Dean Mandile presents

Welcome to a beautiful spacious one bedroom/one bathroom condo in Tri-West that's steps away from Nobu, Zinque, Urth Cafe, Trader Joes, Catch LA, Craigs,

Cecconi's, Alfred, and everything Melrose and Santa Monica Blvd have to offer. The unit has been completely remodeled and has an open floor plan with hard surface flooring and recessed lighting throughout. Simple transitions from living room with comfortable balcony space to the dining area perfect for entertaining. Washer and dryer are in-unit! The large kitchen features quartz countertops, ample cabinetry, GE stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, and an under-mount sink. The bathroom is custom-designed with a freestanding soaking tub and a separate frameless glass-enclosed rain shower. The primary bedroom boasts two closets (one that is a full walk-in with shelving). Building amenities include earthquake insurance, a newer elevator, a courtyard, a pool, and a spa. Nice walkable neighborhood in the heart of WEHO. Great buy!

Address: 700 Westmount Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Price: $595,000

For more information, please contact Dean Mandile at 310-777-5135 or dean.mandile@sothebyshomes.com

Dean Mandile is the exclusive agent representing the Hollywood Hills, CA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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“There is a renaissance happening on the Sunset Strip in LA. The Strip is poised to become a new center of modern luxury in Los Angeles,” - Tina Necrason, Executive Vice President, Residential, Montage International

Pendry Residences is the newest addition to West Hollywood and offers the ultimate experience for exclusive luxury living. Developed in partnership with AECOM Capital, the investment advisor of global infrastructure firm AECOM, and Combined Properties, a full-service real estate firm, the opening of Pendry Residences West Hollywood is the culmination of over $500 million invested in the overall development and brings an unparalleled level of luxury residential living to Los Angeles. Comprised of 40 luxury residences and located next to Pendry West Hollywood, this newest residence was designed by acclaimed Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects (EYRC) with interior design by Martin Brudnizki. 

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“Situated in a private enclave adjacent to the hotel, 40 private homes epitomize today’s California dream. Terraced along Olive Drive, the Residences offer incredible LA views, exceptional design, and personalized service,” continues Tina Necrason.

Pendry Residences West Hollywood by Montage Hotels & Resorts offers residents one-one-of-a-kind amenities such as a private rooftop pool deck, wine tasting room, garden deck, fitness center, boardroom, and lounge. Residents are also guaranteed the utmost privacy with every home being only accessible by private or semi-private elevators.

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“Unlike a typical condominium, Pendry Residences West Hollywood was built without interior corridors, allowing each home to be accessed via two private elevators (one passenger and one service) that take the owner from the secure parking garage directly into their individual home providing the utmost in both security and privacy. Visitors enter through a lobby overlooking views of downtown Los Angeles and travel through the lush resident garden park to reach a series of elevator lobbies offering secure access to the individual homes.” Says Steven Ehrlich of Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects (EYRC)

Residents are also given full access to the amenities at the adjacent Pendry West Hollywood which includes several restaurants helmed by legendary two Michelin-star chef Wolfgang Puck, an exclusive membership to The Britely, a private social club, a 24-hour gym, screening room and more.

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“With polished comfort, personalized service, and a fresh expression of luxury, Pendry Residences West Hollywood by Montage Hotels & Resorts elevates the Sunset Strip to a new level of sophistication for those who call this home.” Says Tina Necrason.

Following a limited pre-completion offering, Pendry Residences West Hollywood is already recognizing significant market placement with over 50 percent of residences in the first release sold, including reaching new real estate pricing benchmarks, exceeding records within Los Angeles luxury condominium offerings. Exceeding records for the highest price per square foot in Los Angeles, two Terrace Estates have been sold at groundbreaking prices, the highest of which sold at over $4,800 per square foot. Terrace estate 706 sold at $13 million, with a PSF over $4,800 and terrace estate 804 sold at $13.3 million, with a PSF of almost $4,500.

For more information on Pendry Residences West Hollywood, please visit their website here: https://pendryresidencesweho.com

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Awkwafina

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Born as Nora Lum in Queens, New York, she has come a far way from the small railroad apartment in Brooklyn following her catapult into the limelight. The actress, comedian, and internet personality was once “scared” to invest in a larger space, but eventually moved to West Hollywood in 2019 where she purchased a $2.27 million townhome. Nearly two years later, she is now bidding farewell to her former residence listing it on the market for a slightly heightened price of $2.4 million. The presumed reason as to why she is selling her former home is that she recently purchased a stylish Bel-Air mansion for $3.5 million.

Awkwafina’s former West Hollywood home is a contemporary townhome spanning 3,500 square feet. The residence includes three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The loft-style living space offers three levels, a roof deck with spa, and dazzling views of the cityscape. The space opens to a living and dining area with a fireplace and glass doors leading to a balcony. The white, modern kitchen equipped with two-tone cabinets and stainless-steel appliances sits adjacent to the dining space with cathedral ceilings and a bright light fixture. Upstairs, the master suite features a spacious walk-in closet and luxurious bathroom with dual vanities and glassed-in shower. The modern space also offers two other ensuite bedrooms, large bonus room, kitchenette, and office with separate entrance. Other perks of the home consist of four balconies, a two-car garage, sound system with built-in speakers, and easy access to a plethora of restaurants and shops on the nearby Melrose Avenue.

Danny Brown with Compass holds the listing for this property.

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Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Carswell’s illustrious career from Dallas to Manhattan to now southern California, and his ascendancy in luxury real estate.

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Ernie Carswell is one of the most accomplished and respected real estate agents in the industry today. His extensive roster of satisfied clientele includes the likes of Fortune 500 CEOs, professional entertainers, top studio executives, leading attorneys, government officials, ambassadors, and foreign dignitaries. Beginning his real estate career in the exclusive Highland Park neighborhood of Dallas, he claims, “Texas was a different Republic back in the 80s when I started there.” He continues, “I transferred to New York City and became a Manhattan broker having fantastic times there. I came to southern California in 1991 and have been working here ever since, not leaving, and not going anywhere else.”

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Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Carswell.

Seth Semilof: When you first got into the business, what made you become a realtor?

Ernie Carswell: I was studying in my college career to be a psychiatrist. While I was in pre-MED, I was in the therapist training program for the state mental hospital of South Carolina. Do you think that was a great prelude to getting into real estate? It was because I learned a lot about human behavior that completely shaped my ideas about what I do now as a real estate agent.

SS: How scary was it going from working a steady paying job to becoming a real estate agent?

EC: There is no paycheck until you sell something and I like that. These technology companies are trying to change our industry and trying to make it a salary position. What about people like me that want to dream of an unlimited ceiling of income and unlimited potential. There is no limit to what I can do with my career, where I can go, and what I can sell. The beauty of what we get to do as real estate agents today, as long as it can last, is we have unlimited potential to sell as much as we can.

SS: What are some attributes that have made you successful for such a long time?

EC: One of the ways that propelled me here was I had mentors. Every agent that gets into this business should have their eyes on someone that they think is doing it right. What I would say the other thing is that I failed. Any agent listening should know that you are going to fail. If that bums you out and you cannot get out of bed the next day, this is the wrong business for you. Tomorrow is another day to meet with optimism and possibility.

SS: Back when you started 35 years ago, if you did not cold call, and if you could not knock on the door, it is was not like you had email. How did you build your business?

EC: Face to face. One at a time. I am pretty good at relationship building. The problem with real estate agents in these very sensitive deal making situations is they are only listening to the words that are being said, but they are not reading all. What you do is everything, so I judge people on their actions. Communication is really about 20% verbal and 80% body language.

SS: What advice do you have for somebody in the business for less than five years and not having the success that they envision or dreamed about?

EC: I do live the dream.  It was a lot of challenge and a lot of hard work, but I take every moment of it as a privilege. The people that work around me are just as grateful. Those TV shows and people running around like it is all just dripping on us is not true. People have worked hard and those agents on those TV shows have worked hard to get to where they are, but the shows themselves are just entertainment. This is a beautiful career I am still encouraging people to consider it and get into it while it remains what it is: the opportunity for unlimited success and potential.

SS: California real estate, specifically your area, has never been harder, so who is buying the properties?

EC: It is a true pipeline of business coming from around the world. We are also seeing real estate volume from locals. People are just moving around. They are not trying to leave the state or the city environments. They are just trying to get out from the density.

For more information, please contact Ernie Carswell at 310-345-7500 or ernie@carswellandassociates.com

Ernie Carswell is the exclusive agent representing the West Hollywood, California luxury real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Kendall Jenner

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Even prior to Jenner’s residence, the Hollywood home served as a humble abode to “A Quiet Place” actors John Krasinski and Emily Blunt. The married couple purchased the property in 2009 for a price of $1.6 million. Over the years, they implemented several renovations such as the updating the kitchen, in-ground pool, and adding a third floor and rooftop terrace. In July of 2016, the duo bid farewell to their former home and sold it to “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star Kendall Jenner for $6.5 million.

In 2017, Jenner sold her LA home after only residing in it for a year due to stalking and burglary, presumably since there was no gate surrounding the property until recently. A 25-year-old man was arrested and accused of following Jenner up her driveway. Jenner also reported that $200,000 worth of jewelry was stolen. Most recently, the space has been home to marketing magnate Bill Guthy and his wife, cosmetics entrepreneur Victoria Jackson. They have recently listed their former residence on the market for a price of 8.5 million.

Built in 1958, the Hollywood home spans 4,800 square feet and includes six bedrooms and five bathrooms. The living room highlights floor-to-ceiling retractable windows and white-brick fireplace. Three steps up presents the dining room with built-in bar and copper countertop. The sleek white kitchen features an eight-burner stove, industrial hood, and large window overlooking the home's exterior grounds. Stepping outside, the space offers a pool, lounge area and outdoor kitchen. Upstairs, the master bedroom suite is equipped with a seating area, walk in closet, floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor terrace access, and bathroom with a stand-alone tub and two rain showers. The home emulates a rustic feel yet incorporates modern architecture with contrasting light wood floors and white brick. Additional perks of the home include a cinema room, recording studio, gym, and two-car garage.

Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency holds the listing for this property.

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Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "ZOOM, FaceTime, WhatsApp, virtual showings are all the rage!"

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Instagram for sure!"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Zoom and Matterport."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Apple Watch, and a weekly newsletter"

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Instagram."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I'm definitely using Instagram a lot more in order to strengthen my brand presence digitally. This has helped me generate leads at a volume I did not think was possible."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "More online signing and contract forms. Not enough time in the day to write out the contract and scan for signature. this just streamlines the process to get a contract out fast in an ever-changing market."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Zoom calls with clients for updates and referrals and Matterport for my significant listings."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Mostly analytical tools that were not previously available."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Facetime. With our market so active, and it being a resort/retirement area, buyers need to jump on a listing as soon as possible, and the quickest way to get the property seen is by Facetime."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "CRM."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "We use our smartphones to access apps to post updates and changes to listings."

Ernie Carswell of Carswell and Associates, West Hollywood, CA: "Zoom changed our world; Google Mapping."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Every listing now has a virtual iGuide tour and we are doing more and more personal video tours as well."

Joyce Rey, Beverly Hills, CA: "I would say I use Instagram, YouTube, and publish articles on my blog a lot more often than [in] previous years. Instagram and YouTube are truly two of the top channels for promoting our listings/business!"

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Facebook Business page and Instagram."

KC Martin of Sotheby’s International Realty, Paris, France: "My cell phones (plural) are probably my greatest asset in the market today. Staying connected real-time via online meetings, phone calls, video calls, apps, text, and email keeps me in touch and informed and up to date daily."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "Active Pipe."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "We have been using Zoom for years to connect with international buyers. Now, we use it for our American buyers as well."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "Zoom, Microsoft teams, and digital staging."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Zoom meetings, FaceTime to show properties; social media in general."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Zoom and WhatsApp."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Mostly Instagram."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "YouTube marketing."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Definitely Zoom and other video conferencing tools."

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Here, members of the Haute Residence Network share their thoughts on the subject.

"Homeowners cannot match the networking influence or results of experienced real estate agents, even though we wish they could." - Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA.

"As experts in our field, a professional Realtor will know all the possible issues that can arise during a transaction and have the industry connections to get them resolved, so that collectively we can work towards a smooth closing. In a luxury market, my knowledge has come from years of experience, and investing in extensive luxury training to ensure that I am current and astute on things that all too often the homeowner may not think about. When you have to deal with wetlands, easements, open permits, property lines, warranties, previous history of the property, there are always variables that make it crucial to have that expert available to you. Also, in a low inventory market like we are currently seeing along the Emerald Coast, we have the ability to find properties through our spheres they would not be able to find on their own." - Hilary Farnum-Fasth, Broker, Owner, Corcoran Reverie, Scenic 30A area, FL

"Listing with a professional real estate agent gives the property endless marketing avenues that an owner would never be able to do. Through Sotheby’s I can network with agents basically all over the world and market a property in so many different markets." - Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL.

“Your bottom line!  Stats are proven agents deliver a better net! Better systems, better marketing, better relationships, a better deal!” - Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA

“Experienced agents are skilled negotiators and understand what buyers want and what potential pitfalls lie ahead, so we can build a sales process that has a high probability of success.” - Cyd Greer, Napa Valley, CA.

"A trusted advisor delivers far beyond their fee in terms of ROI, time saved and quality of experience.” - David Hatef, Washington DC Metro area.

"Your Realtor can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in your local market, as well as the price and condition of competing properties. These are important factors in marketing your home and selling it for the best price. Statistics show that listing your home with a professional results in both a faster sale and more money for the seller." - Susan Ito, Dallas, TX.

Contact Haute Residence for all your real estate needs. We have a vast network of real estate professionals throughout the US, Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe that can help you find your dream home or sell your estate.

Visit https://dev.hauteresidence.com/ for more.

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670 Perugia Way, Los Angeles, CA 90077, listed by Ernie Carswell

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“I am so proud of the City of West Hollywood.  Of all the Los Angeles regional townships, West Hollywood has been visionary in its development plan for the beautification of the famous Sunset Strip retail & restaurant locations. Impressive world-class hotels have located here. Parks and broad avenues have been created. West Hollywood is a joy.” - Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA.

22065 Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 1, Malibu, CA 90265, Listed by Jeff Chertow

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"Malibu is still one of the most sought after locations in the world. I believe that prices will continue to increase as inventory is low. In 2020 we saw an influx of people moving to Malibu and I believe that people who have moved here have realized what an incredible place Malibu is." - Jeff Chertow, Malibu, CA.

Miramar Beach, Montecito, CA 93108, listed by Cristal Clarke

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“Montecito has seen exceptionally strong sales volumes in 2020 as the urban flight into our local communities continues. This, combined with increased Buyer activity from local homeowners, is expected to continue in the early part of 2021 and I see no reason for it to be otherwise.” - Cristal Clarke, Montecito, CA.

3555 Shaw Ranch Road, Pasadena CA 91107, listed by Tim Durkovic

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“Based on what has been happening as we close out 2020, I fully expect the Pasadena market to continue to thrive into 2021. Our median price just broke 1M and we are still seeing tight inventory, which is leading to multiple offers on many transactions at every price point! There is an influx of people wanting to live in Pasadena from the more western areas of LA because buyers typically can get more space, more house for their money, and a fantastic overall quality of life, all while still being minutes to everything.” - Tim Durkovic, Pasadena, CA.

Montecito, CA, listed by Wendy Gragg

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“November marked the 13^th consecutive month of very low inventory and it set an all-time record low of only 1.99 months of supply.  Buyers, especially from Los Angeles and San Francisco have created a record-breaking year in sales revenue in 2020.  I expect to see low supply and strong demand continue into 2021.” - Wendy Gragg, Santa Barbara, CA.

2576 Bowmont Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, listed by Jeff Hyland

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“Just as the Spanish Flu gave birth to the Roaring Twenties, we feel the years ahead have many records that will be broken. Buyers who want to be in here have multiple residences and California Taxes aren’t any concern.” - Jeff Hyland, Bel-Air, CA.

650 Picacho Lane, Montecito, CA 93108, listed by Joyce Rey

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“I am anticipating that 2021 will be the best year ever for Luxury Real Estate in Southern California. Normally December is a relatively quiet month! However, the Joyce Rey team is currently negotiating five properties between five and $20 million, which is an extraordinary number at any time! Both hope and optimism are evident with vaccines on the horizon! An improving economy and renewed focus on the home environment will spur residential investments in 2021!” - Joyce Rey, Beverly Hills, CA.

Beach House, 1300 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, listed by Cindy Shearin

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“With the new year upon us, we expect a continuing robust market in the greater South Bay. Luckily, real estate here has been hot for both the buyer and the seller during the 2020 pandemic. This has been largely due to our area's desirability in which to live, low inventory, and minimal new construction." - Cindy Shearin, South Bay area, CA.

4639 Gorham Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625, listed by Timothy Norman Tamura

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“The overall Corona del Mar market has seen a 32% increase in sales for 2020 vs. 2019.  The year over year growth in Corona del Mar can be attributed in part to pent up demand following the initial pause caused by Covid-19, migration from dense urban metro markets, i.e. NY, LA, SF, and historically low-interest rates.  The foregoing factors have placed pressure on the already strained inventory.  For 2021, it appears the current pace will continue, unless and until inventory and demand are more in equilibrium.” - Timothy Norman Tamura, Corona del Mar, CA.

12776 Aurora PL #3, Playa Vista, CA 90293, listed by Kris Zacuto

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"We anticipate seeing current trends continue with a slight rise in home sales and home prices in most Silicon Beach areas - such as Westchester, Mar Vista and Playa Del Rey. Playa Vista home sales should also maintain similar levels in 2021 although prices behave a bit differently in that market as home and condo prices are seeing decreases year over year." - Kris Zacuto, Silicon Beach, CA.

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Justin Alexander presents

An era filled w/ elegance & Old Hollywood glamour, this 1930's traditional is a timeless example of effortless LA style. Perfectly located on the cusp of Beverly Hills & West Hollywood, a short stroll to the most vibrant restaurants & lifestyle spots in town. Completely gated, private, & hidden from the street. Tastefully updated to suit today's discerning eye, this warm classic offers an abundance of space indoors & out, w/ a generous 3 bed 3 bath main house, plus a detached 1 bed 1 bath guest house, capturing over 3,700sqft of chic interiors. Estate-like settings include a light-filled formal living room, a storybook study, formal dining w/ a pass-through pantry, gourmet chef's kitchen w/ eat-in island opening to an entertainer centric family room, an al-fresco patio deck with built-in BBQ, whimsical outdoor space w/ room for a pool, & mature trees abound providing a vibrant green backyard setting. Stunning period details in one of Tinseltown's most legendary locations, welcome home.

Address: 1134 Sierra Alta Way, Los Angeles, CA 90069

Price: $3,695,000

For more information, please contact Justin Alexander at 970.710.1665 or ja@compass.com

Justin Alexander is the exclusive agent representing the Venice, CA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Masterfully designed by HEH in collaboration with Von Studnitz Architects and Studio Preveza, this brand new estate is located near the end of a cul de sac on Bel Air’s most coveted view street. Inspired by James Perse design elements, the residence is a canvas for the quintessential California lifestyle. The gated retreat delivers warm, high-end finishes throughout its open-concept floor plan, thoughtfully designed to maximize city & ocean views. The home features 6 bedroom suites, including the luxe Master & Guest Quarters with separate entrance, as well as a state-of-the-art Kitchen & multiple living spaces that flow to the exterior where a 50-ft infinity-edge Pool and hillside backyard with olive grove, French lavender & Tuscan rosemary create an urban oasis. Additional luxuries include a home theater, gym, 3-car garage & motor court. Pairing architectural innovation with carefully curated interiors, this estate sets a new benchmark for modern comfort in a desired locale.

Co-Listed with Jordana Leigh - Rodeo Realty

Co-Listed with Christopher Pickett

Address: 1030 Somera Road, Los Angeles, CA 90077

Price: $12,500,000

For more information, please contact Ernie Carswell at 310-345-7500 or ernie@carswellandassociates.com.

Ernie Carswell is the exclusive real estate company representing the Sunset Strip/West Hollywood real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Arianne Nardo, Ricardo Britto, Jonathan Cabrera-Caruso, Isabel Tragash

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The elite real estate community of LA, as well as a select group of the press were present for a panel discussion about the lobby designs for The Estates at Acqualina, which were done by legendary designer Largerfeld.

Zac Lutz, Michael Goldstein, Ricardo Britto

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“Karl Lagerfeld is an iconic name in design. The Estates at Acqualina was thrilled to be welcomed to the Luxury Living Showroom in West Hollywood to talk about his designs for the lobby," said Michael Goldstein, the Estates' President of Sales. As Largefeld's only residential design in the US, the lobby at The Estates at Acqualina showcases the luxury condominium’s standards as second to none.”

Arianne Nardo, Marissa Cornejo, Alexandra Wensley, Yansy Checa

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The talk was moderated by journalist Arianne Nardo, with panelists Isabel Tragash and Jonathan Cabrera-Caruso of Miami's STA Architectural Group and Ricardo Britto of Luxury Living.

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Luxury Living's showroom was filled with guests who were treated to light bites, cocktails and drinks from Rosé by Bodvar – House of Rosés.

Joey Tesalona, Ricardo Britto, Niccolo Frosini, Marissa Cornejo, Jeff Krueger, Milena Pejcic, Zac Lutz

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Cliff Fong, Portia de Rossi

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The Molteni Group, leading Italian designer furniture company with more than 80 years of history,opened a flagship store in the West Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Molteni&C|Dada, in partnership with ddc Group, hosted a grand opening cocktail party, celebrating the new flagship store designed by Belgian architect and Molteni&C|Dada’s Creative Director, Vincent Van Duysen.

Giovanni Molteni, Andrea Molteni, Daniel Hakakian, Giulia Molteni, Siamak Hakakian, Babak Hakakian

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Among the attendees were: Portia de Rossi, Designer Cliff Fong, Commune designers Roman Alonso and Steven Johanknech, Giovanni Molteni, Andrea Molteni, Giulia Molteni, Daniel Hakakian, Siamak Hakakian, Babak Hakakian, and more.

Steven Johanknecht, Meg Touborg, Roman Alonso

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The new space, measuring over 7,600 square-feet across two levels, is defined by the intersections of Melrose Avenue, Beverly Boulevard and Robertson Boulevard, the center of the West Hollywood Design District.  Inspired by the houses of the great architects of the mid-20th century, Molteni&C|Dada’s design is evocative of an Italian villa. The store is gracious and fluid, its open architectural plan serving as a perfect backdrop for the latest Molteni&C|Dada offerings.

Portia de Rossi, Siamak Hakakian, Giulia Molteni

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As the first project in the United States from world-renowned MAD Architects, Gardenhouse reimagines the modern lifestyle of Beverly Hills with a return to simplicity. It reflects on a time when nature was woven into every aspect of life to provide a modern-day village where residents live harmoniously with nature and architecture.

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Reminiscent of the lush hillside that provides the iconic backdrop of Beverly Hills, the sculptural facade of Gardenhouse is the canvas for the largest living wall in the country. Comprised of native plants and succulents that transform with the seasons, creating a living, ever-evolving art piece, the living wall is intelligently designed to block out the sounds of the city while both drawing in and filtering the warm California sunlight.

At the center of Gardenhouse is a reflecting pool, a homage to the natural springs in Beverly Hills that first brought the community together, that mirrors the sky and materiality overhead. The residences, meticulously sited to ensure privacy, encircle a central, open-air atrium where a lush canopy of trees and a secret garden offer an unparalleled sense of seclusion.

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Sustainability is a pressing issue, particularly in Southern California. The living green wall and aluminum composite cladding which form the building’s facade help to reduce the building’s energy consumption. The living wall is composed of drought-tolerant plants, including succulents native to this region. Both the green wall and the aluminum cladding help to cool down and regulate the interior temperature of the building.

Each residence at Gardenhouse is as a unique custom home featuring airy, contemporary spaces and barrierless transitions between indoors and out. Residences showcase expansive, open-concept floor plans with towering walls of glass and private outdoor living spaces. Residences offer the space and privacy of a signature custom home and are designed to incorporate nature into the living experience.

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Gardenhouse features a collection of Row Houses, Garden Flats and Sky Villas offering the space and privacy of a signature custom home, airy, contemporary design, and barrierless transitions between indoors and out.

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Perched on the upper levels, the Sky Villas feature soaring ceiling heights, floor-to-ceiling windows, and signature sculptural staircases that connect the lower and upper floors. The two-story, three-bedroom penthouses boast an abundance of natural light, large gathering spaces and expansive city views. Each villa features a private foyer with direct lift access from the lobby and subterranean parking garage and a stunning architectural facade of aluminum composite panels.

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The garden flats are centered around the outdoor living experience with a thoughtful between tall windows and gallery walls. Configured on a single level, these residences boast three bedrooms and ample space for dining and entertaining. Each flat features open-plan living and private balconies and terraces that open onto an interior courtyard.

The Row House Collection, which is an exclusive trio of residences on Charleville Boulevard, is designed to feature unique, three-story floor plans. Adding to the level of luxury, there are spacious private masters, fireplaces, powder rooms, formal and informal living spaces and upper-level great rooms with chef's kitchens and walk-in pantries.

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2341 Gloaming Way, Beverly Hills Post Office, CA 90210

Ernie Carswell is one of the most accomplished and respected real estate agents in the industry today. He has been included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Hollywood’s Top 25 Real Estate Agents” listing, in Variety’s feature on “Showbiz Real Estate Elite,” Billboard’s coverage of the “Top 15 Real Estate Agents Representing Musicians Today,” and was ranked in the top 100 Agents in the nation by the Wall Street Journal’s Real Trends. Carswell caught up with Haute Residence to discuss why buyers love Sunset Strip in West Hollywood and what makes it so Haute:

What makes your market haute?

LA’s Sunset Strip in West Hollywood is the epicenter of social activity for the City, from finest restaurants, destination shopping to designer boutiques spread along trendy Melrose Avenue to the private member clubs such as Soho Club on Sunset Blvd and famous music venues like The Roxy or Whiskey a GoGo. Residential living in the Sunset Strip include the contemporary trophy homes of the Bird Streets or the historic Spanish estates of the Hollywood Hills, plus the convenient hi-rise condominium buildings offering doorman service, rooftop pools, and ultimate convenience. Whether a bungalow, a townhouse or a tech wizard’s estate retreat, Sunset Strip has it all for residential living.

The residential crowd is made up of...

large estates, new construction modern trophy homes, quaint bungalow cottages, Mid-Century architectural statements, townhouse condominiums and large doorman service buildings with hotel services.

The community vibe is...

very active! Endless shopping whether designer boutiques or large shopping venues like the Beverly Center is easily accessible and walkable. People are very visible here strolling along sidewalks or cycling in the bike lanes.

The lifestyle offered is...

convenient access to all daily activities, large avenues or small side streets keep traffic flowing smoothly, socializing with friends and business colleagues is easily shared with a multitude of diverse restaurant choices, small parks, and recreation areas offer athletic activities. One gets the feeling that the best of LA is contained within handy reach.

The most popular building type you’ll find is...

single family homes of all shapes and varieties mixed with architectural buildings such as the Cesar Pelli-designed Pacific Design Center.

The average home price is...

$ 2.5 million.

The area’s greatest highlight is…

dramatic views from the Sunset Strip seeing the entire city to the Ocean.

The area’s best driving-distance getaways are…

Santa Monica beach is 25 min drive, downtown Arts District is 35 min drive, LAX is 35 min drive.

The best spot to dine fancy is…

the Tower Bar, but also remember the Chateau Marmont!

The best spot to find entertainment is…

Sunset Boulevard between Doheny and Fairfax.

The best spot to go shopping is…

Melrose Avenue or the Beverly Center.

The best place to tee off is…

ugh oh—we don’t play golf in the Sunset Strip, but Bel-Air Country Club is 15 min away and Rancho Park golf course is 12 min away.

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“Things are changing in L.A.,” Cory Weiss, president of western region development marketing for Douglas Elliman real estate told the Wall Street Journal. “People are flocking to new developments in areas where they can walk.”

While the age-old image of a house in the hills with a pool is a popular one, it is being challenged by that of “vertical living.” A cluster of new pricey condos rising skyward around Sunset Boulevard and the newly gentrified Downtown L.A., the Ian-Schrager-designed West Hollywood Edition, houses 20 condos atop the boutique hotel chain. Starting price is $5 million.

According to “walk scores,” ranging from 1 to 100 that Redfin calculates for neighborhoods, areas that see a boost in walkability from a score of 60 to 80 add an average of $129,000 to a property’s value.

Outside of downtown and Hollywood, neighborhoods in greater LA are touting their walkability. One of the best known is Old town Pasadena, which has a walk score of 87 out of 100. It’s become a key selling point in a hot real estate market where you “can be in your residential neighborhood and take a short city walk and you’re in the middle of town,” said the L.A. Times’ Jonathan Gold. New luxury condos like Villas at the Ambassador Gardens used the “lock and leave” lifestyle in their marketing material.

“Homeowners who have larger, older estate properties now want less maintenance,” but without losing the luxury touches they’re accustomed to, said Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage sales associate Wendy Walker. “They also want to minimize the upkeep and maintenance expenses associated with the larger estates and the grounds.”

Downtown LA still has the highest walkability score. Its median home price was $679 per square foot in March, much higher than the citywide median of $449 per square foot.

Surprisingly, though known for its car culture, LA is the 13th most walkable city in America according to Walk Score. Certain residential LA neighborhoods such as Bel Air, which doesn’t have sidewalks, obviously don't score as high as those that do. Other high scorers for walkability, according to the site, were MacArthur Park/Westlake (Score 91), Central Hollywood (Score 93), Koreatown (Score 91) and Fairfax/Beverly Grove (Score 90).

Nonetheless, LA remains a city rooted in residents’ ability to drive. Change to a more pedestrian-friendly environment depends not just on developers but city planners greenlighting an expanded rail system. 

In 2012, with funding from Metro, the LA launched its Transit Neighborhood Plans (TNPs). Its aim is to refine current zoning and street design around transit stops. The city is concentrating on neighborhoods that will be served by transit lines currently under construction.

“The ultimate goal is to foster transit ridership and to reduce greenhouse gases and improve air quality,” said Patricia Diefenderfer, a city planner working on the TNPs. “We’re looking at how to create more capacity for housing and jobs. We’re trying to create environments that are more friendly for walking.”

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The design house, located at 8900 Beverly Blvd., aims to represent the lavish Los Angeles lifestyle with a state-of-the-art showroom experience.

It's no coincidence that Christopher Guy chose to not only open its new store during Britweek 2012, but the posh furniture brand also announced the winner and runner-up of the second annual Christopher Guy-BritWeek Design Award. The prestigious award went to Karolina Kurek from the Otis Parsons School of Design, and second place was a tie between Rana Desar of UCLA and Patrice Yagen of the Academy of Art.

The competition challenged students to design a furnishing or decorative accent based on the creations of haute couture hat designer Phillip Treacy.

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