Where We Are Now: August 17, 2020

Our Amazing Professional Staff – Heroic 6:10AM PST Morning Team – I am in Jackson Hole, WY for a few weeks of work and play – SIP gives a few liberties of where we work but it certainly does not seem to reduce the workload. I know how hard each and every one of you are working to fulfill the dreams of our clients’ homes....

California’s luxury real estate market is bustling

A recent article in Forbes, “Multiple offers and bidding wars return to California’s luxury market,” features Compass California President Mark McLaughlin and Compass luxury real estate agents discussing trends in the Covid housing surge. “The March 15th California SIP order created a phenomenon we are now calling the COVID housing surge,” McLaughlin told Forbes. “People are somewhat fleeing urban density and pursuing space, both internal...

New custom architectural emerges in Linda Vista

Set on over half an acre in the coveted neighborhood above the Rose Bowl, this just-completed contemporary home at 361 Linda Vista Avenue embodies the essence of California living. It’s the shared vision of noted local architect John Vandervelde and renowned builder Thomas Lake, who combined forward-looking and Mid-Century Modern design with Arts and Crafts touches and lavish landscaping to create it. Set on a...

Newly-completed luxury in Forest Hills Heights

Completed in 2020, 127 Edgehill Way is the newest retreat in exclusive Forest Hills Heights. Generously scaled with three sprawling levels of living space, it embraces vast views of the western hillsides, ocean, and Golden Gate Bridge. Designed for comfortable and relaxing living, it has been tailored to accommodate the restorative needs of today’s technology leaders and game changers. This main level was designed for...

What's Happening This Week: August 10, 2020

  Los Angeles Greater Area 10,000-step walks all over LA Paul Haddad’s “10,000 Steps in LA” guidebook is already in its second edition, with 57 mostly flat routes in neighborhoods all over greater LA. Here are six of his favorites, all fascinating ways to get your daily steps in.           View this post on Instagram            ...

The Path Forward Recap: August 3, 2020

  We hope you enjoyed The Path Forward! Missed the presentation or want a second look at the content? Use the links below to access the video recording and presentation slides. Watch the video recording View the presentation slides

Southern Marin compound by eco-architect Sim Van der Ryn

An ultra-luxe compound once owned by rock’n roll legend Bill Graham has hit the market in Southern Marin. This prime hilltop estate, located on over 10 acres just minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, was reimagined by renowned eco-architect Sim Van der Ryn. Completed in 2002, the aptly named Guitar House took more than five years to complete and includes a nearly 10,000 square foot...

New Mar Vista homes built by Trademark by TJH

A new division by Thomas James Homes, Trademark by TJH, delivers custom-quality new homes in desirable locations with prices starting at the lower $1 millions. New homes promise remarkable value and expertly curated design that integrates new home technology. “Trademark by TJH delivers more included features for buyers, helping them realize their dream of owning a new home at prices not typically seen in Los...

What's Happening This Week: August 3, 2020

  Los Angeles Greater Area A legendary LA chef shows how to make do deliciously Mozza’s Nancy Silverton can score whatever ingredients she wants. But she gets that most of us aren’t finding it easy. Hence her $2 e-cookbook of recipes that use what you’ve got. These days, she says, “Cooking should relieve anxiety. Not create it.”           View this post...