Month: January 2019

More than eight in 10 millennials think that owning a home is part of the American Dream. Sixty-eight percent of younger Americans would be willing to purchase a home that needs substantial work, more than any other generation. Millennials are...

California added 24,700 jobs in December, to end the year with 284,300 new positions in 2018 according to the latest numbers from the state Employment Development Department. That represents a 1.7 percent increase from the year before compared with the 1.8...

Set in the coveted hills of Brentwood, this gated private estate at 2442 Banyan Drive is a dramatic blend of space, light, and contemporary style. Floor-to-ceiling folding glass doors bring in an abundance of natural light and showcase views of the canyon...

Check out this short animation, which offers highlights from December’s California jobs report. To read the full analysis from Compass Chief Economist Selma Hepp, click here: https://tinyurl.com/y9o56vd9 https://youtu.be/NgErLxZK77U Source

High atop one of the most sophisticated residences in the Wilshire Corridor, The Remington’s 27th-floor Penthouse 5 rises worlds beyond condominium living. This is a true private estate, with nearly 6,000 square feet of elegance surrounded by breathtaking views that...

We are excited to announce the release of the Compass Q4 2018 Los Angeles Quarterly Market Insights Report. This report highlights the prevailing trends shaping the market for each neighborhood. The report is now live and ready to share with your clients...

Los Angeles ranks as America’s second most-competitive real estate market based on the number of buyers who get preapproved for a loan, have the best credit scores, and place the largest down payments. San Francisco is the country’s fourth most-competitive...

More than 90 percent of homeowners and about 75 percent of non-homeowners believe that buying real estate is a key ingredient in fulfilling the American Dream. Eighty-four percent of non-owners hope to purchase a home in the future. Non-owners cite...

Active home listings in the San Jose metropolitan area increased by 158 percent year over year in December, the most of any large U.S. housing market. San Jose also saw the biggest annual list price decline in the country, at...

This multi-level, new-construction Pacific Palisades residence combines classic detailing and quality finishes with an open, contemporary floor plan that invites gatherings large and small. Extraordinary indoor and outdoor living spaces are set on approximately 1.8 acres of mature cypress, palm,...

Neighborhoods in Malibu and Beverly Hills were the most expensive in Los Angeles County in 2018, two with median sales prices of more than $10 million. A $110 million home sale in Malibu last year marked the second-largest such transaction...

The luxury real estate market in 2018 wasn’t great for many people. Sellers in cities as far apart as London, Los Angeles, and New York found themselves facing daunting macro- and microeconomic headwinds, while buyers, on the other hand, had...