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In recent weeks we’ve seen home sales jump, foreclosure starts drop and most recently mortgage rates have hit a yearly low. It would seem that things are beginning to look a little brighter for markets across California, but the good news doesn’t end there. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have recently reached a deal to ease lending restrictions, a major victory for those impacted by the ongoing affordability crisis and a step towards a healthier market in 2015. Recently, mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came to an agreement with the FHFA aimed to loosen the lending standards that have pushed many would-be homebuyers off the market. Soon, those who have a less than perfect credit should find it easier to qualify for a loan, and mortgages should become more affordable for the masses. According to the new policy, it will be up to the financing firms to establish when banks are required to repurchase loans. Furthermore, the change in policy will reduce the minimum do...

One of the best hidden secrets in Beverly Hills , until recent years, Trousdale Estates is hotter then ever!  With only 7 active listings at this time, your options vary quite vastly. On the low end, is a gated 4 bedroom 4 bath, with incredible original details throughout.  The residence offers great privacy and a partial city view. Listed at almost 5.3 million, this grand estate is waiting to be brought back to life. Listed With Coldwell Banker-BH South On the high end, situated just above the landmark Greystone Mansion is a unique, two acre gated trophy estate. Conceived & designed by world renowned architects & designers including Richard Landry, Didier Michot & Roy Sklarin.  The main home offers 5 bedroom suites, 7 baths and 2 powder rooms. A separate 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest house is also included. The park like grounds boast a pool, spa, fountains, spacious patio areas, expansive grassy yard & organic gardens. This extraordinary opportun...

In recent years Los Angeles has seen some of the most extraordinary high rise towers grace the skyline. Many of which have astonished us with their incredible amenities, personalized lifestyles and of course the design of the residences themselves.  The availability has slimmed in recent months, however there are still some great opportunities to reside in one of these great developments.  Below are the top 5 ultra luxury high rises in the city... Beverly West Located at the beginning of the Wilshire Corridor's Golden Mile overlooking stunning panoramas of the Los Angeles Country Club fairways, the Hills, Century City and Downtown Los Angeles. This low density tower offers only 35 homes, 3 of which are penthouses that expend the entire level of each respective floor. These estate condominiums offer dedicated elevator access with private entrance vestibule, soaring Great Rooms wrapped in walls of glass and limestone, marble and custom-finish hardwoo...

The Top L.A. Real Estate Group leads the way in advanced property search websites.  We have spent years developing and enhancing a variety of sites that are tailored to your own individual needs.  Los Angeles is a city of neighborhoods within neighborhoods, each with their own unique characteristics. Whether you are moving from across the country or from over seas, our websites give you an in depth look at these niche neighborhoods. You are able to browse condos, estates, houses and income properties and save your searches among multiple sites. TopLA Condos.com Browse condo listings for sale, for lease and recently sold in over 1,000 buildings from Downtown to the ocean. TopLA Estates.com Strictly Estates... View estates by neighborhood within neighborhood and by street. TopLA Houses.com The most extensive housing search on the web.  Search condos, houses and income properties, all by their unique neighborhoods. TopLA Lofts.com Strictly Lofts.....

The latest market data for condominiums and lofts are here! Preview our extensive analysis of price trends in Beverly Hills , Brentwood , Century City , Downtown L.A. , Hollywood , Marina Del Rey , Santa Monica , West Hollywood & Westwood . Our report allows for you to browse through detailed statistics, including price increases and decreases in each specific area. Also Included in the report are single family homes from downtown to the ocean.

The record breaking sale of the Fleur de Lys for $102 million has helped to shatter records in Estate sale prices making it the perfect time for the Beverly House to return to the market! Built in 1926 for banking executive Milton Getz, the Gordon Kaufmann designed home was the onetime residence of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst and actress Marion Davies.  The estate was a honeymoon destination for Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy in 1953. The famous Godfather horse head scene was also shot here. The historic Beverly House has hit the market for a $135,000,000 courtesy of Hilton & Hyland.  The expansive residence sits on 3.7 acres in Beverly Hills featuring a H-shaped plan with seven structures on three parcels and a tennis court. The main level boasts a 50 foot entry hall with loggia, grand living room with 22 foot high arched and finely detailed ceilings,  garden view bar and library with hand carved woodwork. The billiard r...

In addition to our vast global presence through our websites TopLACondos.com , TopLALofts.com and TopLAHouses.com , our partnership with John Aaroe Group adds many additional benefits for our clients who are selling their properties. Your buyers could be across the globe. We have the connections to find them. Your home is here, but your buyer could be anywhere. Through our relationship with Proxio, the largest international MLS, we can market your property in 140 countries. We also network with more than 700,000 agent members worldwide via a sophisticated online buyer/seller matching marketplace. Your property information will be translated into their choice of 19 languages, 55 currencies and metric measurements. Your property will be promoted on the international website of the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations, with over 3.4 million listings worldwide. To bring your property to the attention of international buyers, we maintain relationships with ...

 Happy Birthday TopLACondos.com! 8 years ago today, TopLACondos.com was born!  At first, with only a few luxury buildings around the Sunset Strip , soon expanding from Downtown L.A. to the beach cities of Malibu , Santa Monica and Venice .  Over the years we realized the importance of explaining the nuances of condominium and loft buildings.  There are many hidden secrets behind the walls of condominium and loft buildings not often imagined from the outside.  Our website lets you discover these details and much more. As of today, we have over 1,000 condominium and loft buildings from downtown to the ocean.  You are able to view listings for sale and for lease, recent sales, as well as details about the building.  Many buildings feature floor plans of individual units. From luxury high rises, full service low rises and new construction developments, you will find it all on our site. Unlike other websites similar to ours, we are...