Jessica Grimes named Compass California CMO

“Jessica has performed as the steward of our brand and all related strategies and execution,” Compass California President Mark A McLaughlin said. “Having completed the rebranding and integration of nearly a dozen acquisitions, Jessica accessed that experience to guide our professionals through Compass’s acquisition of our business. Her promotion to Chief Marketing Officer is both earned and deserved.” Read Jessica Grimes’ blog on Finding the Glimmer, Where...

Where We Are Now: July 6, 2020

Work From Home — Day 108 July is jumping! 5:14AM PST Team – On Monday June 8, WFH Day 80, I dialed back my daily writings on Where We Are Now. It was the right decision and driven by respect for our citizens and our nation’s rapid push to heal racial inequality. Over the past 30 days, we have witnessed a movement, the magnitude of which...

What's Happening This Week: July 6, 2020

Los Angeles Greater Area Preview the expanded Huntington Chinese Garden  When it’s done this fall, the garden will have grown from 3.5 to a stunning 12 acres. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s new, from the Stargazing Tower to a world of elaborate miniature landscapes. View this post on Instagram

Chic and relaxed Altadena Mid-Century

This stunning Mid-Century retreat is a perfect blend of laid back California style and elevated design. The latest creation of Sawyer Design, the home’s architecture features sleek lines punctuated by soaring windows, unifying the interior and exterior seamlessly. The light-filled living area, anchored by polished concrete floors, is a marriage of form and function. The incredible kitchen is begging for your culinary adventures, featuring a...

At Home With Penny Wright

Home is now more meaningful than ever. Home is a sanctuary, it’s where we find refuge, comfort, and our loved ones. And now it’s also the office, the gym, a school, playground, and more. From Los Angeles to the Bay Area, our agents are adapting their business to serve their clients like never before — from within their own homes. In this series, we take...

What's Happening This Week: June 29, 2020

Los Angeles Greater Area The sandwich as art It’s time to shove those soggy supermarket cold cuts to the back of the fridge and order a creation by a master. Malibu to Pasadena, here are 30 places ready to build fantasies you never knew you had. View this post on Instagram The perfect start to your week.

Historic cottage brings Cape Cod to Sausalito

The Cape Cod style cottage at 493 Bridgeway was built in 1904 as one of Sausalito’s original summer homes. Today, it remains a perfect escape for San Franciscans looking to relocate or find a second home in the quiet suburbs of Marin.  Historical records convey the home’s rich history. In the 1960s, the home was used as an antique shop, owned by the French Consulate’s...

Economic Outlook, A Conversation with John Burns

Team – Yesterday I had a Conversation with John Burns, CEO, John Burns Real Estate Consulting. We recorded the conversation so you could listen at your convenience and share with your clients. John’s outlook is balanced with a definitive risk perspective. The economic outlook is not as robust as the DOW, NASDAQ and S&P are performing. John believes the entertainment industry impacting LA will be a slow...

Contemporary farmhouse in Pasadena

A stunning contemporary architectural residence nestled on a quiet tree-lined street in the heart of Chapman Woods, Grayburn Farmhouse exudes curb appeal.  The exterior of the home features classic board and batten detailing, a grand entry porch, bountiful front yard with live oak trees, and an expansive driveway.  The exquisitely remodeled two-story home open concept floor plan is exceptional for entertaining, with an abundance of...