The Water Moratorium in Monterey County: FAQ

“You know there’s a water moratorium, right?” It is usually delivered as a warning. Sometimes as a deal killer to those considering a vacant land purchase. Often without much explanation beyond the implication that building is impossible, risk is high, and the future is uncertain. The reality is nua

The Best Reasons to Walk Away

When Not Buying a House Is Best Decision You Can Make We invariably hear buyers asking the wrong question. Usually, it's some variation of, “Can this be done?” These are people contemplating an addition, a rebuild, a reconfiguration, or a piece of land with potential. The question is understandable,

Monterey County Permitting, Part 5: New Construction

Buying Vacant Land and Building From Scratch: What You Need to Understand Before You Fall in Love There is a particular kind of allure to vacant land. No compromises inherited from someone else’s decisions. No awkward additions to undo. No 1970s floor plan asking to be reconceived. Just land, possib