Over the past ten years the Carmel real estate market has experienced severe up and downs in both annual unit sales and property valuations . The markets peaked in the fall of 2005 and have been on a downward track for the last 4 years. During the last year we have seen signs [...]
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Please visit our latest listing, a magnificent Tudor located in an exclusive Carmel Valley setting. The residence is surrounded by mature redwoods, lush gardens and manicured landscaping. This traditional estate enjoys exquisite craftsmanship and quality. A joy to see and experience.
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The irritating thing about cliches is that some of them are true. The Boy Scout Motto “Be Prepared” is a time tested standard for dealing with the “slings and arrows” that come our way. Too many homeowners do not take the necessary time to present their property in its best light and most persuasive condition. [...]
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JAMES GAFFNEY/THE TIMES-PICAYUNEAs one of the last areas of New Orleans, the eastern end of Orleans Parish is a unique blend of undeveloped wetlands and swamps, with sprawling neighborhoods and commercial development.After enjoying a heyday when the oil field was…
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JAMES GAFFNEY/THE TIMES-PICAYUNEIt would be easy to quote some cliche about starting over or facing adversity.They have all been used to the extreme.But St. Bernard Parish has shown a resilience and fortitude unlike other areas.A definite “pick yourself up by…
Full article: ST. BERNARD: Home options abound in area marked by resilience, fortitude ...
When a home owner decides to make a renovation, the savvy ones with dreams of sales might want to consider some friendly advice: What you do to your house can have an impact on how much you can get in…
Full article: ADDED VALUE: The right remodeling or addition can make a difference in how much a seller can recoup ...
JAMES GAFFNEY/THE TIMES-PICAYUNEFrom modest to magnificent, multi-family homes in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area are a strong part of the real estate market.A look through the real estate listings in The Times-Picayune and on nola.com can be very revealing….
Full article: DOUBLE VISION: Two units in a common dwelling can make sense for many buyers ...
Decisions, decisions, decisions. Finding a place to live is filled with the art of deciding where to live, what kind of house, what’s affordable, what’s the neighborhood and what’s the general vibe.New Orleans proper is blessed with a plethora of…
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The time has come to awaken from that post-holiday coma. The new year has come and is now in full stride. Twelfth Night has heralded the early Carnival season and the city is stocking up for the annual mayhem and…
Full article: GET THAT HOUSE ON THE MARKET NOW: New Year? New buyers on the market looking for a new place to live? ...
Remember the frog sitting in the water as it slowly heats? He never feels the problem because it happens in such a slow and gradual manner, until he is finally cooked. So be it with many of the important issues facing the Monterey Peninsula.
Stanford economist Paul Romer has said: “A crisis is a terrible thing [...]
Full article: “A Crisis is a Terrible Thing to Waste.” ...
The real estate business is about change — people changing homes, addresses, neighborhoods and locales.Change is the name of the game.But the business of real estate has also seen a changes in the past few years, both locally and nationally….
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JAMES GAFFNEY/THE TIMES-PICAYUNEIt’s amazing what a bit of water can do.OK, Lake Pontchartrain is more than just a bit. And the Causeway is more than just a bridge.It’s possible to imagine Mandeville and Covington would be located closer to the…
Full article: Dynamic duo of north shore cities sees increase in interest for home buying ...
KRISTINA JACOBThere is much to be said about the pastoral life of those who live in the country: closeness to nature, clean air, less noise, and neighbors that can’t reach out and touch your house from theirs.But as with anything,…
Full article: COUNTRY LIVING: From sizable estates to gracious developments, area buyers have a lot of ‘country’ options ...
As in no other time in my 32 years real estate experience, the stars are aligned for buyers. In fact we may be in the midst of a generational “Perfect Storm”. Consider the following factors:
1. Prices of existing and new homes are at exceptional lows. Add to that…
2. Interest rates are at lows we [...]
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For some people, the concept of buying a house at any time of the year is exciting and wonderful but it requires patience and effort.The same can be said about the holiday season. Whether celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Solstice,…
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