![]() You would think that Jonathan would have had enough of us by then, but he kept plugging along undeterred and committed to finding us our perfect property. After reviewing their homes, we decided that neither fit the spec. Jonathan prepared a package about us and distributed it to all of the homeowners in the neighborhood and we found two willing sellers. We then asked Jonathan to help us find a home with very specific specifications (ocean cliff views) and identified a neighborhood with some potential candidates. ![]() This project ultimately had a degree of difficulty that we simply were not willing to take on. We then investigated another piece of raw land which included Jonathan cajoling the seller at their own expense to commission a geotech report and survey and inviting three architects to provide some vision of what was possible on the land. We ended up bidding on the property with Jonathan's help and ended up walking away when the price got silly. We found a home on Zillow and contacted Jonathan for help. To give a sense for all that Jonathan did for us, I'll provide a few details on our most recent project. We needed every aspect of Jonathan's skill set to get done what we wanted. He is a project manager and possesses the knowledge of a property manager, contractor, insurer and financier. We can say, unequivocally, that Jonathan is the best agent we have ever had the pleasure to work with. We strive to find unique and one of a kind properties and these often come with lots of complexity. My wife and I have purchased and sold many homes over the years, most recently in the Martis Camp development at Northstar, at the Santa Lucia Preserve and in Carmel Highlands. MLSListings data last updated at Octo5:31 PM PT ![]() Some properties appearing for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. ![]() Based on information from MLSListings MLS as of the date shown below. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than COMPASS are marked with the IDX icon (a stylized house inside a circle) and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers and listing agents. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLSListings™ MLS system. Alan Silvestri’s forested 14-acre knoll with ocean panoramas inspired many of his musical scores, including Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, and The Polar Express. Bob Dylan wrote “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carrol” at Baez’s home. Ansel Adams, Kim Novak, and Joan Baez all lived in the area at the same time. Carmel Highlands has a long history of attracting artists and creative thinkers in search of inspiration. There are some families with young kids, though the closest schools are in Carmel. ![]() Cool, breezy summers attract second home buyers from hot locations like Texas or central California, but even these part-time residents usually make a point to meet their neighbors, and the occasional potluck isn’t unheard of. People love living here, and often buy with an eye toward retirement, which lends itself to a nice sense of community – albeit a fairly reclusive one. It does not take a lot of money to create this incredible impact it just takes a few committed people to change the world of so many.Despite the high profiles of some of its residents, Carmel Highlands manages to maintain a casual, low-profile vibe. But the return is so enormous, so wonderful, so impactful on people, it is worth it. I know of no better way to be a positive driver of change in our at-risk communities. True, it takes effort, and commitment, and rolling up your sleeves, and venturing out beyond your comfort zone. Relationships built on an attitude of service, caring and fellowship. If you are looking to make a difference in your community, the Joining Hands Program is an effective way of doing that. The goal is to change their perspective on themselves, their situation, and the communities they live in through personal, genuine relationships. Like the ripple made by a tiny pebble, the impact spreads across families, and neighbours, and communities.It has been our experience that the most enduring, impactful changes on communities are those that occur at the root level, in the fabric of the community, starting with the lives of the residents. Typically it is the small things, the slight changes that create enormous change over time. Making a difference in a community always starts with making a difference in the lives of individuals. One person at a time. ![]()
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