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Selling in Pacific Grove This Winter: Prep Slow, Sell Fast

Published on: 05/10/2026

Selling a Pacific Grove home this winter? How Pete Ruiz's own January listing drew five offers in 72 hours and sold $181,000 over asking.

Monterey County Real Estate Heading Into Q4 2026

Published on: 01/10/2026

Monterey County real estate heading into Q4 2026: prices, days on market, mortgage rates, and fall insurance changes, plus what to do now.

The Rise of Marina, CA: Why Investors and First-Time Buyers Are Flocking Here

Published on: 30/09/2026

Marina is Monterey County's most compelling growth market — discover why first-time buyers and real estate investors are buying ahead of Fort Ord redevelopment completion, the city's A+ diversity rating, family-friendly demographics, and the outdoor lifestyle that rivals Carmel at a fraction of the price.

How Pebble Beach Home Values Have Performed Since the 2019 US Open

Published on: 29/09/2026

Seven years since Gary Woodland won at Pebble Beach. Where Pebble Beach home values have gone from 2019 to 2026, and what the 2027 US Open means for sellers considering their window.

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