Compass Curated
January 1, 2021
Introducing Curated Magazine, the essence of Compass luxury. Explore this specialized periodical featuring Compass’ most prestigious properties.
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). In the first six months since the pandemic really impacted monthly sales volume, overall sales remained about the same year over year, but luxury home sales jumped over 50%. Homes sold to affluent and very affluent buyers have significantly increased as a percentage of total sales since the pandemic. This also helped pull up overall median home sales prices.
Foreign investors poised to flood U.S. real estate markets
November 12, 2020
Jennifer A. KingsonIllustration: Aïda Amer/Axios There's huge pent-up demand among wealthy foreigners to buy…
Hilltop California Estate With 360-Degree Views Hits The Market For $16.5 Million
October 30, 2020
The estate was designed in a breezy Santa Barbara style.
Climate-Proofing Your Home: Upgrades to Protect Against Wildfires
October 15, 2020
Pruning vegetation, installing a fire-safe roof and replacing window frames can help to protect your house from a blaze.