What "As-Is" Actually Means in a California Real Estate Contract

"As-is" is one of the most commonly used and most commonly misunderstood phrases in California real estate. Sellers assume it means they have no liability for the property's condition. Buyers assume it means they are accepting whatever they find with no recourse. Both assumptions are wrong, and the

Where Locals Eat in Monterey

Monterey has more restaurants than any other community on the Peninsula, and a higher ratio of tourist-facing ones. The Fisherman's Wharf area serves a specific purpose and does it adequately. The places worth knowing are the ones a few blocks inland or along the waterfront corridor that residents r

Where Locals Eat in Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove has a dining scene that is easy to underestimate if you are reading the wrong lists. The travel guides tend to cover it as a footnote to Carmel — a place to eat before you drive somewhere more famous. Residents know better. The restaurants on Lighthouse Avenue and the surrounding block