About Michael Hornig

Michael is a real estate advisor specializing in the luxury markets of Carmel, Pebble Beach, Big Sur, and Monterey. With a background shaped by time spent living in Montecito, Beverly Hills, and the Palisades, Michael offers clients an insider’s perspective on California’s most prestigious coastal communities.

Known for  discretion, strategic negotiation, and deeply personalized approach, Michael places his clients’ goals at the center of every transaction. His work is defined by a quiet confidence and a commitment to excellence, refined through years of working in high-stakes environments where trust and timing are everything.

Prior to his career in real estate, Michael took a sabbatical  to spend a year living and traveling to silent retreats studying Buddhist philosophy with fellow meditatorsall throughout the United States. That experience continues to influence his work, bringing clarity, balance, and a unique ability to guide clients through complex decisions with grace. Outside of real estate, he is a lifelong golfer, tennis player, avid meditator and enjoys time with his