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A curated journal of life on the Monterey Peninsula—featuring local insights, real estate perspective, and the details that make coastal living so distinctive.

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Off-Market Access: A Smart Buyer’s Secret Weapon
In today’s fast-moving real estate market, timing is everything. The most desirable homes often sell within weeks of hitting the MLS. That’s why I offer a unique resource for my serious buyers: Discreetly Available Listings. These are properties that are not yet publicly listed, but are quietly being prepared for market. With early access to this list, you’ll have a head start before the wider public even knows these homes are available. What Are Discreetly Available Listings
Elise Cricchio
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Why the Right Team Matters: What Our Seller’s Guide Will Show You
Putting your home on the market is a big step—and how you approach that first step makes all the difference. Our free Seller’s Guide is a resource designed to offer clear, honest insight into why some listings don’t sell, and what it really takes to position a home for success from day one. Common reasons homes struggle to sell—even in a strong market Real examples of how we’ve helped sellers overcome challenges A thoughtful look at how our team works differently to avoid mi
Elise Cricchio
Oct 16, 20252 min read


Don’t Wait for the “Perfect” Moment — It Might Cost You
Congrats! If you’re reading this, you’re serious about buying a home. That’s a big step, and you deserve to feel confident you’re making the right move. But I want to share something many buyers don’t realize: while waiting for interest rates to drop or for the market to swing in your favor sounds smart, it can also cost you — in time, opportunity, and money. Here’s what the data shows about the Monterey Peninsula market, and why I believe now is a strong time to move forwa
Elise Cricchio
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Why I Use RealScout (Not Zillow or Redfin) for Home Searches
If you’ve ever tried to house hunt using Zillow or Redfin, you’ve probably been bombarded with alerts, listings that are already pending, or homes that just aren’t your vibe . That’s why I use RealScout , a smarter way to search—and a better experience for you. What is RealScout? RealScout is a client-focused home search platform that connects directly with our local MLS. That means real-time updates , accurate listing status, and a search experience that's tailored to you —
Elise Cricchio
Aug 8, 20252 min read


Why Being a Dual-Brokerage Agent Matters—And How It Helps You Win in This Market
As a proud member of both Monterey Coast Realty and Carmel Realty Company , I’m in a unique position to offer my clients something that most agents simply can’t: access to approximately 25% of the local market before listings ever go live . In a fast-moving market like ours, that early access can make all the difference—whether you're buying or selling. What Does "Dual-Brokerage" Mean for You? Because I’m part of two of the most established and connected brokerages, I’m cons
Elise Cricchio
Jul 1, 20252 min read
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