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Where We Are Now: June 8, 2020

Work From Home — Day 80 Another Set-Back, but an Extraordinary New Partner 5:00AM PST Today’s Where We Are Now is continued from Where We Are Now: June 4, 2020, The Beginning of our Journey – Setbacks Hurt. Team – 34 days from closing, I called Dave Lacey with the news of “no financing.” Dave’s response, “any other prospects?” I responded, “yes a few.” Dave...

Where We Are Now: June 7, 2020

Peaceful & Powerful 10:40AM PST Team – We have all witnessed the primal scream of our country surrounding equality and race. It’s our responsibility that we activate our commitment to race and equality and not let these passions fade away. The protest gatherings this weekend were powerful. The shear numbers are impressive. The peaceful nature is appropriate. Here is a NY Times link to the Sky-High...

Where We Are Now: June 5, 2020

Work From Home — Day 77 Our Journey – Setbacks hurt, again! 4:50AM PST Happy Friday Team – After Kent said to me, “You were not listening after NO…but we want an offer from you to buy Pacific Union,” we stayed and talked strategy for thirty minutes or so. Kent then went and grabbed one of his partners, Carter Mack, who I knew from my...

Where We Are Now: May 28, 2020

Team – The Time Magazine article about the Class of 2020 was an intense read. A truly sober graduation. The trajectory of the writing was alarming. We all have experienced setbacks in life. For some early in life and some late in life. Adversity breeds opportunity and life is a challenge worth living to its fullest. My eldest daughter, Whitney, class of 2020, graduates June 12, 2020...

Where We Are Now: May 27, 2020

Work From Home — Day 71 Noise, Weight & Get Me Out of This House 5:30AM PST Team – Clearly, we are polishing our medals earned from managing noise. It seems to be an ever-present part of our life. During SIP it was first Baron’s and now reallylist.com – who? I would link to the 20-page direct mail piece sent to my community, but it does not appear on...

What's Happening This Week: May 26, 2020

Los Angeles Greater Area Zoom backgrounds that glow with LA pride These days, nobody’s home is always (or ever!) camera-ready. That’s where Zoom backgrounds save the day. The latest twist: views that flaunt your hometown pride, from dazzling poppies to Dodger stadium. Take some LA love to your next meeting! View this post on Instagram Everyone shines, given the right lighting

Where We Are Now: May 26, 2020

Work From Home — Day 70 Crazy Busy & The Tunnel 5:05AM PST Team – This was likely the craziest busy weekend of real estate I can remember [established 2006]. Buyer demand is furious and coming to your community from every vantage point. Buyers seem to be: Fleeing rentals, trading up, seeking yards, pools and solitude.Seeking quality schools, sense of smaller communities, resort-like properties and...

Home theaters growing in popularity

In California, we take movies seriously. Just ask any of our luxury agents who have listings with one-of-a-kind screening rooms, or buyers who won’t settle for less than the ultimate viewing experience from the privacy of their homes.  While Californians won’t be heading to theaters anytime soon under shelter-in-place orders, lavish home cinemas are making a splash as the next in-demand luxury amenity. According to...

Where We Are Now: May 21, 2020

Work From Home — Day 65 Chaos & The Outcome 5:30AM PST Team – The weekend is approaching. I am feeling this one will be somewhat different. This is Memorial Day Weekend. It’s our time to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Think about that, the ultimate sacrifice in life! And for us, the ultimate freedom in life....

Designer-curated Russian Hill masterpiece

This modern masterpiece set in a quiet, residential part of Russian Hill, is the epitome of refined elegance with a contemporary flare. The original Victorian was taken down to the studs, fully reimagined, rebuilt and expanded to afford every luxury and modern convenience. The versatile floor plan presents many options for a variety of lifestyles and living configurations. The main living space consists of a...