Compass California

COVID restrictions have been rough on everyone, but the food industry has been disproportionately impacted by shutdowns. Here's how to help local restaurants weather the storm, as well as help support those suffering from food insecurity. https://bit.ly/3qFTEY9

"Affluent buyers, or what agents call super-affluent buyers, have made up a much larger percentage of the buyer pool since the pandemic struck, said Compass chief market analyst Patrick Carlisle." https://bit.ly/33XkBwI

German, Vietnamese, Chinese, and of course, Italian: Almost every country and culture has a version of noodles. And they’re pretty much all delicious, whether you’re in the mood for spaetzle, vermicelli, chow mein, or carbonara. https://bit.ly/35HF4pp

Custom built in 2020 for indoor-outdoor living, with an open floor plan and modern glass walls. . . . 5400 Aldea Avenue, Encino | Listed by Calabasas agent Lilach Basson | : The Lux Level... https://www.compass.com//5400-aldea-av/587582466519809457/

Remodeled in 2002, this charming 1912 California Craftsman is just feet from the sand in Santa Monica. . . . 9 Vicente Terrace, Santa Monica, listed by Pacific Palisades agent Dan Urbach | : Jeff Ong https://bit.ly/3jFtsIC

So, it should come as no surprise that with people stuck at home more than ever before there has been a backyard chicken boom in the Bay Area. After all, those fuzzy chicks are pretty darn cuteand who doesn’t like fresh eggs? https://bit.ly/37QRw7b

For a quarter-century, this renowned free Festival has celebrated the world’s best in storytelling. Its 25th year may be virtual, but it’s packed with an unprecedented array of writers, poets, artists, filmmakers and musicians. Here’s the schedule. https://bit.ly/3kDNqER

This elegant San Francisco home has architectural details and natural light in abundance. . . . 184 Palm Avenue, San Francisco, listed by San Francisco agent Joske Thompson... https://www.compass.com//184-palm-aven/619499630201574073/

Bay Area agent Nick Cooper founded Home For A Home, a life-changing nonprofit that partners with real estate agents to donate a portion of each commission to fund the construction of a home for a family in need. Join us tomorrow, Dec. 10 at 12pm PST, to learn more about Home For A Home’s work in Guatemala and how to get involved. All Compass agents and employees are welcome. Join through the Compass Cares Workplace Group to join: https://compass-tech.workplace.com/groups/359686254632012

This year, being virtual has added a newly creative air to local holiday observances, from large artist-created ofrendas (altars) and colorful dance and music performances to craft tutorials and an online block party. Time to remember and celebrate. https://bit.ly/3jEFlyl

Fort Mason Flix, the pop-up drive-in movie series hosted at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, has extended its programming through October with plans to screen Halloween-themed flicks. https://bit.ly/2HHHgoU

An original and historic 1920s Spanish Hacienda on approximately 157 acres in Malibu. . . . 11801 Cotharin Road, Malibu, listed at $35,000,000 by Malibu agent Chris Cortazzo | : Mike Helfrich... https://www.compass.com//11801-cothari/622616353968861145/

Aloha! We’re excited to announce that Compass has officially expanded to Hawaii. We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new team members in the beautiful state of Hawaii welcome to Compass!

Plans are underway to turn San Pedro’s longtime waterfront village into the 42-acre West Harbor, with 35,000 square feet of oceanside dining space, a 6,200-seat amphitheater, and a dockside area for incoming cruises. https://bit.ly/3m84piS

Glamping, gourmet eats, and Glen Ellen wine tasting. Despite the pandemic and wildfires, NorCal Wine Country keeps on keeping on with the addition of several appealing attractions to lure in lifestyle travelers. https://bit.ly/2IOcpqN

Thousands of hand-carved and illuminated jack o’lanterns turn a mile of King Gillette Ranch trail into a Halloween wonderland you can cruise by car. At five mph, it’s an out-the-window Instagrammer’s dream. (Even the location, Calabasas, means pumpkin.)https://bit.ly/2HpsoLN

An exquisite Farmhouse gets a modern update with an infinity pool, private guest house, and solar technology. . . . 3408 La Caminita, Lafayette, listed by Lamorinda agent Dana Green... https://www.compass.com//3408-la-cami/621631426655443097/

It’s that spooky, decorative gourd time of year and these 11 pumpkin patches located around the Bay Area are open, ready, and willing to satisfy your autumnal holiday needssocially distanced, of course. https://bit.ly/3kkX7aX