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My outlook on our current situation becomes more and more optimistic every day. It is good to see businesses slowly reopening.

 
“Reboot” written in sand.
 
May 14, 2020
Good Afternoon,
Ok, so this is getting old…...right? 
 My outlook on our current situation becomes more and more optimistic every day. It is good to see businesses slowly reopening.  
This afternoon, I'm sharing another video on my thoughts for the week, as well questions regarding the real estate industry. Thank you to Lauren Short’s videography direction!
 
 
Information + Updates
Woman in sunglasses on a modern home patio with outdoor seating behind her.
 
My job is about relationships––not transactions. I am here for you.
My job is to bring you home.
 
Real estate search trends since SIP: single-family homes up 40%, outdoor space doubled, pools tripled, minimum square footage up 6%.
 
Did you know? “There was a significant, very steep fall-off in February. That began to recover some in March, and we’ve seen a further recovery in April. So, it leaves us room for optimism.” - Tim Cook, APPLE
 
Did you know? An upside to the virus lockdown? Mass shootings in the USA were down 24% in April. 
 
Did you know? To lockdown or not?  Sweden, with a population of 10m, has had 3,220 deaths so far from coronavirus — more than triple the number in neighboring Denmark, Finland, and Norway, which have a combined population of 15 million and did lockdown, and an almost 50% higher death rate than the USA. (FT)
 
Did you know? "We will see at the end of the year rising prices. Why? Because we have high demand.” - Real Estate in Vienna, Austria. Supply and Demand define markets, period! (WSJ) 
 
Did you know? What is the name of Elon Musk and Leanne Grimes's newborn child? "X Æ A-12 Musk.” On Tuesday night, Grimes tweeteda breakdown of what each character means: X is the "unknown variable," Æ is her "elven spelling of Ai," and A-12 is a type of CIA aircraft known internally as Archangel. Are you as confused as I am...
 
Did you know? More than 78% of workers who lost their jobs in April see their layoffs as “temporary,” a potentially good sign for the economy. Hopefully, many of these jobs will return over time, the sooner the better, although it appears certain some corporations will see long-term savings and automation replace some jobs permanently. (CNBC)
 
 
 
Lights. Camera. Action.
A masked camera operator films a brick patio with wicker seating and a garden fireplace.
 
Getting ready to bring this gorgeous home onto the market…
 
Call me for details!
 
 
Inspiring Videos I Love
New York City at night, with the Empire State Building illuminated blue and pink.
Young child with curly light-brown hair wearing a pale patterned top with red trim.
Blonde woman speaking behind a row of microphones, including one labeled “NEWS.”
Black SUV on a road beneath the caption “When school is finally open,” with a laughing emoji.
The agent has buyers looking in Emerald Bay and invites homeowners interested in selling to call.
 
Too Hot to Handle
Aerial view of white waves breaking along a sandy beach.
 
The Emerald Bay Leasing Market is En Fuego!
 
Just Leased:
 
150 Emerald Bay 
1407 Emerald Bay
95 Emerald Bay
322 Emerald Bay
92 Emerald Bay
715 Emerald Bay
 
Featured Lease
Terracotta-tiled ocean-view balcony with white lounge chairs and a glass railing.
 
The Emerald Bay Market
Coastal neighborhood of homes along a bluff above the ocean.
 
There are currently 8 homes for sale in Emerald Bay with
2 properties on holdwaiting for the market to settle down.
Prices range from $4,295,000 to $17,995,000. 
 
2 properties are currently in escrow.
 
 
Current Emerald Bay Listings
Current Emerald Bay Rentals
Contact me for Emerald Bay Pocket Listings.
Maura Short, founding partner at Compass; 949.233.7949; maurashort.com; maura@compass.com.



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