Judge lifts Trump's contempt order in New York civil probe
The contempt order was imposed after Trump was found to have failed to comply with a subpoena from New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office. Source link …Read More
Month: June 2022
Hearst heiress sells Lautner's famous Wolff House to Louis Vuitton's director for $11 million
In an off-market deal, Louis Vuitton creative director Nicolas Ghesquière has paid $11 million for John Lautner’s iconic Wolff House. Source link …Read More
Pending home sales post surprise increase in May, likely due to brief pullback in mortgage rates
Pending home sales, a measure of signed contracts on existing homes, rose slightly in May, up 0.7% compared with April. Source link …Read More
They didn't get their security deposits back. Now a big L.A. landlord agrees to pay $12.5 million
The firm owned by controversial developer Geoffrey Palmer has agreed to repay security deposits to 19,000 tenants in a class-action lawsuit settlement. Source link …Read More
'I can't win in this market': Why LGBTQ homebuyers say mortgage rates are hitting them especially hard
The rapid rise in home prices, followed by a spike in mortgage rates, is particularly impactful for LGBTQ homebuyers. Source link …Read More
Beverly Hills' historic Saks Fifth Avenue complex set for development into offices and apartments
Saks Fifth Avenue, one of Beverly Hills’ most famous department stores, is set to move to make way for a mixed-use complex that could energize a sedate stretch of Wilshire Boulevard near Rodeo Drive. Source link …Read More
Sales of existing homes fell in May, and more declines are expected
Sales of existing homes in May fell 3.4% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 5.41 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. Source link …Read More
Finneas O'Connell sells a coastal cottage in Malibu for $5.66 million
Grammy winner Finneas O’Connell just sold his Malibu beach house for $5.66 million, $160,000 more than he was asking. Source link …Read More
Demand for adjustable-rate mortgages surges, as interest rates make biggest jump in 13 years
Mortgage rates surged to the highest level since 2008, but more buyers applied for loans, perhaps concerned rates would move even higher. Source link …Read More
The feud over Bill Gross' lawn sculpture has come to an end. There were no winners
The battle between the billionaire bond king and his neighbors started over lawn decor and devolved into psychological warfare. It ended in mutual defeat. Source link …Read More