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What's Happening This Week: February 17, 2020

Los Angeles Greater Area Smart spots for a first date If you were thinking of your favorite high-decibel watering hole, just no. There are some serious ground rules for first date restaurants, and they don’t include too loud, too fancy, or too scene-y. Here are some places to help keep your first date from being DOA. View this post on Instagram The only thing good...

Exquisite contemporary farmhouse in Napa Valley

Surrounded by the green vineyards and blue hills of Napa wine country, this striking custom farmhouse compound at 199 Zinfandel Lane in St. Helena combines timeless natural beauty with leading edge amenities. The newer home was lived in part time (and cared for full time) by its first owner. Wrapped in a stunning weathered wood and rockwork exterior, enhanced by architectural lighting and landscaping, the...

Variety’s Showbiz Real Estate Elite 2020 names 11 Compass agents

Variety‘s annual buzz-worthy Showbiz Real Estate Elite list names real estate agents who routinely dabble in the exchange of star-studded properties. This year’s elite include a handful of our own Compass agents and teams. We’re proud to recognize this achievement and the professionalism of our agents. In order of appearance, here are this year’s honorees: Cindy Ambuehl Chris Cortazzo Sally Forster Jones Tomer Fridman Ginger...

What's Happening This Week: February 10, 2020

Los Angeles Greater Area LA’s most ravishing photo ops Around here, it’s not hard to take a pretty picture. From colorful flowers and sunsets to stunning architectural statements, great shots are waiting everywhere you look. But some locales score a ten every time you snap. Here are a hundred of the best. View this post on Instagram Evenings in #LosAngeles. credit: @la.visualz #ElysianPark #wintervibes A...

New Santa Monica beauty embodies grand, easy living

Nestled on a private cul-de-sac with glimpses of the sea, 121 Esparta Way embodies the Santa Monica lifestyle in a sweeping, exquisitely crafted way. Set on over 12,000 square feet between North of Montana and Pacific Palisades, the three-story residence is made up of flowing indoor/outdoor spaces lavished with extravagant designer touches, from high coffered ceilings and wainscoting to reclaimed European white oak floors and...

What's Happening This Week: February 3, 2020

Los Angeles Greater Area Silver Lake Reservoir vision takes shape More walking and jogging paths, nature and wildlife habitats, a Great Lawn, water overlooks and re-imagined dog parks: they’re all part of a new Master Plan in the final design stages now. Next up: landing the grants and funding to make it happen. View this post on Instagram Blessed!!

Community Giving Fund & Compass Cares donate over $70,000

We are pleased to announce the 12 remarkable charity beneficiaries receiving grants from the Community Giving Fund, in cooperation with Compass Cares, in 2020. “We are in the people business,” Mark McLaughlin said. “If we don’t get the people right, nothing else matters.  This is core to our beliefs and extends to charitable giving to families and communities we serve. We have the gift to give...

Modern Paul McLean masterpiece in Bel Air

Located in Bel Air beyond a long private driveway, this unsurpassed modern masterpiece was designed by world-renowned architect Paul McLean, a master in luxury composition. Clean lines and walls of glass encase more than 28,000 square feet of new construction, offering the utmost in luxury, design and amenities. Floating steps lead into a grand two-story foyer with soaring 25-foot ceilings, a wraparound reflecting pool, and...

Grand Napa vineyard estate

Commanding nearly ten acres of flat land in a highly desirable location at 5125 Big Ranch Road, this gated estate is wine country living at its lavish best. Over seven acres of income-producing Pinot Noir vines embrace the main residence, creating awe-inspiring vineyard views in every direction. Inside the expansive home, open spaces, soaring ceilings, sweeping windows and natural light create the epitome of relaxed...

What's Happening This Week: January 27, 2020

Los Angeles Greater Area LA’s most magical places Los Angeles is full of breathtaking views and dazzling locations. But only a few spots are suffused with real magic – the kind that makes a shimmer of enchantment sparkle down your spine every time you’re there. Here are 25. View this post on Instagram Beautiful shot from @brookelyne.a discover a new book today