Timeless Modernist jewel by renowned LA architect

Designed for its perfectly sited space at 2557 Greenvalley Road in Hollywood Hills West, hidden at the end of a long, wooded drive, this sculptural beauty is as breathtaking now as when it was built in 1960. A tour de force by influential Los Angeles Mid-Century architect Bernard Zimmerman FAIA, it’s a warm, secluded world of sunlight and greenery, inside and out. At every turn, mul...

Compass agents win at The Hollywood Reporter’s Inaugural Power Broker Awards

On Wednesday, September 22, The Hollywood Reporter held its inaugural Power Broker Awards, held in conjunction with the magazine’s 2021 list of Hollywood’s Top 30 Real Estate Agents. Held as a private event at Soho House in West Hollywood, all list honorees were invited to attend including Compass’ own Sally Forster Jones, Tomer Fridman, Carl Gambino and Cindy Ambuehl.  Sally Forster Jone...

Presidio Heights fairytale chateau

The timeless spell of a fairytale chateau envelops this historic mansion, set on a showcase corner in Presidio Heights.  Designed in the French Eclectic style by noted Bay Area architect F. Frederic Amandes, 3498 Jackson was once home to Hills Bros. Coffee Company scion Herbert Gray Hills and his wife Winifred. Today, the home’s updated interiors blend seamlessly with inviting p...

7 curb appeal trends to add value this fall

First impressions matter, and you only get one chance to make a great one. Whether you’re thinking of selling in the near future, or you’re vying for the unofficial title of the best house on the block, help your home look its best this fall with simple yet impressive updates. It’s like self-care, but for your house.  Fall Flowers. Mums and autumn beauties deliver a cheerful pop of color as th...

What's Happening This Week: September 21, 2021

Los Angeles Greater Area Beyond the couch: where to watch football now Put away the chips. Let the beer languish in the fridge. It’s time you caught a game with someone other than your dog or the dude next door. A place with actual food. Plenty of big screens—say 17. And (pay attention, this is important) real people. From Palms to Manhattan Beach, here’s where to find it all....

St. Francis Wood listing offers 21st Century twist on 1920s luxury

Located in the heart of one of San Francisco’s most desirable neighborhoods, this Spanish Mediterranean offers the benefits of upscale, contemporary indoor/outdoor living within the context of a classic setting. Listed at a record-breaking $6,750,000 for Saint Francis Wood, the property comes fully furnished with luxury contemporary interiors, excluding artworks. The current owner...

How to show support for Latinx Heritage Month

Here at Compass, we are committed to celebrating the beautiful and vibrant cultures in our agent and staff community. For Latinx Heritage Month, we partnered with our affinity group Latinx@Compass and the National Diversity Council for ideas and info on how to best celebrate this holiday. The purpose of our Latinx Affinity Group is to come together and create dialogue around the beauty and cha...

Golden age star’s Palisades compound has timeless appeal

When luminous leading lady Virginia Bruce and screenwriter/director J. Walter Ruben built their newlywed home in Pacific Palisades, they looked to noted LA starchitect Herbert G. Riesenberg for inspiration. Over eight decades later, his graceful blend of classic East Coast and sleek Contemporary style still effortlessly transcends time. One of the original Goldwyn Girls, Bruce introduced...

Hollywood’s Top 30 Real Estate agents

Compass is honored to congratulate our agents named by The Hollywood Reporter among Hollywood’s Top 30 Real Estate Agents. “For this list of the top 30 agents in L.A., THR looked at overall sales volume, MLS-listed sales to Hollywood clients and media visibility to make its selections,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. Six Compass agents are included in the feature:...