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Step into this impressive space where wrap around glass walls showcase stunning and unobstructed hillside, mountain, and city views from nearly every room. Beyond the gorgeous over-sized front doors and the original terrazzo floors, pause to take in every architectural...

The easy grandeur of California’s Golden Age is treasured and sensitively updated in this majestic Mediterranean estate. The home is located in one of the most desirable enclaves in Los Angeles, Hancock Park, at 511 South Arden Blvd. All of...

The epitome of Spanish Colonial Revival elegance, the Filley Residence has had just two owners since its completion in 1927 – both dedicated to sensitively preserving and enhancing its beauty. Set in a coveted estate area of San Marino at...

Today’s much anticipated national employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provided further evidence of continued solid economic growth. There were 196,000 jobs added in March, after a wild swing between January’s 312,000 additions and February’s 33,000 additions....

Here’s a look at recent news of interest to homebuyers, home sellers, and the home-curious. 30-YEAR MORTGAGES SEE BIGGEST ONE-WEEK DROP IN A DECADE Fixed-rate mortgages last week saw their biggest one-week drop in a decade, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly...

With over ten thousand feet of sophisticated space on two levels, this grand, just-finished Encino estate is designed for entertaining. Set on a huge half-acre lot south of the Boulevard at 4519 Haskell Avenue, the home is lavished with exquisite designer...

Only a few coveted homesites in Teháma are up for grabs, and they’re listed exclusively by Compass. Teháma, the coveted private residential community secluded in the hills above the village of Carmel-by-the Sea and envisioned by Clint Eastwood as a...

While overall median home prices trended 5 percent lower in February year-over-year, about half of communities saw increases and the other half saw declines. However, most of the prices are still above January 2018 levels as pricing started surging in...

Following a delay in data release due to the government shutdown, the latest numbers from the state Employment Development Department (EDD) show California added 3,000 jobs in January, bringing the annual growth to 246,400 jobs. That represents a 1.4 percent increase from...

While the pace of sales generally picked up from the January highs in most Bay Area regions in which Pacific Union DBA Compass operates, most regions saw relatively lower prices compared to last February when the robust spring price growth...

If life imitates art, then these California exhibits just may inspire you to turn your home into a canvas for creative expression. California crafty California Visionaries: Seminal Studio Craft, Featuring Works from the Forrest L. Merrill Collection, Craft In America...

Real estate: career runway for women Few fields today offer more avenues for advancement than residential real estate. According to NAR, a full 63 percent of Realtors® are women. (When the organization was founded in 1908,  membership was all-male –...