Tina Carpenter's (tinacarpenter) Blog

  On a cul-de-sac that backs up to the DLI is this stylish New Monterey bungalow enjoying a functional floor plan with three bedrooms and two beautiful bathrooms. The living room boasts the unique architecture of a curved brick fireplace that is accentuated by the open beam ceilings and the new f...

    New Monterey is a neighborhood that sits on the hill above Cannery Row.   .This is a community that generally lives her year round. Many of the homes in this neighborhood have ocean views. A great family area with all of its parks, schools and within walking distance to everything from restau...

      Create your dream home in Quail Lodge with this 3 bedroom 2 and ½ bathroom home that sits on Valley Green Circle in the great golf community. This home has been well maintained and has great bones.  Come make it your own at $1,285,755. For more photos or information on this property go to Q...

This large end-unit which is light and airy is in a great location; close to parking and not too far from the clubhouse.  A large patio boasting views of the mountains is perfect for entertaining. It is also the lowest priced two bedroom, two bathroom unit in Hacienda. Listed for just $497,000 F...

  If you want sun then Carmel Valley is the place for you. The coastal fog seems to burn off much faster with temperatures usually much warmer than other areas on the Peninsula. Carmel Valley has more to offer than just the sun, the lots are generally larger and you have more privacy. The village...

Carmel by the Sea was initially a small artist’s community. Today, the quaint little town of Carmel draws a large number of visitors from all over the world. Many of those visitors are on the lookout for Carmel’s famous former Mayor, Clint Eastwood. Others come to Carmel by the Sea to purchase on...

I have been reading blogs on activerain for a little while now and have not felt comfortable to write but today I found something that I feel is important to write about. Localism....I really like the idea of writing about the area you live and work in. After all we are truly the experts! Who els...

Hacienda Carmel is a wonderful condominium community for adults over the age of 55. Hacienda Carmel is located just minutes to the beach, shopping and close to golf courses including Rancho Canada, Quail Lodge and Camel Valley Ranch. Amenities include pool, clubhouse, library, restaurant, puttin...