Victorian Farmhouse undergoes dramatic transformation in Napa

Originally built in 1890, the classic Victorian farmhouse at 152 Foothill Boulevard has been reimagined by its latest owners as the ultimate Wine Country residence for today’s lifestyle. The original farmhouse was part of a working sugar date farm that covered many acres of what is now the Southside neighborhood of Napa. “The Palm House was a labor of love from start to finish,” said...

Los Angeles Quarterly Market Insights Report (Micro): Q4 2020

It is our pleasure to bring you the Compass 2020 Q4 Real Estate Market Report. As 2020 ended Los Angeles experienced strong home sales with prices trending upwards. Despite another regional stay-at-home order in early December, buyers remained active making above-asking price offers for move-in ready properties. Inventory constraints continued as sellers reluctant to list their homes due to COVID remained on the sidelines. Home...

What's Happening This Week: January 5, 2020

Greater Los Angeles Great sledding and snow tubing spots Why stand when you can sit down and make gravity your friend? Here are some of SoCal’s best sliding destinations, complete with the latest safety guidelines and changes. You’ll still want to call before you go. P.S.: bring blankets to keep cold, wet kiddos toasty on the trek back home. iStock Um … cupcake ATMs? Yes,...

Where We Are Now: January 4, 2021

Inspiration 2021 4:38AM PST Team:  Mother Nature let off a little steam in the remaining days of 2020 — a volcano eruption in Hawaii, near Hilo, and a 3.6 earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area — a gentle reminder that we are never really in charge. Sunrise on New Year’s Day hopefully brought you joy and inspiration. Your compassion, tenacity, and perseverance served clients...

Exquisitely updated Cow Hollow home boasts Victorian details

Remodeled from the ground up, this distinctive home boasts soaring ceilings, custom finishes and elegant Victorian details. The foyer opens to a sophisticated living room with an elegant fireplace, adjacent to the formal dining room. An expansive open kitchen with deluxe appliances includes a center island, peninsula, and built-in breakfast banquette, and extends into an inviting family room with great natural light and garden access....

Fairytale 1928 Spanish Revival

Set below the street at the end of a cul-de-sac, a flower-lined drive curves past a wall fountain to this exquisite three-story estate, designed by award-winning architect Kenneth A. Gordon and sensitively updated in period style. The view is defined by the first of the home’s many colorful tile decorations, from original Malibu tiles to present-day artisan creations. The resort-like property, set against the San...

Black Professionals Spotlight: Levitate Studio

Blaine Casanave is the Principal of Levitate Studio, a San Francisco based creative consultancy and real estate media production house since 2015. Blaine Casaneve Tell us about your business, how you got started, and why you’re passionate about it. I’ve been drawn to unique architecture and beautiful spaces for as long as I can remember. Even as a kid growing up in the suburbs of...

What's Happening This Week: December 14, 2020

San Francisco Bay Area Shopping with purpose Whether it’s a vintage leather bag, an artsy quilt, or oatmeal soap, this selection of holiday gift ideas should please everyone on your shopping list. Even better: All of the items are made by local Bay Area businesses owned by Black women. Once you’ve finished, make sure to celebrate with a glass of vino produced by a Black-owned...

Introducing Curated Magazine

Introducing Curated Magazine, the essence of Compass luxury. Explore this specialized periodical featuring Compass’ most prestigious properties. Compass Curated Learn more at www.luxuryatcompass.com/curated