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Gloria Shulman has been a true asset in guiding our buyers in transactions ranging from 1st time home ownership, to major investments.  Her experience is second to none.  We rely heavily on her expertise to get the deal done! During her thirty years as a mortgage broker in California and throughout the United States, Gloria Shulman has come to be regarded as THE industry pace-setter. Her referral base is extensive and nationwide. Gloria has personally funded over 30,000 loans, but still counts her successes one at a time. Gloria devotes herself personally and professionally to each and every one of her clients, offering the support and ongoing communication needed in the fast-paced business of real estate finance. CPAs, business managers, bankers, attorneys and real estate agents have all come to know Gloria as a broker who can be relied upon; someone with the financial savvy, exceptional attention to detail, supportive spirit and innovative style that make h...

The Greystone Mansion has mostly been open for filming and for outdoor events, but it's now throwing open its grand doors for corporate & special parties.  Greystone was designed by Gordon Kaufmann and built in 1928 by oil baron Edward Doheny for his son Ned--Ned and his personal secretary Hugh Plunkett.  Both were killed under somewhat mysterious circumstances in the house in 1929.  In June 1969 Greystone was leased to The American Film Institute. AFI used the many rooms of the house as offices, classes and screening rooms. The basement rooms were converted into dark rooms and film storage, and the great living room was transformed into a theater. AFI moved out of Greystone in 1982. The City of Beverly Hills formally dedicated Greystone Park, in 1971. On April 23, 1976 Greystone was added to the Department of Interior’s National Register of Historic Places. Today, Greystone serves as the setting for a myriad of cultural and educational activitie...

Prices are stable but inventory is dwindling.  Many West Hollywood buyers are finding themselves in multiple offer on properties that are priced well.  Unfortunately, this means many buyers are losing out.  As we see ourselves at what seems to be "bouncing along the bottom of the market," now may just be the right time to jump in and buy.  According, to local MLS statistics, condos are selling at 94% of list price as of June 2012.  Prices are incredibly affordable with two bedrooms as low as $399k.  View Available 2 Bedrooms Here Lending is getting easier, with good credit and a down payment of course, and this is bringing more buyers out into the market.  With rates as low as they are, it is the perfect recipe for a deal.  The rental market is increasing, which will soon cause people to rethink renting, if they can own for close to the same price.  Its been a while since this was an option for renters. If the inventory remains low, then ...