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Fauxtalian apartment developer Geoff Palmer sells home in Beverly Hills
Palmer bought the home in 2015 for $6.9 million and sold it for $8.5 million after making some "exquisite, over-the-top" renovations.
$100M Beverly Hills spec house comes with exotic cars, stocked champagne vault
The latest from prolific spec developer Nile Niami
Former Danny Thomas estate in Beverly Hills sells for $65M
The roughly 2.5-acre property and 18,000-square-foot residence listed in 2015 for $135 million. One of its notable features: $2.5 million worth of handmade carpets and crystal chandeliers.
Megamansion architect Richard Landry gets go-ahead for ‘misunderstood’ Beverly Hills house
Plans show the 16,000-square-foot mansion will have a cobblestone motor court, a pool and cabana, and a four-car garage—relatively modest for Landry, whose clients typically prefer ostentatious living spaces.
$25M in the can for Coca Cola bottling heir’s Beverly Hills megamansion
Billionaire owner Alkiviades David originally said he wouldn’t take anything less than $35 million. The wildly extravagant home abuts the historic Pickfair Estate.
Jessica Alba buys $10M mansion in Beverly Hills Post Office
The seven-bedroom property is located on a sprawling lot with a rolling lawn, plenty of trees, and a swimming pool and spa. Also, it’s right next door to Lisa Vanderpump’s place.
Beverly Hills TV home of O.J. Simpson asks $40M
Studio boss Harry Warner reportedly lived in this palatial Beverly Hills residence in the 1940s. Later, it stood in for O.J.’s house on the popular FX miniseries.
Taylor Swift mansion, ‘one of the great estates’ of Beverly Hills, moves toward landmark status
Swift’s estate is a piece of Old Hollywood history: Built for movie mega-producer Samuel Goldwyn in the 1930s, it was the Goldwyn family home decades.
Taylor Swift wants to landmark her storied Beverly Hills estate
In 2015, the pop star payed $25 million cash for the six-bedroom Samuel Goldwyn estate, which sits just behind the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Beverly Hills wants to be a testing ground for self-driving cars
The city is also planning a driverless shuttle system. But first, it will need to find a tech partner to provide the vehicles—a little harder now that Uber has taken its autonomous fleet to Arizona.
A quick guide to avoiding the traffic mayhem descending on Beverly Hills
The Vice President is visiting on the same night as the Golden Globes, and its likely to make traffic in Beverly Hills and the Westside pretty difficult to navigate. Here are some streets to stay away from.
Metro announces federal funding to bring the subway to Century City by 2026
Metro has lined up federal funding to bring the Purple Line subway west to Beverly Hills and Century City by 2026, with stops at Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo and Avenue of the Stars and Constellation Boulevard.
One Beverly Hills condo and hotel project approaches final hurdle
The City Council is set to vote on a development agreement that would bring in at least $60 million for the city. The agreement is for two towers, one with a hotel and the other for condos, plus public gardens and a restaurant.
Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood gearing up to pass earthquake retrofit rules
Wood apartment buildings and others in these three cities could get seismic strengthening—a decision that would affect thousands of structures.
Beverly Hills votes down 26-story tower, ending bizarre development saga
Voters passed on an unusual ballot measure put forward by Beverly Hilton owner Beny Alagem that would have allowed him to combine two approved condo structures into a single 26-story tower.
Fake Sotheby’s ads encourage anti-Trump celebrities to GTFO
The ads are the work of a conservative street artist named Sabo and target celebrities who have declared their intention to leave the country if Trump should win the presidential election.
Elvis Presley’s former Beverly Hills home asking $30M
After a demolition scare in 2013, and an off-market sale the next year, the Beverly Hills home of Elvis and Priscilla Presley is back up for grabs with a few updates and an asking price of $30 million.
Glamorous estate by the king of Hollywood Regency asking $8.85M
Designed by John Elgin Woolf in 1954, this refined residence between Sunset and Doheny in Beverly Hills boasts four bedrooms, five baths, impressive public spaces, and a regulation-size tennis court.
Luxury retailers sued over record-setting $122M Rodeo Drive land deal
The recent sale of House of Bijan to the parent company of Louis Vuitton set records as one of the priciest per-square-foot sales in history. Now, a pair of real estate professionals says they helped put the deal together but weren't compensated.
Beverly Hilton owner will scrap condo tower if voters reject it
This November, Beverly Hilton owner Beny Alagem will ask voters to sign off on a plan to combine two condo buildings into one 26-story tower and public park. In an interview, Alagem says that if his ballot measure fails, he'll move on from that plan.
Ballot Measure HH
Hilton Condominium Tower Initiative
Neutra’s Kronish House restored to midcentury modern glory
Nearly doomed to the wrecking ball, Richard Neutra's 1954 Kronish House was saved at the last minute back in 2011. Now, it's been fully restored, and it's looking better than ever. It even just won a prestigious landscaping award.
Proposed Beverly Hills condo tower has started an all-out developer war
This November, Beverly Hilton owner Beny Alagem will ask voters to approve his plan to combine two planned mid-rise condo structures into a single 26-story tower. The ballot initiative has ignited a feud between Alagem and a Chinese billionaire.
Beverly Hills opens its exclusive new dog park
After 12 years of planning and debate, the city of Beverly Hills finally opened its new dog park to the public Tuesday. But don't even think of taking your furry friend if you aren't a resident of the city or an employee of a business there.
Ridiculous Santa Monica Boulevard apartments will offer butlers and Botox
Wealthy renters "just don’t want to take care of the hassles that everyday life brings, and they want someone else to take care of it for them."
Subway extension to Westwood beats another lawsuit
Beverly Hills loves suing to stop the Purple Line, but a federal ruling on Friday wasn't in its favor. The court's ruling means that Metro will move towards firming up its much-needed federal funding for the second section of the line.
How a Beverly Hills couple built a water empire
Lynda and Stewart Resnick use more water than anyone else in California—including the city of LA. Their agricultural brands include Wonderful pistachios, Halo clementines, and Pom Wonderful. And so far, the drought has barely affected their business.
Beverly Hills Traditional with fancy ceilings is a fixer
The charming, three-bedroom built in 1938 has curb appeal, moldings, and great built-ins. But, in a desirable neighborhood, it's listed for nearly $2 million—and it needs updating.
Is Donald Trump selling this Beverly Hills mansion?
Back in 2009, Trump was reportedly selling this Richard Landry-designed Colonial less than a block from the Beverly Hills Hotel. However, recent evidence suggests he's still the owner and has listed the home for just under $30 million.
‘Normandy-inspired’ farmhouse in Beverly Hills
This large home in Beverly Hills is part rustic farmhouse, part labor of love (according to the listing description), and part 1980s glam—check out the green-carpeted powder room in the master suite.
Is a flashy Beverly Hills condo project in jeopardy?
A billion-dollar luxury condo project near Santa Monica and Wilshire is facing potential legal challenges because a former mayor lobbied for it. This isn’t the first bump in the road for One Beverly Hills, a development formerly known as 9900 Wilshire. The project has traded hands and had design changes and handful of times in the last few years.
Art by Picasso, Warhol hang in this mansion asking $48M
On display in an 850-square-foot gallery, the pieces are for sale but are not factored into the list price. The sprawling, six-bedroom house also has its own 22-seat home theater and hillside infinity pool.
Trump’s biggest donor is notorious LA developer Geoff Palmer
The Faux-talian fortress developer has donated $2 million to a Super PAC supporting Donald Trump. Palmer is probably LA’s most Trump-like developer. Both men are known for building ostentatious luxury projects.
Charming little cottage in the 90210 asks $825K
This cozy two-bedroom home in Beverly Hills Post Office is nestled behind a white picket fence and features hardwood floors, wide windows, and a living room fireplace. There's also a pleasant brickwork patio in the backyard.
Adam Levine's Beverly Hills estate gives off strong midcentury modern vibes
The singer/TV personality/sometime actor's 7,100-square-foot home includes a two-story garage for a car collection, tennis courts, and midcentury vibes aplenty. It's listed for $17.5 million.
1920s Wallace Neff with Old Hollywood ties
Across the street from the Jack Warner Estate, this Spanish-style home once housed legendary choreographer Busby Berkeley. Built in 1926, the five-bedroom home features Saltillo tile, wrought iron railings, and beamed ceilings.
Revamped Beverly Hills midcentury is a bit of a mystery
This heavily renovated, seven-bedroom home was originally designed by notable midcentury modern architect William S. Beckett. Now it's a striking, glassy residence with an intriguing history, and it's listed for a lofty $29.9 million.
Zany Beverly Hills castle asks $2.288 million
This quirky house has an unusual exterior, but a very subdued interior. That is, aside from the library, wine cellar, and wacky loft space up in the tower. Yes, the somewhat castle-looking structure has a tower.
Cher's former luxury estate has a fancy barn
Near Beverly Hills, it also has a four-bedroom, Moroccan-inspired guest house and tennis courts. The sprawling compound is set up for horses. Along with the barn, there are stables and trails. It's asking $85 million.