ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2014
When previewing oceanfront property for a client, it really helps to have an absolutely stunningly beautiful day like today. Yes, I meant all those superlative words to describe what I experienced this morning at Del Monte Beach in Monterey County, California. Why is that you ask? Because when yo...
01/22/2014
Children are leaving for college or the nest is already empty, and parents are starting to look for smaller homes, townhouses or condominiums in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove, Carmel Valley, Pebble Beach, and Big Sur. Late winter and early spring is the perfect time to downsize. These sellers...
01/20/2014
In talking to merchants in Carmel-by-the-Sea and Carmel Valley, California during the last few days, I found that there was a lot of uncertainty when it came to their leases. For example: MONTH-TO-MONTH LEASES: 1. Tenants who used to have a long term lease which has now run out and they had not r...
01/20/2014
Why do Activerain POINTS count? Because you move up on the leaderboard. And today, I am the number one broker or agent in Carmel-by-the-Sea on Activerain. Activerain has become very important in the real estate community because it has over 350,000 members across in North America. Not everyone is...
01/19/2014
Interesting how many people have kept their real estate BROKERS license ACTIVE although they are not actively practicing real estate. Generally, they have no desire to go back into the real estate field, but they want to be able to get referral fees. I came across this again today here in Carmel-...
01/18/2014
How sweet it is when a potential client says "we want you to be our real estate broker" for our house in Carmel on the Monterey Peninsula, California. This is a couple I have known a long time whose children are out of the house, and even the grandchildren are growing up fast. This is a couple w...
01/17/2014
Since the beginning of the year, I have made an effort to go out into Carmel-by-the-Sea to talk to owners of retail shops here in town. Many are my friends, others I want to get to know. Think about it, these merchants come into contact with local residents and visitors each and every day, and i...
01/16/2014
This week is an unusually warm time here in Carmel-by-the-Sea. It's already in the mid-70s and people are walking around in shorts and other summer clothes. It will be a great day to sit or have lunch outside in the beautiful courtyards we are known for. Not forgotten are the dogs in this pet fri...
01/15/2014
Starting a new business in Carmel-by-the-Sea? Signage becomes an issue because it needs to be approved by City Hall. Even those who have been in business for many years, find ways around the stringent rules and regulations. Some put signage away from the windows and doors, further into their spa...
01/14/2014
Quite a few commercial properties have changed hands recently here in Carmel-by-the-Sea including the Eastwood Building and the Hog's Breath restaurant, formerly owned by Clint Eastwood. Located on San Carlos Street between 5th & 6th Avenues, both are going through renovations right now. Eastwo...
01/13/2014
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea