Helping the helpers.

According to research noted in Psychology Today, helping others may “benefit the giver more than the recipient on a neurobiological level.” With that lingering in our minds, Kevin and I had a chance to visit our client's new hospitality business early this year in Costa Rica. Their retreat is in a jungle — literally next to a waterfall, where they get all of their water.

We had a chance to help them fix up the water system and refurbish some furniture. Now Kevin is thinking of creating renewable electricity from the waterfall as well.

We loved being invited by our clients to be part of their super cool project!

An Ocean of Happiness

We hope our holiday card finds you well. Because we can all use a good smile these days, we thought we’d share some “behind-the-scenes” photos. We wish you an ocean of happiness and a blissful new year!

On the Road: Palm Springs

This week, we took an excursion down to Palm Springs to connect with Compass colleagues. A popular vacation and retirement destination in the Coachella Valley of Southern California, this desert oasis has a high concentration of Mid-Century Modern homes as well as luxurious estates.

The real estate market in Palm Springs has experienced steady growth thanks to a unique combination of warm weather, natural beauty, and artistic character. Robust tourism and vacation industries make the city a desirable investment opportunity for savvy buyers looking to generate additional income.

With a range of options to suit your preference and budget, Palm Springs could be the place for you. Contact us to learn more about what we discovered on our trip!

Tahoe Secondary Market

We recently rolled up to Lake Tahoe for an economic summit with our Compass family and found a hot market where median sales prices are up, inventory is high, and vacation homes are flying off the shelves!

Why are people on the move?

According to the U.S. Census, Americans are on the move, with 8.7% of the population changing their environment in 2022 alone. Why? There are a number of factors. The aspiration to move from renting to owning is part of everyone’s home dreams. Proximity to family is also a critical component, especially with the cost of childcare. And of course, housing affordability and the cost of living are also huge factors.

It’s interesting to note that young people and seniors are the most motivated demographics to move, and for many of the same reasons like new jobs and career opportunities. Check the numbers for additional insights.