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Happy New Year! After a couple of weeks off from blogging, I’m happy to be back with my Property Pick of the Week series and look forward to matching many happy buyers to their perfect home throughout this year. To start things off, I picked a modern, yet charming, Carmel cottage on the Point. The home has been completely renovated so you just need to bring a toothbrush and enjoy. Beyond the front door of this picture perfect home, you'll find an open living and dining area with tall ceilings and lots of windows and doors that open to a fabulous backyard entertaining area. The location can’t be beat and is an easy stroll to Carmel River beach or also Carmel River School. The home was first on the market in February, 2016 at $2,495,000 and then relisted in October for $2,295,000. The Point currently has 12 active listings with an average marketing period of over 4 months, so don't let the time of market fool you...this one is worth a serious look!
Listed by Sotheby’s International Realty, Ryan Melcher
Carmel-by-the-Sea is a longtime favorite destination for people from all over the country for a weekend visit (or longer) and has something that will create memories for everyone. Whether it's a romantic getaway, a girls' trip, a family affair or local stay-cation, if you're looking for a place with the perfect balance of relaxation and entertainment, you'll find it in our seaside village.
What's Changing About Real-Estate Commissions?
Dear Clients & Friends,
I want to address the National Association of REALTOR®s' recent settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit that has been in the news so much this year. One of the settlement terms is that the MLS will no longer allow for listing agents to make offers of compensation to buyer’s agents, which is how it has traditionally been handled. To comply with this settlement, the MLS removed all offers of buyer’s agent compensation as of Tuesday, August 13th.
Commissions always ...
Fourtané Jewelers Opens a Beautiful New Boutique
In late 2023 Fourtané Jewelers, owned by the Bonifas family, opened a second Carmel location just up the street on Ocean Avenue from their famous jewelry and watch salon in the historic Pine Inn. Known as a worldwide purveyor of rare vintage jewelry pieces and of the finest watch brands in the world, including Rolex, Patek Phillipe and Cartier, the new, two-story boutique focuses solely on jewelry. The Bonifas family also owns a Rolex Boutique in San Diego, which they are currently expanding.
Photo: Marc Howard
The Tournament's Exciting Transformation
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Tournament Director and Monterey Peninsula Foundation CEO Steve John has played as an amateur in the legendary golf tournament nine times, and each time, his excitement never waned.
"It was truly a treasured invitation," he says. "It's impossible to play center fi eld in a professional baseball game, but you can be part of something special with the Pro-Am."
A mainstay of the Monterey Peninsula for almost 80 years, the tournament has been officially ...
It was the quintessential COVID sale.
I had been referred to potential buyers who were relocating to Carmel from Colorado. They were the type of buyers that could be successful in the crazy days of COVID. Decisive, ready and able. It was March, 2021 and a gorgeous four bedroom home on one of my favorite streets in Carmel Valley had just hit the market. I called my clients and the husband literally hoped on a flight the very next morning. He boarded a plane with only a cup of coffee in ...
Article Archive
| 06/25/2022 |
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The Before and After Series | Part Fifteen - Eclectic A-Frame Turned Scandi Chic |
| 02/10/2022 |
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BENCHMARK SALE IN PEBBLE BEACH |
| 02/09/2022 |
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The newest issue of 1913 Luxury by the Sea is now available! - The ultimate guide to luxury real estate and life in Carmel and Pebble Beach. |
| 02/08/2022 |
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Annual Market Report - 2021 - Monterey Peninsula Real Estate 2021 |
| 12/14/2021 |
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The Before and After Series | Part Fourteen - A Carmel Valley Cottage Transformation |
| 10/29/2021 |
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Quarter 3 Market Report - 2021 - Monterey Peninsula Real Estate 2021 |
| 09/15/2021 |
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The Before and After Series | Part Thirteen - Vintage Monterey Colonial to Romantic Mediterranean |
| 08/26/2021 |
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The Summer/Fall 2021 issue of 1913 Luxury by the Sea is now available! - The ultimate guide to luxury real estate and life in Carmel and Pebble Beach |
| 08/25/2021 |
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Quarter 2 Market Report - 2021 - Monterey Peninsula Real Estate 2021 |
| 05/21/2021 |
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Protecting Your Home Against Fire - Tri-Max Fire Suppression Technology |
| 04/16/2021 |
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Quarter 1 Market Report - 2021 - Monterey Peninsula Real Estate 2021 |
| 02/19/2021 |
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Striking Real Estate - Highlighting the Monterey Peninsula's Beautiful Architecture |
| 02/12/2021 |
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The Course is Open - Sportswriter Alan Shipnuck Explains the Gift of Golf |
| 12/03/2020 |
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A Buyer's Guide In A Seller's Market |
| 08/17/2020 |
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Moving on Down: The Exodus from The City |
| 05/13/2020 |
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Persevering during the crisis: A realtor's perspective. |
| 04/18/2020 |
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Q1 2020 Market Report - My COVID-19 Response |
| 02/10/2020 |
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Obtaining Homeowners Insurance on the Monterey Peninsula - 2020 Update |
| 01/31/2020 |
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The Winter/Spring 2020 issue of 1913 Luxury by the Sea is now available! - The ultimate guide to luxury real estate and life in Carmel and Pebble Beach |
| 12/20/2019 |
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The Before and After Series: Part Twelve - Coastal Cool |
| 09/17/2019 |
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The Before and After Series: Part Eleven - A Tired '80s Valley Retreat Turned Rustic Contemporary |
| 05/24/2019 |
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A Silver Lining in a Possible Downturn |
| 02/01/2019 |
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The Spring 2019 issue of 1913 Luxury by the Sea is now available! - The ultimate guide to luxury real estate and life in Carmel and Pebble Beach |
| 01/30/2019 |
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California's Homeowners Insurance - Facts: Obtaining Homeowners Insurance in California |
| 10/14/2018 |
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What is Prop 5? - Let's get the facts and get out there and vote! |
| 08/08/2018 |
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The Fall 2018 issue of 1913 Luxury by the Sea is now available! - The ultimate guide to luxury real estate and life in Carmel and Pebble Beach |
| 07/25/2018 |
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Relationships Matter - Relationships are the most critical aspect of the real estate business. |
| 07/13/2018 |
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Global Buyers [Or the Lack Thereof} on the Monterey Peninsula - Where do our buyers come from? |
| 06/14/2018 |
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Seasonal Trends in Our Market - A Look at Monthly Historical Data |
| 05/09/2018 |
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Competing Against All Cash Buyers |
| 04/11/2018 |
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New With The Old - The Before and After Series: Part Ten |
| 03/08/2018 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - Vizcaino 1 NW Flanders Way, Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| 02/22/2018 |
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The newest issue of 1913 Luxury by the Sea is now available! - The ultimate guide to luxury real estate and life in Carmel and Pebble Beach |
| 02/09/2018 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 2848 Santa Lucia Avenue, Carmel |
| 01/31/2018 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 12 Abinante Way, Monterey |
| 01/13/2018 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 16 Scarlett Road, Carmel Valley |
| 12/16/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 2990 Red Wolf, Carmel |
| 11/09/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 931 W Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley |
| 10/21/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 93 Alta Mesa Circle, Monterey |
| 10/14/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 1285 Padre Lane, Pebble Beach |
| 10/05/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 26174 Dolores Street, Carmel |
| 09/21/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 32680 Coast Ridge, Carmel Highlands |
| 09/06/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week - 26324 Valley View Avenue |
| 08/31/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 1475 Manor Road, Monterey |
| 08/08/2017 |
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The newest issue of 1913 Luxury by the Sea is now available! - The ultimate guide to luxury real estate and life in Carmel and Pebble Beach |
| 07/21/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 25116 Hatton Road, Carmel |
| 07/08/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 26152 Ladera Drive, Carmel |
| 07/01/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 539 Paseo Venadis, Carmel |
| 06/24/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 26245 Dolores Street, Carmel |
| 06/09/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 6 Miramonte, Carmel Valley |
| 05/19/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 1340 Jacks Road, Monterey |
| 05/11/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 3rd Avenue 2 SE Lincoln, Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| 05/05/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 2800 Santa Lucia, Carmel |
| 04/20/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 3226 San Lucas Road, Carmel |
| 04/14/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week - 50 Encina, Carmel Valley |
| 04/07/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 911 Monterey Circle, Monterey |
| 03/23/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 26263 Scenic Road, Carmel |
| 03/16/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 3319 Stevenson Drive, Pebble Beach |
| 03/03/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 1010 Broncho Road, Pebble Beach |
| 02/24/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 3088 Valdez Road, Pebble Beach |
| 02/17/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 9301 Holt Road, Carmel |
| 02/10/2017 |
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The newest issue of 1913 Luxury by the Sea is now available! - The ultimate guide to luxury homes and life in Pebble Beach and Carmel. |
| 02/10/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - San Antonio 3 NE Ocean, Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| 02/02/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 6250 Brookdale, Carmel |
| 01/27/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 162 Spindrift, Carmel |
| 01/20/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - Carmelo 4 SE 12, Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| 01/12/2017 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - Dolores 2 SE 11, Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| 12/15/2016 |
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Property Pick of the Week - 2568 Santa Lucia Avenue, Carmel |
| 12/09/2016 |
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Property Pick of the Week - Carmelo 3 SW 11, Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| 12/01/2016 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 3 NE Casanova and Ocean |
| 11/17/2016 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 25647 Hatton Road, Carmel |
| 11/10/2016 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 7985 Carmel Valley Road |
| 11/03/2016 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - Casanova 3 NE 11, Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| 10/27/2016 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 10 2 NW Camino Real |
| 10/13/2016 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 8990 W Carmel Valley Road |
| 10/06/2016 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 7543 Fawn Court, Carmel |
| 09/29/2016 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - Southwest Corner of Scenic & Ocean |
| 09/23/2016 |
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Property Pick of the Week! - 216 1st Street, Pacific Grove |
| 09/15/2016 |
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Property Pick of the Week - Santa Fe 5 SW 8, Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| 09/08/2016 |
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Property Pick of the Week - San Carlos 2 NW 13, Carmel-by-the-Sea |
| 10/07/2015 |
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Inspired by Land and Sea: A Rustic Home Restored - The Before and After Series: Part Nine |
| 08/22/2015 |
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Perfection and Privacy in Monterey - The Before and After Series: Part Eight |
| 06/06/2015 |
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Spanish Bay Redefined - The Before and After Series: Part Seven |
| 04/08/2015 |
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Carmel Realty Company at Christie's International Realty Owners Conference |
| 03/13/2015 |
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An '80s Valley Home Now Contemporary Perfection - The Before and After Series: Part Six |
| 01/14/2015 |
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Dated Beach Cottage Transformed with a Northern European Flair - The Before and After Series: Part Five |
| 12/09/2014 |
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A 1946 Mid Century Modern Turned Uber Hip - The Before and After Series: Part Four |
| 11/14/2014 |
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A Tired 1940 Project Turned French Country Cottage - The Before and After Series: Part Three |
| 10/24/2014 |
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Transforming A 1950 Bungalow to a Luxurious Beach Cottage - The Before & After Series: Part Two |
| 10/13/2014 |
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Passé 1970's to Chic Contemporary - The “Before and After” Series: Part One |
| 04/14/2014 |
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The Luxury Golf Lifestyle of Pebble Beach - Living the luxury golf lifestyle of Pebble Beach is a privilege. |
| 04/10/2014 |
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The unique architecture of the Monterey Peninsula - The areas of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pebble Beach are rich with architectural grandeur. |
| 04/08/2014 |
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The timeless landscape of the Monterey Peninsula - The rocky cliffs of Pebble Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea's beaches are just the beginning to the beauty offered by the Monterey Peninsula. |
| 08/05/2013 |
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Coming Soon - New Agent Offices at Dolores & 8th - Carmel Realty Company's New Agent Offices |
| 05/06/2013 |
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Mitchells to receive lifetime achievement award in real estate |
| 04/29/2013 |
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Bill & Vicki Mitchell recipients of Luxury Real Estate Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 04/29/2013 |
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Carmel hosts Luxury Real Estate Conference |
| 01/02/2013 |
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A New Year, A New Office for Monterey County Realty |
| 12/12/2012 |
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Carmel Realty Company honored with the Chamber's Award of Excellence |
| 11/28/2012 |
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Carmel Realty Company Celebrating 100 Years in 2013 |
| 10/26/2012 |
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Carmel Realty Company Earns 2nd Golden Pine Cone for Best Realty Company |
| 10/21/2011 |
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THE RESULTS ARE IN - CARMEL REALTY COMPANY VOTED BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY |
| 06/06/2011 |
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Landmark Oceanfront Carmel Home Undergoes Spectacular Renovation |
| 10/29/2010 |
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Local Realtors Hit the One Billion Dollar Mark - Who says the local real estate market is suffering? On the contrary, at Carmel Realty Company business is expanding rather than contracting. |
| 10/27/2010 |
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LuxuryRealEstate.com Awards Carmel Realty Team |
| 09/30/2010 |
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Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate Award Winner! |
| 09/10/2010 |
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New Ocean Avenue Office |
| 07/15/2010 |
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Greywater Recycling |
