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Cool Listings: An Iconic Richard Neutra-Designed Stilt House Looming Over the Valley
by Jenny Schafer June 22, 2022
When it comes to jaw-dropping views, it doesn’t get much better than this: a striking mid-century house floating on the edge of the hillside, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the San Fernando Valley. And not just any house, but one of 17 unique homes designed by legendary architect Richard Neutra propped up over the side of […] More
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House from ‘The Hangover’ Hits the Market for $10.8 Million (and It’s Worth Every Penny)
by Georgie Mihaila June 20, 2022
When thinking back to Todd Phillips’ 2009 comedy, The Hangover, many things come to mind. Waking up to a real-life tiger in the hotel suite, getting a face tattoo that matches Mike Tyson’s, kidnapping a man and stashing him in the trunk of a car, punching Wayne Newton in the face, finding a baby stashed […] More
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‘Hamilton’ Stars Daveed Diggs, Emmy Raver-Lampman List Stylish AD-Featured House
by Georgie Mihaila June 13, 2022
One year after Hamilton stars Emmy Raver-Lampman and Daveed Diggs gave Architectural Digest the tour of their ultra-stylish abode, the pair decided to part ways with their colorful Southern California home. The two actors listed the beautifully appointed house in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood of Sherman Oaks for $2.895 million. Michael Grady with The […] More
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Wonderfully Witchy: The Full Story of the Spadena House in Beverly Hills
by Jenny Schafer June 10, 2022
If you’re obsessed with witch culture, you’re going to love the Spadena House. Also known as the Witch’s House in Beverly Hills, the magnificently mystical home looks like it’s been plucked straight out of a fairytale. Located on the corner of Walden Drive and Carmelita Avenue, the storybook house was built in the early 1900s […] More
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Stay in Style: ‘Queer Eye’ Bobby Berk’s House is Now Up on Airbnb
by Jenny Schafer June 8, 2022
Poolside bevvies have never been so stylish. Emmy Award-nominated host of Netflix’s Queer Eye, Bobby Berk added his designer chops to his latest project: becoming an Airbnb host. And the reality star, 40, has created quite the oasis. Located in Palm Desert, Berk did a massive remodel of his California home and opened up the […] More
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A $9.8 Million Midcentury Compound Hits the Market in Pasadena
by Georgie Mihaila June 6, 2022
A single-story compound with authentic midcentury ranch design, breathtaking views, and dual parcels is looking for a new owner. The property — which hasn’t changed hands in 40 years — is currently on the market asking $9.8 million, with The Agency’s Rita Whitney in charge of the listing. Included in the price: a 1947-built home […] More
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The Complete History of Hearst Castle in San Simeon
by Jenny Schafer June 3, 2022
One of the most magnificent mansions in all of California, Hearst Castle has a rich history that captivates audiences just as much as its striking architecture. Built more than a quarter mile above the Pacific Ocean, the California castle that was formerly known as La Cuesta Encantada (Spanish for The Enchanted Hill), is a historic […] More
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Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s Sons Buy Dana Carvey’s Former House in Encino
by Georgie Mihaila May 27, 2022
Hulu’s 2022 release of Pam & Tommy brought Baywatch star Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee’s marriage back into the spotlight — nearly three decades after the couple’s infamous stolen sex tape first made rounds on the internet. But the couple’s four-year marriage left a far longer-lasting legacy: Pam and Tommy had two sons together, Brandon Thomas […] More
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Travis Barker’s Serene Calabasas Compound is “A Block Away” From Wife Kourtney Kardashian’s House
by Jenny Schafer May 27, 2022
It’s been a whirlwind of wedded bliss for Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian. Following their October engagement, the A-listers traveled to Las Vegas in April for a practice wedding. Although the Elvis impersonator did not have a marriage license, the couple were legally wed on May 15th in Santa Barbara, Calif. Then on May 22nd, […] More
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Newly Built $32.5M Oceanfront House in La Jolla, San Diego Could Set a New Record for the Area
by Georgie Mihaila May 20, 2022
In the hilly, seaside neighborhood of La Jolla in San Diego, a new cliffside mansion has recently hit the market. And it’s holding headlines with its ambitious asking price and endless list of customizations. Priced at $32.5 million, the custom-built house has the potential to earn a top spot in the list of San Diego’s priciest […] More
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Bob Hope’s Sprawling Toluca Lake Estate is Back on the Market Asking $29M
by Georgie Mihaila May 18, 2022
Billionaire Ron Burkle seems to have changed his mind about his ambitions plans for Bob Hope’s estate in Toluca Lake. When the investor / architecture buff bought the property back in 2018, he was looking to restore it and build four to six other homes on the sprawling 5-acre property, Mansion Global reported at the […] More
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Beverly Park’s Ultra-luxurious Villa Firenze Re-lists for $120 Million
by Georgie Mihaila May 13, 2022
The ultra-luxurious Villa Firenze in Beverly Hills, which once held the title of most expensive home in the U.S., is once again trying to bank a $100+ million sale. Just one year after it sold at auction — banking a somewhat modest $51 million — the sprawling estate re-surfaced on the market with a $120 […] More