Ryan Seacrest to buy Beverly Hills home of Ellen DeGeneres
The benefits of using a buyer’s agent
March 2012 Westside Sales and Prices by Community
Could the housing rebound finally be here?
Ryan Seacrest to buy Beverly Hills home of Ellen DeGeneres
According to The Wall Street Journal, “American Idol” host and radio personality Ryan Seacrest is in escrow to purchase Ellen DeGeneres’s Beverly Hills estate for $37 million, according to a person close to the transaction. Listed last fall for $49 million, Ms. DeGeneres and her wife, actress Portia de Rossi, were reportedly testing the market out last year for $60 million. Read more
Judy Garland’s former Brentwood home up for auction
The former Brentwood home of Judy Garland is currently scheduled to be sold at a sheriff’s sale. The Beaux Arts design was the home of Garland from 1963 until 1967, during which she started her short-lived television series through her unfortunate filming for Valley of the Dolls (she was subsequently replaced). Read more 
The benefits of using a buyer’s agent
Recently, we at Klein Real Estate have been seeing lower-priced homes on the Westside go under contract very quickly and with multiple offers. Given the combination of low inventory and record-low interest rates, it’s not surprising to see potential buyers getting more aggressive. That’s why we strongly suggest that home buyers choose a buyer’s agent to help guide them through the market and position them strongly so they stand out — and ultimately get the property. Not only did Klein Real Estate begin as a buyer’s-only brokerage , but we’re also Certified Buyer Representatives. So what exactly does that mean? Read more
Glee’s Lea Michele buys Hollywood Hills home
On the heels of Glee’s Kevin McHale buying a Hollywood Hills manse to the tune of $1.025 million, following in his footsteps is co-star Lea Michele, who has also bought a new home in the area. The 25-year-old actress and singer reportedly purchased her first home this week, spending $1.4 million on a single-family bungalow that is located within walking distance of Wattles Garden Park. Read more
March 2012 Westside Sales and Prices by Community
For the month of March 2012, Dataquick is reporting that the median sales price of all homes throughout L.A. County – including new and existing single-family homes and condominiums – fell by 3.13% from the same month of 2011 to $310,000. For the overall area of West LA., prices fell by 6.28% to $560,000. Notably, there were no formal sales posted during the month in the communities of Bel Air or Brentwood. Read more
Could the housing rebound finally be here?
After multiple false alarms, a story in the Los Angeles Times makes the case that the housing market may be on a rebound. According to real estate writer Alejandro Lazo, a combination of new data points show price declines easing in big cities, sales of new homes improving nationally and foreclosures in California dropping to levels not seen since 2007. Read more
Ben Stiller lists Hollywood Hills compound for $12.5 million
Comic actor Ben Stiller and his wife, Christine Taylor, have recently put their Hollywood Hills compound on the market for $12.5 million. The property is located in the Outpost Estates neighborhood of LA. Since purchasing the home in 1999, Stiller has assembled three properties to create the Spanish-style compound with a total of 10 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. Read more
New single-family home listing in Brentwood! Open House on 4/22/12.
Klein Real Estate is pleased to offer a new listing for a great home in Brentwood! Priced at $1,450,000 or for lease at $4,900, we will be hosting a Broker’s Open House for this 2,150-square-foot home on a large lot of over 11,000 square feet on Tuesday, 4/17, from 11am to 2pm and a Public Open House on Sunday, 4/22, from 2-5pm. Read more
Happy Friday the 13th!
Happy Friday the 13th from Klein Real Estate! Have you ever wondered about the history of Friday the 13th and the superstitions attached to it? According to folklorists, there is no written evidence for a “Friday the 13th” superstition before the 19th century… Read more
Harrison Ford lists Brentwood home for sale
Actor Harrison Ford, known for his multiple roles from Han Solo to Indiana Jones, has listed his home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles onto the market for $8.295 million. Ford has owned this Colonial-style home for many years, purchasing it back in 1983 for around $1 million. He later owned it with his second wife, Melissa Mathison. Read more
