Monthly Archives: August 2022

Savage: Even with sales down, home prices up 10.8% 

Aug 18, 2022 |

Today the National Association of Realtors reported that the trend of declining existing home sales, which we have seen since mortgage rates rose, is getting worse. But that isn’t the worst part of the data line! The shocking stat (for some, not for me) is that even with the significant decline in sales since January […more]

10 Ashley Furniture Sofas We Love

Aug 18, 2022 |

Ashley is home to a treasure trove of chic sofas! READ MORE…

How To Score Free Admission to Museums Nationwide This September

Aug 18, 2022 |

Smithsonian Magazine is helping to make museums more accessible. READ MORE…

Breaking it Down – What is an HOA?

Aug 18, 2022 |

When you see home listings nowadays, you may notice a line item for Homeowners Association (HOA) fees in the description. When seeing that line item, it can be tough for some to justify that additional monthly or annual fee without knowing specifics. Here’s our breakdown of Homeowners Associations so you know exactly where your dollar […more]

With Focus on Literary Fiction, Indie Bookstore Troubled Sleep Debuts in Park Slope

Aug 18, 2022 |

A bookstore selling new and used books has opened at 129 6th Avenue in Park Slope. Troubled Sleep, a name shared with a novel by Jean-Paul Sartre, opened its doors to the neighborhood Monday. Comments on social media from customers have been enthusiastic. When Brownstoner stopped by Wednesday, the shop was… Read More > The […more]

Celestial in Colorado: $4M Star House Is Ready To Grant a Buyer’s Wish

Aug 18, 2022 |

Architect Charles Haertling designed the Star House in 1967. It juts out over the hillside and looks down on the beauty of Boulder.

Asking $27M, the last available penthouse at Waterline Square has the perfect private terrace

Aug 18, 2022 |

All photos courtesy of Evan Joseph Boasting more than 6,500 square feet of interior space, a decked-out terrace, and iconic skyline and water views, this penthouse at Waterline Square is just as lavish as expected. Since it’s the last such unit available at the mixed-use development, we’re taking a closer look at the residence, which is currently on the market for […more]

2 new private-label deals backed by rentals hit the market

Aug 18, 2022 |

After a July doldrums during which there were no agency-eligible private-label securitizations (PLS) backed by mortgages on residential investment properties, the ice was broken this month with a new offering sponsored by Blue River Mortgage III LLC. The prime PLS offering, dubbed GCAT 2022-INV3, is backed by a pool of 1,259 mortgages valued at $423 million. More than […more]

LuxeSF and San Francisco Magazine name 69 Compass agents and teams to the 2022 Leading 100 list

Aug 18, 2022 |

LuxeSF and San Francisco magazine, in partnership with the respected RealTrends organization, released their 2022 The Leading 100 List, which recognizes outstanding top performers in Bay Area residential real estate based on individual and team dollar sales volume. Compass is proud to recognize the achievements of our 69 agents and teams that made the list […more]

A Local’s Guide to the Great Reno Balloon Race

Aug 18, 2022 |

Northern Nevada is no slouch in the special events department. And as summer starts winding down, we jump from events like Hot August Nights to the one and only Great Reno Balloon Race. For 40 years, this family-oriented event has been a visual spectacle and for many locals, a beloved tradition. Oh, and one other […more]