Across all our regions, The Agency family has continued to shine in the world of real estate and beyond. Listing beautiful homes, making remarkable sales, and giving back to their communities, our agents have been moving fast this April and staying as busy as ever. Read more about what they’ve been up to below.
South Florida
Howard Elfman sold 7100 Lemon Grass Drive in Parkland for $25,000 over the asking price, for a total of $3,874,000. This 8,737-square-foot home is situated along the rolling green fairways of the Parkland Golf and Country Club and features stunning modern architecture with a thoughtful contemporary style. Two stories of open-plan, exquisitely designed living space include seven bedrooms, 8.5 baths, a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen with dual waterfall islands, a 1,000-bottle, glass-enclosed wine room, a wet bar, and a four-car garage. Soaring double-height ceilings rise above the living room.
Turks & Caicos
Impulse Beach Estate had buyers dreaming of white sand beaches this month. Situated in Grace Bay Beach and featuring 125 linear feet of white powder ecstasy with the ebb and flow of crystalline clear waters, this home is nirvana. Inside, the 21,000 square feet of beautiful living space feel like a luxury retreat that you’ll never want to leave. Check out the listing here, represented by Ian Hurdle and Sean O’Neill.
Arizona
Wendy Walker was featured by Mansion Global in an article covering the current real estate market. Wendy spoke to the market climate in Scottsdale, Arizona, which saw a major bubble burst in the late aughts, after a few years of rapid development and speculative buying. “Back then, we had a lot of product but didn’t have the population growth to sustain it,” Wendy told Mansion Global. “Now, we have high population growth where people want to come to live here, retire, and relocate. Supply over $1 million is down 52%.”
Shoutout to Siena Dorsey, who has hit the ground running this spring, closing over $20M in sales within a month as a solo agent. Way to go, Siena!
Aspen & Park City
Lisa Hatem, Sean Railton, and Mauricio Umansky were featured in Dirt.com’s article on “Five Blissful Mountaintop Escapes You Can Snag for $2 Million and Up.” “I think more people are choosing to move to the mountains, because at this time, we are all seeking a place where we (and especially for our children) can feel safe, free and normal again—a place where there is less stress and anxiety; a place to breathe again and enjoy life safely in mask-free zones,” Lisa told Dirt. Sean and Maurico’s listing at 143 White Pine Canyon Road in Park City was also highlighted in the feature.
British Columbia
Jason Binab has a hot listing on the market—2001 Runnymede Avenue, an executive home by award-winning Abstract Developments. This modern property showcases a striking contrast of materials and textures: steel, glass, concrete, and wood. Details such as Hunter Douglas blinds, a built-in Sonos sound system, and radiant floor heating throughout bring every room together for complete comfort. Set in a garden that feels private and airy, it is just minutes to the best of Oak Bay, stunning beaches, and downtown Victoria.
D.C. Metro
Always taking an active role in her community, Nurit Coombe has been named to the American Red Cross Board of Directors. “I am honored to support and be a part of the American Red Cross. Their outreach into our community is so important and makes a difference every day. I am excited to join the Red Cross family and am humbled and grateful to be invited to serve on the Board of Directors,” said Nurit of her new role. Check out The Agency D.C. Metro’s Instagram announcement here.
Greater Los Angeles
Jennifer Klimas is making a housing impact by helping build homes in Nicaragua. On her recent trip, she visited an area called Tolo, which was hit by two hurricanes last year. 330 families lost their homes in Tolo due to the destructive flooding caused by the hurricanes. With donations and the help of the Santana Surf team and employees of the Rancho Santana development, these homes are being replaced. Also in conjunction with the Santana Surf Team, Jennifer brought clothing donations and delivered items such as sandals and t-shirts to over 50 families in need, and organized a food drive that served over 190 families. Additionally, they helped teach local Nicaraguan girls to surf.
Orange County
Ann Metzger has listed 2745 Laguna Canyon Road #C, an exceptional work of modern architecture. One of four brand new, live/work residences at The Sheds, located in the heart of Laguna Canyon, the home showcases bright, airy interiors with soaring ceilings, gallery walls, expansive windows, and glass doors opening to multiple private terraces with views of the lush and leafy canyon. The residence is moments from renowned shopping, dining, culture, hiking and biking trails, and some of California’s most beautiful beaches.
New Canaan, Connecticut
Cliff Smith was featured in Mansion Global’s article discussing bidding wars and when it’s best to tap out. “We’ve been seeing outflow from Manhattan into Connecticut, and it has been crazy,” said Cliff to Mansion Global. “There’s not much inventory right now, so there’s super-high demand, and we’re flooded with buyers for every quality listing.” Read the full article here.
Baja Sur
Janet Jensen, Lew Gallo, Gaby Digiuseppe, and Jonathan Ruiz sold a $20M+ San Jose del Cabo listing, Casa Bahia Rocas, neighboring the famed One&Only Palmilla. This estate is situated on the most coveted stretch of beach in all of Los Cabos, encompassing two oceanfront acres. From within the gates of the ultra-private and exclusive Villas Del Mar community, the estate features a seven-bedroom main residence and two-bedroom guest cottage, capturing sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez from nearly every room.
Pasadena
Gus Ruelas listed 1446 Hillcrest Avenue, a beautifully updated contemporary estate seated at the end of a private lane in one of Pasadena’s most prestigious locations. Built in 1966, this gated estate offers 5 bedrooms and 5 baths with 5,929 square feet on a 1.46-acre lot. An entrance that features an indoor atrium with a fountain and numerous skylights are among the many features. The step-down living room has walls of glass that frame an amazing view. View the full listing details here.
Palm Desert
Nelly Beck recently sold 43500 Old Harbour Drive, located in the Bermuda Dunes Country Club, a golf community in the heart of the Coachella Valley. This mid-century home is surrounded by estate-sized homes and incredible western mountain views and offers an expansive backyard pool with gorgeous BBQ palapa island great for entertaining.
Puerto Vallarta & Punta de Mita
A beautiful waterfront property in Puerto Vallarta was just sold by David De los rios Juarez. Check out his Instagram post here.
Malibu
Billy Rose and Sandro Dazzan’s Malibu listing 32554 Pacific Coast Highway was highlighted in the Financial Times’s feature “Hot property: five homes in the US Sun Belt.” Situated in the ultra-private Encinal Bluffs enclave, this stunning, sustainable estate on 1.9 blufftop acres offers panoramic ocean views and direct beach access. In 2009, W3 Architects stripped the original house down to the foundation and spectacularly reimagined and expanded the estate to fuse indoor-outdoor living while maximizing energy efficiency and far-reaching vistas.
Ontario
Steve Bailey’s Ontario listing at 895489 Oxford Road 3 was featured by Dwell’s Luxury Homes & Lifestyle section. Situated on a one-acre lot, the spacious property was once a schoolhouse in the 1880s and has since been fully renovated with a two-story addition featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Large, sweeping windows flood the living space with natural light while the expansive great room features an appointed dining area with a full-height, stone-backed fireplace for easy entertaining.
Sherman Oaks and Calabasas
The Valley just launched its own Red Paper annual report, which highlights the Valley agents, the current market, and their new Studio City office. In their opening letter, Managing Partners Craig Knizek, Michelle Schwartz, and Emil Hartoonian write, “We’ve achieved a dominant market share at the high end of the market, proudly serving satisfied clients from Hidden Hills and Calabasas, across the Valley in Encino to Sherman Oaks, Studio City and Toluca Lake. To answer the growing demand for Valley life, we recently opened our third Valley office in Studio City.” Read the full issue here.
Griffin Sweet is representing 1040 4th Street #302, a gorgeous Santa Monica listing in the prestigious Dorchester House building. Located blocks from the ocean, this stunningly spacious condo blends sophistication and character. The home offers an expansive open floor plan with oversized bedrooms and spectacular amenities.
