Devote fans of “The Office” will be sure to recognize this Sherman Oaks home, which made an appearance in Series 7, Episode 21 (“Michael’s Last Dundies”) when Michael Scott and Deangelo Vickers, played by Steve Carell and Will Ferell, deliver office employees their Dundee nomination certificates.
The Agency has jumped into spring full steam ahead. From exquisite listings and press features to celebrity real estate and philanthropic work, our agents don’t stop. Here’s what they’ve been up to this month.
A gem along the California coastline, Santa Barbara features gorgeous beaches, vibrant equestrian life, great shopping, and fine dining. It’s beachside living at its finest, offering an incredible, luxurious lifestyle of ease, surrounded by nature. It’s no wonder that many celebs are calling it home.
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.
A refreshed emphasis on lifestyle has been driving a shift in demand across Toronto for properties designed to accommodate the work-from-home normal. The Agency’s annual report, The Red Paper, noted local buyers were motivated to move to Toronto’s East and West Ends, where they found great comparable value, paired with more space, yard and fresh air.
Shane Smith, co-founder of Vice Media, is selling his gorgeous estate, Villa Ruchello, an entirely self-contained, tree-lined compound on L.A.’s westside. This Mediterranean-style stunner is one of Santa Monica’s largest residential properties and has been beautifully restored and enhanced by Smith and his wife, showcasing exquisite design by Kerry Joyce.
