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What's Happening This Week: November 2, 2020

Los Angeles Greater Area Drive into wonderland with Elf on the Shelf Santa needs help! Shrink down to elf size and enter his magical world of dazzling lights, toy workshops, gingerbread villages, music and more. World-class movie, theater and TV artists collaborated to create this incomparable holiday experience, and it shows. elfonashelfjourney.com MONA Neon Walks The Museum of Neon Art has created a collection of...

Sweeping view estate above Marin forest

Commanding a high point looking over miles of green treetops to San Francisco Bay, this ultra-private luxury estate commands unobstructed panoramic views of Mt. Tam, the lush forest, the city skyline, the bay and beyond. The prime 20-acre property is hidden up a long, gated drive through the trees, ending at a masterfully crafted compound. Throughout both the main home and separate guest house, light...

Historic Craftsman blocks from Santa Monica Beach

A charming 1912 California Craftsman home ideally located three homes down the block from the famed Santa Monica beach. Remodeled in 2002, this three bedroom, four bathroom residence is just feet from the sand, Shutters Hotel, Casa del Mar, the Viceroy, and the Santa Monica Pier. Passing through the mahogany privacy gate, guests are welcomed by a verdant outdoor area and a traditional Craftsman sitting...

The Path Forward Recap: October 28, 2020

We hope you enjoyed the Path Forward, the monthly national real estate call with Mark McLaughlin.  This month’s presentation featured a look at residential real estate through the eyes of industry experts Ivy Zelman, CEO of Zelman Associates, and Victor Lund, Founder of WAV Group. Watch the video recording

Podcast: Jessica Grimes, CMO Compass California

Jessica Grimes, Chief Marketing Officer of Compass California, joins The Registry’s Real Perspectives Podcast to discuss her professional experiences, Compass, and real estate and technology. “Compass has been growing exponentially in California and across the country. Now may be a time for a more measured approach to business,” the podcast says. A recognized leader in the industry, Grimes has led creative services, branding, advertising and marketing...

What's Happening This Week: October 26, 2020

Los Angeles Greater Area Celebrate the Day of The Dead Across LA This year, being virtual has added a newly creative air to local holiday observances, from large artist-created ofrendas (altars) and colorful dance and music performances to craft tutorials and an online block party. Time to remember and celebrate. 61 free self-guided SoCal tours Sure, you could hop on a bus with a guide....

Poised for a custom waterfront transformation

Sensitive work on this Bay view property has made it a glorious blank slate for a discerning new owner’s vision. One of the few homes in Sea Cliff with direct water access via a private staircase, the 1926 residence sits atop the Pacific cliffs, with sweeping close-range views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands and Baker Beach. Glorious sunsets are part of the experience,...

Newly reimagined Highland Park home with ADU

Set on a palm-lined street one block from trendy York Boulevard in one of LA’s hottest neighborhoods, this home has been transformed into an open concept living space with a clean, timeless aesthetic. New energy efficient windows and skylights wash the airy setting in natural light, playing off carefully chosen design elements and high-end finishes. The flowing kitchen space features commercial grade Bertazzoni stainless steel...

What's Happening This Week: October 19, 2020

  Los Angeles Greater Area Former Ports O’Call Site Transforming Plans are underway to turn San Pedro’s longtime waterfront village into the 42-acre West Harbor, with 35,000 square feet of oceanside dining space, a 6,200-seat amphitheater, and a dockside area for incoming cruises. Some tenants have already been announced.           View this post on Instagram            ...

Los Angeles Quarterly Market Insights Report (Micro): Q3 2020

It is our pleasure to bring you the Compass 2020 Q3 Real Estate Market Report. As Los Angeles felt the continuing impact of COVID-19, with restaurants and non-essential businesses facing closures and restrictions for a second time, the real estate market’s strength continued to surprise. Many communities saw both sales activity and prices increases. Inventory constraints contributed to the multiple offers and biddings wars seen...