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From record sales to new listings and landmark office debuts, August was a busy month for The Agency. All eyes were on our A-List team of agents (and clients) as they made remarkable real estate moves around the globe. Here are some of the month’s hottest headlines that made waves. 

848 HOT SPRINGS ROAD - This Spanish palace-inspired villa in Montecito got a nod from Forbes, which spotlighted the 11,947-square-foot mansion and its style, which “recalls another time and place, like a Moorish monarch’s palace from the 13th century (except situated on a picturesque hillside in affluent Montecito).” The property, Forbes writes, is “like a mirage, it arouses double-takes.”  Billy Rose, who represents the home, described its eclectic style to Robb Report

We’re proud to announce that for the fourth year in a row, The Agency has ranked on Inc. 5000 ’s list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. In another point of pride, The Agency also made a significant jump in rank this year, from #3,947 in 2018 to #3,174. 

The Inc. 5000 ranks each company based on percentage revenue growth over a three-year time span. The Agency has experienced a 115% growth increase. Out of the nation’s nearly seven million private companies, only a small fraction have demonstrated such remarkably high, consistent growth. 

“We are so pleased to be a part of the Inc. 5000 ’s list once again, it’s incredible to see how we’ve progressed as a company just over the last year,” says Billy Rose, Co-Founder of The Agency.

Live out every mariner’s dream and park your prized possession right in your backyard. These estates, from Fort Lauderdale to Los Cabos, Riviera Nayarit and La Paz, offer the best of waterfront living with dedicated space to keep your yacht (and other seaworthy toys) moments from your doorstep. 

The Mediterranean-style estate at 1235 East Lake Drive, represented by Jared Ringel, is perfectly positioned in Fort Lauderdale's exclusive guard-gated Harbor Beach community and offers incredible views of the intracoastal and Lake Sylvan. While the 15,000-square-foot, ten bedroom, seven-bathroom home is stunning on its own, yachtsmen will love its 359 feet of deepwater frontage, which can accommodate several mega yachts.

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A record-breaking sale, new developments unveiled, exclusive listings hitting the market—Q2 2019 brought the excitement to Turks & Caicos. 

Beautiful beaches, close proximity to the United States and Canada and the convenience of no currency controls continue to make visiting and purchasing in Turks & Caicos an appealing option for those seeking relaxed luxury a short distance from home.

Check out OneNine Longbay’s new collection of luxury villas, discover which recent sale shattered local records and enjoy an up-close look at the single-family home, condominium and vacant land markets in this detailed Q2 report from The Agency Turks & Caicos.

VIEW TURKS & CAICOS Q2 2019

Northern California’s best-kept secret is out. Ross, a bucolic, chaparral and live oak tree-filled enclave in Marin County, sits less than 20 miles from San Francisco and has emerged as one of the most sought-after neighborhoods among Silicon Valley professionals looking to put down roots in a naturally beautiful place that offers a reprieve from city life.

Situated near San Rafael and Mount Tamalpais, Ross is just 1.6 square miles, has less than 3,000 residents and offers a genuine small-town experience. Incorporated in 1908, landmark community events include an annual Town Dinner in the Ross Common and Fourth of July parade. Ross’s access to scenic hiking and biking trails makes it a popular year-round destination for cyclists and hikers. Find

 
The Agency is once again on the move, continuing its expansion into Mexico with the opening of offices in La Paz and Todos Santos. Both offices will be led by Bernardo Mucino Koenig and Juan Diaz—who also spearheads The Agency’s Los Cabos office, alongside Adrienne Davis—and will serve the La Paz and Todos Santos markets. 

Located north of Cabo San Lucas on the Pacific coast of the Baja California Peninsula, Todos Santos is one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets. A haven for artists, surfers and expats alike, the sleepy seaside town has been experiencing much buzz over the past few years with the arrival of innovative farm-to-table restaurants, high-end hotels and new real estate development. 

Equally enchanting is the city of La Paz. The capital of

After much anticipation, the curtain was finally lifted last week on interior designer Windsor Smith’s new home, 227 N. Tigertail in Brentwood during a star-studded event. VIP guests mingled with Hollywood A-listers including Ellen Pompeo and husband Chris Ivery, Djimon Hounsou, Francesca Eastwood, among others. 

Windsor is known for her modern-meets-classical point of view and strong celebrity following—Gwyneth Paltrow is a prominent fan and purchased Windsor’s first home in Mandeville Canyon in the early 2000s. Windsor joked to The Wall Street Journal that Gwyneth had been to the newly completed Brentwood property many times, but having purchased two of her homes already she “isn’t allowed to buy it."

227 N. Tigertail is represented by The Agency’s

Estancia Santa Barbara is having quite a summer. The new enclave of 72 luxury residences and townhomes situated on Upper State Street is nearing completion, with a limited number of homes available. On July 27, Estancia unveiled its final homes during a festive Spanish soirée for homeowners, brokers and prospective buyers. In the week following the event, several of the residences sold, with only a select number of unique floor plans remaining.

“The summer sales momentum has been exciting, and it's a true testament to Santa Barbara—quality, community, and fun," says Hana Cha, Managing Director of The Agency Development Group, which represents marketing and sales at Estancia. “Estancia offers the perfect blend of traditional Santa Barbara style and

Each year since 1950, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance automobile show has drawn thousands of car aficionados and collectors to the beautiful, pine tree-fringed beaches of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The gathering is one of the most anticipated of the season. This year’s event on Sunday, August 18 is sure to attract a bevy of designers, racing pros, industry leaders and media representatives.

Ahead of the Concours d’Elegance, The Agency’s Carmel-by-the-Sea office will proudly sponsor The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, set at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club. This garden party-style event takes place on Friday, August 16 from 10am to 4pm and is set amidst the club’s pristine 18-hole golf course, with a picturesque backdrop of the Santa Lucia mountain range.

In honor of 3250 Serra Road’s market debut, agents Sandro Dazzan and Cooper Mount hosted a summer soirée at the sprawling Malibu estate, which boasts five acres of incredible European-style gardens nestled in Malibu’s exclusive hilltop Serra Retreat. The property boasts blossoming Monet-inspired lily ponds, 17th-century stone architectural elements, rose gardens, an organic vegetable garden and fruit orchard, all laced with walking paths and dotted with ornate fountains. 

Guests arrived at the 7,814-square-foot home through 24-hour, guarded gates and were greeted at the top of the stone-walled driveway with new wheels from Galpin Aston Martin. As they toured the lush grounds, attendees were handed chilled glasses of sparkling rosé from Malibu Rocky