About Monterey County, CA

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Three of my boys are home schooled and Monterey Bay had the Home School Day on Monday November 2. So we packed up four of the boys (the other is in Public School) and headed down Sunday afternoon for a fun night at the Hotel first.

Public School day is FREE which put this right in out price range. The kids loved it especially the sea otters. The big hype is on the Sea Horse exhibit which I felt was so so. There is a large tank with sharks, big tunas, barracudas and a number of other fish.

Most of the fish are salt water, but they did have some nice looking trout; wish I had my rod and a fry pan; but they probably would have tossed me out.

What I did not know is there is a huge underwater canyon that goes 2 miles down right off the Monterey coast. The average depth of the world's oceans is 2.5 miles so what they have is an area with multiple habitats they can study close by.

So I had to write a blog announcing Barry's seminar in my home town. We're sponsoring the event and we picked out the coolest spot, a hawaiian steakhouse restaurant!!

This seminar isn't about appeasing upset loan officers with rounded edged it'll be ok speech. This seminar will teach loan officers to actually know what they are doing, know what they are talking about, and better evaluate where they think the market it headed in a short term and long term way.

He'll also be touching on new regulations and changes in the mortgage industry, so many people have questions, and Barry will help shed some light!

Are you in California? This seminar is worth coming to, and it's almost full. On top of Barry's invaluable info, enjoy a Hawaiian afternoon getaway with Hawaiian food drinks and atmosphere!

Details:

Thursday Novembr 12 from 3-5pm at Kula Ranch Island Steak House in Marina, CA
This seminar includes a fabulous late lunch too. Come ready to take a lot of notes!

Register here and I'll see you there!

http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=192195

Hacienda’s prices have dropped drastically over the last year and a half but the units are selling. In the first quarter only one unit sold but since then there has been fifteen sales.

There are currently nine units on the market, with three of those in escrow.

Below are the units that are active:

Unit # Beds Baths Sq. Ft. List Price Original Price Days on Market

70 2 2 960 $495,000 $495,000 151

41 1 1 650 $349,900 $349,900 365

188 2 2 980 $289,000 $318,500 326

64 2 2 948 $257,000 $257,000 24

120 2 1 850 $229,900 $229,900 1

57 1 1 655 $205,000 $259,000 361

Below are the units that are pending:

Unit # Beds Baths Sq. Ft. List Price Original Price Days on Market

170 2 2 950 $290,000 $399,000 395

22 1 1 650 $215,000 $215,000 21

175 1 1 625 $205,000 $259,000 200

Below are the units that have sold in 2009:

Unit# Beds Baths Sq. Ft. Sales Price Original Price Sale Date Days on Market

165 2 2 1165 $381,000 $389,500 3/18/09 638

178 2 2 1100 $372,500 $385,000 7/29/09 41

26 2 2 1100 $372,500 $380,000 4/21/09 23

206 2 2 1180 $370,000 $380,000 9/16/09 191

189 2 2 1100 $350,000 $359,000 10/9/09 4

155 2 2 1310 $350,000 $350,000 4/14/09 301

144 2 2 950 $275,000 $325,000 4/23/09 726

125 2 2 950 $290,000 $299,000 8/26/09 53

157 2 2 1100 $290,000 $299,000 9/1/09 45

241 2 2 948 $290,000 $299,000 6/12/09 283

259 2 2 950 $300,000 $295,000 9/29/09 124

14 1 1 625 $235,000 $275,000 1/29/09 27

86 2 1 $247,000 $249,000 4/7/09 163

255 1 1 625 $230,000 $249,000 7/21/09 58

174 S 1 515 $190,000 $195,000 4/30/09 39

68 S 1 515 $179,000 $179,000 4/9/09 111

What makes one unit sell while others sit on the market for a year or more? It is simple, Price.

The units that are priced correctly when they go on the market are selling in the first three months; otherwise the sellers chase the market down with price reduction after price reduction.

If you would like additional information on the Real Estate market in Hacienda Carmel or any of the unit that are currently on the market please feel free to contact me.

Tina Carpenter 831.521.0231 www.mymontereybayhomes.com

Here is our 2009 third quarter update for the Quail Lodge and Quail Meadows real estate market. Since our last update there have been three new sales.

The third quarter marketplace results are:

-Eight properties have sold thus far in 2009

7020 Valley Greens Drive #2- Sale price $604,000

7020 Valley Greens Drive#16- Sale price $775,000

8014 River Place- Sale price $965,000

8036 Poplar Lane- Sale price $995,000 (private sale not on multiple listing service)

8070 Lake Place- Sale price $1,075,000

8001 River Place- Sale price $1,200,000

7036 Valley Greens Circle- Sale price $2,398,000

5472 Quail Way- Sale price $4,100,000

-Presently there are six homes and one condominium on the market in Quail Lodge and Quail Meadows

5492 Quail Meadows Dr.- List price $4,695,000

7011 Valley Greens Circle- List price $2,521,680

8074 Lake Place- List price $2,250,000

8069 Lake Place- List price $1,499,000

7068 Valley Greens Circle- List price $1,439,000

7086 Valley Greens Circle- List price $1,095,-000

7020 Valley Greens Dr.#10 List price $615,000

-There are currently two homes in escrow

8073 Lake Place and 8008 River Place

93rd Annual Carmel-by-the-Sea Birthday Celebration

and Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 31, 2009

THIS IS REALLY A FUN EVENT! WE HAVE ATTENDED FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS!

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CA -The City of Carmel-by-the Sea is proud to announce its 93rd Annual

Birthday Celebration and Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 31, 2009. The parade begins at

11 a.m. meandering through our commercial district on Ocean Avenue. Adults, children and

leashed dogs are welcome to participate in the parade. Make sure you wear your costume and

join City Dignitaries riding in grand old cars as the City salutes its residents, as well as our elected

and appointed officials. Complimentary ice cream will follow the parade for all participants!

A wonderful hot dog lunch and entertainment await outdoors at Sunset Center parking lot

(located on San Carlos between 8th and 10th) beginning at high Noon! Tickets for the lunch are

now available for purchase at Carmel-by-the-Sea City Hall and at the event, buy early, as a

limited number are available. $5 for a hot dog lunch including chili, chips, a drink, ice cream, cake

and coffee (donated by the Carmel Chapter of the American Red Cross). For ticket information

please call (831) 620-2020.

For up to date information, please call (831) 620-2020 or e-mail clopez@ci.carmel.ca.us.