It seems that spring and now summer hyave helped out the Quail Lodge real estate market; things have finnaly picked up. There was only one property that sold in the first quarter compared to four in the last quarter. There are currently four properties in escrow; which is much more in line with the past healthy Quail market. As I have said before it is all in the pricing! The second quarter marketplace results are: Five proeprties have sold thus far in 2009                  7020 Valley Greens Drive #16- Sale price $775,000               7020 Valley Greens Drive #2-   Sale price$604,000               8014 River Place- Sale price $965,000               8036 Poplar Lane- Sale price $995,000               8001 River Place- Sale price $1,200,000 Presently there are seven homes and one condom... 09/21/2009

  Yeah...it seems that Quail is finally heating up. After a very slow start this year Quail Lodge finally has two sales both condominiums and two homes in escrow. Sales for 2009: 7020 Valley Greens Drive #16 sold for $775,000 on 4/6/09 after being on the market for 284 days. 7020 Valley Greens Drive #2 sold for $604,000 on 4/30/09 after being on the market for 55 days. Pending sales: 8001 River Place is due to close escrow on 6/19/09 8073 Lake Place is due to close escrow on 6/30/09   There are currently 9 homes and 1 Condominum on the market in Quail Lodge.   Current homes on the market: 8070 Lake Place                  $1,375,000 8080 River Place                  $1,500,000 7068 Valley Greens Circle      $1,699,000 8069 Lake Place                   $1,775,000 7062 Fairway Place       ... 06/20/2009

GSM-earpiece released for sale its revolutionary device for invisible communication. The new product GSM Pen was presented on company web-site www.gsm-earpiece.com at the beginning of the year. GSM Pen proves that high tech device can be very simple in use. The company specialists from customer support department confirm that the majority of buyers could use this gadget without attached manual. The set consisting of Gsm pen (with the embedded microphone), wireless gsm earpiece (three batteries applied) and USB cable (for pen battery charging) can be easily used by all sell phone owners. The seller imposes the only restriction: sell phone must support Bluetooth. It does not course any problems because this function usually included in almost all relatively new models of mobile phones. Th... 04/06/2009

Wineries in Carmel Valley, California (Monterey Peninsula) Carmel Valley, CA (Monterey County) is rapidly becoming a popular destination for wine tours and tasting. The great weather - lots of sunshine is good for the grapes and tourists alike.   This winery is located about 6 miles from Highway 1, near Carmel. There is a wine tasting room as well as tours (make a reservation). The Chateau Julien usually has several nice functions each year including a local Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Bernardus Lodge & Winery - is another well known winery in Carmel Valley. Stop at the tasting room or stay over night at the Lodge.More info on Carmel or Carmel Valley Real Estate 11/12/2008

The answer is Yes!!!!   Looking at statistics can be tricky. We cannot always take them at face value, especially when looking at median home prices. The big numbers don’t always show you the entire picture. Every area is different. Yes, the overall market has gone down but there are sub areas (neighborhoods) that are still forging forward.   Monterey Counties Median Sales Price for June 2008 County/City/Area # Sold June 2008 June 2007 % Chg Yr-to-Yr Monterey County 282 $342,500 $600,500 -42.96% CARMEL 20 $944,750 $1,001,250 -5.64% CARMEL VALLEY 7 $1,021,000 $799,000 27.78% CASTROVILLE 4 $303,000 n/a n/a GONZALES 7 $268,000 $486,000 -44.86% GREENFIELD 18 $254,000 $475,000 -46.53% KING CITY 2 $261,500 $429,750 -39.15% MARINA 9 $425,000 $576,500 -26.28% MONTEREY 20 $567,000 $785,000 -27.7... 07/30/2008

  1. Sense of community- This community has 300 units that are filled with peoples, people. Friendly faces are everywhere. 2. Association takes care of it all Yours dues include your electricity, gas, water, trash and all outside building maintenance (termite work and roof). It also includes your furnace and water heater. 3. Amenities/Activities- Amenities abound; walking trail, pool, workout room, putting green, restaurant, library and clubhouse. There are many clubs including the garden club, the men’s club, bridge and more. Something for everyone. Oh, I almost forgot the doctor and hairdresser! 4. Animal Friendly- Yes! You can keep your dogs or cats. You know Carmel…we love our animals. 5. Sunny- Most importantly it is sunny most of the time. Even when that pesky coastal fog rolls in... 07/30/2008

  If you want sun then Carmel Valley is the place for you. The coastal fog seems to burn off much faster with temperatures usually much warmer than other areas on the Peninsula. Carmel Valley has more to offer than just the sun, the lots are generally larger and you have more privacy. The village is much more laid back and people seem to be more casual than in town. There are still plenty of great restaurants, not to mention that Carmel Valley offers many local wineries, and unique shops. 06/24/2008

Hacienda Carmel is a wonderful condominium community for adults over the age of 55. Hacienda Carmel is located just minutes to the beach, shopping and close to golf courses including Rancho Canada, Quail Lodge and Camel Valley Ranch. Amenities include pool, clubhouse, library, restaurant, putting green and walking trails. Hacienda Carmel offers many clubs as well. The homeowner association dues include not just the typical outdoor fixes but also cover your utilities, replacement of your furnace and water heater. One of the many benefits is the sun. In the summer when it is foggy in town the sun seems to beam bright here making the residence of this community happy to sit out by the pool! Visit my blog for the Top Five Reasons for Owning a Condominium in Hacienda Carmel   06/07/2008

There's a great article that just came out in the Feb. 25th edition of Time in conjunction with CNN.  It's something to send to your buyer clients who may have been or continue to be on the sidelines interms of moving forward with purchasing a home.  Essentially it outlines that any price reduction = equity, that one might gain by waiting might be offset by rising financing costs and they give a nice example to illustrate this.  It's up to us to get this market moving!  We only have the market we're in at any given time and I would encourage you to think of today's market as being a "mindset."  You are your stiffest competition.If anyone would like a copy of the article, please don't hesitate to ask and I'll gladly email it to you for use with your clients.Happy House Sales!Frank   03/04/2008