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Months before the snow starts to fall, and a possible second wave of the coronavirus hits New York, locals are already looking for an escape route. Like Marcus, a Tribeca resident who asked to withhold his last name for privacy, who has begun his house hunt. The 47-year-old financial consultant enlisted the help of Southern California broker Sally Forster Jones, of Compass, to look for a rental i...

The perks of Beverly Park The upscale community of Beverly Park is considered one of the “most exclusive, expensive places in Los Angeles,” according to the Wall Street Journal. It’s primarily known for its celebrity inhabitants and big houses, with each property boasting “a minimum of 2 aces with the most beautiful grounds,” says listing agent Sally Forster Jones with Compass. “It...

This Sherman Oaks estate saw its heyday in the 1950s when it was owned by Ray Anthony, the famous bandleader who threw legendary parties at the property with stars such as Marilyn Monroe in attendance. Other high-profile visitors over the years include Gene Simmons of Kiss, Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac and producer Quincy Jones. These days, it’s owned by Bruce Singer and Kelly Stone, sister ...

The pandemic and its restrictions on travel, particularly overseas, as well as many people’s ability to work remotely while seeking a change in scenery, have led to increased demand for high-end home rentals in Los Angeles, especially in areas like Malibu. “We’ve never had this amount of luxury leasing and demand. It’s changed the entire landscape,” said Compass’ Sally Forster Jones. ...

The residence offers eight bedrooms, a 1,000-bottle wine cellar, a home theater, and an infinity pool A recently completed modern home featuring expansive indoor and outdoor living space in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles hit the market Monday for $18.95 million. The home offers eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms with a total of 11,621 square feet of living space, according to the listing...

THE OWLWOOD ESTATE IN HOLMBY HILLS   The Owlwood Estate, built in 1936, is arguably the most exclusive property in all of Los Angeles, if not the entire west coast of the United States. Situated on 10 manicured acres bordering the renowned Los Angeles Country Club, the estate is the largest property in Los Angeles’ most coveted and exclusive enclave, Holmby Hills. The estate is the lo...

Three gabled volumes form this residence that perches on a cliff in the Hollywood Hills neighbourhood of Los Angeles, designed by local practice Standard Architecture. The 10,000-square-foot (929-square-metre) house was designed by Standard Architecture and developer Viewpoint Collection. Located at 1471 Forest Knoll Drive, it occupies a one-acre (0.4 hectare) plot of land that features a...

Why buy?   While these two Brentwood homes are seriously sweet pads, this latest acquisition is definitely fit for the King. “First of all, it’s very private,” says local expert Sally Forster Jones, executive director of luxury estates for Compass and president of the Sally Forster Jones Group. “That would work for someone like LeBron James.” And with the pandemic showing no sig...

Unexpected pops of color put pep in the century-old bungalow’s step. Price: $1,249,000 Location: Highland Park, Los Angeles Sandwiched between Highland Park’s twin main drags of York Boulevard and Figueroa Street, 713 North Avenue 53 has an abundance of restaurants, coffee shops, galleries, bodegas, vegan bakeries, and panaderías within walking distance. There’s a farmers’ market...