Oct 14, 2026
Why Buyers Choose Pacific Grove: Walkable Coastline, Links Golf & PGUSD
What makes Pacific Grove stand out on the Monterey Peninsula: Ocean View Boulevard, Jack Neville's oceanfront back nine, Point Pinos Lighthouse, and PGUSD.
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Monterey Peninsula market notes & guides
Straightforward explanations of California real estate, wildfire insurance, military PCS financing, and Peninsula neighborhood nuances.
Oct 8, 2026
How Assumable VA and FHA Loans Work for Monterey Peninsula Buyers & Sellers
Why assumable VA and FHA mortgages matter near Presidio of Monterey (DLI) and Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), and what both sides of the transaction should know.
Oct 1, 2026
Understanding Homeowners Insurance & the CA FAIR Plan on the Monterey Peninsula
What Monterey Peninsula and Carmel Valley buyers need to verify about wildfire zones, private insurance carriers, and California FAIR Plan coverage during contingencies.
Jul 30, 2026
Why Nobody Is Selling in Monterey, CA: Mortgage Rates & Prop 13 Explained
Why Monterey County housing inventory stays so tight: how locked-in mortgage rates and California Proposition 13 property tax rules shape seller decisions.
Jul 23, 2026
Best Time of Year to Move to Monterey, CA: A Season-by-Season Guide
What to expect season by season on the Monterey Peninsula — from foggy coastal summers and sunny autumn weather to winter negotiation windows.
Jul 15, 2026
6 Monterey, CA Neighborhoods Compared: Monterra to Old Town
Walk through 6 distinct Monterey neighborhoods — Monterra, Peter's Gate, Skyline Forest, Monte Vista, Old Town Monterey, and Deer Flats.
Jul 8, 2026
Living in Monterey, CA: The Honest Pros and Cons (2026 Guide)
An honest look at daily life on the Monterey Peninsula — coastal trails, mild weather, and marine life balanced against summer fog and housing costs.
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