Just Sold in Beverly Hills for $5,900,000!

Los Angeles Market Report - May 2013

Los Angeles Market Report - May 2013

Information about median sale price, number of properties sold, properties for sale, properties pending, etc for Bel Air/Holmby Hills, Beverly Center - Miracle Mile, Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills Post Office, Beverlywood, Brentwood, Cheviot Hills - Rancho Park, Culver City, Hancock Park - Wilshire, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills East, Los Feliz, Malibu, Malibu Beach, Marina del Rey, Mid Los Angeles, Mid Wilshire, Pacific Palisades, Palms - Mar Vista, Playa Vista, Santa Monica, Silverlake - Echo Park, Sunset Strip - Hollywood Hills West, Venice, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, Westwood-Century City

I would be happy to assist you in purchasing or selling a property in the greater Los Angeles areas! Please allow me to provide you with an up to date list of available properties that fit your criteria or provide a professional estimate of your home value at no cost! 

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The Luma South Lofts - Luxury Condos - 3 Units For Sale, 5 For Lease - 2nd LEED Certified Residential Building in Downtown LA

The Luma is a contemporary style residential condominium built in 2006 in the South Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Luma South Lofts stand near its sister buildings, the Elleven South Lofts and the Evo South Lofts.

The 19 story building boasts of unobstructed views of downtown Los Angeles! The South Park neighborhood is great because it is walking distance to LA Live, the Staples Center, and the Financial and Garment districts.

The Luma is the second LEED-certified green residential building in downtown Los Angeles after its sister building the Elleven South Lofts. The building was designed using energy saving technologies, renewable and recyclable materials, and environmentally responsible construction techniques.

Building Features

• LEED Certified w/ Sustainable and Environmentally Responsible Design and Construction

• Outdoor Lounge Areas with Fireplace & Lush Landscaping

• Lap Pool

• Elegant Lobby with Attendant and Package Delivery

• Private Gated Parking

Residence Features

• Soaring Ceiling Heights

• High-quality Hardwood Floors in Merbau or Maple

• Expansive Windows Featuring Operable Openings for Natural Ventilation

• Sleek Wood Cabinetry Ribbed with Glass Inserts

• Ice Stone Slab Kitchen Countertops with Matching Backsplash

• Designer Frigidaire Stainless Steel Appliances

• Built-in Wine Cooler (select units)

• Outdoor Terraces and Juliet Balconies (varying by location)

• Pre-wired for Home Entertainment Systems, Telephone and Data Panels

• Utility Room with Washer and Vented Dryer Hookups

There are currently 3 units available for sale and 4 available for lease according to the MLS.

For Sale:

• 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 870 sq ft - $499,800
• 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 1120 sq ft - $700,000
• 2 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, 1770 sq ft - $1,450,000

For Lease

• 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, 930 sq ft - $2550/month
• 2 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, 1570 sq ft - $4500/month
• 2 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, 1750 sq ft - $5500/month (Penthouse)
• 2 bedrooms/3 bathrooms, 1760 sq ft - $5500/month

Please feel free to contact me anytime at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com if you are interested in purchasing, leasing, or selling a unit in the Luma South Lofts or anywhere else in the greater Los Angeles area. I would be happy to send you an updated list of available properties or provide a free professional estimate of your home value at no obligation!

Click on the "Search Homes For Sale (MLS Search)" tab on the green bar above to search for properties currently for sale and for lease in the greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas (updated in real-time)!

Los Angeles Market Report - April 2013

Los Angeles Market Report - April 2013

Information about median sale price, number of properties sold, properties for sale, properties pending, etc for Bel Air/Holmby Hills, Beverly Center - Miracle Mile, Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills Post Office, Beverlywood, Brentwood, Cheviot Hills - Rancho Park, Culver City, Hancock Park - Wilshire, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills East, Los Feliz, Malibu, Malibu Beach, Marina del Rey, Mid Los Angeles, Mid Wilshire, Pacific Palisades, Palms - Mar Vista, Playa Vista, Santa Monica, Silverlake - Echo Park, Sunset Strip - Hollywood Hills West, Venice, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, Westwood-Century City

I would be happy to assist you in purchasing or selling a property in the greater Los Angeles areas! Please allow me to provide you with an up to date list of available properties that fit your criteria or provide a professional estimate of your home value at no cost! 

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Los Angeles Market Report - March 2013

Los Angeles Market Report - March 2013

Information about median sale price, number of properties sold, properties for sale, properties pending, etc for Bel Air/Holmby Hills, Beverly Center - Miracle Mile, Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills Post Office, Beverlywood, Brentwood, Cheviot Hills - Rancho Park, Culver City, Hancock Park - Wilshire, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills East, Los Feliz, Malibu, Malibu Beach, Marina del Rey, Mid Los Angeles, Mid Wilshire, Pacific Palisades, Palms - Mar Vista, Playa Vista, Santa Monica, Silverlake - Echo Park, Sunset Strip - Hollywood Hills West, Venice, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, Westwood-Century City

I would be happy to assist you in purchasing or selling a property in the greater Los Angeles areas! Please allow me to provide you with an up to date list of available properties that fit your criteria or provide a professional estimate of your home value at no cost! 

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Cher Sells Condo in The Sierra Towers of Sunset Strip for $5.25 Million - West Hollywood (90069) - For Sale & For Lease

Cher has just sold her condo in the Sierra Towers of West Hollywood for $5.25 million! The 4000 sq ft property had amazing jetliner views of Los Angeles. She is leaving behind other celebrities such as Elton John, Lindsay Lohan, Matthew Perry, Courtney Cox, Brody Jenner, etc.

The Sierra Towers of West Hollywood, designed by architect Jack A. Charney, is located at 9255 Doheny Road at the base of the Hollywood Hills just off the famous Sunset Strip. The Sierra Towers is often considered the most luxurious and exclusive residential condo in all of Los Angeles. The building offers panoramic views of all of Los Angeles from the mountains to downtown LA to the Pacific Ocean and boasts of amenities and services including 24-hour valet and concierge services, pool, spa, fitness center, ballroom, catering kitchen, and more.

The 32-story building was originally built in 1964 and has 146 units. Each floor has around 6 units, but some units have been combined over the years. The units typically have one to three bedrooms and floor to ceiling windows.

The building is unique in that it is 15 stories taller than any other building in a two-mile radius, giving it unobstructed views. With current zoning and building restrictions, there will unlikely be another similar tower built in the surrounding area.

There are currently 4 properties for sale in the building ranging from $2.175 to $3.495 million. There is also a small separate staff quarters in the building listed at $395,000.

The Sierra Towers is a great place to purchase a property if you are interested in a luxurious Hollywood lifestyle. Of course, there are also other more affordable buildings and condos in the West Hollywood/Sunset Strip area.

Please feel free to contact me at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com if you are interested in purchasing, selling, or leasing a unit in the Sierra Towers or another condo in Los Angeles! I would be happy to provide you with a list of available properties on the market that fit your search criteria or provide a professional estimate of your home value at no cost!

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Los Angeles February 2013 Real Estate/Housing Market Report

Los Angeles Market Report - February 2013
Information about median sale price, number of properties sold, properties for sale, properties pending, etc for Bel Air/Holmby Hills, Beverly Center - Miracle Mile, Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills Post Office, Beverlywood, Brentwood, Cheviot Hills - Rancho Park, Culver City, Hancock Park - Wilshire, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills East, Los Feliz, Malibu, Malibu Beach, Marina del Rey, Mid Los Angeles, Mid Wilshire, Pacific Palisades, Palms - Mar Vista, Playa Vista, Santa Monica, Silverlake - Echo Park, Sunset Strip - Hollywood Hills West, Venice, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, Westwood-Century City

I would be happy to assist you in purchasing or selling a property in the greater Los Angeles areas! Please allow me to provide you with an up to date list of available properties that fit your criteria or provide a professional estimate of your home value at no cost! 

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1100 Wilshire - Luxury Full Service Condos For Sale and For Lease in Downtown LA (90017)

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Photo Credit: Trulia.com

Photo Credit: Trulia.com

Photo Credit: Trulia.com

1100 Wilshire was originally an office building that was converted to a full service luxury residential condominium. It is located in the Central City West District of Downtown Los Angeles. The condos are on floors 17-37 and there are 12 levels of parking.

Each unit has granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and floor to ceiling corner views of the city. Current Building Code prevents new high-rise constructions in the area, allowing 1100 Wilshire unobstructed views from Catalina to Echo Park Lake. On the 17th floor, there is an open-air deck with heated pool, cabanas, fire pit, and grill. On the ground floor, there are shops, a business center, and one of downtown's best gyms. The building also offers 24-hour security, private storage units, and BBQ facilities.

Currently, there are two units for sale at $495,000 and $485,000 and two units for lease/for rent at $3,650/month and $2,650/month.

Please feel free to contact me at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com if you are interested in finding out more info about any of these units or would like to set up an appointment to view any other property. I would be happy to assist you in purchasing or selling a property in the greater Los Angeles area! Please allow me to provide you with a list of available properties that fit your criteria or provide a professional estimate of your home value at no cost!

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RODEO DRIVE - Luxury homes for sale, designer labels, and haute couture fashion! (90210)

The world famous Rodeo Drive of Beverly Hills, California is a luxury-shopping district and major tourist attraction known for its designer labels and haute couture fashion. The stores and boutiques are along a 3-block stretch of the street and the rest of the street North and South of the shopping area consists of residential housing. Rodeo Dr. is considered part of the "Golden Triangle" business district, which includes the streets for a few blocks each way from Rodeo Dr. 

Rodeo Dr. is home to the flagship locations for some of the most prestigious brands in the world such as Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Giorgia Armani, Gucci, Harry Winston, Hermes, Herve Leger, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, MiuMiu, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tiffany & Co., Valentino, Versace, YvesStLaurent (YSL), and more!

Bugatti Veyron - Yellow and Black for the Bijan Pakzad brand

Bijan Pakzad was known for his Rodeo Drive boutique and his many cars. He was an Iranian designer of menswear and fragrances and his boutique is often described as "the most expensive store in the world". Some of his other notable cars in his collection was a yellow Bentley Azure with black interior, a Black Bentley Azure with yellow interior, a black Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, a yellow Ferrari 430 Spider, a yellow Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, all of which are known to be parked outside his boutique.

Some other nearby attractions include the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, and the department stores Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. The Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel is the place where Julia Roberts and Richard Gere fell in love in the movie "Pretty Woman". It is a great place to stop for a glass of wine or afternoon tea while looking out over Rodeo Dr. The amazing Mastro's Steakhouse is to the east on Canon Drive, where Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes spent $10,000 for a private dinner before their wedding. Mastro's has some of the best steaks in town and great views from the penthouse, where they have a DJ every night (great for dates or girl's night out)!

Rodeo Dr. is a great place to go shopping, people-watching, window-shopping, or to have a nice meal or a drink! It is especially fun to visit during the Christmas Season, when there are spectacular holiday decorations and lights. Also, every Father's Day, the street closes for a free vintage car show that is open to the public. 

There are several garages nearby that offer free parking. There is free valet parking on Dayton Way, north of the intersection with Rodeo Dr. There are also a few City of Los Angeles Parking Garages that offer 2 hour free parking. These can be found on Beverly Blvd and on Dayton Way. There is also metered street parking on Rodeo Dr. and all the streets surrounding it.

Currently, there are 2 single-family homes on Rodeo Dr. priced at $1,220,000 (3 bed, 3 bath, 3125 sq ft) and $7,995,000 (6 bed, 7.5 bath, 6330 sq ft). There are also two single-family homes available for lease at $27,500/month (6 bed, 7 bath, 7136 sq ft) and $30,000/month (6 bed, 6 bath, 7,393 sq ft). There are also many homes for sale and for lease in the surrounding streets of the Beverly Hills Flats!

Please feel free to contact me at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com if you are interested in finding out more info about any of these properties or would like to set up an appointment to view any other property. I would be happy to assist you in purchasing or selling a property in the greater Los Angeles area! Please allow me to provide you with a list of available properties that fit your criteria or provide a professional estimate of your home value at no cost!

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3 OPEN HOUSES Tuesday 2/26/13 in Beverly Hills (90210) For Sale and For Lease

There are 3 open houses tomorrow Tuesday 2/26/13 in Beverly Hills!

The first property is a 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 7195 sq feet single family home priced at $5,900,000. The house is available for viewing from 11 to 2 pm on 2/26/13. The property is a classic Spanish style home on one of the most beautiful streets in the Beverly Hills flats. The home boasts of beamed ceilings, a ballroom-sized family room, a wine cellar, beautiful updated bathrooms, and modern kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances.

Click here for more info about the property!

The second property is a 5 bedroom, 7 bath single family mansion, priced at $7,799,000. This property is also available for viewing from 11 to 2 pm on 2/26/13. This gated estate is situated on a 30,000 sq ft lot with award winning landscaping. This home has been completely redone and features a detached guest home. 

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The third property is a 4 bedroom, 5 bath, 2477 sq ft condo priced at $1,999,000. It is available to the public for viewing from 12-2pm. This residence is located in a prestigious full-service Beverly Hills condo building with amenities such as concierge, 24 hour security, valet parking, storage, pool, spa, and exercise room. The property boasts of hardwood and marble floors, crown moldings, french doors, and balconies.

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Please feel free to contact me at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com if you are interested in finding out more info about any of these properties or would like to set up an appointment to view one of these properties. I would be happy to assist you in purchasing or selling a property in the greater Los Angeles area! Please allow me to provide you with a list of available properties that fit your criteria or provide a professional estimate of your home value at no cost!

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Marina del Rey Full Service Luxury Condos! - The Cove, Azzurra, Regatta - For Sale & For Lease! (90292)

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Photo credit: Howcheng at en.wikipedia

Marina del Rey is one of the largest man-made small boat harbors in the United States! The area is known for its contemporary resort style luxury condominiums and offers a relaxed pace of life with amazing ocean, mountain, and city views.

The Regatta, Azzurra, and Cove make up one of these exclusive condominium communities in Marina del Rey. Each offers amazing views through floor-to-ceiling windows, oversized balconies, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and Grohe and Kohler fixures. Amenities include an Olympic-sized heated pool, a full-sized health spa/cardio theater, landscaped sun decks, a DVD screening room with Dolby sound, secured-access high speed elevators, business/conference room, as well as 24-hour concierge and valet parking.

Here are some facts about each condo:

Regatta
The Regatta is located at 13600 Marina Pointe Drive, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. Completed in 1999, this 20-story, 224-unit condo offers 1 to 3 bedroom units ranging from 1,579 to 1,900 square feet. The HOA's range from $1000 to $1300 per month to pay for all the amazing amenities. If you rent/lease a unit, you don't have to pay for the HOA (owner pays for HOA). According to the MLS, there are currently 4 units for lease in the Regatta ranging from $4950 to $5500 per month. There are 6 units for sale (all 2 bedrooms, with 2.5-3 bathrooms) ranging from $799,000 to $1,325,000.

Azzurra
Italian for "sky blue", the Azzurra is located at 13700 Marina Pointe Drive, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. Completed in 2003, this 19-story, 450-unit condo offers 1-3 bedroom units ranging from 749 square feet to 3,111 square feet. The HOA ranges from $750 to $1,275 per month. If you rent/lease a unit, you don't have to pay for the HOA (owner pays for HOA). According to the MLS, there are currently 10 units in the Azzurra for lease ranging from $3750 to $5800 a month for 2 bedrooms and $18,000 per month for a 3 bedroom 4 bathroom penthouse. There are also 23 units in the building for sale ranging from $429,000 (1 bed, 1 bath) to $1,695,000 (2 bed, 3 bath). 

Cove
The Cove is the newest of the three condos located at 13650 Marina Pointe Drive, Marina del Rey, CA 90292. Completed in 2006, this 19-story, 138-unit condo offers 1-3 bedroom units ranging from 749 square feet to 3,848 square feet. This building offers the largest 3 bedroom penthouses between the three buildings. The HOA is the highest of the three buildings ranging from $1,200 to $1,700. If you rent/lease a unit, you don't have to pay for the HOA (owner pays for HOA). According to the MLS, there are currently 3 units in the building for lease (2 bedrooms) ranging from $4750 to $8900. There are 10 units for sale in the building ranging from $591,000 (1 bedroom) to 3,785,000 for an amazing 3 bedroom penthouse with amazing water views. 

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Please feel free to contact me at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com if you have any questions or are interested in leasing or purchasing a condo in Marina del Rey. I would be happy to provide you with a list of available properties at no cost and help you set up appointments to view the properties.

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Mulholland Drive - Homes For Sale and For Lease

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Mulholland Drive is a street in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California that winds through Studio City, the Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Calabasas, and eventually through to the coast in Malibu where it is known as Mulholland Highway.

The road is named after the pioneering Los Angeles civil engineer William Mulholland and is featured in many Hollywood movies, songs, and novels. 

The street offers spectacular views of the Los Angeles basin (from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean), the Hollywood sign, and the San Fernando Valley. 

View of Los Angeles Basin from Mulholland Dr.
Photo Source: Eino Mustonen

View of Los Angeles Basin from Mulholland Dr.
Photo Source: Eino Mustonen

View of San Fernando Valley from Mulholland Dr.Photo Source: Reddingpa at en.wikipedia

Some of the most sought after homes in Los Angeles can be found along and just off of Mulholland Drive. The street not only offers unobstructed views, but is also centrally located just above the Sunset Strip, close to the studios, Hollywood Bowl, and Runyon Canyon.

There are currently 13 homes for sale on Mulholland Drive ranging from $999,000 to $9.7 million. There are also 4 homes available for lease on Mulholland Drive. Of course, there are also many streets with properties just off of Mulholland Drive that still offer the same spectacular views and privacy.

Please contact me at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com if you are interested in purchasing or leasing a property on or off of Mulholland or anywhere else in the Greater Los Angeles area. I would be happy to provide you with a list of available properties that fit your criteria at no cost and answer any questions you might have.

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OPEN HOUSE TODAY Saturday 2/23 11-3 at 3031 VALEVISTA TRAILS, Los Angeles, CA 90068 (Hollywood Hills)

Come join me at an OPEN HOUSE today (Saturday 2/23/13) from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Hollywood Hills at 3031 VALEVISTA TRAIL, Los Angeles, CA 90068! 

This beautiful home has 3 bedrooms strategically placed to offer spectacular views of the city and mountaintops and offers the latest energy conservation technologies such as L.E.D. lighting, nest wireless thermostat, tankless water heater, and skylights for natural sunlight! 

Some other amenities include a cook's kitchen with granite counters and custom cabinetry, a spacious living room with floor to ceiling windows, a cozy gas fireplace, and 10-foot ceilings. The home also features an amazingly tranquil landscape with a large koi pond, relaxing waterfall, mature trees, outdoor fireplace, and meticulously maintained gardens.

This home is priced to sell at an amazing $949,000! 

Please contact me at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com for more information! Hope to see you at the open house!

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JUST SOLD! Matthew Perry's Hollywood Hills Mansion!

Photo from Redfin

Photo from Redfin

Photo from Redfin

Actor Matthew Perry from the TV show Friends has just sold his Hollywood Hills mansion for $4.685 million! According to public records, Matthew Perry purchased the property for $4.475 million in 2008.

The 4,100 square-foot contemporary, architectural house features retractable glass walls in the living room and master bedroom, white terrazzo floors, a home theater, media room, pool, spa, 3 bedrooms, and 3.5 bathrooms. The home offers amazing unobstructed views of downtown Los Angeles as well as the Sunset Strip and the canyons.

Perry now lives in another Hollywood Hills home that he purchased for $8.65 million in 2011. 

Click the "Search Homes For Sale" tab on the top of this page to search for homes currently available for sale or for lease in the greater Los Angeles area! 

Feel free to contact me at (310) 717-1321 or JamieTian@RodeoRE.com if you have any questions or would like to purchase or sell a property. I would be happy to set up a viewing for you or provide a free consultation/comparative market analysis of your home if you are looking to sell.

JUST SOLD! Christina Aguilera's Estate In Beverly Hills (Formerly Osbourne Residence)

Christina Aguilera's private estate in Beverly Hills on Doheny Rd just sold after two years on the market! The mansion was originally the Osbourne family residence where the reality TV show "The Osbourne" was filmed. Aguilera purchased the home with her ex-husband Jordan Bratman for $11.5 million in 2007 and had the property listed at $13.5 million. The final sale price of the property has not yet been revealed. The Osbournes originally purchased the home for $6.3 million in 1999.

The gated private 10,000 square foot estate has 6 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms and offers a grand master suite with its own fireplace, lounge and his and her bathrooms and closets. Other features include a fabulous children's room, gym, game room, gift-wrapping area, movie room, beauty salon, guest house with recording studio, pool with water slide, spa, and a BBQ area.

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