The Peninsula market, in plain English.
The Balog Report is my monthly newsletter on what’s actually happening in real estate here on the Monterey Peninsula: what’s selling, what it means, and what I’d keep an eye on. I write it for people who live here, own here, or hope to.
You may have seen it in the Carmel Pine Cone, too. Want a test run first? Read the latest issue.
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What lands in your inbox
A mix of the numbers, the context behind them, and the practical stuff owners actually ask me about.
Local sales, explained
What sold, what it sold for, and why it matters, from Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pebble Beach to Carmel Valley, Monterey, and beyond.
The bigger picture
Rates, insurance, the economy. I sort out which national headlines actually change things here and which ones don’t.
Property tips
Practical things that come up with owners: water credits, tree care, home insurance, ADUs, and getting a home ready to sell.
Homes worth a look
Interesting homes here on the Peninsula, and what makes them stand out.
Read a few before you decide.
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Straight answers, once a month.
Most people I talk to don’t want more real estate noise. They want someone who watches this market closely to tell them what matters, and to be honest about it. That’s what I try to do in every issue.
Some months that means good news for sellers. Some months it’s good news for buyers. And sometimes the honest answer is that it depends on the street. Either way, you’ll hear it from me plainly.
I’m a Broker Associate at Compass in Carmel-by-the-Sea. I’ve been licensed since 2015 and have been involved in nearly 1,000 transactions here, so the report comes from the deals, not from a press release.
Jonathan
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