Why Your Home Didn't Sell (and What to Do Next)

A listing that expires without a sale carries a particular kind of weight. It is not a private disappointment, but a public one. The days-on-market count climbs, neighbors notice the sign has been up for months, and the seller is left wonderingwhether something is fundamentally wrong with their home

How to Choose the Right Listing Agent on the Monterey Peninsula

Most sellers choose a listing agent one of three ways. They call someone they know. They respond to a postcard that arrived in the mail. They contact the agent whose sign they have seen most often in the neighborhood. None of these criteria has much to do with whether the agent will prepare the prop

What the National Market Data Means for Monterey Peninsula Buyers and Sellers

The national housing market data for mid-2026 tells a complicated story. Consumer sentiment is near historic lows. Mortgage rates remain above 6.4 percent with no rate cuts expected for the remainder of the year. Home sales nationally are essentially flat. Days on market are running longer than a ye