As winter settles over the Monterey Peninsula, life naturally slows in the best way—crisp coastal mornings, golden Pacific sunsets, and a rhythm that reminds us why this region is such a special place to call home. That lifestyle continues to be a powerful draw for buyers near and far, even as the real estate market adjusts and evolves. Looking back, 2025 proved to be a steady and encouraging year for local real estate . Buyer demand remained consistent, pricing showed resili

As summer transitions into fall, the third quarter on the Monterey Peninsula traditionally brings a dynamic blend of energy and anticipation. Between the excitement of Monterey Car Week, the arrival of second-home buyers escaping the heat elsewhere, and the steady flow of visitors through Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pebble Beach, and surrounding coastal towns, Q3 often sets the tone for the year’s real estate story. Historically, this is when momentum builds — transaction activity str

The second quarter of 2025 brought a noticeable shift in energy to the real estate market across the Monterey Peninsula. Fueled by a wave of new inventory and strong buyer interest, we saw momentum build month over month—despite brief global economic headwinds that temporarily slowed the pace in early spring. By June, the market had bounced back with full force. Key Highlights from Q2 2025: Sales volume increased by 39%  compared to Q1 Average home prices rose 10% Homes sold

While the first quarter remained steady compared to Q1 last year, the big question now is:  How is the market reacting to the April 9th tariff news? Here’s what my team has tracked since the announcement: 58  homes went into escrow across the nine markets I track 3  of those have already closed — likely all-cash 5  fell out of escrow For comparison, the same 20-day period in 2024 saw 67 pending sales and 6 fallouts So far, the market is showing real resilience despite the eco