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A Local’s Guide to Santa Monica, California

By Mary Cate Long | June 21, 2022 | Comments Off on A Local’s Guide to Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica, California, is renowned for its sprawling sandy beaches, shopping, and of course the iconic Santa Monica pier. This guide will point out the under-the-radar pockets that are worth a visit. Main Street is a buzzy area of Santa Monica but much less chaotic than Third Street Promenade. Walkable and tree-lined, it’s the perfect…

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Sequoias, Wine, And More: A California Road Trip Itinerary

By Mary Cate Long | May 31, 2022 | Comments Off on Sequoias, Wine, And More: A California Road Trip Itinerary

There’s so much to see and do in California — from dynamic cities to nine national parks — that it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. This approachable California itinerary will take you to the state’s famous giant sequoia trees, wine tastings in Paso Robles, antique shopping in Cambria, and sailing in Santa Barbara…

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Iconic TV Host Alex Trebek’s Longtime L.A. Mansion Hits the Market

By Elaine Raffel | February 2, 2022 | Comments Off on Iconic TV Host Alex Trebek’s Longtime L.A. Mansion Hits the Market

Compass Realtor Emily Trebek just listed the Studio City home where her beloved celeb dad lived for 30 years before passing away of pancreatic cancer in November 2020.

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Dream or “Nightmare?” A Famous Movie House Hits the Market In Time For Halloween

By Elaine Raffel | October 28, 2021 | Comments Off on Dream or “Nightmare?” A Famous Movie House Hits the Market In Time For Halloween

the newly-listed 1428 N. Genesee Avenue—aka the house where tormented teen Nancy Thompson lived in the 1984 classic “ A Nightmare on Elm Street.”

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The Real-Life Barbie Dream Penthouse in Los Angeles With a $10 Million Price Tag

By Elaine Raffel | August 18, 2021 | Comments Off on The Real-Life Barbie Dream Penthouse in Los Angeles With a $10 Million Price Tag

The iconic “Barbie penthouse” once owned by Mattel founders Ruth and Elliot Handler is on the market for just under $10 million.

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Tour the World’s Largest — And Priciest — Mega-Manse

By Elaine Raffel | April 26, 2021 | Comments Off on Tour the World’s Largest — And Priciest — Mega-Manse

Aptly named “The One,” this exclusive Bel Air mega-manse was eight years in the making. It has all the characteristics of a blockbuster: Opulence! Extravagance! Grandeur!

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