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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.

What It Really Costs to Live in Pacific Grove in 2026

Published on: 02/09/2026

The full 2026 cost breakdown for living in Pacific Grove, CA. Housing, utilities, taxes, groceries, transportation, and how the numbers stack up against the rest of the Monterey Peninsula.

Is Pacific Grove a Good Place to Retire? A 2026 Coastal Downsizer's Guide

Published on: 04/08/2026

Thinking about retiring in Pacific Grove, CA? Real 2026 market data, walkability scores, downsizing options, and the honest tradeoffs from local Monterey Peninsula experts The Ruiz Group.

Why Pacific Grove is Monterey County's Best Kept Real Estate Secret

Published on: 02/07/2026

Discover why Pacific Grove is Monterey County's best kept real estate secret — Walk Score 93, 10/10-rated schools, Lovers Point Beach, and the most accessible entry point to walkable coastal California living.

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