The top 35 agents in Hollywood today are still setting records

LA’s top luxury agents are continuing to sell at staggering heights despite a variety of market factors working against them, all while keeping their sometimes temperamental celebrity clients happy. Continue reading

On the ground in LA: How a divisive ‘mansion tax’ altered real estate

The president of Nourmand & Associates briefed Intel on how a new L.A. tax on high-priced properties has jolted the local real estate industry. Continue reading

‘Fight it tooth and nail,’ LA agents warn as Chicago mulls mansion tax

As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson narrows in on a 2.65 percent tax on purchases of properties over $1 million, luxury agents in Los Angeles offered their advice to concerned Windy City agents. Continue reading

The top luxury real estate agents serving Hollywood in 2022

The Altman Brothers, Santiago Arana, Aaron Kirman, Chris Cortazzo, Sally Forster Jones, Joyce Rey and more are featured in this year’s list of standout agents from “The Hollywood Reporter.” Continue reading

Sellers had enough? How to keep emotions in check when fatigue sets in

A home that sits on the market for months on end becomes an emotional rollercoaster for sellers. How can you help your sellers avoid seller fatigue (and agent exhaustion)? Continue reading

How to sell investment properties

Real estate professionals said keys to selling investment properties include focusing on returns and thinking like a financial planner Continue reading

Steve Martin’s Beverly Hills villa sells after just 3 weeks on market

The house next door to the comedian’s primary residence sold for $71,000 more than the asking price. Continue reading

How to begin financing investment properties

Turning homebuyers into investors can mean more financial security for them and more business for agents. But especially less-experienced investors may need help getting started Continue reading

Vince Vaughn’s gated California estate hits the market

The star of ‘The Break Up’ is selling his California home for $6.9 million with help from Konstantine Valissarakos of Nourmand & Associates. Continue reading