Poised for a custom waterfront transformation

Sensitive work on this Bay view property has made it a glorious blank slate for a discerning new owner’s vision. One of the few homes in Sea Cliff with direct water access via a private staircase, the 1926 residence sits atop the Pacific cliffs, with sweeping close-range views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands and Baker Beach. Glorious sunsets are part of the experience,...

Newly reimagined Highland Park home with ADU

Set on a palm-lined street one block from trendy York Boulevard in one of LA’s hottest neighborhoods, this home has been transformed into an open concept living space with a clean, timeless aesthetic. New energy efficient windows and skylights wash the airy setting in natural light, playing off carefully chosen design elements and high-end finishes. The flowing kitchen space features commercial grade Bertazzoni stainless steel...

What's Happening This Week: October 19, 2020

  Los Angeles Greater Area Former Ports O’Call Site Transforming Plans are underway to turn San Pedro’s longtime waterfront village into the 42-acre West Harbor, with 35,000 square feet of oceanside dining space, a 6,200-seat amphitheater, and a dockside area for incoming cruises. Some tenants have already been announced.           View this post on Instagram            ...

Los Angeles Quarterly Market Insights Report (Micro): Q3 2020

It is our pleasure to bring you the Compass 2020 Q3 Real Estate Market Report. As Los Angeles felt the continuing impact of COVID-19, with restaurants and non-essential businesses facing closures and restrictions for a second time, the real estate market’s strength continued to surprise. Many communities saw both sales activity and prices increases. Inventory constraints contributed to the multiple offers and biddings wars seen...

What's Happening This Week: October 12, 2020

  Los Angeles Greater Area 36th Asian Pacific Film Festival The premier showcase for the best and brightest of Asian Pacific American and international cinema, the festival’s 2020 highlights include the winners of HBO’s APA Visionaries Short Film Competition and much more. Tickets to view on sale now through October 31.           View this post on Instagram        ...

Black Professionals Spotlight: Studio Faith Blakeney

  Faith Blakeney’s Architectural Digest-featured interior design. | Photo: Ulf Borlin  Faith Blakeney: Interior Designer Tell us about your business, how you got started and why you’re passionate about it.  For me, home has always been a sacred space.   I believe that our surroundings—our habitat— the backdrop of our lives, has a HUGE impact on the way we feel.  When I opened my interior design studio over...

Where We Are Now: October 6, 2020

As the Smoke Clears…..Minds Remain Focused 5:07AM PST Team – As the smoke begins to clear, it’s nearly impossible to understand the fear, anxiety, and desire for calm that resides in the minds of our people and communities suffering from fire danger. CAL FIRE is a very dependable site to review the fire status in California. Five fires still burning are consuming more than 1.5...

What's Happening This Week: October 5, 2020

  Los Angeles Greater Area Your DTLA outdoor dining guide Downtown al fresco eating spots are nothing new. But these days, open air dining has reached a whole new level. More patios. More plazas. More streetside seating and rooftop bars. And as the Mayor’s LA Al Fresco approval program expands, it’s just the beginning.           View this post on Instagram  ...

Luxurious South Arroyo hideaway

Luxurious and private, this South Arroyo hideaway will delight the design-conscious with its contemporary clean-lined aesthetic. Mature trees seamlessly integrate into the home’s design, a striking architectural feature complementing the indoor-outdoor layout. An abundance of natural light pours in through the floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors, which perfectly frame the landscaped surroundings. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with high-end appliances, sleek wood countertops, and shaker-style...