Get away from it all!  This darling cottage with views of the valley is the perfect turn-key get away.  Walk to the village for dining, wine tasting, community park and pool or just hang out on the deck and watch the sunset.  Warm valley days, balmy evenings and walks near the river make this ideal for a retreat from the city.  At 799,000 USD this 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom home is affordable and just 2 hours from San Francisco, 1.5 hours from Silicon Valley and minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea.    

We are starting to see some movement in the right direction…….  sales of single-family, re-sale homes took off last month, rising 62.7% from March.  And, for the first time since September 2005, home sales were up year-over-year: 51.7%.

Here’s what’s happening on a micro level: 

It couldn’t be —— is the media actually publishing, something, anything about a housing recovery.  But why………. perhaps with gas prices at over 4 1/2 dollars a gallon, food costs skyrocketing, consumer confidence at a 28 year low, war, earthquakes, floods they have shared enough bad news with us and want to tantalize us and raise our spirits just a bit.

 On a local level our numbers stack up as follows:

Home sales surge in April. And, for the first time since September 2005, home sales were up year-over-year: 51.7%. view statistics by city: Carmel, Carmel Valley, Montery, Marina, Pebble Beach, etc.

The neighborhood of “Canada de la Segunda-Rancho Canada subdivision” aka Brookdale & Canada Way is a small neighborhood perfectly placed between Carmel and Carmel Valley.  It is rare to see a home come on the market in this neighborhhood and the values have been holding steady in the 1.M-1.8M range.  This desirable neighborhhod feature 1 acre parcels, cal-am and often times private wells,  most homes built in the late 50’s and early 60’s have been remodeled but not all.  What makes this a special place to own is the convenience factor, Carmel Unified School Dist., the Carmel Valley sunshine and the feeling of being in the country. 

I am pleased to be promoting and offering a beautiful home for sale in Rancho Canada at 26600 Pancho Way.  Built in 2001 with extensive landscaping this 3600 sq. foot home features a six car detached garage with 220v and a 2 car attached garage. There is a private well for plentiful water and a super bonus room for billiards, arts & crafts, etc. 

 Stop by Saturday from 12-3 and take a look or give me call for a private showing. See pictures at www.kathleenhendricks.com

 Cheers, Kat

Situated on 1700 acres of oak studded hills above Monterey Bay is the exclusive gated community of Monterra.  On Sunday I will be hosting an open house at 7591 Paseo Vista  featuring 5600 of indoor living space as well as a  complete outdoor kitchen, casita and views to the Monterey Bay.  

 This property and community offer the ultimate in luxury and convenient living with each custom homesite positioned to take advantage of the landscape, the goal is to preserve open space and to enable you to create a home that complements this unique setting and your own personal aesthetic. 

 The community of Monterra feature 1-5 acre lots with two gated entries that are monitored 24/7.  All the utilities are underground and an arcitectural review board ensure the aesthetics and maximize privacy.   As you drive through Monterra you will see deer grazing, hawks sailing and the spring lupin awash on the pristine hills.  This community is a blend of nature, luxury and convenience…………… the best of the best!