Vacant 2nd homes could be a lifeline to Los Angeles evacuees

Agents have drawn on all their resources to play “matchmaker” to place people who don’t need to use secondary properties with those who need housing in the area. Results are mixed, but it’s working for some. Continue reading

‘This feeling is devastating:’ Celebs who lost their homes in LA wildfires

Dozens of high-profile celebrities have lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires since last week, including Mandy Moore, Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more. Continue reading

LISTEN: Real estate leaders pen song to help LA wildfire families 

Marc Davison, John Heithaus and David Charron — leaders in LA and elsewhere in real estate — wrote and produced “Santa Ana Fury” in a bid to solicit donations for the Realtors Relief Foundation. Continue reading

Agents scramble to find housing for those displaced by LA wildfires

As wildfires burned through LA County over the past three days, thousands of people were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents said. Continue reading

The 31 priciest deals of 2024 moved the needle up to $60M+

The luxury residential market soared to new heights in 2024. Florida dominated the top sales of the year, bringing at least 15 residential transactions above $50 million, as the state simultaneously faced a tale of two markets. Continue reading

After selling Tadao Ando home, Ye snags $35M Beverly Park pad

Ye’s new mansion spans about 20,000 square feet and sits on about seven acres. The property last sold for $24.5 million in 2022. Continue reading

Karlie Kloss, Joshua Kushner make waves with $29.5M Malibu home

The supermodel and her husband are the proud new owners of the iconic $29.5 million Malibu, California, “Wave House,” sold for the first time in 36 years. Continue reading

Kanye’s deconstructed Malibu pad goes under contract

The waterfront homes was first listed for $53 million in January and discounted to $39 million in April. The new owner will need to do extensive work since the interior has been stripped of all finishes. Continue reading

Oakley founder smashes California record with $210M home sale

The 15,000-square-foot home, which sits on 9.5 acres, was not publicly listed for sale. The deal surpasses a nearly $200 million purchase in Malibu by Beyoncé and Jay-Z last year. Continue reading

Marc Andreessen lists Atherton mansion for $33.475M

The Andreessens have owned the home since 2007 and conducted extensive renovations. The couple also recently purchased several properties in Malibu, suggesting a switching of allegiances to Southern California. Continue reading