Distance Learning Gratitude

Kids are going back to school, even if it’s not like we expected. We are so grateful for the teachers who are risking their own health to educate and support our children.

Number Talk: Wildfire Market

Surprisingly, the fires did not significantly impact the number of deals being made in most Bay Area counties during the last two weeks of August — with exceptions in Santa Cruz, Sonoma, Monterey, and Napa Counties, which saw declines of 13% to 33%. This chart takes a look at week-by-week activity in the Bay Area.

Take a sneak peek

Instead of our usual properties spotlight, today we want to give you a sneak peek at a property we’re busy sprucing up. Everybody knows that first impressions matter, so we’re upgrading the porch light, trimming the garden, and doing some interior decorating.

Check out these pics of the work in progress, and stay tuned for more details later this week!

#CompassCares responds to the wildfires

Wildfires are once again uprooting communities and wreaking havoc on California, forcing tens of thousands of people into shelters amid the coronavirus pandemic. Compass Cares is moving fast to activate immediate relief efforts, and you can make a donation to help the following organizations provide relief to impacted communities:

California Fire Foundation

World Central Kitchen

United Way of Northern California