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Carmel Valley vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Which Carmel Fits You?

Carmel Valley vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Which Carmel Fits You?

Published on: 08/10/2026

Carmel Valley vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea for buyers: prices, lot sizes, weather, walkability, and fire insurance compared so you can pick the right Carmel.

Seaside Real Estate: The Fastest-Moving Market on the Peninsula

Seaside Real Estate: The Fastest-Moving Market on the Peninsula

Published on: 07/10/2026

Seaside CA housing market trends — median $839K, ~35 days on market, Redfin Competitive Score 79. Strategy guide for active buyers competing in ZIP 93955.

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

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

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.

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