The priciest home sales of 2025 pushed the boundaries of luxury
Concentrated in Florida and California, the year's biggest residential sales featured high-profile buyers eager to secure investments with ample square footage, pedigree and prime locations
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 26
The 15 priciest home sales of 2025 so far are pretty huge
Properties on this year's list reaffirm that ultra-luxury buyers have little concern over owning homes in areas prone to natural disasters since they have the means to rebuild, if necessary
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 24
LA agents implore government to pause ULA Tax in wake of wildfires
Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks officials to increase wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for codes and pause property taxes
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
Casa Encantada megamansion sees $30M price cut to $165M
Casa Encantada, one of Los Angeles’ most iconic estates, has seen a dramatic price reduction from $195M to $165M just a month after the estate hit the market
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 11
$195M Bel-Air megamansion returns to the market
Built in 1937 by famed architect James E. Dolman, Casa Encantada is considered one of the most iconic estates in Los Angeles and possibly the entire country, according to the property's listing
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 16
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 temperamental celebrity clients happy
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 18
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 $200M purchase in Malibu by Beyoncé and Jay-Z last year
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 21
LA nets biggest deal yet this year at $62.8M for spec mansion
The European-style home is located in the Hollywood Hills' coveted Bird Streets. The sale marks a breakthrough for a market that's been crippled by high interest rates and a mansion tax
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 15
The 31 biggest residential deals of 2023 commanded $50M or more
New York City and Palm Beach, Florida, shouldered the greatest number of high-end luxury transactions in 2023. Marred by its loathed new mansion tax, Los Angeles failed to make the cut
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 29
Hollywood's top 35 luxury real estate agents, revealed
It takes a highly qualified real estate agent to perform at the level that many celebrities demand. Here are the top ones serving Hollywood today, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 29
The 20 biggest residential real estate transactions of 2023 (so far)
Luxury buyers have been hot on Palm Beach, with 7 of the year's top 20 deals coming out of the luxe South Florida market. Overall, this year's list shows buyers' thirst for trophy properties
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 31
Beyoncé, Jay-Z obliterate California record with $200M home purchase
The celebrity power couple purchased the home on Pacific Coast Highway designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando from the son of famous soap opera creators Bill Bell and Lee Phillip Bell
by Lillian Dickerson May 22
Mark Wahlberg's sweeping Beverly Hills mansion brings in $55M
Wahlberg and his wife, Rhea Durham, initially listed the 30,500-square-foot property for $87.5M in April 2022 but dropped the ask by $8M after it sat on the market for several months
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 21
'Lego Movie' honcho inks $91M sale, rounding out biggest deals of 2022
Jonathan Burton, a video game designer, film producer and director behind more than 2 dozen Lego movies and games, sold the Malibu mansion at the wire to score 1 of the top deals of 2022
by Taylor Anderson Dec 22
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'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12