Compass Curated
March 1, 2021
Introducing Curated Magazine, the essence of Compass luxury. Explore this specialized periodical featuring Compass’ most prestigious properties.
Bay Area's migration is real, but Postal Service data shows California exodus isn't
March 1, 2021
Bay Area's migration is real, but Postal Service data shows California exodus isn't Despite all the talk of people leaving the Bay Area…
Marin history: The days of grand hotel living in West Marin’s Tocaloma
February 4, 2021
Just before Sir Francis Drake Boulevard climbs over the steep hill to Olema, Lagunitas Creek makes a sharp turn north to wind its way around the Olema Grade to Point Reyes and Tomales Bay. It was at that location in the 1870s that the small hamlet of Tocaloma began to grow.
Millennials Are Changing the Luxury Real Estate Market
February 1, 2021
Tech-savvy and environmentally conscious, millennials’ preferences are poised to dramatically reshape the high-end housing market.
California Home Sales Set 15-Year Record in November
January 18, 2021
Despite ongoing Coronavirus lockdowns for months in California, home sales remained high in November 2020, breaking the 500,000 sales benchmark for the first time since January 2009. This is the highest sales level in 15 years, says the California Association of Realtors.
Top 6 Interior Design Trends for 2021
December 25, 2020
Designed by Janet McCulley, this home features an expansive patio area for indoor-outdoor living. Credit: Neue Focus Photography As we…
Luxury Housing Heads Into Robust Year, With Remote Work, Vaccine Driving Trends
December 23, 2020
There is now ample data from around the world to support what began as mere speculation nine months ago: That the global Covid-19 pandemic would spur an unprecedented shift in lifestyle choices and housing needs, marked by an overwhelming preference for larger houses, more amenities and less population density.
Luxury home sales are skyrocketing in the Bay Area right now. The pandemic helps explain why
December 10, 2020
Bay Area luxury homes have become a hotter commodity than ever during the coronavirus pandemic — including those at the very top of the market.
Tech Hubs, Greener Locales Expected to Top U.S. Housing Markets in 2021
December 9, 2020
Due to differing property values, as a very general rule of thumb we define the luxury home segment as properties listed or selling for $3 million+ in San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties, and for $2 million+ in other Bay Area Counties (and for SF luxury condos and co-ops).