Highlights of Pacific Grove Commercial: "A Roman Holiday"
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Earlier in the year, Amber was encouraged to submit her application to be a part of Pacific Grove's Economic Development Commission. Fast forward three months, and the fun, upbeat, unexpected marketing campaign Amber has been working on with two fellow commissioners is becoming a reality.
With Roman as a guide, viewers will be taken on a tour of several different areas in Pacific Grove. Some of the stops include a surry ride on the rec trail, shopping in downtown, high tea at Eddison and Melrose, getting a trim at the barber shop, trying on costumes at the pet shop, buying a lantern for the dog house improvement, enjoying the fire at the pub, and so much more.
And a very special thank you goes out to Terry and Dan for allowing us to film Roman's good-night scene at their beautiful Victorian home. Can't wait to see the final product. Stay tuned for air dates.
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Our KION film crew during filming at the Grill at Lover's Point where Roman stops for a treat.
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Roman enjoys his perch on the wall during one of the evening shoots.
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MARINA
401 Bungalow Dr.
Price: $795,000
- 3 BR 2 1/2 BA Plus Loft
- Built in 2015
- The Dunes, Close to Shopping
Contact: Amber Russell
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PACIFIC GROVE
718 Grove St.
Price: $925,000
- 3 BR 2 BA
- Completely updated in 2012
- Ocean Views, Close to Town
Contact: Amber Russell
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PACIFIC GROVE
669 SpruceAvenue
**New Price: $1,249,000**
- 3 BR 2 BA
- Refreshed & Staged
- Great Location, Corner Lot
Click
HERE
for a virtual tour and see Amber's best staging to date!
Contact: Amber Russell
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CHUALAR
30050 Chualar Canyon Rd.
**New Price: $1,998,000**
- 83 Acres
- 2,873 sq ft home built in 2000
- 2,800 sq ft shop currently used for woodworking
- Custom, Tradesman home
Contact: Amber Russell
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Click
HERE
for an arial tour .
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CARMEL VALLEY
26300 Rinconada
$600,000
- 7.5 Acre Lot
- Woodside Estates with water and utilities
- Colera Canyon Views
Contact: Monica Browning
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CARMEL Lot
3072 Serra Ave.
$749,500
- 7,613 Sq Ft Residential Lot
- Well On-Site & Mal Paso Water
- Preliminary plans show 4 BR 3.5 BA
Click
HERE
for an aerial video.
Contact: Amber Russell
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Before Photo: Look for Amber's transformation in next month's newsletter!
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MONTEREY
455 San Bernabe
Price: $748,000
- 3 BR 2 BA
- Updated Kitchen and Baths
- Large Lot
- Monte Regio Area
Contact: Amber Russell
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MONTEREY
364 Ramona Ave.
Price: $648,000
- 2 BR 1 BA
- Updated Kitchen and Bath
- Oversized 1 Car Garage w/Shop
- Conveniently Located
Contact: Allison Chance/Amber Russell
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"Emma did a masterful job of selling our home! She is bright, energetic, knowledgeable of the market and process, extremely responsive, and truly cares about me and the well-loved home we sold. And, she was able to garner several offers within just a couple of weeks and sell the home efficiently to the highest bidder.
Emma was a joy to work with and exceeded my expectations in every way!"
- Ann
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"As corny as it sounds, Monica *is* that Realtor who cares. Monica genuinely seeks to find the right home for her clients. She took time to learn about what I was looking for, but also opened my mind to other options I might have. She has a strong local knowledge and, apparently, works 24 hours a day.
Monica is very communicative and tailors her contact to the preference of the client. I tend to work digitally, so she would email me properties as soon as they hit the market, and reached out by text (and voicemail) for more immediate or personal interactions. She made herself available to have meetings with me, show homes, and be present for inspections and transactions. Professionally, Monica was very well-informed and took the time to make sure that I understood the process and the options that I had. She helped schedule inspections, and when asked, had a variety of recommendations to offer. Monica consistently checked in to see if I had further questions or concerns about properties or paperwork.
Finally, I would point out that Monica is a pleasure to work with in person. She is an unflappably positive professional. As stressful as I might get, Monica was relaxed, patient, and encouraging. She never wavered from the belief that I would find
my "unicorn" of a home. I would recommend Monica to anyone without hesitation. When I am in the market again, Monica will be the person that I call."
-- Scott Waltz
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For the First Time Since the Financial Crash in 2008, the Fed Cuts Short-Term Interest Rates
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July 31, 2019 Press Release
Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in June indicates that the labor market remains strong and that economic activity has been rising at a moderate rate. Job gains have been solid, on average, in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Although growth of household spending has picked up from earlier in the year, growth of business fixed investment has been soft. On a 12-month basis, overall inflation and inflation for items other than food and energy are running below 2 percent. Market-based measures of inflation compensation remain low; survey-based measures of longer-term inflation expectations are little changed.
Consistent with its statutory mandate, the Committee seeks to foster maximum employment and price stability. In light of the implications of global developments for the economic outlook as well as muted inflation pressures, the Committee decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate to 2 to 2-1/4 percent. This action supports the Committee's view that sustained expansion of economic activity, strong labor market conditions, and inflation near the Committee's symmetric 2 percent objective are the most likely outcomes, but uncertainties about this outlook remain. As the Committee contemplates the future path of the target range for the federal funds rate, it will continue to monitor the implications of incoming information for the economic outlook and will act as appropriate to sustain the expansion, with a strong labor market and inflation near its symmetric 2 percent objective.
In determining the timing and size of future adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee will assess realized and expected economic conditions relative to its maximum employment objective and its symmetric 2 percent inflation objective. This assessment will take into account a wide range of information, including measures of labor market conditions, indicators of inflation pressures and inflation expectations, and readings on financial and international developments.
The Committee will conclude the reduction of its aggregate securities holdings in the System Open Market Account in August, two months earlier than previously indicated.
Voting for the monetary policy action were Jerome H. Powell, Chair; John C. Williams, Vice Chair; Michelle W. Bowman; Lael Brainard; James Bullard; Richard H. Clarida; Charles L. Evans; and Randal K. Quarles. Voting against the action were Esther L. George and Eric S. Rosengren, who preferred at this meeting to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 percent.
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Internationally-acclaimed artist Bruce Munro has premiered his largest artwork to date—an enormous multi-acre walk-through installation—at Sensorio in Paso Robles, California. Field of Light at Sensorio is comprised of an array of over 58,800 stemmed spheres lit by fiber-optics, gently illuminating the landscape in subtle blooms of morphing color that describe the undulating landscape.
Powered by solar, the stunning exhibition will captivate visitors, inviting them to engage with the landscape and environment through an ethereal light-based and sculptural experience.
Smithsonian Magazine has called Munro’s art “stunning,” while The Guardian noted, “This is art you feel, rather than art you view.”
August:
7pm-10pm (Wed, Thurs & Sun);
7pm-11pm (Fri & Sat)
September:
6:30pm-9pm (Wed, Thurs & Sun); 6:30pm-10pm (Fri & Sat)
October:
5:30pm-9pm (Wed, Thurs & Sun); 5:30pm-10pm (Fri & Sat)
November-January:
4:30pm-8:30pm (Wed, Thurs & Sun); 4:30pm-10pm (Fri & Sat)
While on a recent trip to Paso Robles, Amber throughly enjoyed this unique art display with her husband, Rob, and friend, Marsha. All three highly recommend it. Amber is still trying to figure out how Rob can create something similar at the office on a smaller scale. Stay tuned.
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Amber and Rob's first grandchild's due date is quickly approaching. Amber (aka Coco) is excited to fly to South Korea to help welcome the baby into the world. Below are a few favorite recent baby bump photos.
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Pic of the Month:
by Emma King
Over the Moon worldwide reach, Greek-style.
(Emma is visiting family in Greece)
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Full Moon Watch: Mark Your Calendars
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August : Sturgeon Moon
Tribes in North America typically caught Sturgeon during this month, but also it is when grain and corn were gathered so is also referred to as Grain Moon. August will also see what is known as a 'black moon' in the UK, which is when there are two new moons in one month. The first will be on August 1 and the second on August 30.
This month's full moon appears in the same month as the
Perseid meteor shower
, which peaks on August 12.
When? August 15
Photo Courtesy of The Washington Post
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It's a Date - Local August Events
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STEINBECK FESTIVAL SALINAS
August 2 - 3
One Main Street, Salinas
This annual festival is held at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas and celebrates the life and works of John Steinbeck. It features films, speakers, panel discussions and more on the history of the area and John Steinbeck's work. It's open to the public and it's a great place to meet other John Steinbeck fans.
MONTEREY SCOTTISH GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL
August 3 - 4
The
Monterey
Scottish Games & Celtic Festival brings the music, dance and athletic events of the mystical lands of Scotland and Ireland to Monterey County August 3rd and 4th. The two-day event features fun for the whole family! Buy tickets at the
website
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SALINAS VALLEY FOOD & WINE
August 10
Experience the tastes of the Salinas Valley! Charming Old Town Salinas turns into a food and wine lovers dream with an incredible line up of award winning wines, craft brews, live entertainment and culinary delights straight from "The Salad Bowl of the World".
PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE
August
13 - 18
Pebble Beach Golf Course
Stop by Pebble Beach for this year's Concours d'Elegance. This premier celebration of the automobile is the highest ranking collector car competition in the world. This event features several activities throughout the week.
“LITTLEST CAR SHOW”
August 14 12-5:00 PM
Downtown Pacific Grove
A display of little cars benefiting the Veterans Transition Center, Pacific Grove Youth Center and Pacific Grove Library. For more info, contact John Moulton at
www.marinamotorsports.org
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August
15 5:00- 8:00 PM
Pacific Grove Golf Links
The first auction of Monterey Auto Week. A showcase and auction of roughly 70 historic automobiles in the spectacular ocean side setting of the historic Pacific Grove Golf Links. More information, contact John Kruse at Worldwide Auctioneers
(260) 925-6789.
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August 16 2:00 - 5:15 PM
Downtown Pacific Grove
The colorful 25th Annual Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 on Lighthouse Avenue in downtown Pacific Grove. More info: (831) 372-6585 or www.pgautorally.org.
WEST END CELEBRATION
August 23 - 25
Sand City
Sand City is known for its funky, independent and artistic atmosphere and nowhere is that more on display than the annual West End Celebration. The streets of Sand City shut down and become an open-air artists' fair, showcasing truly unique works from artists throughout Monterey County.
JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL
August 25 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Congregation Beth Israel
5716 Carmel Valley Road
The tradition continues. The 32
nd
Jewish Food Festival at Congregation Beth Israel will delight your taste buds. Savor “Jewish Soul Food” including corned beef, pastrami and brisket sandwiches, blintzes, kugel, latkes, matzah ball soup, chopped liver, knishes, hummus, baked goods and more. If you are not familiar with these Jewish Foods, you’re in for a culinary treat!
MONTEREY COUNTY FAIR
August
29 - SEPTEMBER 2
Monterey County Fairgrounds
The annual Monterey County Fair is always fun for all! In addition to rousing family entertainment, carnival rides, games, and fun fair-food, the fair provides an opportunity to celebrate Monterey County's unique history and heritage, from the aquaculture of Monterey's coast to the abundant produce and wines from its agriculture, and the wonderful home art exhibits to the excitement of livestock competitions. Purchase your tickets online
here
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MONTEREY GREEK FESTIVAL
August
31 - September 2
Custom House Plaza, Monterey
Every Labor Day weekend, Monterey becomes a part of the Mediterranean as the Monterey Bay Greek Festival takes over Custom House Plaza. While you're munching on Dolmades, you can watch traditional dance, listen to music, and even learn a little at a cultural lecture.
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Age: 11 months
Breed: Siberian Husky / Mix
Gender: Female
Color: Black / White
Size: Medium
Weight: 42 lbs
Guess what? I would love to go home with you! Please call the SPCA at (831) 373-2631 to learn more.
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POMDR Featured Dog: Willow Bedlington
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Breed: Bedlington Terrier
Age: 10 years
Weight: 18 pounds
Gender: Female
Willow has been a very loved dog. She is gentle and a little bit timid, but warms up quickly and enjoys laying at your feet while you read or watch TV. She would love a quiet household where she gets lots of tummy scratches. She has lived with a cat in her previous home and done well, and she peacefully co-exists with dogs of all sizes. Willow came to us because her senior guardian had to be hospitalized and unfortunately is now moving into an assisted living facility that does not allow pets.If you would like to meet Willow Bedlington,
fill out our online adoption questionnaire
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AFRP Featured Dog: Grover
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Breed: Terrier Mix
Age: 2 months
Gender: Male
Grover is one of three 2-month-old Terrier mix puppies that were raised in foster care with their mother Cinnamon after coming to AFRP from the Salinas Animal Shelter. Grover is the most affectionate of the three puppies, and he loves to seek out attention. He's a sweet, lively and fun-loving puppy that loves to chase tiny tennis balls. He's looking for an adopter with the time to raise and train a puppy with lots of love and positive guidance.Interested in adopting Grover? The first step is to
fill out an online adoption application.
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