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Summertime, Summertime in Carmel-by-the-Sea ~ July Newsletter

SUMMERTIME, SUMMERTIME

Summertime, Summertime, sum sum summertime  . . .

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Do you remember this ode to summertime? What memories come up for you? Please share!

For me it was heading to the beach, not a care in the world, feeling the warm sun on my face and the sand between my toes.

Wait, I can still do that now! Yea!

Whatever your summer wishes and dreams are I hope you are on your way to making them come true.

Pebble Beach Golf Links Photo taken by Bob Borden“

“I wish to begin again on a daily basis. To be born again every day is something that I try to do. And I’m deadly serious about that.” – Bono

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For those of you who are actually thinking about real estate and not just summer fun, now is a great time to buy or sell. 

Let’s talk, after all, I don’t have to go far to get my toes in the sand, and I’ll be here!

Open House 

2 NW 3rd Av & Junipero

7/9 Saturday 2:00-4:00pm – 7/10 Sunday 1:00 – 4:00pm

.    Two bedrooms,  One bathPrice Offered at $1,595,000

856 sq. ft ~ Lot size 3200 sq. ft.

 www.carmelcottagebythesea.com  

Nestled in a hidden garden in the picturesque village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, this charming two bedroom, one bath English cottage is situated just steps to downtown, restaurants, and shopping. Lovingly remodeled it boasts a recently updated kitchen perfect for cooking and enjoying a good meal with a big farm sink, porcelain counters, gas range, Saltillo tile floor, inviting dining area and peek of the ocean! The renovated bathroom is a dream with spacious shower, radiant heated floors, towel warmer and marble topped cabinet. Delight in the Carmel stone fireplace with rustic mantle in the living room. In the adjacent sunroom you’ll enjoy reading a good book and gazing out at the lush gardens filled with whimsical bird houses, thus the name “The Bird House”.  Hardwood floors, extra storage in the attic with a pull down ladder, laundry and one-car garage adds up to making this the quintessential Carmel cottage.

www.carmelcottagebythesea.com

I am currently interviewing local businesses and community members for my new community web sites

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On this site you will be kept up on Recent News, Upcoming Events, Local Deals, and interviews with local business owners and community members.  Be sure you hit the Subscribe Button on the site so you don’t miss any upcoming newsletters.  Today enjoy one of the interviews you haven’t heard yet.  It’s fun to meet our local business owners and experts and get to know some things you didn’t know about them before. Do you have a local business or information you’d like to share with the community?  Contact me and let’s talk and perhaps book an interview!

 

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