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Where We Are Now: April 22, 2020

Work From Home — Day 38 The Patrick Barber Journey – Third Strike & Out? 5:20AM PST Team – We all have a story on how we arrived at our career decisions. This one is about my pursuit of an amazing individual and his career decision to join Pacific Union in March 2010. In 2005, we were considering Tracy existing Coldwell Banker to start a...

Where We Are Now: April 21, 2020

Work From Home — Day 37 Extraordinary Together 5:00AM PST This morning’s Where We Are Now is from the desk of Patrick Barber. Team – When we began our Pacific Union journey back in 2009, we knew that if “we did not get the people right nothing else mattered.” Simply put, we are in the people business. The business of You.  The odds were against...

Where We Are Now: April 20, 2020

Work From Home — Day 36 Digital Assets, Noise & $1 Bet 5:00AM PST Team – I had a couple dozen emails this weekend from teammates looking for a few high-impact digital assets from last week. Here are links to: Our market dynamics survey results.The summary of Leslie Appleton Young’s state of CA presentation last week.Our forward-looking Curves. We will update again on April 30. Over the weekend,...

What's Happening This Week: April 20, 2020

Los Angeles Greater Area Bring poppy season to you Missing your annual spring flower trip to the Antelope Valley? Go for the next-best thing: live streaming from the California Poppy Reserve. Just the blue skies and golden fields you need right now. View this post on Instagram Superblooms in California typically occur once every ten years or so. . . . . . . ....

Where We Are Now: April 17, 2020

Work From Home — Day 33 Perspective & Who Wins? 5:15AM PST Team – You will have to read to the end to find out who wins! Yesterday Leslie Appleton Young, Chief Economist at C.A.R., shared some perspective with us. Leslie is a legend in my mind. She is brilliant, an exceptional communicator, and has a rare ability to make the complex simple. A lasting...

Effects of the Coronavirus on the Bay Area real estate market

Bay Area Real Estate & the Coronavirus Effects on Market Supply & Demand Dynamics April 2020 Report Note that there is a time lag — usually 3 to 6 weeks or more — between a new listing coming on market, an offer being negotiated and accepted, and when the transaction actually closes sale. This means that almost all of the sales price data we have, as...

Luxuriously bold modern Norma Triangle residence

Set within the Norma Triangle, 9019 Elevado is the epitome of true, unprecedented luxury living in an exclusive neighborhood.  Enter into this four bedroom, six bathroom brand new architectural tour de force, featuring sculptural stairs, high ceilings, outdoor dining area, and an eat-in kitchen with Miele appliances.  The vision of this home is clear throughout: luxuriously bold, yet comfortable and private.  An astonishing master suite...

Where We Are Now: April 16, 2020

  Work From Home — Day 32 Personal Best Time — The Standard & Experiences 5:15AM PST Team – Personal Best Time is not measured by a stopwatch today. It’s now measured by our behavior. In our recent survey, when asked about “safety” post-SIP, an overwhelming majority of you referenced the behaviors of others as your number one greatest concern. We have always been leaders. As a...

Los Angeles Quarterly Market Insights Report (Micro): Q1 2020

As we face unique challenges forging through uncharted territory, we bring you the second annual Compass Q1 2020 Market Insights Report. It provides key data and a current perspective on the L.A. County real estate market. Compass is here to help the community make informed decisions through these uncertain times. Click here to view the full write-up. Results for the first quarter of 2020 were...

Expansive woodland retreat in San Anselmo

Breathtaking is the word for this forest hideaway in Sleepy Hollow, with huge windows and five view decks showcasing the green, light-filled landscape. Surrounded by canyon vistas and rolling wooded hills, this masterfully renovated two-story residence at 230 Oakcrest Road spans over 3,400 square feet of living space. A separate legal unit with stylish full kitchen and bath, washer/dryer hookups, and a private deck is...