November Newsletter

November 2023

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity…it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.”

― Melody Beattie

Housing Market Update

Real Estate News

Understanding the Implications of the NAR Lawsuit for Homebuyers and Sellers

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Mortgage rates plunge by largest amount in a year

Mortgage rates tumbled this week in the biggest one-week drop since last November. It’s the second straight week that rates have fallen, after rising for seven consecutive weeks.

Local Events, Food & Happenings

The 15 All-Time Greatest Things to Do in San Francisco

Eat some seafood, enjoy some unique museums, and more with the ultimate San Francisco bucket list.

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023 list has arrived: Here’s what to buy

Just in time for the holiday shopping season to kick off, the 2023 list of Oprah’s Favorite Things is here. Her famous annual roundup of giftable items — in categories like travel, kitchen, beauty, self-care and more — serves as a handy short list for gifting loved ones and treating yourself during the holidays.

5 mindful holiday self-care tips

The holidays have a well-earned reputation for being a time that’s all about giving. On top of giving gifts and giving our time and energy to plan and attend events, it can also feel like we’re obliged to exude a happy, carefree energy — even if that’s not how we actually feel.

14 Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas That Take 5 Minutes or Less

No time to adorn a tree? Dress up a doorway or a bar cart, or a banister!

Mineral Mocktails Are My New Go-To Drink for Health & Pleasure. 3 Recipes To Try

It’s official: cocktails are out and mocktails are in.

Noteworthy Estates in the News!

540 El Camino Del Mar, San Francisco

$25,000,000 | 6 BD | 4 BA | 3 1/2 BA | 10,961 SF

Robin Williams’ former home is featured in SF Gate and listed by Compass colleague, Steve Mavromihalis. The Sea Cliff home was built in 1962 and designed by architect Earle B. Bertz. Bertz was the principal architect for Allen & Co., a firm credited with the distinctive look and feel of San Francisco’s Sea Cliff neighborhood.