With fun to be had in the surf and sand, memories to be made on the boardwalks, and generations of locals calling it home, it’s hard not to call the Jersey Shore a paradise. Just miles from the busy city, the many picturesque towns of the Jersey Shore offer relaxation to locals and visitors alike.

Luxury residences in Colorado’s mountain towns have been in high demand since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as America’s affluent head to the Rocky Mountains, seeking more space and easier access to the outdoors - and it shows no signs of slowing down.

We sat down (virtually) with Eric Brown, top manhattan broker and leader of the EB team, to discuss the state of the luxury market, his predictions for this coming year, and how he rose in the space over the last decade.

Once upon a time, the Hamptons were primarily a resort town for New Yorkers looking for a quick escape from sultry summers in the city… Not any longer. Today, this collection of tony beachfront towns is more than simply the vacation home to a growing percentage of its population.

From the scenic shoreline of the Long Island Sound or the majestic Hudson River to the convenient towns with great schools and easy access to Manhattan, residents enjoy the best of all worlds in Westchester, a sprawling, sophisticated place to live.

An unprecedented design from world-renowned MAD Architects, Gardenhouse in Beverly Hills is a creative vision for the future where architecture and nature coalesce to elevate the everyday living environment and provide residents a sense of peace within the city’s most exclusive address.

Stephen Ferrara and Clayton Orrigo have an indisputable passion for New York City real estate. Hailing from the worlds of hospitality and finance, Ferrara and Orrigo decided to merge their passions in pursuit of creating a leading luxury real estate team in New York City and beyond, the Hudson Advisory Team.

As we close out on an extraordinary year, the luxury market in the Greater Seattle area has experienced a transformation – perhaps most apparent in consumer mindset.

The picturesque town of Greenwich, just 30 miles from Manhattan, is the entrance to Connecticut and home to some of the most desirable properties in real estate. Renowned for its luxurious, well-manicured estates and private acreage, the town has long attracted elite professionals including actors, athletes, entrepreneurs, financiers, and politicians.

River Farm, a sweeping 27.5-acre estate known for its unobstructed views of the Potomac River and impeccably maintained gardens, is on the market for the first time in nearly 50 years.

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.