real estate

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Around the Southland: Estate once owned by screen legend up for sale

A Bel Air estate once owned by old Hollywood star, Betty Grable, is up for sale. The actress known for  her “million dollar legs” moved into the estate on Stone Canyon Road shortly after it was constructed in 1937. Between 1943-1951 Grable reportedly was the highest paid Hollywood celebrity. Also, she became even more famous for being the top poster […]
Sunday, June 8, 2014

Around the Southland: “Hunger Games” star buys $1.25 million home

“Hunger Games” star Josh Hutcherson has bought a $1.25 million home on a tree-lined street in Studio City. The home is being called East Coast traditional and got a complete re-do back in 2011, according to the Trulia real estate blog. The 1,506 square foot three bedroom and two bath house, is beautifully decorated in black and white. The highlights […]
Sunday, June 1, 2014

Around the Southland: Matthew Perry’s Malibu home on the market again

  “Friends” costar, Matthew Perry has put his Malibu home up for sale again. The ultra-modern 4-bedroom 6-bath home overlooks the Malibu Pier. Back in 2011 it went n the market for $13.5 million for about five months, according to the Zillow blog. It’s now being relisted for a million less — $12.5 million. This beach home has incredible views […]
Sunday, May 25, 2014

Around the Southland: “Mad Men” star’s Los Feliz home up for sale

Homes with great outdoor entertainment features are popular in the Southland. Actress January Jones’ Los Feliz home has well landscaped yards with patio, fireplace, green lawns, trees, and manicured shrubs. The Mediterranean home at 4969 Ambrose Avenue is listed for sale $1, 495 million. More photos here. Jones bought the home in 2009 as a $1 million “fixer,” according to […]
Sunday, May 18, 2014

Around the Southland: Dolly Parton puts SoCal home up for sale

Entertainer Dolly Parton is selling her home away from home. The actress/singer/songwriter has listed her West Hollywood property for $1.395 million. That’s only a small bump up from the $1.2 million Parton paid for the home in 2007, according to the Zillow blog. At a little less than 1,200 square feet, the 2-bedroom and 2-bath house is more cottage than palace. […]
Sunday, May 4, 2014

Around the Southland: Meryl Streep selling newly purchased home

    The highly acclaimed actress, Meryl Streep, is trying to sell a newly purchased home in the Hollywood Hills for way more than she paid for it. Streep bought an ultra modern house above Sunset Plaza on the Sunset Strip, for $4.5 million in February of 2013, according to the Zillow blog. The 1950s home had been extensively remodeled in […]
Sunday, April 27, 2014

Around the Southland: Nicole Richie and hubby selling Glendale estate

Reality star, Nicole Richie, and hubby are selling a Glendale estate, according to the Zillow blog.  The asking price, $1, 875, 000. Before the couple married, Joel Madden bought the property for $75,000 less than the asking price  in 2004. Madden is the lead vocalist for the pop-punk group Good Charlotte. The 1930s Spanish Colonial at 1516 Hillcrest Avenue has […]
Sunday, April 13, 2014

Around the Southland: Actress pays nearly $11 million for estate

“Modern Family” actress, Sofia Vergara, has some new digs in the Southland.  Vergara reportedly has shelled out nearly $11 million for an Italian-style villa in the heart of Beverly Hills. The ornate mansion has 7 bedroom and 11 baths and sits on a 11,400 square foot estate. The special features include a master suit with his and her bathrooms, Chef’s kitchen, […]
Sunday, April 6, 2014

Around the Southland: Actor’s Pacific Palisades estate sells for nearly $10 million

Oscar winner, Cuba Gooding Jr., reportedly finalizing a deal to sell his posh and very private, Pacific Palisades estate for almost the asking price of $9,995, 000. The secluded English style mansion sits on nearly an acre of lush, park-like grounds, in the heart of the Palisades. Gooding bought the 6 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 6,753 square foot estate for $3.5 million in […]