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Stunning multi-million dollar Pebble Beach golf property featured on cover of Concours Edition of Monterey Peninsula Homes Magazine

With its warm sunny exposure and commanding ocean views, 1440 Riata Road is the best buy in the estate area of Pebble Beach. Presented by The Tom Bruce Team of Coldwell Banker Del Monte Realty, Monterey Peninsula Homes Magazine is proud to showcase this stunning property in the highly anticipated and popular Concours d'Elegance edition of the magazine (Vol. 15 - Issue 6).

With the start of Concours week only days away, automobile afficianados can imagine their collections looking right at home in front of this luxury estate. Beautiful appointments abound in the 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home located just steps from The Lodge, Pebble Beach Golf Links and Peter Hay Golf Course. No detail has been overlooked in this beautiful ocean view home with vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen with cozy breakfast room and fireplace. Completing this grand estate is the ultimate media room with popcorn machine and candy counter! Offered at $4,995,000.

For more information on this and other Pebble Beach properties for sale, contact Tom Bruce and his team at 831-277-7200 or visit his website at www.tombruce.com.

August 3rd, 2010
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Ronnie Trubek, REALTOR® ~ Century 21 Showcase Realtors presents beautiful Scotts Valley and Ben Lomond homes for sale.

Call Ronnie Trubek at 831-818-4233 or contact her at www.RonnieTrubek.com

Scotts Valley, CA

Gorgeous 3Br, 2.5Ba, 2500 sq ft Scotts Valley home!  You'll love the fab top-to-bottom remodel including a delightful 350 Sq Ft, easy access, studio apartment.  Home and studio have private decks and sweeping views.  Did I mention the huge dining room, family room, den plus solarium?   $799,000 

 

Scotts Valley, CA

Outstanding views & outstanding property!  Extensively upgraded 3 Br, 2 BA home privately situated on usable 1/3 acre view parcel offering plenty of parking and mutliple possiblities.  New Hardiplank siding, windows, decks, furnace & more.  Pool and patio plus big views across Scotts Valley.  Outstanding price too!  $679,000


Ben Lomond, CA

A WORLD APART …

Redwood forests, rolling mountain glades streaked with golden sunlight and breathtaking vistas reveal themselves as you approach this unexpected 9.3 acre haven of arresting natural beauty. 3BR, 3BA 1700 sf home. Adjacent 2+ acre undeveloped view parcel also for sale, call for details.

Attractively Priced at $899,000

August 3rd, 2010
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Monterey Peninsula Homes Magazine Property Showcase: A Cotswold-style beauty in Carmel with ocean views presented by Carmel Realty Company

Lynn Brown Knoop and Tracy Goodsel of Carmel Realty Company proudly present a beautiful Carmel home as the cover for the current issue of Monerey Peninsula Homes Magazine (Vol. 15-5). Located at Scenic 5 SE 13th Charm, location and ocean views are abundant in this beautiful 4 bedroom, 4 bath Scenic home. Three bedrooms, three full baths in the main house, including a master suite upstairs with fireplace, and a seperate guest cottage provide wonderful living space. The dining room,living room and family room have a comfortable flow for entertaining or just relaxing. There is also a private courtyard with built in Carmel stone fireplace and hot tub. This Cotswold style home with unique details throughout will delight you. Tour this property online at http://www.scenic5seof13th.com. Offered at $7,795,000. For more information contact Lynn or Tracy at Carmel Realty Company. 831.624.1994  email: lynnhbrown@sbcglobal.net

 

July 5th, 2010
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Lifestyles Real Estate showcases spectacular Rio Del Mar Estate on May cover of Santa Cruz Homes Magazine

Bayview Estate! ~ www.BayviewDr.com

Prestigious Aptos neighborhood overlooking the Monterey Bay. Open floor plan with picturesque views from every window. Entertainer's delight with detached guest house. Bluff front estate on 23,000 sf double lot.

Brian deDiego, Paul Locatelli, Jamie Rivoir

831.419.4141 ~ www.Oceanz3.com

May 5th, 2010
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Matt Wittkins of Monterey Bay Properties Presents Beautiful Aptos CA Property For Sale

Contact Matt Wittkins, REALTOR® ~ 831.464.5233

karguy13@sbcglobal.netwww.mattwittkinscom

Redwood Ranch

A spectacular and rare opportunity to own one of the few coveted, private "in holding" properties in Nisene Marks State park. Redwood Ranch, a private, gated, historic 1940's period ranch style home, originally designed by renowned San Francisco architect Gardner Dailey, is situated on over 6 sunny fully fenced acres bordered by three creeks. Located just 1.1 miles from the beach, Redwood Ranch offers unparalleled privacy and access to nature with a close-in country feel. This beautiful and peaceful family compound features a 3,900 sq. ft. main home, including 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3 fireplaces, home office, and sun-filled open garden patio room providing the perfect setting for entertainment and relaxation. This unique property also includes a separate 'guest' cottage, art studio, arena, barn structure with eight horse stalls and paddocks, with direct access to riding trails. This must see one-of-a-kind property offers up endless possibilities!

Offered at $2,250,000

April 23rd, 2010
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Local Carmel Real Estate Agent, Mike Jashinski, makes the move to Sotheby's

Mike Jashinksi is pleased to announce his affiliation with Sotheby's International Realty in Carmel.

Mike Jashinski joins the local Sotheby's office with an impressive resume -- his career spans 28 years in the luxury real estate market. As one of the top producing agents in Monterey County, Mike has also served as a top-producing salesperson, National Sales Manager and Vice President of Sales for a number of luxury communities and notable sales organizations, including DMB Realty and the local private enclaves of Tehama and Monterra. His influence is apparent throughout successful properties in California, Virginia, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona. Since 2003, Mike and his team have closed over $285 million in sales of luxury homes and homesites in Carmel and Monterey. His experience has afforded him the ability to understand the complex needs and concerns of some of the world's most discerning luxury property buyers. He takes great pride in sharing their vision and helping them find the ideal property to fit their needs. His excellent stamina and attention to detail give him full opportunity to truly create the best outcome for his clients, and build long-term friendships. Mike is a member of the Monterey County Association of Realtors, as well as the California and National Association of Realtors. He currently holds a Broker's License in the states of California and Colorado. Now associated with the local Sotheby's International Realty office in Carmel, he and his team can be reached at their office located within the Monterra community at 831.236.8913 or 831-625-2075 Mike@Tehama-Realty.com. Visit his website at www.estatepropertygroupcarmel.com for more information or to view his current listings.

April 22nd, 2010
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Jayson Madani & Maaret Forst of American Dream Realty showcase beautiful Felton property on April cover of Santa Cruz Homes Magazine

www.425ElSolyoHeights.com

It's Time to Come Home!

Over 2000 sq ft home on 1.15 acre. Fabulous decks and living room. Close to schools. $670,000

Jayson Madani and Maaret Forst, American Dream Realty

831-234-6683

Virtual Tours at: www.MadaniProperties.com

April 2nd, 2010
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Santa Cruz County : Median Home Price $500,000 in February

By JONDI GUMZ Posted: 03/18/2010 08:13:20 AM PDT Santa Cruz Sentinel : View Full Story SANTA CRUZ -- The median sales price for a single-family home in Santa Cruz County in February was $500,000, up from $380,000 a year ago, when the market bottomed out, but down from the boom level of $682,500 two years ago. The median is the midpoint of what sold in the month. Gary Gangnes of Real Options Realty tallied 93 sales, about the same as a year ago, with 48 percent involving "distressed" property, either bank-owned or a "short sale," in which the lender accepts less than what is owed.
March 19th, 2010
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The Inaugural Central Coast Luxury Sustainable Home Competition

Have you ever thought about how much money you would have saved down the road if you would have invested in a sustainable home design? Imagine your electricity bill being almost non-existent or not having to use your heater or air conditioner to make your home comfortable during those hot and cold months. All of this can be accomplished by using sustainable design to build or upgrade your home.  Sustainable design is a concept that is taking off in the U.S. and numerous people are beginning to see the many benefits that it has for their future. That being said, I am happy to announce that the Central Coast Homes Magazine has teamed up with Grandberry Financial and PasoRobles.com to introduce to you the inaugural Central Coast Luxury Sustainable Home Competition. For this competition we are asking for people to come forward who might be interested in either having their home built or upgraded in a sustainable manner by using their lend-able equity to fund this process. The mission of this competition is to provide a vehicle for the client to build with “sustainability” as the cornerstone of the design process. Sustainable design is a design philosophy incorporating architectural design and product selection that contributes to social well-being, makes sound economic sense, and has negligible impact on the environment while at the same time creating a lasting very unique sense of style and consciousness. It also incorporates the idea of utilizing existing, proven design concepts and product technology.San Marcos exterior Grandberry Financial wants to make sure that they deliver a service and product that has sound long term investment and pay back potential while at all times helping the environment with a design criteria that reflects your tastes, choices and ultimate peace of mind. Great home design should enhance the value of each environment, make optimal use of space, elicit an environmentally sustainable mindset, and use less energy with existing technology and design philosophy than currently used today. That is precisely the reason we are putting on the Central Coast Luxury Sustainable Home Competition. Each qualified candidate will also receive a Paso Robles vacation package offered to you by PasoRobles.com. You can access more information on the Central Coast Luxury Sustainable Home Competition by visiting the following website http://www.reenergizeca.com/ or by contacting Brian Braithwaite from Grandberry Financial at 714-975-0104.

March 5th, 2010
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Michael McDonald of Coldwell Banker Residential in Santa Cruz showcases his upper Westside property on the March cover of Homes Magazine

Elegant & Charming French Country Style Home on the Upper West Side

Custom built in the mid 1950s, this single level home was designed by Carmel architect George Willox on over 1/3 of an acre. It has been beautifully updated through the years in keeping with its original vision. Amenities include magnificent quarter sawn oak floors with walnut inlay, built in bookcases in several rooms, beautiful gardens, a circular drive, two fireplaces, radiant heating, and a lavish master bathroom. The spacious and tastefully updated kitchen, as well as the views of the open and lush back yard from the dining and living areas make entertaining a pleasure.  The lawn and carefully designed landscape lend themselves to a sense of calm. All of this in one of the premier locations of Santa Cruz. $1,315,000 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2641 +/- sq. ft. - More: www.1220Laurent.info .

Call Michael McDonald at 831-331-3183 / www.MMcDRealtor.com

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March 4th, 2010
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