Home theaters growing in popularity

In California, we take movies seriously. Just ask any of our luxury agents who have listings with one-of-a-kind screening rooms, or buyers who won’t settle for less than the ultimate viewing experience from the privacy of their homes.  While Californians won’t be heading to theaters anytime soon under shelter-in-place orders, lavish home cinemas are making a splash as the next in-demand luxury amenity. According to...

Where We Are Now: May 21, 2020

Work From Home — Day 65 Chaos & The Outcome 5:30AM PST Team – The weekend is approaching. I am feeling this one will be somewhat different. This is Memorial Day Weekend. It’s our time to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Think about that, the ultimate sacrifice in life! And for us, the ultimate freedom in life....

Designer-curated Russian Hill masterpiece

This modern masterpiece set in a quiet, residential part of Russian Hill, is the epitome of refined elegance with a contemporary flare. The original Victorian was taken down to the studs, fully reimagined, rebuilt and expanded to afford every luxury and modern convenience. The versatile floor plan presents many options for a variety of lifestyles and living configurations. The main living space consists of a...

Where We Are Now: May 20, 2020

Team – Here is the Path Forward from yesterday and the slides. Glad you joined – great presentations! I am not a privacy freak. I do have a password on my mobile phone, but really have nothing to hide. I do find it amazing how we are constantly being tracked via leading edge and trailing edge technology. Two stories for you to absorb, both involve tracking our movements....

At Home with Michele Downing

Under shelter-in-place, home is 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...

Where We Are Now: May 19, 2020

Work From Home — Day 64 What Has Come, Gone, Still Here & Coming Back 5:20AM PST Team – Yesterday evening I went back and read the WFH Day 1 blog post about open houses and international buyers. What a reflection. It made me think about what has come, gone, still here and coming back. The survey we conducted March 13 – 15, answered by...

What's Happening This Week: May 18, 2020

Los Angeles Greater Area LA’s visionary Mid-Century houses  In Mid-Century SoCal, top designers and architects were challenged to create affordable, innovative houses for Postwar living. The spacious, flowing indoor/outdoor Case Study Houses are still inviting spaces to explore today. View this post on Instagram by @elizabethdaniels01 A post shared by Case Study House #17, 1947 (@casestudy17) on Jun 11, 2016 at 2:20pm PDT Descanso beauty...

Where We Are Now: May 18, 2020

Work From Home — Day 63 Big Week! Compass Live & The Path Forward 5:30AM PST Team – Big weekend! Big week coming up! This weekend we saw the return of Nascar in Darlington, SC and Professional Golf in Juno Beach, FL both without fans; golf without caddies. That’s new. The NFL, NBA, and other professional sports have also announced new schedules and public health safety guidelines. Las Vegas casinos...

Where We Are Now: May 15, 2020

Work From Home — Day 60 26th Secretary of Defense, retired General James N. Mattis 5:15AM PST Team – I made a small donation to the SEAL Family Foundation, and as a result yesterday I enjoyed a one hour conversation with retired General and 26th Secretary of Defense, James N. Mattis. When I originally signed up, it was to be a dinner in Orange County organized  by...