Carmel Valley Update – YTD January 2012

by Ben Heinrich on February 4, 2012

Carmel Valley January sales were 5, down 44% from 9 in January 2011 and 61% lower than the 13 sales last month. The total inventory of properties for sale in January was 70, down 36.9% from January of 2011. This reduced inventory is one factor in the lower sales for the month. A balanced inventory is a first step in establishing a return to more stable pricing.

The median sales price in January was $905,000, up 23.5% from January 2011, and 40% higher than the prior month of December. For a complete review of the market please see the Market Action Report – Carmel Valley January 2012.

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Carmel Update – YTD January 2012

by Ben Heinrich on February 3, 2012

January Sales in Carmel were 13, down 18.8% from January 2011 and 13.3% down from the 15 sales in December. The market focus continues to be in the lower price ranges with the Median price of $880,000 up 14.7% from January of 2011.

The average days on the market were 98 which continues a yearly downward trend. For a complete review of the Carmel market please see Market Action Report – Carmel YTD January 2012

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Our Latest Listing: Santa Fe Carmel

January 31, 2012

View our latest Carmel listing, a charming cottage designed and built by Hugh Comstock. It’s in a coveted “walk to town” location, only one and one-half blocks to the very popular Bruno’s Market on Junipero. //

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2011 Year End Review

January 25, 2012

Please enjoy our 2011 Year End Review of the local real estate market. If you would like a hard copy for your personal use please email us at grace@theheinrichteam.com . We are also available to answer any questions concerning the market or any specific property. Have a terrific 2012. Complete Report in PDF Format. 2011 [...]

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Carmel Beach – It’s a Dog’s Life

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Puddin says hi. Carmel Beach is the ultimate playground for our doggie friends. Puddin enjoys a good run with some of the “big dogs”. Life is good on Carmel Beach, especially if you are a local pup. Enjoy

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Carmel Point

January 22, 2012

Carmel Point is located south of Santa Lucia Avenue on the southern border of the small community known as Carmel-By-The-Sea. The “Point” is bounded on the west and south by Carmel Bay and Stewart’s Cove and on the east by the Mission Ranch and the historic Carmel Mission founded by Father Junipero Serra in the [...]

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Beyond The Headlines – January 13, 2012

January 13, 2012

This weeks Beyond the Headlines includes two articles in The Wall Street Journal , “Survey: Mood Improves on Home Prices” and “Federal Reserve charges into the Housing Debate”. In CNN Money there is a timely article “Foreclosures fall to the lowest level since 2007″. These excellent articles give you an in depth look and understanding [...]

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Carmel Highlands Year End Update – 2011

January 11, 2012

The Carmel Highlands real estate market is stuck in neutral. There is a large and growing disconnect between the real estate values as perceived by buyers and sellers and even with an offer in hand it is a monumental task to bring the buyer and seller together. The Highlands marketplace has historically moved at a [...]

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Pebble Beach Year End Update – 2011

January 11, 2012

The good news is Tiger Woods will be back for the 2012 Pebble Beach AT&T Tournament. I played as an amateur in 1996 and 1997 and my son Grant (my caddie) and I had breakfast one morning with Tiger. He was fun and it was a real treat. The bad news is we need more [...]

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Carmel Valley Year End Update – 2011

January 6, 2012

Carmel Valley sales of single family residences are maintaining the same pace as in 2010. Carmel Valley Single Family Sales 2011 In 2011 there were 128 sales compared to 133 sales in the prior year. The positive news lies in the inventory numbers. In December the number of homes for sale has fallen to 70, [...]

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