Carmel Valley Real Estate

Real estate: a great place to invest

The residential market in Carmel Valley real estate is hot. . and there are some terrific homes. Carmel Valley had 73 homes sold in July 2002, at an average price of $658,191.

According to recent surveys housing prices have surged in some California areas nearly 15 percent from 2001. The median price in August in the San Francisco Bay Area rose 10.9 percent to $417,000. In Los Angeles County, the median price rose 15.6 percent to $267,000. In Orange County it climbed 20.1 percent to $370,000, and in San Diego County, prices surged 23.7 percent to $339,000. The California statewide median home price climbed to $270,000, up from $235,000 in August of 2001.One of the key signs pointing to the healthy housing market is the strong mix of properties available, from entry-level to high-end offerings. Many people look to "It's not stocks now, it's real estate." On a regional basis, median prices showed double-digit growth across much of the state.

Investing wisely: Who can you trust?

The first and most important investment decision you will ever make will be your selection of real estate investment resources and information. Make the selection wisely because there is one thing we do know for sure . . . . . When purchased and managed properly, real estate is the safest and most profitable investment available to the average person today.

It's a great place to live and work and residential and investment real estate is our specialty. We specialize in fine homes and investments in coastal county area. We can assist you in acquiring an income generating, real property based portfolio - there are terrific opportunities!

Are you planning to sell or buy or just thinking about it? We have an extensive library on different topics. Attractive properties are still available but many pieces of prime properties are selling in a matter of days, so finding them quickly is important. Tell us about the home you're looking for and we'll email you a list of available properties. If you see something of interest, let us know and we'll take digital photos and email them to you. We can make a move more enjoyable. The investment methods used by the pros to locate, analyze, purchase and manage real estate investments are amazingly easy to learn and use with our help

1) How much cash do you have to invest (if any)
2) How much risk are you willing to take (The less cash you have to invest, the
higher the risk).
3) Prepare a checklist of what you need to look for

Real Estate Investing is not a complicated game that only the wealthy can play. Most families want security AND a nice home.

1) Know the market...what is happening in the area and economy
2) Know how to analyze a property
3) Know your limits (dollar and risk wise)
If you're thinking of buying or selling a piece of property, or know someone who is.. please contact us, and we will be happy to give you free advice.