Seaside and Marina: The Underrated Neighborhoods

Most buyers who come to the Monterey Peninsula with a real estate search in mind have a list that includes Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, and sometimes Monterey. Seaside and Marina are rarely on it. They are the communities that buyers drive through on the way to somewhere they have already de

Where Locals Eat in Seaside, Marina, and Salinas

The dining guides for the Monterey Peninsula tend to stop at Carmel. Seaside, Marina, and Salinas get a footnote at best, which is unfortunate, as these three communities have amazing food scenes! We're changing that with our guide that pulls from locals' experiences, including our own.   Seaside Se

What Happens If the Buyer Backs Out After Contingency Removal?

When a buyer removes their contingencies, the transaction enters a different phase. Up to that point, the buyer had defined contractual rights to exit — if the inspection revealed unacceptable conditions, if the property did not appraise, if financing fell through. Once those contingencies are relea