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by Brett Wilbur

Marina, Seaside and Sand City are emerging markets across the Monterey Peninsula that are thriving, bustling and booming. These are some of the fastest growing local markets and have so much to offer homebuyers in terms of design, features, investment and proximity to services. Many of our real estate agents are fully integrated into these communities and are proud residents in the area they are selling. This area has seen huge transformations, especially the former Fort Ord in Marina, which has transitioned from a decommissioned army post into an amazing community with a college, parks, trails and more new homes and services being constantly added.

Our agents are eager to share some of the most exciting and vibrant features of the community that are enhancing our already wonderful area with more options. These include biking on Fort Ord trails, enjoying newer Marina restaurants like Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette right next to the beach, or quick options like Blaze Pizza, Smash Burger and Dametra Fresh Mediterranean (also located in Carmel and Monterey), the upcoming Brass Tap brewpub, and more.

by Brett Wilbur

With summer in full swing, locals and visitors are taking advantage of the aftereffects of an unusually wet and cool winter and spring that has led to lush lawns, blooms of wildflowers, flowing rivers, and overall pleasant temperatures to enjoy the many outdoor activities on the Monterey Peninsula. Whatever activity you choose, the easy access to beaches, trails, golf courses and mountains ensures even that the busiest professionals can find time to enjoy nature. Whether you're brand new to the ...

Welcome to the Monterey Peninsula oasis. An oasis is defined by Webster as "something that provides refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast." We have long been celebrating how fortunate we are to get to spend time here on the Monterey Peninsula. Lately, with the pandemic, financial crisis, and geopolitical turmoil around the world, much of our focus has been on community and the safe, healthy, and easy way of living we are afforded here on The Peninsula. Now, this summer, we are celebrating the ...

by Patrick Norris

I sat with my friend Jessica Kent, co-owner of Jerome's Carmel Valley Market. She and Jerome purchased the market in March 2016. Prior to purchasing the market, Jerome was the head chef at the venerable Wills Fargo in Carmel Valley Village for over 13 years. The time he spent at Wills gave Jerome a fantastic opportunity to meet the people in the community as well as foster an ever growing appreciation of this charming community. Jerome also met Jessica at a Village favorite, The Running ...

by Patrick Norris

I sat with my Friend Sal Tringali, Manager/Operator of Monterey Fish Company, to learn a bit more about the history of the company. Unexpectedly, we had the good fortune of having Sal's father, Carmelo, join our conversation.

Monterey Fish Company Is the oldest and last remaining privately held Wholesale Fish Company. The company was established in 1941 by Sal's Grandfather, you guessed it, Salvatore Tringali. Salvatore arrived to what he considered "The Land of Opportunity," in ...

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