Ben Belack is excited to help agents navigate the industry
The team leader of the Ben Belack Group shared thoughts on crime and home insurance in LA's market, Gwyneth Paltrow's 'fantastic' house for sale and his big plans for Las Vegas in July
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 25
Gwyneth Paltrow asks nearly $30M for Brentwood mansion
Now that Paltrow's kids and those of her husband, Brad Falchuk, are all college-bound, the couple is downsizing. She originally bought the property in 2012 with ex-husband Chris Martin for $9.95M
Amidst feud with Drake, Kendrick Lamar drops $40M on LA pad
The rap superstar reportedly purchased the Brentwood estate from former Fox News Corp. Chief Legal and Policy Officer Viet Dinh and his wife, Jennifer Ashworth Dinh
by Lillian Dickerson May 20
Owners of Marilyn Monroe house sue LA over demolition
The lawsuit filed last week alleges that the city of LA took part in 'backroom machinations' in order to landmark a house that does not meet criteria for status as a historic cultural monument
by Lillian Dickerson May 13
1,500-agent Tennessee real estate brokerage joins Compass
49-year-old Nashville brokerage Parks Real Estate has merged with Compass. The firm boasts 15 offices statewide and closed $6.25B in sales last year, according to an announcement Monday
by Marian McPherson May 13
Schwarzenegger, Pratt slammed for razing historic LA mansion
The couple bought the home in an off-market transaction last year after the previous owner's death. It's located across the street from the home of Schwarzenegger's mother, Maria Shriver
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 22
Marilyn Monroe home slated for demolition is saved — for now
The LA City Council filed an emergency motion Friday to establish the home as an Historic-Cultural Monument to avoid demolition after thousands of concerned citizens registered their complaints
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
Lux CEO, former fashionista joins Christie's International Real Estate
Luxury agent Shelton Wilder, CEO of the Shelton Wilder Group, joins Aaron Kirman at AKG | Christie's International Real Estate after closing $150M in sales volume in 2022
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
Marilyn Monroe's former LA home poised for demolition
The Brentwood property where Monroe died from an overdose in 1962 dates back to 1929 and has original architectural features like beamed ceilings, terracotta tile floors and casement windows
Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel are engaged
The couple have been together since 2019 and recently completed a 2-year renovation on a Georgian-style home they purchased together in 2020, according to reports
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 15
Former LA home of 'First Lady of Television' Betty White demolished
Located in the Brentwood enclave of Los Angeles, the former home of the television-acting 'Golden Girl' was razed in the past week, with only a fireplace and chimney remaining of the original structure
by Ben Verde Dec 13
Hot off Balthazar outburst, James Corden lists $9.7M Brentwood home
After a hot-headed encounter at a restaurant in New York City, 'The Late Late Show' host James Corden appears to be preparing to sell his 8,600-square-foot home in LA's Brentwood enclave
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 24
Los Angeles real estate developer arrested in murder-for-hire plot
Developer Arthur Aslanian has been arrested for attempting to hire a hit man to kill a banker and an attorney that he collectively owed about $3.25M, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday
Pocket listings are still around, but the off-market landscape is evolving
Two years after the National Association of Realtors approved the Clear Cooperation Policy, pocket listings are as strong as ever. This is Inman's first story in a 5-part series
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1