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

How to Help Aging Parents Navigate a Home Sale on the Monterey Peninsula, Part 2: The Logistics

Part 1 of this series covered the family dynamics and legal authority questions that should be resolved before a listing begins — the sibling conversation, keeping the parent in the decision, and what to look for in an agent. This post covers the practical logistics that follow: the tax picture, the