Bel Air

Bel Air · Los Angeles

Essentials of Bel Air

Bel Air is a very residential neighborhood of Los Angeles where the weather is good most of the year. The neighborhood owes its identity and reputation to the houses that make it up. Under their modest appearance on the roadside, they offer and feature very large spaces. Far from the eyes, the neighborhood offers natural wonders and architectural splendors featuring some of the magnificent and impregnable views of the Los Angeles and Santa Catalina islands. Acquiring a property is not easy as demand is high and prices rarely trade below $ 20 million.

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Syd Leibovitch

Rodeo Realty

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Pacific Union International

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Understanding the Bel Air market

The American real estate market has suffered from an important crisis, due to seizure of properties. This phenomenon had a huge consequence on prices, which plummeted. Therefore, investing in a property in L.A. is currently a safe investment and is interesting as the market benefits from favorable conditions.

Besides, the American population is mobile and often changes its accommodations. The law is particularly secured for financial backers and the American system is based on MLS (Multiple Listing System) which gathers all properties on sale, which is a guaranty of ease to find one.

Thanks to a nice economic expansion, Los Angeles enjoys a large and diversified property portfolio with competitive prices for a city such vibrant, enormous and sunny. All in all, this area is a real heaven for owners and real estate investors.

House

$7,463,833

Observed median price

5160 m²

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Who buys?

Thanks to its multicultural aspects, Los Angeles is a global city which constantly attracts show business celebrities, fashion leaders, wealthy tourists as well as powerful financial people who are looking for an upscale quality of life, in a magnificent green oasis where are gathered culture, entertainment, glamor and leading-edge technology.

Buying basics

"Before any investment, the potential buyer will have to contact a professional of the real estate sector. The latter will need his client's passport and other administrative and bank documents to testify his identity and his solvency. The buying process is really fast (around one month). You do not need to have the American citizenship nor the famous Green card but you are required to provide a social security number (SSN), which is obligatory to fill in the tax return (that is only $100 for a property). Besides, it is highly recommended to purchase an insurance regarding the ownership title in order to be secured in case of potential recording error. "

Seasons

Peak Season

Jun 01 – Aug 31

From June to August, summers are particularly sunny and hot because of Santa Ana, a warm and dry wind that creates heatwaves. Therefore, temperatures can sometimes reach 35 degrees.

High Season

Apr 01 – Dec 01

The period from April to November is generally one of the best periods of the year to visit Los Angeles as temperatures are pleasant. Spring is also the period with shorter visitor queues and lower prices. However, between April and May, there is a "June Gloom" phenomenon (also called "May Grey") which corresponds &...

Low Season

Dec 01 – Mar 31

Thanks to a Mediterranean climate, Los Angeles has a sweet climate throughout the year. Winters are mild and slightly rainy. Temperature scarcely drop below 10 degrees during the period from December to March.

Points of interest

Bel Air Hotel

This boutique hotel, built in 1922, is one of the most luxury hotels, with more than one hundred rooms, and 43 of them are suites. It was designed in an old Hollywood style and has beautiful gardens. Each year, it welcomes many celebrities, such as Grace Kelly, who came so regularly that she gave her name to her sui...

Getty View Park

This is a urban park, which overhangs the city of Bel Air. Its elevation allows to admire the great view on the Santa Monica Bay. It also enjoys miles of trails, in a quiet environment and with easy starter tracks. It is a good place to take your dog hiking too.

Bel Air Film Festival

This annual movie festival, also known as BAFF, was created in 2008 by Melody Storm to promote the appreciation of films. It is well-attended by Los Angeles celebrities and by international personalities of the entertainment industry. The 2017 year will welcome the seventh edition of this festival, during the month ...

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