Pasadena Post and Beam set in harmony with nature

With a nod to Buff and Hensman, this striking post and beam is tucked away in the desirable San Rafael Hills of Pasadena. Cherished by the original owner for over 60 years, this three bedroom home was designed to capture the elements of the natural landscape while creating a minimalist, yet sophisticated, living environment. The open and flexible floor plan features walls of glass that...

What's Happening This Week: October 21, 2019

LA Greater Area Why is ancient knafeh the latest LA thing? Courtesy of LA restaurant Jaffa It’s been a Middle East treat since the 10th Century – but cheesy, sweet, buttery knafeh is suddenly super-hot in LA. Here’s where to find the best, from ultra-traditional versions to (seriously) knafeh-topped ice cream. The ghostliest hotels in LA Chateau Marmont | iStock Most ghosts like hotels. Ours...

Exhilarating waterfront hideaway on protected marshland

This is a rare chance to live in one of Marin’s most unique communities – a gathering of waterfront houses built atop protected marshland, a state bird preserve. Created by and for renowned physicist Albert Baez, father of legendary singers Joan Baez and Mimi Farina, 58 Greenbrae Boardwalk has hosted countless memorable parties and community events throughout the years. Bounded by Corte Madera Creek and...

Los Angeles Quarterly Market Insights Report (Micro): Q3 2019

We are excited to announce the release of the Compass Q3 2019 Los Angeles Quarterly Market Insights Report (Micro). This report highlights the prevailing trends shaping the market for each neighborhood. The report is now live and ready to share with your clients and sphere. Click here to view the full write-up. Download the full report here. Buyers bounced back in the third quarter from...

Gleaming penthouse in chic Remington high-rise

Step off the elevator and into this gleaming, chic and modern penthouse at the exquisite Remington. The expansive windows perfectly frame the glorious views of city lights and rolling hills from the ocean to the city. The main level features a two story living room, dining area, high tech kitchen as well as an enticing bar that ushers you to the grand outdoor patio, an...

Spacious forest hideaway with separate guest/rental unit

Tucked away in the leafy world of Sleepy Hollow in San Anselmo, this masterfully renovated family home makes the most of its green, light-filled setting, with vast windows and five new Scandinavian ash decks surveying the canyon and rolling wooded hills. Measuring over 3,400 square feet, the two-story residence at 230 Oakcrest Road in San Anselmo centers around a spectacular great room with a soaring...

What's Happening This Week: October 14, 2019

LA Greater Area Michelin Stars back on LA restaurant scene Wonho Frank Lee In case you missed it, the Michelin Guide is back for the first time in years, with a new all-California book honoring a galaxy of one- and two-star restaurants (sorry, no threes). Does it reflect our vibrant food scene? Does it matter? You decide. Tracking down autumn View this post on Instagram...

Sausalito architectural gem wrapped in sweeping Bay views

Set atop a cliff across from Richardson Bay in the heart of Sausalito, 525 Bridgeway is a glass and steel masterpiece surrounded by sweeping, unobstructed views of San Francisco, Alcatraz, Angel Island and the Raccoon Strait. The three-level home, gated and hidden far back from the sidewalk, sits a full twenty feet above grade, rising to a height of fifty feet. Soaring windows on all...

Mid-Century architectural in the hills of Tarzana

The Allan Johnson Residence, 1961 – William E Mader, AIA. An industrial designer, Johnson commissioned the USC grad and later principal architect for the Irvine Company to design this stunning private residence in the hills of Tarzana. Set back from the street on a flat top promontory with jetliner views of the Santa Susana Mountains and the San Gabriels in the distance, this beautiful Mid-Century...