February 2026 Newsletter

February Newsletter

It’s that time of year when we really look at our surroundings—whether you’re still head-over-heels for your cozy nook or starting to realize your relationship with your floor plan has hit a bit of a rocky patch. This month, I’m all about finding ways to fall back in love with where you live. Maybe that means a little DIY 'date night' to refresh your kitchen, or perhaps just dreaming about a space that truly sweeps you off your feet. I’ve been keeping a close eye on the 2026 market pulse, and there is so much to be excited about this year. Whatever your home goals are right now, I hope you are having a February to remember!

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Real Estate Giant Compass Closes $1.6 Billion Merger to Become Worlds Largest Broker "We are pleased with the strong support from our and Anywhere's stockholders in approving this transaction," said Compass founder and CEO Robert Reffkin. "Today's outcome reflects confidence in our shared vision to empower real estate professionals with everything they need to grow their business and better serve their clients." Courtesy of Realtor.com

Local Happenings

February 26 - March 1 BUTTER LA BUTTER LA will be an immersive four-day fair highlighting the creativity of the African diaspora from independent, emerging, mid-career, and established artists, in conjunction with the city’s Frieze Week. The independent fair will be produced by Stoodeo, the production startup launched by GANGGANG co-founders Mali and Alan Bacon to scale artist-centered initiatives nationally, with BUTTER LA marking its first project. See MORE February 28-March 1 Skyline Music Festival An annual celebration of music and underground culture set against the backdrop of Los Angeles’ industrial landscapes. Since its inception, the festival has been committed to curating an eclectic lineup of artists consisting of international, renowned selectors alongside artists who are making waves in the LA underground scenes. See MORE

Lifestyle Tips and Tricks

Thinking About Selling Your Home As Is? Read This First. If you're thinking about selling this year, you may be torn between two options: Do I sell as-is and make it easier on yourself? OR do you fix it up a bit first? So it shows well and sells for as much as possible? Courtesy of Keeping Current Matters

5 Kitchen Designs Going Away In 2026 The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home. It needs to be functional, aesthetic, and able to serve multiple purposes. These spaces can also be incredibly expensive to renovate, so most homeowners want to do it once—and do it right. Courtesy of Forbes Turning A House Into A Home There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are important. But if you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s worth remembering something the headlines rarely talk about: people don’t buy homes just for financial reasons. They buy them for their lives. Courtesy of Keeping Current Matters

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Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California operating under multiple entities. License Numbers 01991628, 01527235, 01527365. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.

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