Ania de Pourbaix at Compass

Ania de Pourbaix at Compass Your stop to learn about Westside Los Angeles listings with value & style. Find market trends, and savvy thoughts on home and multi-family investing.

Feel free to book staging, selling or buying consultations online! www.aniadepourbaix.com

05/31/2026

Open House: Sunday 2-5pm
49 Brooks Ave
Venice

2Br|3Ba
New Price: $2.748M

Coastal energy and modern design converge in this striking Venice residence, situated just one block from the beach and one block from Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Set in one of the most dynamic pockets of Venice Beach, this home offers a light-filled living space designed for both comfort and style

Presented by:
Ania de Pourbaix | DRE 01891438
Michael Abraham | DRE 02242095
Compass
Listed by:
Smith & Berg Property Group | DRE 00961954
Compass

05/31/2026

EMBRACE THE DRIVE: LA LIFE HABITS

LA life comes with a lot of predictable routines.
Traffic, commutes, time in the car—it’s unavoidable.

Most people complain. I don’t.

I’ve learned to treat the car as my quiet space, my safe space.
A place to reflect, plan, or just breathe.

In real estate—or any high-demand LA career—how you handle these “in-between” moments matters.
You can let them frustrate you, or you can turn them into productivity and clarity.

The ones who thrive aren’t waiting for perfect conditions—they make every moment work.

How do you turn downtime into your advantage?

🎙️ Our guest host for Real Estate Hot Sheet is Leslie Carr, host of the Nature of Nurture podcast → check her out

📲 Connect With Us
Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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05/29/2026

PARTNERSHIPS WIN ON CLARITY

The best partnerships aren’t perfect—
they’re aligned.

You’re going to hit challenges.
That’s part of it.

But if both people are focused on the same end goal,
you move through it differently.

Less friction.
More direction.

And here’s the key:

Stop obsessing over weaknesses.
Start doubling down on strengths.

You don’t need two people
who are good at everything.

You need two people
who are great at something.

That’s how real teams scale.

🎙️ Our guest host for Real Estate Hot Sheet is Leslie Carr, host of the Nature of Nurture podcast → check her out

Tag your business partner 👇

📲 Connect With Us
Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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05/28/2026

REAL ESTATE IS A DAILY HABIT

There’s a difference between doing real estate…
and living in it.

The best agents?
They’re in the market every day.

Scrolling inventory.
Studying pricing.
Catching patterns early.

Not because they have to—
because it’s a habit.

Looking at listings like a client would.
Questioning everything.
Investigating anything that stands out.

That’s how you build instinct.

So when something good hits the market?

It doesn’t just “come across your desk.”
You already saw it coming.

That’s the edge.

🎙️ Our guest host for Real Estate Hot Sheet is Leslie Carr, host of the Nature of Nurture podcast → check her out

Tag someone who’s always watching the market 👇

📲 Connect With Us
Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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05/27/2026

FLIGHT TO QUALITY

You don’t always need the best neighborhood.

You need the best property in the path of growth.

That’s the distinction.

The strategy isn’t chasing the most expensive zip code—
it’s finding areas adjacent to demand.

Places where people already want to gather.
Where culture is moving.
Where momentum is building.

And then buying properties that stand out.

Architectural character.
Outdoor space.
Pet-friendly layouts.
Flexibility.

Because tenants and buyers will always gravitate toward quality.

That’s the idea behind “flight to quality.”

Not just owning real estate—
owning the property people remember.

🎙️ Our host for The Cash Flow Authority Podcast is Chris Jansen, Founder of The Flow Authority → check him out

Would you rather own the best home in an emerging area or an average home in a prime one? 👇

📲 Connect With Us
Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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flight to quality, real estate investing, emerging neighborhoods, investment property, architectural homes, multifamily investing, value add real estate, tenant experience, real estate strategy, Los Angeles investing, cash flow property, luxury rental market

05/27/2026

LA REAL ESTATE IS A HISTORY LESSON

What makes Los Angeles different?

The inventory.

50… 60… sometimes 100 years old.

Which means you’re not just selling homes—
you’re interpreting them.

Different eras.
Different layouts.
Different ways people used to live.

That “random” cabinet?
Used to be the refrigerator.

That extra fridge in the laundry room?
That’s the upgrade.

So the job isn’t just styling a home—
it’s understanding when it was built
and how to bring it into today.

Modern lifestyle.
Historic bones.

That’s where real value is created.

🎙️ Our guest host for Real Estate Hot Sheet is Leslie Carr, host of the Nature of Nurture podcast → check her out

📲 Connect With Us
Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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historic homes, los angeles real estate, architectural styles, home renovation, design context

05/26/2026

WHAT MAKES A STRONG REAL ESTATE DEAL?

Most people think it’s complicated.

Usually, it’s not.

Strong real estate deals tend to follow a few timeless principles:
good location, long-term demand, and hidden upside.

That’s the key.

Can the property improve?
Can income increase?
Can the land be utilized better?
Can the design or layout create more value over time?

That’s how investors start seeing opportunities differently.

Because real estate has always been one of the most formulaic paths to building wealth.

Not flashy.
Not instant.
But proven.

The people who succeed long-term usually understand one thing:

Value is often hidden in plain sight.

🎙️ Our host for The Cash Flow Authority Podcast is Chris Jansen, Founder of The Flow Authority → check him out

What’s the first thing you look for in a property? 👇

📲 Connect With Us
Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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Keywords: real estate investing, multifamily investing, investment property, hidden value, real estate strategy, cash flow, property analysis, long term investing, wealth building, value add investing, real estate opportunities, investment mindset

REAL ESTATE HAS ITS OWN LANGUAGE 😂“Cozy” usually means small.“Vintage” means original.“Full of character” can mean liter...
05/26/2026

REAL ESTATE HAS ITS OWN LANGUAGE 😂

“Cozy” usually means small.
“Vintage” means original.
“Full of character” can mean literally anything.

And somehow every listing finds a creative way to say:
“This house has… personality.”

But honestly?
That’s part of what makes historic homes so interesting.

Especially in Los Angeles neighborhoods filled with older architecture, where no two homes feel exactly alike.

Sloped floors.
Odd layouts.
Tiny closets.
Unexpected details.

Sometimes those quirks are charm.
Sometimes they’re a structural issue.

The key is knowing the difference.

Because there’s a fine line between “historic character” and “call a contractor immediately.” 😅

That’s why you always bring a professional—and maybe a level—to the showing.

What’s the funniest listing description you’ve ever seen? 👇

📲 Connect With Us
Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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Historic homes, real estate humor, character homes, Los Angeles architecture, home buying tips, vintage homes, listing descriptions, quirky homes, architectural details, real estate life, historic real estate

05/26/2026

OPEN HOUSES ARE FREE EDUCATION

One of the best things about LA—
you can walk into almost any open house.

No pressure.
No commitment.

Just… experience.

And if you pay attention,
you start to see patterns.

Why certain homes feel better.
Why some stand out—
and others don’t.

Take a great mid-century:

Post and beam.
Walls of glass.
Natural light everywhere.

But the real magic?
Placement.

Bedrooms tucked away for privacy.
Views saved for the living spaces.
Every decision… intentional.

That’s why a 2,000 sq ft home
can outperform everything around it.

It’s not size.
It’s not even finishes.

It’s the thinking behind it.

Go tour homes.
Study them.

That’s how you start to understand value.

🎙️ Our guest host for Real Estate Hot Sheet is Leslie Carr, host of the Nature of Nurture podcast → check her out

Tag someone you’d go to open houses with 👇

📲 Connect With Us
Michael Abraham | [email protected] | DRE # 02242095
Ania De Pourbaix | [email protected] | DRE # 01891438
Compass Beverly Hills | DRE # 01991628

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Keywords: open house tips, real estate education, mid century design, home value insights, architectural layout

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