Luxury Real Estate & Lifestyle Advisory

A Moving Experience

The Peninsula • San Carlos • The Coastside

We believe real estate is more than a move—it’s a transition in how you live. One that deserves clarity, discretion, and a thoughtful understanding of what home means to you.

From San Francisco to the Peninsula and along the coast of Half Moon Bay, we guide every move with intention—balancing market expertise with a calm, client-first approach rooted in lifestyle, design, and place.

The result is a seamless experience that feels considered, meaningful, and distinctly your own.

Exclusive Listings

340+

Homes Placed

Years Active

$2.4B

In Sales

Agent Ranking

Finding Your space To Live Well On The Peninsula

Featured Listings

Neighborhoods

Home Valuation

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Architecture for a Life Well Lived.

An elevated,highly personalized experience where every detail is considered, every step feels seamless, and each home reflects the way you live.

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Architecture for a Life Well Lived

Every door
opens somewhere
worth going.

A home is the backdrop to your life's most meaningful chapters. It dictates the rhythm of your mornings, the ease of your transitions, and your connection to the landscape around you—from the vibrant communities of the Peninsula to the quiet shores of Half Moon Bay.

Our philosophy is centered on guiding you through these major milestones with a steady, detail-oriented approach that removes the friction from complex transactions. We look beyond the immediate sale to focus on long-term spatial alignment. Through thoughtful presentation, precise data, and clear, transparent communication, we ensure that your next real estate move is not just a successful transaction, but an intentional step toward living well.

Living Well

Interior Design & Spatial Alignment

Positioning Homes to Stand Out, Designing Spaces to Live Well

We believe a home should do two things flawlessly: command maximum value on the open market, and serve as an intentional sanctuary for your daily wellness. Our real estate practice is deeply integrated with a sophisticated eye for interior design, presentation, and spatial psychology.

For Sellers: We don’t just list your home; we curate it. Leveraging a strong eye for design, texture, and aesthetic layout, we strategically position and style your property to capture the imagination of high-net-worth buyers, ensuring it stands completely apart from the competition.
For Buyers: We look past the current staging to uncover a property's true architectural potential. We guide you on how a home’s physical bones, natural light, and spatial flow can be tailored to actively support your lifestyle, long-term wellness, and design aspirations.

A Partnership Built on Precision and Vision

David Young & Iris Gravenius

Buying or selling a home on Peninsula is a significant milestone that requires a rare blend of market strategy and transaction precision. Together, we provide a sophisticated, high-touch real estate experience designed around your lifestyle goals.With David’s two decades of elite negotiation, market analytics, and deep local roots paired with Iris’s sharp legal eye, contract precision, and dedication to seamless document execution, your interests are fiercely protected at every single turn.From unlocking off-market opportunities to navigating complex California disclosures with absolute accuracy, we handle the fine print so you can focus on your next chapter.

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What Guides Every Move

Our Values

Intentional Service

Every recommendation made thoughtfully, with your long-term well-being in mind.

Local Insight

Deep knowledge of SF, San Carlos, the Peninsula, and Half Moon Bay shapes every strategy.

Refined Experience

From first conversation to final signature - a calm, elevated process throughout.

Trust & Discretion

Privacy, honesty, and transparency are central to every client relationship.

Homes with Meaning

We value homes not just for market position, but for how they support the way you live.

Crafting a Life Well Lived the Peninsula to the Coast.

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Ready to Open the Next Door?

Let us guide you across the threshold.

MEET YOUR ADVISOR.

Every relationship begins with a conversation. Tell us about your goals, timeline, and what home means to you - and we'll listen carefully before we say a word about the market.

FIND YOUR COMMUNITY.

From Pacific Heights to Half Moon Bay, each neighbourhood we serve has its own rhythm and character. Let us show you what life actually looks like in the places you're considering.

KNOW YOUR HOME'S WORTH.

With deep market knowledge and a background in appraisal, we deliver pricing insights that reflect the true position of your home - not just what the algorithm says, but what discerning buyers will pay.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Advisor

Iris Gravenius

CA DRE# 02043264
NRT West, Inc. | CA DRE# 01908304

Iris Gravenius is a premier real estate and lifestyle advisor specializing in San Francisco, the Peninsula, and Half Moon Bay. Combining unique expertise in appraisal, psychology, and interior design, she brings a powerful analytical edge and sharp aesthetic vision to pricing and property presentation. Known for her calm, detail-oriented approach, Iris seamlessly guides clients through high-stakes transactions into successful lifestyle transitions.

Fine Artistry Meets Fiscal Precision

A COLLABORATIVE
EXPERIENCE.

A successful transition is simply the doorway to a well-aligned life. We bring a multi-dimensional approach to every threshold you cross—blending precise valuation, psychological strategy, and an elite eye for design to ensure you land exactly where you belong.

The Door to Selling: Flawlessly styled, strategically priced, and expertly positioned for premium buyers.The Door to Buying: Deeply researched, analytically sound, and perfectly matched to your lifestyle goals.The Door to Design: Spaces consciously curated and architecturally aligned to support your daily rhythm.

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Where We Work

Our Communities

From the timeless streets of San Francisco to the coastal bluffs of Half Moon Bay, Young & Gravenius brings unmatched market insight and a steady, intentional approach to every community we guide you through.

Strategic Advisor & Peninsula Expert

David
Young

CA DRE# 01036251
NRT West, Inc. | CA DRE# 01908304

David approaches real estate with intention-balancing market intelligence, negotiation expertise, and a deep respect for the personal nature of each transaction. His calm execution and thoughtful guidance bring clarity to every move.

Sellers rely on his ability to price and present homes strategically. Buyers value his steady, clear-headed advocacy from first conversation through closing. Put decades of proven local expertise to work for you

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THE COAST

Where the Pacific meets a slower, more intentional way of living.

SAN CARLOS

Where charm, excellent schools, and quality of life draw people to put down roots. A lifestyle-driven approach to every move.

THE PENINSULA

Stretching between city and coastline - a uniquely balanced lifestyle guided by long-term relationships and local knowledge.

Client Stories

We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Iris. From the outset, she approached every aspect of the selling process with a calm confidence and thoughtful precision that immediately set her apart. Her guidance felt steady and informed, and her responsiveness—both during and after the transaction—has been truly exceptional.
— Seller
Iris was truly exceptional to work with. She was consistently professional, highly responsive, and incredibly generous with her time and guidance. From the very beginning, she made the home buying process feel approachable and well-managed. Her warm, friendly demeanor put us at ease and turned what could have been a stressful experience into an enjoyable one. We’re so grateful she helped us find our dream home and would absolutely recommend her to anyone—we would work with her again without hesitation.
— Buyer
We feel really lucky to have found Iris. She has continued to help us out with the surprises that happen when anyone moves to a new place.During the last 3 decades, we have met more people in the property business than we could ever count accurately. Iris addressed each step in the process with calm and responsiveness. Friendliness and honesty are truly rare qualities to have been offered by this experience.
— Buyer

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Begin your Next Chapter

Let’s map out your path to living well. From the timeless streets of San Francisco to the coastal bluffs of Half Moon Bay, Young & Gravenius brings unmatched market insight and a steady, intentional approach to every community we guide you through.

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