area make this a great choice for those who want to enjoy all Pacific Grove has to offer.

The home is 1462 square feet with three bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and although it was originally built in 1955, it appears to be all updated. It includes a fully remodeled open kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors throughout, a small dining area, family room and a living room with a wood burning fireplace. Even the original windows have been replaced with modern day dual pane units.

The lot is completely fenced in and features a nice sized deck in the back yard and covers 7000 square feet. It features one stately old oak tree in the corner. There is a two car garage.

Washington Park/Marino Pines Neighborhood

Pacific Grove’s Washington Park neighborhood has the largest park in all of Pacific Grove named…You guessed it, George Washington Park. It marks the western boarder of the neighborhood and is another reason this neighborhood is so desirable. The majority of this park is left natural with only a couple of trails cut through it, making it a real glimpse back into time at what a true Monterey pine forest must have looked like before Pacific grove was populated. The park cuts a 6 block swath from Sinex to Short Street, with Pine cutting through the middle. The southern tip of Washington Park has a little league field, picnic tables, BBQ pits, restrooms and a playground for the little ones.

Many families who have purchased homes to take advantage of Pacific Grove’s schools like the Washington Park area as it is close to Pacific Grove High School, PG Middle School and Forest Grove Elementary School. You are only a few minutes from downtown Pacific Grove where there is a small super market, several incredible bakeries, some of the best restaurants on the Monterey Peninsula, a farmers market on Monday's, as well as any other service you can think of.  Read more about Pacific Grove’s Washington Park/Marino Pines Neighborhood

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Monterey Luxury Real Estate For Sale

91 Via Paraiso, Monterey, CA 93940

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Listing Details:

Luxury Monterey real estate for Sale in the Monterey Vista Area
91 Via Paraiso
$1,700,000
MLS# 81309910
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Square feet: 5414 square feet

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Incredible Monterey, CA Luxury Home For Sale Located Near Downtown Monterey

This incredible piece of Monterey luxury real estate located in the Monterey Vista area is being offered for sale for the very first time since being totally remodeled. At over 5400 square feet 91 Via Paraiso is one of the largest luxury homes in the Monterey Vista area and every square inch of this home has designer touches.

91 Via Paraiso is a fabulous luxury home for entertaining large and small groups of people with dedicated indoor and
outdoor spaces. The kitchen is ample to prepare a meal for large groups of people and has tremendous counter space and storage. The formal dining room, living room, foyer and sunroom are all open to one another allowing guests to gather as they seem fit. The family room is cozy with a gas fireplace but is nice sized and is open to the kitchen. During the daytime, the sun lights up the interior of the home as well as the travertine patio area, which is more like a central courtyard that incorporates a built in BBQ with granite countertop. This leads to the immaculately landscaped back yard which has a small lap pool and a built in gas fire pit. At night, strategically placed lighting transforms this area into a luxurious outdoor environment that is comfortable and inviting.

With 4 bedrooms plus a guest apartment, 91 Via Paraiso has plenty of room for guests or a large family. There are two guest bedrooms on the main level of the home, each with its own bathroom and French doors out to the yard. There is a third bedroom that was used as an office. It too has French doors, but they lead to the courtyard. The guest apartment is located over the garage and has a small kitchen, a full bath and a great room that can be used as a bedroom. There is a balcony with stairs leading down to the pool area. In addition, there is a powder room located on the main level of the home, near the family room.

The luxury master retreat inside 91 Via Paraiso is truly amazing and takes up the entire second story of the home! It includes a curved grand staircase that lights up at night, a jetted bath tub set on granite slabs, a large sitting area with a built in flat panel TV, dramatic arches and pillars, a walk in shower, his and her closets and lots of natural light. The new owners will enjoy a spa like atmosphere in the privacy of their own home.

Amazing Back Yard with Pool, BBQ and Fire Pit

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Whether entertaining your child’s playmates, your friends or clients, 91 Via Paraiso’s back yard will impress them all. It is truly a hidden gem as you would never expect it when seeing the house from the street. It is well protected from the wind by the home, mature oak trees and the dense vegetation, making it an ideal spot to share a glass of vino at the fire pit and enjoy the sky as it transitions from sunset to twilight. The outdoor BBQ will offer many memorable summer evenings for friends and family.

Monterey Vista Area in Monterey, CA

Monterey, CA is a great place to live and Monterey Vista area real estate is right in the heart of Monterey. Located just above downtown Monterey on the hills to the west and south, this area includes the smaller areas of Peter’s Gate, Skyline Forest, Mar Vista, Alta Mesa and Monte Vista. There is an eclectic mix of homes here including Spanish style adobes and haciendas, Craftsman’s, French country, Victorians, mid-century modern, ranch style and even contemporary homes. Many homes from this area will have views of the Monterey Bay, making this a desirable place to own a home.

In addition to a rich history and diverse building styles, the climate here is ideal year round with an average temperature of 68 degrees! This makes it ideal for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, biking, surfing, golfing or anything else you might enjoy doing outdoors. In addition, Monterey is rich in scenic beauty, making the Monterey Peninsula one of the worlds most photographed places.

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Salinas Monterey Highway Home Prices Up, Sales Down in Oct 2013

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