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Wow. It’s the first time the architectural gem has surfaced for sale in 36 years. And it can be yours for a mere $49.5 million.

The 'Wave House,' Harry Gesner’s Malibu masterpiece, lists for $49.5 million The 'Wave House,' an iconic Malibu residence built by Harry Gesner, just surfaced for sale for the first time in 36 years at $49.5 million.

Here is an inside look at one of L.A.’s most cutthroat endeavors: finding an apartment.

The rent is high. The apartment is a dump. When can I move in? What I learned from my nightmarish Los Angeles apartment hunt: bring a tape measure, have the attorney general on speed-dial and "room with a view" is subjective.

A 20-year battle over the fate of a rugged, verdant hillside in Los Angeles is barreling toward an epic conclusion as developers move forward with plans to construct a luxury housing project in the Verdugo Mountains, above the Sunland-Tujunga neighborhood.

Luxury L.A. hillside development in severe fire danger zone? Plan sparks protests. 'Just not safe' Opponents say there have been considerable environmental changes in the area since the project was first approved 20 years ago.

At a time of year when the number of homes for sale usually climbs in anticipation of the prime spring buying months, it’s been on the decline, driven lower by people who don’t want to ditch their rock-bottom mortgage rates or sell into a market where home prices have been falling.

Looking to buy a home this spring? Good luck, there's not much out there The number of homes for sale in Southern California has fallen to start the year, a reversal of normal trends as high mortgage rates keep sellers on the sidelines.

Officials have released fresh details about the first Storyliving by Disney project in Riverside County, an ambitious effort to infuse a master-planned community with the Burbank entertainment giant’s trademark whimsy and wonder.

Disney's planned community in California takes shape with nod to 'The Incredibles' Officials have released additional information about the Cotino project — a 1,900-plus-unit Storyliving by Disney community in Rancho Mirage in the Coachella Valley.

Right now, there’s a mansion on the market in Beverly Crest. Buy it in the next few days and you’ll get a free McLaren. Or an Aston Martin. Or a Bentley.

Free McLaren or Bentley: Sellers get creative to close deals before ‘mansion tax’ kicks in As L.A.'s new "mansion tax" looms, sellers are trying anything to close deals before the April 1 deadline to avoid paying the tax.

Find out about the man behind Burbank’s mysterious castles. His name was Gary Bandy, and he was not content to simply dot Burbank’s streets with bland, box-like commercial buildings. Instead, he aimed to leave a legacy behind in a city he loved.

What's the deal with Burbank's gigantic castles? We have answers Massive turrets. Stained glass windows. Sneering stone gargoyles. We discovered the story behind the enormous castles dotting Burbank.

Mark Wahlberg just sold his 30,500-square-foot mega-mansion in Beverly Park for $55 million — the priciest home sale in Southern California this year but a far cry from the $87.5 million the movie star was asking last year.

Mark Wahlberg sells lavish Beverly Park mega-mansion for $55 million Mark Wahlberg just sold his French-inspired mega-mansion in Beverly Park for $55 million, Southern California's priciest home sale so far this year.

Here's a scary parallel between Turkey's suffering and what awaits Southern California.

A deadly building flaw common in California brings destruction and misery to Turkey, Syria The flaws of non-ductile concrete construction are found across California, with many buildings having not been evaluated or retrofitted and at risk of collapse in a serious earthquake.

The house that pizza built is hitting the market in Beverly Crest, where a French Normandy-style mansion owned by California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Larry Flax just surfaced for sale at $48.5 million.

California Pizza Kitchen founder lists Beverly Park estate for $48.5 million Larry Flax, co-founder of the California Pizza Kitchen restaurant chain, is asking $48.5 million for his European-inspired showplace in Beverly Park.

Jennifer Lopez’s Bel-Air compound — a private retreat loaded with stylish structures and high-end amenities — just hit the market for $42.5 million. Lopez married Ben Affleck last year, and sources say the pair are currently shopping around for a marital home.

Jennifer Lopez wants $42.5 million for lavish Bel-Air compound Jennifer Lopez is asking $42.5 million for her Bel-Air compound, a private retreat with multiple homes and amenities sprawled across eight acres.