Meet the French baker behind California's big commission suit
Gael Fierro co-wrote a movie for Amazon Prime and ran a business selling cannelés before he decided to sue over the sale of his home in Los Angeles
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 22
On the ground in LA: How a divisive 'mansion tax' altered real estate
The president of Nourmand & Associates briefed Intel on how a new Los Angeles tax on high-priced properties has jolted the local real estate industry
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 29
Compass scoops up high-end SoCal boutique brokerage
DPP Real Estate has more than 175 agents and specializes in architecturally significant properties. Moving forward, the firm will be known as DPP @ Compass
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
Texas surged during COVID. Now, its luxury markets are being tested
Droves of people have flocked to Texas for new jobs, tax and affordability purposes, and political reasons, and demand from this new class of wealthy buyers is stretching luxury inventory thin
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 28
How union strikes like the Writers Guild of America impact real estate
From negative effects on the supply chain to confidence in the market, major union strikes like the WGA walkout and others before it can have a palpable impact on the real estate industry
Brad Pitt offloads LA estate for $39M in off-market deal
Pitt began shopping for a buyer at a $40M asking price in January, according to reports. The home, which he purchased from actress Cassandra Peterson 'Elvira', was never publicly listed
by Ben Verde Mar 30
'The Goonies' house in Oregon hits the market for $1.65M
'People from many countries and all walks of life are calling to inquire about how they can be the next owner of this iconic property,' the listing agent said about the birthplace of the truffle shuffle
by Ben Verde Nov 18
Trump appears at Cardone event, hints at future presidential run
Trump was a surprise speaker at Grant Cardone's 10X Growth Conference, where he suggested the war in Ukraine wouldn't have happened if he were in office
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 28
Jeff Hyland, iconic co-founder of Hilton and Hyland, dead at 75
Hyland represented some of the most recognizable properties in the US and along the way helped redefine what it means to be a real estate agent
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 17
Joan Didion, architect of the California myth, dead at 87
Didion's writing helped make California seem both alluring and dangerous — which continues to drive demand for life in the state today
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Too much information: Sellers risk privacy in era of 3D marketing
As interactive imagery spreads in real estate, homeowners and their agents increasingly have to consider ways to keep their personal information private
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 10
As California rolls out short-term rental regulations, investors look elsewhere
California is a patchwork of regulations when it comes to short-term rentals, but real estate professionals on the front lines are already seeing impacts in the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Short-term rental firm iTrip Vacations expands to Silicon Valley
The company operates individually owned franchises in more than 60 markets across the U.S.
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 16
Four-ways and skinny dippers: agents recall Hollywood home showing horror stories
Sometimes in LA, a simple property showing can lead to sticky situations, as a new report in 'The Hollywood Reporter' illuminates
by Bryson Masse Sep 18
The odes to California outnumber any other musical nostalgia riffs... Road trips invariably end in California, because it is the end of the rainbow.
Opinion
An ode to the Golden State and some of the various figures who called it home, including yours truly
by Brad Inman Nov 22