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What's Happening This Week: October 12, 2020

  Los Angeles Greater Area 36th Asian Pacific Film Festival The premier showcase for the best and brightest of Asian Pacific American and international cinema, the festival’s 2020 highlights include the winners of HBO’s APA Visionaries Short Film Competition and much more. Tickets to view on sale now through October 31.           View this post on Instagram        ...

Black Professionals Spotlight: Studio Faith Blakeney

  Faith Blakeney’s Architectural Digest-featured interior design. | Photo: Ulf Borlin  Faith Blakeney: Interior Designer Tell us about your business, how you got started and why you’re passionate about it.  For me, home has always been a sacred space.   I believe that our surroundings—our habitat— the backdrop of our lives, has a HUGE impact on the way we feel.  When I opened my interior design studio over...

Where We Are Now: October 6, 2020

As the Smoke Clears…..Minds Remain Focused 5:07AM PST Team – As the smoke begins to clear, it’s nearly impossible to understand the fear, anxiety, and desire for calm that resides in the minds of our people and communities suffering from fire danger. CAL FIRE is a very dependable site to review the fire status in California. Five fires still burning are consuming more than 1.5...

What's Happening This Week: October 5, 2020

  Los Angeles Greater Area Your DTLA outdoor dining guide Downtown al fresco eating spots are nothing new. But these days, open air dining has reached a whole new level. More patios. More plazas. More streetside seating and rooftop bars. And as the Mayor’s LA Al Fresco approval program expands, it’s just the beginning.           View this post on Instagram  ...

Luxurious South Arroyo hideaway

Luxurious and private, this South Arroyo hideaway will delight the design-conscious with its contemporary clean-lined aesthetic. Mature trees seamlessly integrate into the home’s design, a striking architectural feature complementing the indoor-outdoor layout. An abundance of natural light pours in through the floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors, which perfectly frame the landscaped surroundings. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with high-end appliances, sleek wood countertops, and shaker-style...

The Real Deal names 4 Compass agents ‘LA Market Makers’

Congratulations to our Southern California agents, Chris Cortazzo, Ginger Glass, Ron Wynn, and Stephanie Younger, for being recognized by The Real Deal for their outstanding sales volumes in Los Angeles County from February through July 2020. The Real Deal tallied single family home sales over $1M from January 30 to July 30 of this year, according to MLS data, to arrive at this LA Market Makers...

Sustainable Mediterranean-style retreat in Lafayette

This magical Burton Valley retreat beautifully marries understated elegance, prolific gardens, resort-inspired amenities, and a sustainable environment with rare off-grid power. Inspired by the owners’ travels through Italy, Monterrey-based architect Hal Moseley designed the Mediterranean-style home in 2000 featuring custom arched wood doors, stone floors, aged tile roofs, and high-end finishes. The picturesque grounds include vine-covered pergolas, multiple seating areas, a garden with raised beds,...

The Path Forward Recap: September 29, 2020

  We hope you enjoyed Robin Hauser’s views on the importance of diversity, ethical AI & gender equality. More information and links to Robin’s documentaries can be found below. Missed the presentation or want a second look at the content? Use the links below to access the video recording and presentation slides. Watch the video recording View the presentation slides Robin Hauser Robin Hauser is the director and producer of...

C.A.R appoints Farrah Wilder

Compass real estate professional and Oakland native Farrah Wilder has been appointed to a lead staff role by C.A.R. An agent in our Oakland office since 2012, Farrah now will take the lead in supporting C.A.R.’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. In that capacity she will collaborate with internal and external partners, key stakeholders, and C.A.R. members on initiatives to heighten awareness, build alliances and...

What's Happening This Week: September 28, 2020

  Los Angeles Greater Area Plan an apple picking day trip SoCal’s best orchards offer more than delectable fruit. You’ll also find farm stands (apple pie!) hay rides, wine tastings, a chance to press your own apple cider and more. It’s memorable fun for kids of all ages.           View this post on Instagram              ...