THE AGENCY DAILY

In 2020, real estate saw a desire for a “safe nucleus” in the form of gated communities in destinations such as Palm Springs and the San Fernando Valley, as described in The Red Paper, The Agency’s annual market report. The appeal of having the safety and security of who was entering the neighborhood was a draw, as was the availability of sports and recreation areas naturally primed for social distancing—tennis, pickleball, and golf. Here, we go look behind the gates for a look at six homes on the market now in gated communities from Beverly Hills to Park City, Palm Desert to Los Cabos.

Five of our superstar agents have been selected among Variety’s 2021 “Showbiz Real Estate Elite.” This annual list from the entertainment news publication highlights best-in-the-business real estate professionals who work with Hollywood’s celebrities and high-profile industry executives. The Agency’s top Los Angeles agents have been featured on the list for seven years in a row.

The Hancock Park/Windsor Square neighborhood of Los Angeles is home to some of the city’s most elegant, historic estates, among them the spectacular 326 S. Windsor Blvd. Represented by David Parnes and James Harris, the recently reconstructed estate brings a touch of Nantucket to the West Coast.

The fall cocktail season is underway, when everyone from the amateur to the pro mixologist brings a little something special to the classics. This year, there is no place like home for enjoying the savory flavors of autumn. And where better to let your creativity flow than behind your own private bar.

From star-studded homes to beachfront compounds, architectural debuts to agents inking deals from the discomfort of their hospital beds, here is a look at what made headlines this September at The Agency.

Palihouse hotels are renowned for their exquisite design and thoughtful pairing of vintage and modern elements throughout their California, Florida, Washington and Oregon destinations. The owners of the hotel collection, Kirsten Leigh Pratt and Avi Brosh, are selling their personal home at 8241 Marmont Lane, designed in the style of their hotels.