Real Estate

A curated archive of trophy assets and architectural masterpieces, focusing on provenance, scarcity, and the 'Source Code' of luxury valuation

Legacy Assets

Ray Kappe House: An $11.5M Architectural Landmark

Feb 28, 2026

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5 min read

Ray Kappe House: An $11.5M Architectural Landmark

Recently listed and successfully negotiated for sale by Ian L. Brooks, this seven-level Pacific Palisades masterpiece is one of the most significant residential properties ever listed in Southern California.

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Stock Market

Stocks vs. Real Estate: How to Evaluate An Asset Before You Buy

Feb 12, 2026

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8 min read

Stocks vs. Real Estate: How to Evaluate An Asset Before You Buy

Both markets reward patience, punish impulse, and have a long history of hiding problems in plain sight. Here is how I approach both.

Fritts Causby

Stock Market

Feb 2, 2026

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4 min read

About the Pinnacle

High-end Real Estate, Stocks and the Aspirational Lifestyle

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Legacy Assets

Timeless John Lautner-Designed Home in Long Beach

Oct 3, 2023

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5 min read

Timeless John Lautner-Designed Home in Long Beach

Inside the Alexander House: A 1951 John Lautner Original in Long Beach, California

Fritts Causby

Real Estate

Ray Kappe House: An $11.5M Architectural Landmark

Stocks vs. Real Estate: How to Evaluate An Asset Before You Buy

About the Pinnacle

Timeless John Lautner-Designed Home in Long Beach

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