LUXURY TRENDS at COMPASS - October 2026

INTRODUCING COMPASS RESORT A New Approach to Luxury Second-Home Living As luxury buyers increasingly view second homes as lifestyle anchors rather than occasional getaways, the markets they call home require a specialized approach. Introducing Compass Resort, a national network of Compass agents with deep expertise in sought-after resort and second-home destinations. In this Q&A, Compass Luxury sat down with the CeeJackTeam, Jordie Karlinski, and the Knox Brothers, all agents within this network, to uncover how local knowledge, collaboration and personalized service help them navigate the unique complexities of these markets and deliver a seamless experience for their clients, wherever their real estate journey takes them.

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SPOTLIGHT How Equestrian Living Is Elevating Luxury Real Estate Today’s equestrian estates are about far more than a barn and an arena. The most exceptional properties are designed around a complete way of life, with thoughtful flow from stabling to turnout, advanced equine care, and finishes that make the barn feel as considered as the main residence. LEARN MORE

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL "They Spent $50 Million Creating Their Own Four Seasons. Now It’s For Sale." "The $71 million Lake Washington home features a piazza, a wellness retreat and a garage that functions as a ballroom." LEARN MORE

LIFESTYLE COLLECTION Luxury Lives Here From mountainside retreats to waterfront sanctuaries - exquisite living, redefined. VIEW COLLECTION

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DANA POINT, CA There are homes on the coast, and then there are places that redefine life at the edge of the Pacific. Set directly above the sand within the guard-gated enclave of The Strand at Headlands, 1 Strand Beach Dr is a brand new oceanfront residence, completed in September 2026. Created by Brandon Architects, with interiors by Dejager Design and built by Genova Construction, the home is shaped by light, water, and dramatic volumes. View Property>> PORTSMOUTH, NH Some properties simply cannot be replicated. Privately sited on 7.7 waterfront acres on Portsmouth's coveted Shapleigh Island, 518 New Castle Avenue is a once-in-a-generation New England estate, an extraordinary convergence of scale, privacy, architecture, and waterfront living just moments from the heart of downtown Portsmouth. With 13,450± square feet, this magnificent Shingle Style residence was conceived on a grand scale. View Property>> SAN FRANCISCO, CA Welcome to 2090 Vallejo Street, rising with quiet grandeur in Pacific Heights; this stately Georgian residence with breathtaking views is a rare expression of architectural scale, European artistry, and enduring San Francisco elegance. Set on an extra-wide lot with an impressive 50-foot frontage, the home is detached on all four sides, allowing natural light to move freely through its expansive interiors. View Property>> MIAMI, FL Signature Penthouse 6001 at Aston Martin Residences, offered fully furnished, commands panoramic views of the Atlantic, Biscayne Bay and Miami skyline from the 60th floor. This single-level home offers 9,089 SF of interiors with 11'6" ceilings, six bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths, including a guest suite with gym and staff quarters with a private bath. Wraparound terraces bring the total to 12,397 SF. View Property>> QUOGUE, NY Positioned on 2.66 +/- acres along a prized section of Dune Road, this oceanfront estate offers approximately 276 +/- feet of Atlantic frontage and a rare sense of space and seclusion. Designed in the spirit of an English country house with French provincial accents, the approximately 4,000 +/- square foot residence offers six bedrooms, six full and two half baths, formal living and dining rooms, a great room for entertaining, a private study/office, a gourmet eat-in kitchen, and an attached two-car garage. View Property>> BROOKLYN, NY One of the most significant 30-foot wide townhouses on possibly the most beautiful block in Brooklyn Heights: Steeped in history, yet extensively renovated to meet the needs and demands of today, 25 Grace Court was originally built in 1861, constructed, as were all the rowhouses in the Heights, as a one-family home for its owner. Unlike its Italianate neighbors, the house has a lower stoop and a distinctive angled bay window on the parlor level with a building-wide balcony above. View Property>>

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Yvonne Ahearn RB-20262 REALTOR® M: 808.721.8088 yvonne.ahearn@compass.com

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