America . . . is not only the place where miracles happen, but where they happen all the time. -Thomas Wolfe
This first half of the year has been a trying time for all of us. I do believe, however, that miracles happen everyday in this great land of ours. Let’s go out and make those miracles happen!
The national anthem by Whitney Houston
Happy Fourth of July! Make it a safe and happy one.
On This Memorial Day
Today I’m thinking of you. I’m wishing you a safe, healthy, and peaceful Memorial Day. I am grateful for all those who have given and sacrificed so much for us.
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Dear Clients, Friends, and Associates,
This past month has been very challenging for all of us. We have all been impacted in different ways, however, for none of us has it been life as usual. I know some of you have been unable to see elderly loved ones, and many of you have become “teachers” to your young children. Some of you have been able to work from home and others have been furloughed or have had your small business forced into closing. My whole-hearted thanks go out to all of our essential businesses that have been keeping us safe, healthy, and fed.
Thank you to all of the police officers, doctors and nurses and other health care workers, our grocery stores, and our restaurants serving take-out orders. During a Shelter-in-place order we quickly find out how many people we depend on daily to take care of our basic needs. Thank you all, for being there for us!
So how has the “shut down” affected Real Estate on the Monterey Peninsula I keep being asked? To begin with we had a very strong first quarter and the Q-1 statistics are attached. Most of the sales that were in escrow when the SIP order took place did proceed to close.
But what now? Yes, that is the $64,000 question. At this time, no one wants to forecast an exact answer to this question, because there are still so many variables. There are a number of key drivers at play – both positive and negative. At Carmel Realty Company we are working to accentuate the Positive with new sales tools and new channels of messaging to reach our prospective buyers and sellers.
As a Realtor with 33 years experience in both San Francisco and on the Monterey Peninsula, I have seen our real estate market survive many crises. I remember the AIDS epidemic in the late 80’s and early 90’s, the Stock Market crash of 1987, the Loma Prieta Earthquake in 1989, the dot com boom and then crash in 2001, the crazy upwards rush of prices ending in a crash in 2007 and the housing collapse in 2008 with foreclosures and short sales becoming common place. What I have learned is that “this too will pass”.
What I know for sure is that we live in one of the most desirable communities in the world with a limited inventory of homes. We’ll get through this crisis like we survived the others. In time our community will return to become healthy and vibrant with appreciating real estate values and an extraordinary quality of life.
Take care, stay safe, stay healthy.
4103 Crest Road, 5BR/3BA $1,249,000
3,347SF Lot 15,695 SF
Open House today Sunday 10/20 1:00-4:00pm
Pebble Beach, a place of dreams and desires. Perhaps no other place in the country immediately brings up visions in a person’s mind. It may be a picture of the Lone Cypress, the iconic trade mark of Pebble Beach, that tourists flock to so they can take a photo – perhaps a selfie with this symbol in the background to say, “I was here!”
If the person is a golfer, he or she will no doubt visualize the Golf Links at Pebble Beach
. . . and perhaps this well known shot below taken at the AT&T.
For me, before I moved to the Monterey Peninsula from San Francisco, I was most taken by the mansions that line 17 Mile Drive as I wondered, “Who lives in these magnificent homes?”
Most of us can’t buy a home like this, however, let me tell you about a home that may be in your reach.
4103 Crest Road, Pebble Beach. Listed at $1,249,000.
As of today, it is listed at the least expensive home per square foot in all of Pebble Beach. It was remodeled with care 10-15 years ago and has fantastic views of the Monterey Bay, Del Monte forest, the mountains, and the Coastline.
Also, fantastic views of the sunrise from your breakfast table.
This spacious home is 3347 square feet on a 15,695 SF lot with plenty of room for growing flowers, tomatoes, or roses!
The home has a spacious open floor plan and is a great home for entertaining friends and family.
The best part is that all of the main living areas and the master are at street level so its almost like having a single level home! The large master bedroom has probably the best view in the home and has an adjoining large master bath and walk-in closet.
Also on this level is a small bedroom/or office and another full bath. Downstairs offers lots more room for family or guests with a family room, three large bedrooms, another full bath and extra storage areas. More pluses if you can handle them . . . large rear deck, radiant heat throughout the home, a generator . . . well, I could go on and on. Come see this incredible home and buy it before someone else snatches your dream.
Pebble Beach living on a budget.
Come to the Open House Sunday 10/20/19 or call Susan for a private showing 831-320-6801. www.4103Crest.com
