Compass has navigated to Hawaii. This culture-rich, beautiful state is home to breathtaking landscapes, the ocean blue, and some of the finest real estate in the world. Now home to Compass, we’re thrilled to be partnering with Hawaii’s top agents who are helping people find their place on Maui, Kauai, Oahu, and the Big Island.

The Hamptons real estate market has been a veritable rollercoaster in 2020; what started as the traditional seasonal winter slowdown quickly escalated to a frenzy of demand as New York shut down, changing again to a sustained year-round hunt for inventory as ex-urbanites settle in long-term. One top Hamptons team, having joined Compass just months before the pandemic hit, has embraced change with particular success.

In the world of luxury real estate, the Hamptons market traditionally flourishes in summer months and experiences a slight chill in the autumn. This year however, activity on the East End is a year-round affair.

South Florida has been a second home destination dating back to the early 1900’s, when James Deering built his famous Vizcaya Estate in Coconut Grove. Since then, not much has changed. Every year, the area is flooded with those looking to escape the cold and enjoy the luxury lifestyle South Florida has to offer.

Neighbor to New York City and home to some of the most incredible communities in the country, it’s no surprise that New Jersey is loved by so many.

Just a short drive from the country’s technology hub of San Francisco and the larger Silicon Valley lies a region perfect for viticulture and year-round indoor-outdoor living.

Welcome to Montecito in Santa Barbara County where Southern California’s luxury real estate pairs perfectly with natural beauty.

According to Jenn, “The DC market is uniquely resilient because of the simple fact that it has both private and public sectors at play.

Over the last five months, the ‘City of Big Shoulders’ has been tasked to go toe-to-toe with many of the same hurdles that have been looming large over the nation’s luxury real estate market.

Surrounded by pristine beaches and high hedges, it’s no surprise that many New Yorkers venture out east to find an exclusive escape.

This month, we’re taking a closer look at the second home market spanning Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard.