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<title>Who&apos;s Who in Luxury Real Estate Announces the 2025 Award Nominees for the LRE(R) Fall Conference - Carmel Realty Company Honored to Receive Two LRE Awards</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Who&amp;apos;s Who in Luxury Real Estate held their 2025 Luxury Real Estate Fall Conference from September 14th through the 17th at the iconic Hotel Del Coronado in Coronado, CA. The Annual LRE(R) Awards Celebration, now in its 18th year, took place on Wednesday, September 17th, where prestigious brokers from across the globe gathered to share knowledge, experiences, connect with fellow members, and honor the best in the industry. We are proud to have received two of their prestigious awards!</description>
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<title>The Power of Collaboration - Why Relationships Matter in Real Estate</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>In luxury real estate, success isn&amp;apos;t just about square footage or selling price; it&amp;apos;s about trust, access, and long-standing relationships. For over a century, Carmel Realty Company has embodied this principle, building deep connections throughout the Monterey Peninsula that continue to drive exceptional results for clients.

Since 1913, Carmel Realty Company has earned a reputation not just as real estate professionals, but as deeply rooted members of the community. This legacy isn&amp;apos;t built overnighti&amp;#8212;t&amp;apos;s built through decades of consistent presence, personal integrity, and a commitment to putting clients first.</description>
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<title>He transformed Peninsula&apos;s luxury real estate market  &#8212;and did so much more - Bill Mitchell dies at 83</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>If you never met Bill Mitchell, by all accounts, you should wish you had.

Mitchell, who died March 26, was a man who was decorated for his service as an Air Force pilot in Vietnam, went on to fly commercially for three decades, established what would become the Monterey Peninsula&amp;apos;s foremost luxury real estate firm, gave generously of his time and resources  &amp;#8212;and amidst all of that, managed to squeeze every bit of fun out of life.</description>
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<title>The Luxe Outdoors - Properties with the Most Spectacular Outdoor Living Space on the Monterey Peninsula</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Privacy, unique architecture, views, amenities, plenty of space, and areas for entertaining are on the top of every home buyer&amp;apos;s list. But the availability of inspiring outdoor living areas transforms a home into a retreat. The following properties, listed by Carmel Realty Company and Monterey Coast Realty, all possess incredible indoor spaces along with truly exceptional outdoor areas to enjoy the mild climate, fresh air, and spectacular scenery of the Monterey Peninsula. Vacation at home every day at one of these unforgettable properties.</description>
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<title>Vacation Itinerary for a Weekend in Carmel</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Carmel-by-the-Sea is a longtime favorite destination for people from all over the country for a weekend visit (or longer) and has something that will create memories for everyone. Whether it&amp;apos;s a romantic getaway, a girls&amp;apos; trip, a family affair or local stay-cation, if you&amp;apos;re looking for a place with the perfect balance of relaxation and entertainment, you&amp;apos;ll find it in our seaside village.</description>
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<title>Modern Luxury in a Carmel Jewel Box - Fourtan&#xe9; Jewelers Opens a Beautiful New Boutique</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>In late 2023 Fourtan&amp;#xe9; Jewelers, owned by the Bonifas family, opened a second Carmel location just up the street on Ocean Avenue from their famous jewelry and watch salon in the historic Pine Inn. Known as a worldwide purveyor of rare vintage jewelry pieces and of the finest watch brands in the world, including Rolex, Patek Phillipe and Cartier, the new, two-story boutique focuses solely on jewelry. The Bonifas family also owns a Rolex Boutique in San Diego, which they are currently expanding.</description>
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<title>The AT&amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Evolves - The Tournament&apos;s Exciting Transformation</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/the-at-t-pebble-beach-pro-am-evolves-766.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>AT&amp;amp;T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Tournament Director and Monterey Peninsula Foundation CEO Steve John has played as an amateur in the legendary golf tournament nine times, and each time, his excitement never waned.

&amp;quot;It was truly a treasured invitation,&amp;quot; he says. &amp;quot;It&amp;apos;s impossible to play center fi eld in a professional baseball game, but you can be part of something special with the Pro-Am.&amp;quot;

A mainstay of the Monterey Peninsula for almost 80 years, the tournament has been officially designated as one of eight Signature Events on the PGA TOUR in 2024.</description>
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<title>A Primal Impression - The Abstract Works and Social Commentary of Artist Michael Snodgrass</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/a-primal-impression-763.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>At Monica Graham Fine Art in Carmel-by-the-Sea, passerby often do a double take when noticing certain pieces through the window. The eye-catching work of artist Michael Snodgrass is a conversation starter due to the versatility and uniqueness of his style.</description>
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<title>No Place Like Home - Chrissy Handel&apos;s Heart is in the Local Community</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Carmel Realty Company Realtor, Chrissy Handel, spent an idyllic childhood in Carmel barbecuing at
Carmel Beach with her family, running into her grandmother playing cards or lunching with her friends at &amp;#xac;the Beach &amp;amp; Tennis Club at Pebble Beach Resorts and hiking in Big Sur on the weekends with her parents. Now she enjoys sharing many of the same activities with her son, Christopher, 14, and watching him thrive in the community she loves.</description>
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<title>Beautiful Blooms - The Carmel-by-the-Sea Garden Club Preserves Natural Beauty</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>You might have noticed ladies in green aprons in front of the Harrison Memorial Library on Ocean Avenue in Carmel, carefully tending to the flower beds that brighten up the entrance. Or, you may have seen them working at the North Dunes above Carmel Beach, helping with habitat restoration underneath the supervision of a biologist. Or perhaps you&amp;apos;ve stopped to sip coffee on a bench at Piccadilly Park on Dolores Street while enjoying the serene landscaping in the middle of town. All these beautification and restorative projects are due in part to the work of the Carmel-by-the-Sea Garden Club.</description>
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<title>Shopping by the Sea - Carmel Luxury Boutiques Offer Custom Collections</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Nestled in the heart of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, luxury boutiques cater to discerning shoppers looking for clothing, jewelry or home goods that are extraordinary, unusual and special. The following stores offer superb customer service along with wonderful collections of often exclusive products, ensuring that each guest receives customized treatment while having the joy of discovering special treasures.</description>
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<title>The Summer/Fall 2023 Edition of 1913 Luxury by the Sea Magazine is Now on Streets! - Carmel and Pebble Beach&apos;s ultimate guide to luxury real estate and lifestyle.</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/the-summer-fall-2023-edition-of-1913-luxury-by-the-sea-magazine-is-now-on-760.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Welcome to the Monterey Peninsula oasis. An oasis is defined by Webster&amp;apos;s Dictionary as &amp;quot;something that provides refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast.&amp;quot; We have long been celebrating how fortunate we are to get to spend time here on the Monterey Peninsula. Lately, with the pandemic, financial crisis, and geopolitical turmoil around the world, much of our focus has been on community and the safe, healthy, and easy way of living we are afforded here on the Peninsula.</description>
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<title>The Spring 2023 edition of 1913 Luxury by the Sea is now available! - The ultimate guide to luxury real estate and life in Carmel and Pebble Beach.</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/the-spring-2023-edition-of-1913-luxury-by-the-sea-is-now-available-748.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The first issue of 1913 Magazine was published seven years ago in 2016. In each of the 14 subsequent editions, we have celebrated the benefits of living here on the Monterey Peninsula. In most recent years, we highlighted our friendly, healthy and vibrant community. While we are all touched in one way or another with macro- economic challenges, political battles, and ongoing health concerns, clearly our community remains protected from much of the more divisive problems that seem to be occurring in many major metropolitan markets.</description>
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<title>Thank You Carmel Pine Cone Readers - Voted 2022 Best Real Estate Company and Best Place to Work</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/thank-you-carmel-pine-cone-readers-747.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Thank you Pine Cone Readers for once again voting us the Best Place to Work &amp;amp; Best Real Estate Company for 2022. We are honored to receive these awards and strive to continue proudly serving our community in a meaningful way.</description>
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<title>The Fall 2022 edition of 1913 Luxury by the Sea is now available! - The ultimate guide to luxury real estate and life in Carmel and Pebble Beach.</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/the-fall-2022-edition-of-1913-luxury-by-the-sea-is-now-available-746.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Before and After Series | Part Fifteen - Eclectic A-Frame Turned Scandi Chic</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/the-before-and-after-series-part-fifteen-744.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>A couple of years ago I was working with some buyers particularly on the hunt for a project, and more specifically, an A-Frame! So naturally, when I told them about a 1969 A-Frame coming up in Carmel Valley they jumped at it!</description>
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<title>The newest issue of 1913 Luxury by the Sea is now available! - The ultimate guide to luxury real estate and life in Carmel and Pebble Beach.</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/the-newest-issue-of-1913-luxury-by-the-sea-is-now-available-736.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Annual Market Report - 2021 - Monterey Peninsula Real Estate 2021</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>After a record-breaking year in Real Estate Sales activity on the Monterey Peninsula in 2020, many were concerned how the market would perform in 2021. Extremely strong demand throughout all four quarters of 2021 kept volume levels and prices high, contributing to a record-breaking year. Total volume in 2021 across the Peninsula increased 25% over 2020 reaching just over $3.25B. The total number of units sold increased by 7% in 2021 and the average sale price grew nearly 17% across the Peninsula.</description>
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<title>Quarter 3 Market Report - 2021 - Monterey Peninsula Real Estate 2021</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/quarter-3-market-report-2021-721.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Monterey Peninsula is one of the most beautiful places on earth. With &amp;quot;home&amp;quot; continuing to be more important than ever, demand for housing in this area remains very high. All of the reasons families have decided to relocate from urban markets to this area remain. At the same time the frenzy levels of 2020 have started to subside. While each of the nine markets we track in this report can vary, overall, it is safe to say that The Peninsula is beginning to normalize at what seems like healthy and potentially more sustainable levels.</description>
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<title>The Summer/Fall 2021 issue of 1913 Luxury by the Sea is now available! - The ultimate guide to luxury real estate and life in Carmel and Pebble Beach</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/the-summer-fall-2021-issue-of-1913-luxury-by-the-sea-is-now-available-719.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Quarter 2 Market Report - 2021 - Monterey Peninsula Real Estate 2021</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Market demand for houses across The Peninsula remained very strong in the second quarter of 2021. Current indications are that the 2021 calendar year volume levels will stay at exceedingly high levels. There were 477 sales in the nine markets we cover across The Peninsula representing a total volume of $932M in sales. This volume level is well ahead of Q1, 2021 and nearly three times the volume recorded in Q2 of last year.</description>
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<title>Protecting Your Home Against Fire - Tri-Max Fire Suppression Technology</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/protecting-your-home-against-fire-717.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>With most of California under severe drought conditions, the fire season is starting early this year. Preventive measures are on almost every homeowner&amp;apos;s mind. 

Of course, we are all familiar with creating defensive space by trimming trees, clearing rain gutters, and keeping grasses low. Over the coming months, we will periodically offer additional insights into wildland fire and what you can do as a homeowner.

We recently learned of a compressed foam system that takes fire prevention to a whole new level!</description>
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<title>Quarter 1 Market Report - 2021 - Monterey Peninsula Real Estate 2021</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/quarter-1-market-report-2021-716.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Monterey Peninsula had a very strong first quarter in 2021. The total number of sales and total volume increased over the previous Q1 in almost all of the 9 markets we track. As reported in our 2020 annual report, last year was a very dynamic year. Q1 of last year started out strong, but by the middle of March, volume dramatically declined due to the initial COVID-19 shelter-in-place directive. April of 2020 became the slowest month we have experienced on the Monterey Peninsula in over a decade. By June and throughout the rest of the year, the market was setting record highs in units sold, total sales volume, and average selling price.</description>
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<title>Striking Real Estate - Highlighting the Monterey Peninsula&apos;s Beautiful Architecture</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/striking-real-estate-713.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Course is Open - Sportswriter Alan Shipnuck Explains the Gift of Golf</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Carmel Valley resident Alan Shipnuck started his career as the editor of the newspaper at Washington Middle School in Salinas and as a 16-year-old stringer for The Salinas Californian covering high school sports.

&amp;quot;I always knew I wanted to be a sportswriter,&amp;quot; he says. &amp;quot;I was reading Sports Illustrated when I was 10 years old.&amp;quot;

While attending UCLA, he worked at The Daily Bruin, pre-Internet, helping fill 30 pages of sports content every day.

&amp;quot;It was like working for The LA Times,&amp;quot; he says. &amp;quot;It was incredible. I was flying to football and basketball games in Arizona, Washington and Oregon. So by the time I was 20 years old, I&amp;apos;d been a sportswriter for half my life.&amp;quot; ...</description>
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<title>The Before and After Series: Part Eleven - A Tired &apos;80s Valley Retreat Turned Rustic Contemporary</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/the-before-and-after-series-part-eleven-701.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>On a recent Sunday morning I had the pleasure of visiting my clients&amp;apos; Sleepy Hollow home for the first time since they embarked on a significant remodel. The prior home was truly unrecognizable now! It was beyond exciting seeing the finished product, sipping mimosas and hearing their story.</description>
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<title>Relationships Matter - Relationships are the most critical aspect of the real estate business.</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Before I began my real estate career in 2007, I was a financial recruiter in San Francisco. During that time, the traditional brick and mortar recruiting industry was being threatened by the internet and newcomers such as monster.com and careerbuilder.com. It became increasingly obvious over the years that people matter more than technology. That you can&amp;apos;t replace personal interaction. That relationships matter.</description>
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<title>Global Buyers [Or the Lack Thereof} on the Monterey Peninsula - Where do our buyers come from?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>People ask me all the time where my buyers come from, assuming we have a large number from Asia or Europe. And not to mention, every real estate firm out there will wow you with their international sphere of influence. But the truth is, your buyer is most likely from around the corner.</description>
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<title>New With The Old - The Before and After Series: Part Ten</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>After much [soul] searching, my clients fell in love with a spectacular 1929 Spanish Colonial overlooking the Lodge and Stillwater Cove in Pebble Beach. Built by MJ Murphy, the home had undergone 7 major renovations between 1949 and 2000. My buyers saw the potential to modernize the home, while maintaining the original Spanish Mediterranean architectural style of the 1920&amp;apos;s.</description>
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<title>The newest issue of 1913 Luxury by the Sea is now available! - The ultimate guide to luxury real estate and life in Carmel and Pebble Beach</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/the-newest-issue-of-1913-luxury-by-the-sea-is-now-available-606.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The largest issue of 1913 yet with 132 pages of luxury real estate, features on luxury food and wine events, current events and so much more. 26,000 in national circulation. Get your copy at our gallery on Ocean Avenue, or send an email to contact@carmelrealtycompany.com to be added to the mailing list.</description>
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<title>The newest issue of 1913 Luxury by the Sea is now available! - The ultimate guide to luxury homes and life in Pebble Beach and Carmel.</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/the-newest-issue-of-1913-luxury-by-the-sea-is-now-available-564.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2017 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Inspired by Land and Sea: A Rustic Home Restored - The Before and After Series: Part Nine</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Originally built in 1967, this classic redwood home was designed by organic architect John Howard Gamble who   was known for his rustic Big Sur style and clean, striking lines.  The home is perched on an oversized lot on the hillside overlooking Monterey Bay. Doug Campbell, a highly respected and well-known local builder, and his wife Kim, came across the home and knew they had found a diamond in the rough. It was in disrepair and had been neglected for many years as the previous owner had fallen ill. Doug was up for the challenge and within six months had completely refurbished the home staying true to the architect&amp;apos;s vision.</description>
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<title>Perfection and Privacy in Monterey - The Before and After Series: Part Eight</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2015 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This home was purchased by the current owner in February, 2001, a multi-level building originally constructed in 1928. The owners spent three years developing the design and engineering for a new structure.</description>
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<title>Spanish Bay Redefined - The Before and After Series: Part Seven</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2015 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Carmel Realty Company at Christie&apos;s International Realty Owners Conference</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2015 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Carmel Realty Company TOOK PART IN CHRISTIE&amp;apos;S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE GLOBAL OWNERS CONFERENCE IN BEVERLY HILLS, CA - Two-day, luxury-focused event featured presentations by renowned professionals, including architectural innovator Charles Renfro. [Carmel,  CA (April 02, 2015)  &amp;#8211;Carmel Realty Company, the exclusive affiliate of Christie&amp;apos;s International Real Estate in Monterey County recently joined an elite group of luxury real estate specialists at the annual Christie&amp;apos;s International Real Estate global owners conference in Beverly Hills, CA. The invitation-only event hosted by the leading luxury real estate network took place March 25-26 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and attracted luxury real estate professionals from more than 31 countries. Carmel Realty Company owners and management attended the event.</description>
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<title>An &apos;80s Valley Home Now Contemporary Perfection - The Before and After Series: Part Six</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>I remember the exact moment when I got the call. My clients, Howard &amp;amp; Diane, just visited an open house in the Valley and they wanted it! I had their beautiful Carmel cottage for sale that they recently renovated and they had decided this contemporary Valley home was their next project  &amp;#8211;but this time  &amp;#8211;it was going to be their forever home. The one-acre property has spectacular valley views, direct sun exposure and good bones, but was built in 1988 with minimal updates. Upon seeing the home for the first time, Howard and Diane had the vision and in less than a month&amp;apos;s time, the house was theirs. Diane has an incredible eye for design, a passion that shows in every detail. It took them about 6 months to complete their remodel.</description>
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<title>A 1946 Mid Century Modern Turned Uber Hip - The Before and After Series: Part Four</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/a-1946-mid-century-modern-turned-uber-hip-398.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>I worked with Jay and Chloe for about 3 years before we stumbled upon the perfect property for them. They had challenging requirements. They needed a home large enough to provide frequent family visitors privacy and a separate living space, all as close as possible to their successful restaurant in town. Not an easy task when the average home in Carmel-by-the-Sea is 3 bedrooms and 1,600sf!</description>
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<title>A Tired 1940 Project Turned French Country Cottage - The Before and After Series: Part Three</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/a-tired-1940-project-turned-french-country-cottage-394.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>I met Mark and Lisa when they stopped into our Ocean Avenue office in March of 2011. They were visiting from Texas and wanted a vacation home. Over the course of the year, we looked at various properties in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Eventually, Mark and Lisa realized their priority was finding a home in the very best location, even if it meant buying the dog on the street and fixing it up!</description>
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<title>Transforming A 1950 Bungalow to a Luxurious Beach Cottage - The Before &amp;amp;amp; After Series: Part Two</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2014 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Lizette and Maria contacted me the summer of 2012 looking for a Carmel-by-the-Sea vacation home; a quick two-hour escape from their main residence in San Francisco. Their priority was location  &amp;#8211;they wanted to be close to Ocean Avenue and walking distance to Carmel beach. Luckily, they were open to a project. After two months of looking, I was able to get them into a 2-bedroom beach bungalow before it hit the open market. The location couldn&amp;apos;t be better with a fabulous ocean view toward Stillwater Cove in Pebble Beach. The home was built in 1950 with minimal updates.</description>
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<title>Pass&#xe9; 1970&apos;s to Chic Contemporary - The B&#8220;efore and After &#8221;Series: Part One</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>This is the first of a series of blog posts of before and after stories. I love when I sell a home to a buyer who has a vision to give the home new life. And one of my favorite things is when the owner invites me back for a tour when the project is complete! I love seeing their vision turn into reality and so here is the first of the series, chronicling their stories, wisdom gained, resources used and of course, before and after photography.

I was first contacted by Mandi and Jose in November of 2011. They were relocating to Carmel and wanted a property with a guesthouse. They weren&amp;apos;t afraid of some updating and had good vision. After looking for about 3 months, they ultimately settled on a home in Carmel built in 1976. The house was well built with good bones, but screamed 1970&amp;apos;s and didn&amp;apos;t have good curb appeal. The home had been on the market for over one year with two different brokers. Mandi and Jose were able to complete the purchase for below appraised value.</description>
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<title>The Luxury Golf Lifestyle of Pebble Beach - Living the luxury golf lifestyle of Pebble Beach is a privilege.</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/the-luxury-golf-lifestyle-of-pebble-beach-360.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The luxury lifestyle of Pebble Beach is unmatched. Owning an estate on the world famous Pebble Beach Golf Links is a setting unlike any other. Reserved for a lucky few, this golfer&amp;apos;s paradise is tucked away above the rocky shores of Pebble Beach, the rolling green fairways and the white sand beaches of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.</description>
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<title>The unique architecture of the Monterey Peninsula - The areas of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pebble Beach are rich with architectural grandeur.</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>A home&amp;apos;s value is immediately surmised at a viewer&amp;apos;s first glance. In a blink of an eye, an observer will asses the quality, strength, uniqueness and overall appeal of a property and begin to form an opinion of its value. The role architecture plays in the value of the property is crucial, but architecture also plays a role in determining the value of an area.</description>
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<title>The timeless landscape of the Monterey Peninsula - The rocky cliffs of Pebble Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea&apos;s beaches are just the beginning to the beauty offered by the Monterey Peninsula.</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The beauty held within the central California coast continues to mystify those who visit and delight the lucky few who call it home making the region a wonderful location for a real estate investment. The varietal landscapes that abound are every architects dream and challenge. From cool rocky sea cliffs, to warm rolling hills dotted with oak trees, to the manicured landscape of an esteemed golf course, the Monterey Peninsula offers a landscape to suit anyone. Along with the variety of landscapes, comes the benefit of diverse climates in close proximity to one another.</description>
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<title>Coming Soon - New Agent Offices at Dolores &amp; 8th - Carmel Realty Company&apos;s New Agent Offices</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/coming-soon-new-agent-offices-at-dolores-8th-299.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Announcing the opening of our new office at Dolores &amp;amp; 8th. We&amp;apos;ll host an Open House following Concours on the Avenue on Tuesday, August 13, 2013.</description>
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<title>Mitchells to receive lifetime achievement award in real estate</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Bill &amp;amp; Vicki Mitchell recipients of Luxury Real Estate Lifetime Achievement Award</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/bill-vicki-mitchell-recipients-of-luxury-real-estate-lifetime-achievement-award-175.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The Carmel Realty Company team was on hand Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at La Playa  Hotel  to honor Bill  and Vicki Mitchell, recipients of Who&amp;apos;s Who in Luxury Real Estate&amp;apos;s Lifetime Acheivement Award. Bill and Vicki are proud owners of Carmel Realty Company along with their daughter, Shelly Mitchell Lynch, her husband Dan Lynch and Peter and Cara Butler. The celebration was the final event in Who&amp;apos;s Who in Luxury Real Estate&amp;apos;s 11th Annual Spring Retreat, held for the first time in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carmel Realty Company played host, inviting attendees to its office for local wine tastings and showcasing some of our most exclusive listings on a Golf &amp;amp; Ocean View Property Tour.</description>
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<title>Carmel hosts Luxury Real Estate Conference</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Last week, there were 150 luxury real estate professsionals in Carmel-by-the-Sea for 11th Annual Who&amp;apos;s Who in Luxury Real Estate Spring Retreat. Carmel Realty Company played host - inviting attendees to local wine tastings at our office on Dolores and opening up some of our exclusive listings for an unmatched Pebble Beach Golf &amp;amp; Ocean Property Tour. In addition, our very own Bill &amp;amp; Vicki Mitchell received the Luxury Real Estate Lifetime Acheivement Award for their more than 30 years experience.</description>
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<title>Carmel Realty Company honored with the Chamber&apos;s Award of Excellence</title>
<link>http://www.courtneygjones.com/blog/carmel-realty-company-honored-with-the-chambers-award-of-excellence-216.htm</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Carmel Realty Company was the honored recipient of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce&amp;apos;s Award of Excellence in Real Estate at the 15th Annual Awards of Excellence Gala Wednesday, December 5th. Celebrating 100 years in 2013, Shelly Mitchell Lynch and Vicki &amp;amp; Bill Mitchell accepted the honor on behalf of Carmel Realty Company&amp;apos;s 31 REALTORS specializing in luxury homes for sale in Pebble Beach, Carmel and Carmel Valley.</description>
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<title>Carmel Realty Company Celebrating 100 Years in 2013</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Carmel Realty Company Earns 2nd Golden Pine Cone for Best Realty Company</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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