L.A. Times - Real Estate News

Los Feliz home of L.A. Police Chief William Bratton for sale for $1,875,000

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The private walled and gated home has a courtyard entry, city light views, outdoor entertainment areas and a swimming pool.

The Los Feliz home of L.A. Police Chief William J. Bratton and his wife, Rikki Klieman, has come on the market at $1,875,000.

Dancer Cheryl Burke buys Hollywood Hills home for $1,295,000

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home has sweeping city and mountain views.

Professional ballroom dancer Cheryl Burke of "Dancing With the Stars" has purchased a midcentury modern post-and-beam house in the Hollywood Hills for $1,295,000.

Actor Michael Toland sells Los Feliz home for $2.5 million

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The 1921 Mediterranean house had been restored 'back to its original beauty,' with all the modern touches, including marble bathrooms and a gourmet kitchen.

Actor-composer-artist Michael Toland and his wife , Stephanie , have sold a 1921 Mediterranean in the Los Feliz area for $2.5 million.

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L.A. County property value drops for first time in 13 years

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

About $1 billion in value was lost last fiscal year. But neighboring counties fared worse.

For the first time in 13 years, the assessed value of all property in Los Angeles County has declined , according to a report released Thursday by the county assessor's office.

David Ladd, Dey Young list home at $5,995,000

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The two-story home, in the Beverly Hills Post Office area, sits on wooded 1.1 acres with a pool, tennis court and guesthouse.

The Beverly Hills Post Office area home of producer David Ladd and his wife, actress Dey Young , is coming on the market at $5,995,000.

Gary David Goldberg sells Brentwood estate for $15.15 million

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The two-story home, on about 3 acres, has eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms.

Update: Two-time Emmy-winning producer and writer Gary David Goldberg has sold his Brentwood estate for $15.15 million.

In California, mortgage scammers find easy pickings

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

As foreclosures climb, so does fraud by schemers preying on desperate homeowners hoping to modify their loans. State investigators have 750 open cases -- up from just 10 a year ago.

Maricela Castellanos sat at her desk, the telephone pressed to her ear, a chill running through her body.

California solar-power subsidy program approaches its limit

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

A bill seeks to quadruple the amount of electricity consumers with roof panels may sell. The solar industry pushes to pass it. PG & E, Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric oppose

Lis Sines of Hermosa Beach loves watching her electric meter run backward.

Vacancies give renters room to negotiate

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

L.A. County's vacancy rate rose to 5.3% in the first quarter. As more Southland apartments go empty, property owners are more willing to negotiate lease details.

On a recent bright afternoon in Redondo Beach, rent signs baked in the sun outside half the small stucco apartment buildings along the stretch of Beryl Street between Flagler and Harkness lanes.