L.A. Times - Real Estate News

Malibu retreat with four-star pedigree for sale

By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:24:00 PDT

Actor Nick Nolte's Malibu compound is for sale. Previous owners include comedian Tommy Chong, Don Felder of the Eagles and music producer David Foster.

Actor Nick Nolte has put a Malibu compound up for sale that has seen a galaxy of stars come through its arched entryway.

Ocean vistas at Glass House in Manhattan Beach

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:22:00 PDT

The two-bedroom, three-bathroom home on the Strand features beach and ocean views, curved walls of glass, a spiral staircase, media room and billiard room.

The minimalist, loft-style Glass House was designed to make the most of its ocean and sandy beach views. An 11-foot-tall folding door system allows indoor-outdoor living, while channel glass side walls bring diffused natural light into the interiors.

Short sales routinely show up in credit reports as foreclosures

By Kenneth R. Harney — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:20:00 PDT

Because of this glitch, borrowers who might be able to qualify for a new mortgage two or three years after a short sale find themselves shut out of the market.

WASHINGTON — Are large numbers of homeowners who have negotiated short sales with lenders at risk because of a startling omission in the American credit system? Do their credit reports and scores indicate that they were foreclosed upon, rather than having negotiated a mutually agreeable resolution with their lender?

When past-due payments are overseen by lawyers

By Donie Vanitzian — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:40:00 PDT

Question: When our association's board approves a payment plan for owners who fall behind on their association dues, a law firm representative called an "assessment department assistant" writes that the firm is "pleased to inform you that the Board of Directors has approved your payment offer." It says to "make the check payable to Law Firm and mail to our legal office. Do not send the payoff check to the HOA." Beneath the assistant's signature, it states, "The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose."

Jennifer Love Hewitt buys in Pacific Palisades

By Lauren Beale — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:24:00 PDT

Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt has bought a house in Pacific Palisades for $3.25 million.

Michael C. Hall buys home in Los Feliz for $3.825 million

By Lauren Beale — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:23:00 PDT

Michael C. Hall of “Dexter” fame has bought a restored home in Los Feliz for $3.825 million.

Frank Sinatra's desert retreat back on market at $4 million

By Lauren Beale — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

In the on-again, off-again world of real estate listings, a home once owned by crooner Frank Sinatra that surfaced five years ago is back – this time priced at $3.995 million. That's $1 million off the 2008 asking price.

Rihanna tour guitarist's new home has rooftop pool, 360-degree views

By Lauren Beale — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:47:00 PDT

Rihanna tour guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has bought a home in the Hollywood Hills for $2.15 million.

Bandleader Rickey Minor asks $4.95 million for Hollywood Hills home

By Lauren Beale — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

“The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” bandleader Rickey Minor and his wife, Karen, have listed their Hollywood Hills compound at $4.95 million.

At nearly $4 million, Vince Vaughn's new place is 'so money'

By Lauren Beale, Los Angeles Times — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:29:00 PDT

Vince Vaughn has bought a house for $3.925 million in an area of Los Angeles one might not normally associate with actors — La Cañada Flintridge.