Expansive new statement home in North of Montana

Rich materials and exquisite landscaping set the tone for this finely crafted property at 332 12th Street in Santa Monica’s upscale North of Montana neighborhood. With six bedrooms and eight baths in over 6,550 square feet, the home takes advantage of its spacious setting with an airy, open living/dining/kitchen area over wide-plank walnut floors. The view from the front door sweeps all the way to...

Price-mapping the Bay Area’s neighborhoods

  The below San Francisco Bay Area Median House Price Map is offered courtesy of Patrick Carlisle. The below map and the list of individual markets following are based upon house sales in 2020 as reported to MLS: Median house sales prices and median house dollar per square foot values are indicated (and on the list, median house sizes too). Median value is that at...

What's Happening This Week: March 23, 2021

Los Angeles Greater Area LACMA reopens April 1 The long wait ends even sooner for members, during March 26-30 preview days. Everybody needs tickets. Members can get theirs starting March 19 at 10 a.m.; public tickets go on sale March 25. Six new exhibitions kick off the reopening, including the vast video installation “Bill Viola: Slowly Turning Narrative;” a retrospective of key Japanese contemporary artist...

Where We Are Now: March 22, 2021

  This One Hurts – Push Hard on Medical Attention 4:41AM PST Team –  This writing is about YOU and YOUR health. Last week, I received a text at 5:15AM from a super important individual in my business career. The phone call that followed MOVED ME! The call was from Rich Woodward [Rich on Facebook and Rich on LinkedIn]. If you have an instinct about a medical...

This historic Victorian is going places

Built in 1874, and moved 100 years later from Turk Street to Eddy Street, the oldest continuously inhabited Victorian in San Francisco awaits its next chapter. A magical, historic Italianate Victorian with a storied past offers a chance to own a part of San Francisco history. Originally built in 1874 by San Francisco’s most illustrious farrier, the residence is named The Martin O’Dea House after...

King Mountain Estate: Build your legacy

Twelve miles from the Golden Gate Bridge, this 140+ acre ridgetop parcel offers an unprecedented opportunity to build a legacy residential compound. Unimaginable privacy, beauty, and expanse await in southern, unincorporated Marin County, on a panoramic view lot adjoining tens of thousands of acres of open space. The building envelope, on a ridgeline atop of King Mountain, has 360-degree panoramic views of the city of...

Los Angeles Business Journal recognizes Compass agents

Congratulations to the Compass agents named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s Residential Real Estate List. We are so proud of the accomplishments of our talented real estate professionals, helping everyone find their place in the world.

What's Happening This Week: March 16, 2021

Los Angeles Greater Area Five classy new patio restaurants From limited-time popups to fully appointed outdoor “rooms,” LA is unveiling new outdoor dining spaces every day. When you’re in the mood for something more elaborate than a sidewalk table, settings like these surround you in a full ambience that’s every bit as “designed” as the most elegant interior dining rooms.  Courtesy of AVABLU.com Butterflies are...

Where We Are Now: March 15, 2021

  Borrowing fron Buffet — Work From Home — Day 366 4:49AM PST Team –  When your back is against the wall, peak performance rules the day! It has been a very long year. We have individually and collectively been tested emotionally, mentally and, for some, physically. We have a few examples of the ultimate challenge and loss. Today represents the first anniversary of Where We...