The Before and After Series | Part Seventeen: Valley Estate Perfected

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November 9, 2023

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 hand and met me at the house a few short hours later. By 8pm we submitted a non-contingent, over asking offer and requested a response from the seller by 10pm that same night. Just about 24 hours after the house hit the market we had put it in escrow. 

Two months later they were moving in and embarking on a remodel to provide the 1997 built home some cosmetic updates. Over the last two years, they worked through many details, big and small. The first order of business, was to replace the floors with an elegant wide plank engineered white oak, installed by Sand City Floors. Then their painter, Tony Trejo, who is now practically a member of their family, worked tirelessly to paint the entire home, inside and out. They moved in the summer of 2021 and subsequently worked through various details from new window screens to new door hardware. 

Living Room | Before  Living Room | After

Family Room | Before  Family Room | Before

Their biggest accomplishment was the four bathrooms they completely remodeled; sourcing materials from Ferguson, Restoration Hardware, Schoolhouse and Cedar+Moss. Each bathroom is equally stunning with a distinct design to keep it fresh and interesting. The powder room is a favorite with fun, colorful floral wall paper while the primary bathroom features beautiful Thassos marble countertops and tile floors. 

Powder Room | Before  Powder Room | After

Primary Bathroom | Before  Primary Bathroom | After

Guest Bathroom | Before  Guest Bathroom | After

They also went overboard at The Container Store, installing new closet systems throughout the home and constructing a mud room to die for! 

Since living in the Valley means spending lots of time outdoors, they also added galvanized steel troughs for their veggie garden and converted their pool to salt water.

Overall, the light-filled home is elegant, yet comfortable, and just perfect for living in sunny Carmel Valley. 


Vacation Itinerary for a Weekend in Carmel

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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.


NAR Settlement

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 ...


Modern Luxury in a Carmel Jewel Box

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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.


The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Evolves

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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 ...


A Primal Impression

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The Abstract Works and Social Commentary of Artist Michael Snodgrass

At Monica Graham Fine Art in Carmel-by-the-Sea, passerby often do a double take when noticing certain pieces through the window. The eye-catching work of artist Michael Snodgrass is a conversation starter due to the versatility and uniqueness of his style.


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