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How to Buy and Sell Properties at the Same Time

• The Oldham Group
• 12/1/21

Preparing in the right way and making plans for each possible scenario will lessen stress and help you achieve your goals.

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The Ins and Outs of Home Staging (and Why it Should Be on Your To-Do List)

• The Oldham Group
• 11/15/21

What staging is and how you can best use it to sell your Palo Alto luxury home.

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What to Expect from Santa Cruz Real Estate This Year

• The Oldham Group
• 10/30/21

This central coast town has a special vibe and a hot home market.

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Where to Find the Best Cocktails in Carmel

• The Oldham Group
• 10/5/21

If you’re looking for a tasty cocktail, these are the places to try.

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9 Ways to Get Outside in Carmel This Season

• The Oldham Group
• 09/30/21

From pristine beaches to gorgeous nature preserves, here are some of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors!

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10 Ways to Give Back to the Santa Cruz Community

• The Oldham Group
• 09/10/21

With so many humanitarian foundations to support, you’ll undoubtedly benefit Santa Cruz residents, pets, and the environment.

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7 Historic Carmel Landmarks You Can’t Miss

• The Oldham Group
• 08/20/21

Cultural and artistic ventures await you in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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9 Hikes in Carmel with the Best Views

• The Oldham Group
• 07/23/21

Gather your gear and prepare to be awestruck with breathtakingly beautiful views on these top Carmel hikes.

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From San Francisco Peninsula to Monterey Peninsula, Which Neighborhood is Right For You?

• The Oldham Group
• 07/23/21

Surrounded by the West Coast mountains and the bay, we’ll help you find the best neighborhood for you and your needs from Menlo...

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9 Can’t-Miss Carmel Outdoor Eateries

• Andrew Oldham
• 06/8/21

From American-style restaurants to worldwide flavors such as Italian and Mexican, Carmel boasts some amazing outdoor eateries y...

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6 Reasons to Work With a Palo Alto Real Estate Agent

• Andrew Oldham
• 06/8/21

When buying or selling Palo Alto property, a regional real estate agent knows best

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What’s Happening This Week: March 30, 2021

• Compass Blog
• 03/31/21

San Francisco Bay Area Tried and true take-out BBQ pork rice noodle roll at Sam Wo.

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Expansive new statement home in North of Montana

• Compass Blog
• 03/29/21

Rich materials and exquisite landscaping set the tone for this finely crafted property at 332 12th Street in Santa Monica’s ups...

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Price-mapping the Bay Area’s neighborhoods

• Compass Blog
• 03/25/21

The below San Francisco Bay Area Median House Price Map is offered courtesy of Patrick Carlisle.

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What’s Happening This Week: March 23, 2021

• Compass Blog
• 03/24/21

San Francisco Bay Area Help #StopAsianHate As everyone here knows, the Asian community is a hugely important

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This historic Victorian is going places

• Compass Blog
• 03/18/21

Built in 1874, and moved 100 years later from Turk Street to Eddy Street, the oldest..

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What’s Happening This Week: March 16, 2021

• Compass Blog
• 03/17/21

San Francisco Bay Area Culture, IRL Art. Live. At last. With Covid restrictions loosening up, San Francisco..

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Architect’s Napa-inspired Pacific Palisades Estate

• Compass Blog
• 03/12/21

Hidden behind a discreet hedge at the top of the Palisades Riviera, this Napa Valley-inspired trophy estate...

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Napa County real estate market accelerates

• Compsss Blog
• 03/11/21

Napa County’s real estate market is off to a heated start in 2021

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What’s Happening This Week: March 9, 2021

• Compass Blog
• 03/10/21

San Francisco Bay Area Celebrating Women’s History Did you know that March is Women’s History Month?

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What is a TIC and is Owning One Risky?

• Compass Blog
• 03/9/21

Everything you need to know about TIC ownership

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Iconic Napa Valley “Ink House”

• Compass Blog
• 03/5/21

Renovated in 2017 by luxury architect Howard Backen, this iconic St. Helena property evokes an unmistakable

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What’s Happening This Week: March 1, 2021

• Compass Blog
• 03/3/21

San Francisco Bay Area Redwood Rescue Some great news for open space enthusiasts as a sprawling redwood

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What’s Happening This Week: February 22, 2021

• Compass Blog
• 02/23/21

Eggs with a side of dog biscuits Outdoor dining isn’t just open for humans in Wine Country. It’s open for dogs..

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Contemporary Mediterranean in Brentwood

• Compass Blog
• 02/22/21

Set behind gates on lush grounds, this bespoke Brentwood property provides ample privacy and exclusivity....

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What’s Happening This Week: February 16, 2021

• Compass Blog
• 02/17/21

COVID or no, the Bay Area restaurant scene marches on. Here are seven intriguing new restaurants

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San Francisco real estate market characterized by high demand

• Compass Blog
• 02/15/21

Home sales surge at the end 2020 as high demand gets 2021 off to a...

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What’s Happening This Week: February 8, 2021

• Compass Blog
• 02/10/21

San Francisco Bay Area International cuisine From Senegal to Oakland, by way of South America: Oumar

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Ridgetop architectural gem with stunning views

• Compass Blog
• 02/10/21

Tucked away at the remote end of a high cul-de-sac, 2 Everson is a visionary...

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Pasadena compound with jetliner views

• Compass Blog
• 02/10/21

This dramatic newly-built contemporary compound is designed to frame stunning views from the canyons to...

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What’s Happening This Week: January 25, 2021

• Compass Blog
• 02/1/21

Los Angeles Greater Area LA’s best carhops and drive-ins Not old enough to remember clip-on...

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San Francisco’s famous Victorians

• Compass Blog
• 02/1/21

Mansion Global spotlights San Francisco’s Victorian architecture, recognizable around the world. San Francisco’s famous Victori...

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Kitchen design trends to watch in 2021

• Compass Blog
• 01/22/21

Like never before over the last year, Californians have been compelled to stay—and cook—at home....

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What’s Happening This Week: January 20, 2021

• Compass Blog
• 01/21/21

Los Angeles Greater Area SoCal theaters kick off a brilliant 2021 Far from hampering creativity,...

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Introducing Curated Magazine

• Compass Blog
• 01/15/21

Introducing Curated Magazine, the essence of Compass luxury. Explore this specialized periodical featuring Compass’ most...

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Victorian Farmhouse undergoes dramatic transformation in Napa

• Compass Blog
• 01/15/21

Originally built in 1890, the classic Victorian farmhouse at 152 Foothill Boulevard has been reimagined...

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Inspiration 2021

• Compass Blog
• 01/7/21

Mother Nature let off a little steam in the remaining...

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Compass gives $65,000 to Wine Country nonprofits

• Compass Blog
• 12/31/20

Already hard hit by the COVID pandemic, nonprofits across Napa and Sonoma Counties are facing...

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Charming and historic Berkeley home

• Compass Blog
• 12/28/20

On the market for the first time in more than 100 years, the secluded Ericcson-Bray...

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What’s Happening This Week: December 14, 2020

• Compass Blog
• 12/28/20

San Francisco Bay Area Shopping with purpose

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Fairytale 1928 Spanish Revival

• Compass Blog
• 12/28/20

Set below the street at the end of a cul-de-sac, a flower-lined drive curves past...

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SUMMER STAYCATION

• Oldham Group Luxury Team
• 07/13/20

FOUR SEASONS RESORT THE BILTMORE SANTA BARBARA

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