The ADU Opportunity on the Monterey Peninsula

California's accessory dwelling unit laws have changed substantially since 2020, and many Monterey Peninsula property owners have not caught up with what is now possible on their lot. The legislative changes that took effect over the past several years significantly reduced the barriers to ADU const

What Makes a Monterey Peninsula Rental Property Hard to Sell

A rental property that has performed well as an investment does not automatically sell well. The qualities that make a property attractive to an investor — reliable income, low vacancy, long-term occupancy — can create complications at the point of sale that the owner did not anticipate when they we

The Carmel Highlands: Area Overview

The Carmel Highlands occupy the coastal bluffs and headlands south of Carmel-by-the-Sea, beginning roughly where Highway 1 curves away from the village and continues south toward Point Lobos. It is among the most dramatically situated residential areas on the California coast — granite cliffs above