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A Guide to Pebble Beach

• Bambace Peterson Team
• 01/15/25

Discover the Scenic Charm and Outdoor Wonders of Pebble Beach, CA.

7 Best Golf Courses Near Pebble Beach

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 12/26/24

Exploring the Top-Ranked Fairways for Golf Enthusiasts.

Best Restaurants in Carmel-by-the-Sea

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 12/19/24

A Culinary Journey Through Carmel’s Most Celebrated Dining Destinations.

Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Pacific Grove

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 12/12/24

Discover the benefits of living in this coastal community.

Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Carmel

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 09/11/24

Discovering the charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Things to Do in Pacific Grove

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 08/30/24

Uncover hidden gems and must-see spots in Pacific Grove.

Things to Do in Pebble Beach

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 08/28/24

From scenic spots to luxurious spas and premier golfing, Pebble Beach’s attractions and amenities are sure to impress.

Things to Do in Carmel

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 08/22/24

Your guide to having fun in paradise.

6 Best Restaurants in Pebble Beach

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 08/15/24

A culinary adventure awaits.

The Differences Between Buying a Second Home vs. Investment Property

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 08/13/24

Exploring real estate opportunities.

How to Own Your Dream Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 08/8/24

Navigating the home-buying journey.

Financing an Ultra-Luxury Home: Top Options for High-Net-Worth Buyers

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 08/6/24

A guide to your financing options.

A Journey Through Carmel's Most Sought After Neighborhoods

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 07/31/24

Discover a haven of natural beauty, cultural richness, and charming architecture.

The Elite Scene: An Insider's Look at the Most Exclusive Events in Pacific Grove, CA

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 07/31/24

Where Glamour Meets the Ocean - Unlocking the Secluded World of Pacific Grove Events.

The Ultimate Checklist for Buying an Ultra-Luxury Home

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 07/22/24

A comprehensive guide to finding your dream space.

The Future of Luxury Living

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 07/22/24

Ultra-Luxury Real Estate in the Digital Age.

How to Market Your Exquisite Property to Affluent Buyers

• The Bambace Peterson Team
• 02/15/24

A guide on how to showcase high-end real estate to discerning clients.

Monterey Preparation Pays Off

• Dana Bambace
• 01/10/24

Getting a house ready for sale can be a long and emotional process.

Outlook Place in Carmel

• Dana Bambace
• 01/10/24

All of these together give buyers the confidence to move forward.

Spur Road Renovation

• Dana Bambace
• 01/10/24

Investing $100,000 in the home preparation and getting the work.

Estate Earns 18.2% More In Pebble Beach

• Dana Bambace
• 01/10/24

Getting a house ready and move-in condition is paramount.

Pebble Beach Home Gains 17.4% More

• Dana Bambace
• 01/10/24

Working to make sure the home appealed to the widest audience.

Earning $1.1M+ More For Beneficiaries

• Dana Bambace
• 01/10/24

This involved investing $290,760 in the home preparation.

Carmel Home Makes 30% More For The Sellers

• Dana Bambace
• 01/10/24

Making the home present its best, involved investing $48,334.

Unveiling Real Estate Market Trends: 2023 Sales Analysis and Inventory Insights

• Mark Peterson
• 01/8/24

Exploring Demand Discrepancies, Pricing Dynamics, and December 2023 Report

October Market Reports: Navigating Real Estate Amidst Economic Shifts

• Mark Peterson
• 11/4/23

How resilient is our local real estate market?

A Few Fun Favorites: Exploring Restaurants and Bars in Carmel

• Bambace Peterson Team
• 10/27/23

From upscale seafood to homey bites, Carmel has it all!

Car Week 2023

• Mark Peterson
• 08/11/23

Monterey Peninsula Revs Up For Car Week and 2023 Concours D’Elegance

Realtors Uncover Rare $1.5M Ferrari in Garage

• Mark Peterson
• 08/9/23

Mark Peterson and Dana Bambace with the 1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso. The car is 1 of 350 produced and has been with the same Calif...

The Fine Life: A Journey Through Pebble Beach’s Most Refined Experiences

• Mark Peterson
• 06/30/23

Living a life of luxury on the Central California Coast.

The Compass Ultra-Luxury 2022 Report is Out | Pebble Beach and Carmel Featured

• Mark Peterson
• 02/24/23

Pebble Beach and Carmel drive ultra-luxury sales in Monterey County

Low Inventory but Committed to the Market | Buyers Seek Upgrades

• Mark Peterson
• 11/18/22

we are seeing a trend of current owners and residents looking for new homes in the community (both from our clients and other a...

Is the market crashing?

• Mark Peterson
• 08/13/22

Looking at a few months of market data with a few years of context - the answer is "no".

Bay Area Luxury Home Prices, Market Trends & Conditions

• Mark Peterson
• 03/27/22

So far the luxury market appears largely unfazed by the economic and political volatility that has characterized the beginning ...

Moving into Spring, Markets Remain Very Heated

• Patrick Carlise, Chief Market Analyst | San Francisco Bay Area
• 03/27/22

So far, the real estate markets appear largely unfazed by higher interest rates

What's Going on With the Market? Q3 2021 Update

• Mark Peterson
• 10/11/21

Looking at the past few years, we see similar new active listing numbers illustrating that there are actually a number of new h...

Home Sales Remain Strong Across Carmel, Pebble Beach and the Monterey Peninsula

• Mark Peterson
• 07/14/21

Strong home sales continue across Carmel, Pebble Beach and the Monterey Peninsula. More than $1.5B has sold through the first s...

Historically Low Inventory and Steady Demand Across the Monterey Peninsula

• Mark Peterson
• 03/13/21

As home sell-through started in July, demand has remained steady. The shortage of new supply is causing an increase in market v...

2020 Market Recap and 2021 Outlook

• Mark Peterson
• 01/21/21

What to expect in real estate across Pebble Beach, Carmel, Pacific Grove and Monterey in 2021. National, regional and local tre...

Carmel Region & Monterey County Real Estate in 2020 Macro Analysis

• Mark Peterson
• 01/15/21

2020 was a year of extremes. After the initial pandemic drop in activity, the real estate market went into hyper-drive, with m...

Carmel, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove and Monterey Real Estate Sales Surge in Q3 | 7 Months Into the Pandemic

• Mark Peterson
• 10/7/20

Continued strong demand across the Monterey Peninsula markets as seen compared to historical sales information. Additionally, m...

Astounding Increase in Market Activity

• Mark Peterson
• 07/26/20

Analyzing Deal Data to Track the Real Estate Rebound

• Mark Peterson
• 05/17/20

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen the number of homes going into contract trending upward in the majority of our markets. Thi...

Bay Area Annual Market Survey | Context for Monterey Peninsula Markets

• Mark Peterson
• 02/11/20

This Annual Bay Area Markets Survey and Relationship to Carmel, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, Monterey and Carmel Valley. Simila...

When Is the Best Time to Buy or Sell on the Monterey Peninsula? | December 2019 Market Update

• Mark Peterson
• 01/24/20

Clients, especially Sellers, are fascinated by how supply and demand ebbs and flows by month and season, as in, "when is the be...

The Dangers of Overpricing in the Monterey County Real Estate Market

• Mark Peterson
• 11/17/19

While overpricing almost always has negative ramifications for sellers...

Monterey County Market Trends

• Mark Peterson
• 07/19/19

Market trends for Monterey County markets over the past several years.

Carmel-by-the-Sea

• Mark Peterson
• 05/16/19

Circa-1933 home was used in “Play Misty for Me”...

A Look at Santa Clara County Real Estate

• Mark Peterson
• 03/14/19

Since the recovery began in 2012, spring has typically been...

Global Luxury Market Snapshot

• Mark Peterson
• 02/15/19

The Monterey Peninsula market is a unique with its own factors that impact pricing, supply and demand.

Six Houses for the Super Bowl

• Mark Peterson
• 02/1/19

Checkout these six homes that all have features to help you throw the ultimate Super Bowl party.

Monterey Peninsula Real Estate Competitive Price Points

• Mark Peterson
• 10/19/18

Monterey Peninsula sales transactions in the summer months remained strong.