Mary's Blog

Greetings, We are very excited to being working in the Carmel Office of David Lyng Real Estate! For 30 years, through a variety of market conditions, David Lyng Real Estate has remained committed to delivering the most comprehensively successful real estate services in and beyond the Monterey Ba...

   You have probably heard the term "Short Sale" on the news or in a newspaper article about the Sub-Prime Housing crisis.  But do you really know what a Short Sale Means?  A Short Sale occurs in real estate when the outstanding obligations (liens) against a property are greater than what the pro...

Is anyone else experiencing difficulties in getting your clients' loans approved?  We on the Central Coast of California are experiencing a very high volume of REOs going into escrow and as a result it is taking as long as 14 days to get underwriting approval.  Please share your experiences and w...

My first job in 1967 was working for a bank in New York State (I know I am dating myself!).  Here I am again working with banks in Real Estate - and working with Bank Owned property can be a challenge.  If you are a control freak, give it up - you won't be in control with your negotiations, or an...

I am writing a 30 second infomercial about what I do as a Realtor.  How would you introduce yourself?  What do you think about the following?  I'd love to have your comments: I sell homes and I make friends for life.  I am passionate about working diligently to get my clients the best possible pr...

Country Roads Take You Home......to a unique one-level design and life is easy in this amazing 2400+ sq ft, 2 bedroom  plus bonus room, 2.5 bath home with full basement that can easily be finished into an extra family room/rec room.  Nestled on 1+acre of natural beauty you can enjoy sunsets from ...

Wow!  I have clients looking at bank owned properties and much to my surprise, many have multiple, cash offers.  All of a sudden we have hit a price point and the buyers are rushing in. Salinas has had the most foreclosures and short sales in the County.  In the Creekbridge area of North Salinas ...

World Class View in Del Monte Heights in Seaside, California This home is only for those who love a fabulous ocean view!  Enjoy sunsets and city lights from this wonderful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home perched on a quiet cul-de-sac in Upper Seaside with underground utilities and nearby parks.  French ...

5,000 square foot Monterey City lot WITH WATER. Achitechtural Review Committee(ARC) has approved the concept for a 2 unit/2 story residential structure that can be converted to a single-family home. ARC approval good until May 09 - 2nd story designed to have Bay views - Zoning is multi-residentia...

5,000 square foot Monterey City lot WITH WATER. Achitechtural Review Committee(ARC) has approved the concept for a 2 unit/2 story residential structure that can be converted to a single-family home. ARC approval good until May 09 - 2nd story designed to have Bay views - Zoning is multi-residentia...