Lana Shapoval, Realtor®
Lana Shapoval, Realtor
Sure California weather is amazing!
Yes we have beaches, beauty, culture, style, shopping, yachting, great hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, marinas, golf courses and yes, the country’s most sought after real estate!
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Santa Clara county, San Francisco Bay area housing market is booming. Right now is a good time to realize your plans to sell or to buy your property.
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Have you ever dreamed of a life in a magical place where every breath is a memory worth remembering, where dreams are within a hand’s reach, where the pace of time slows down? Los Angeles is a city of endless summer, a beautiful place drenched in heartwarming sunshine, where beauty isn’t just a word but a goal to achieve, a lifestyle to follow, a dream to pursue. Our company is a real estate agency that is always there to help you find the best property in the city under the sun. The company’s highly skilled professionals are always aimed at sharing their experience with you. If you never settle for less, think big to win big, aim high to live high, our company is the best solution for you.
We want to help you achieve the dream. Purchasing real estate in California, you embark on a magic journey to the world of authentic natural beauty, tropical splendor, endless sunshine. We will be more than happy to help you start a new chapter in your life. We have years of experience in the field of real estate, a highly professional team aimed at delivering the best service possible.
Sincerely Yours,
Lana Shapoval
Realtor & Advisor
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‘Whiplash’ producer Helen Estabrook pays over asking for jazzy home in Los Feliz
by Jack Flemming on 2018-04-22 at 7:00 AM
Academy Award-nominated producer Helen Estabrook has snapped up a Spanish-style estate in Los Feliz for $1.805 million. Estabrook, who produced the films “Whiplash” and “Up in the Air,” must have found something to love in the breezy abode; records show the final sale was more than $100,000 over... […]
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Writer-producer Rodney Rothman passes the keys to his Venice cottage
by Jack Flemming on 2018-04-21 at 8:00 AM
“22 Jump Street” writer Rodney Rothman has found a winning offer for his home in Venice, selling the modern cottage for $2.5 million. Originally listed for $2.995 million, the home saw its asking price trimmed twice for a total of $400,000, records show. The two-story home is fronted by a grassy... […]
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The Manor in Holmby Hills is back on top at $200 million
by Neal J. Leitereg, Jack Flemming on 2018-04-21 at 6:00 AM
The most expensive home for sale in America is still found in Los Angeles, but it’s no longer the larger-than-life mansion that debuted a year ago in Bel-Air at $250 million. That speculative wonder of owner-developer Bruce Makowsky has returned to the Multiple Listing Service at $188 million.... […]
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My Favorite Room: Tiya Sircar brings Texas and India to her living room
by Arielle Paul on 2018-04-21 at 5:30 AM
In actress Tiya Sircar’s Hollywood Hills living room, Texas and India merge to create a unique design style reminiscent of home. An open archway leads to this sunny enclave, revealing a conglomeration of objects and art including gold armadillos, a longhorn-skull bowl and various depictions of... […]
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Home of the Week: Venice jewel shines from top to bottom
by Neal J. Leitereg on 2018-04-21 at 5:00 AM
This newly built home illuminates its Venice street with an angled front and mixed-medium siding that pops against bright accent lighting. The gleaming details are echoed in the living room, where floating light fixtures and backlit molding create an ambience-changing effect. In the master bathroom,... […]
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Hot Property: One for the home team
by Neal J. Leitereg and Lauren Beale on 2018-04-21 at 12:05 AM
Hockey, baseball and basketball players tend to move around a lot, so there’s never a shortage of real estate activity off the field or court. We’ve loaded this week’s collection with sports stars. For local flavor, there’s a Kings player looking to drop his custom digs in the beach cities. But... […]
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Retired NFL referee Ed Hochuli officiates a quick sale in San Diego
by Jack Flemming on 2018-04-20 at 11:50 AM
Retired referee Ed Hochuli was known for his lengthy penalty explanations during his time in the NFL, but he wrapped up the sale of his San Diego condo pretty quickly. The three-bedroom unit sold for $2.395 million, the same as his asking price, just a month after he introduced it to the market.... […]
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Jerry Weintraub’s estate in Beverly Hills sells for $17.8 million
by Neal J. Leitereg on 2018-04-20 at 10:50 AM
The Beverly Hills home where late Hollywood producer and talent manager Jerry Weintraub lived for decades has sold for $17.8 million. Set behind polished steel gates, the contemporary-style home was renovated about a decade ago and has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and slightly more than 7,600... […]
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John Francis Daley gets his price and more for stylish Hollywood Hills home
by Jack Flemming on 2018-04-20 at 9:55 AM
Actor-screenwriter John Francis Daley, known for his roles in “Freaks and Geeks” and “Bones,” has sold his 1960s Midcentury home for $1.6 million, or $5,000 over his asking price. A gated courtyard entry sits out front of the Hollywood Hills estate and leads into 1,629 square feet of interior that... […]
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Actor Robert Blake’s onetime Studio City home sells for $3.35 million
by Lauren Beale on 2018-04-20 at 8:15 AM
The onetime Studio City home of actor Robert Blake has sold for $3.35 million – well above the asking price of $2.995 million. The 1937 ranch-style residence is where Blake was living in 2001 when his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley, was fatally shot outside a Studio City restaurant. The actor was charged... […]
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The Manor in Holmby Hills is back on top at $200 million
by Neal J. Leitereg, Jack Flemming on 2018-04-21 at 6:00 AM
The most expensive home for sale in America is still found in Los Angeles, but it’s no longer the larger-than-life mansion that debuted a year ago in Bel-Air at $250 million. That speculative wonder of owner-developer Bruce Makowsky has returned to the Multiple Listing Service at $188 million.... […]
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Mission Valley's Civita breaks ground on low-income rentals
by Phillip Molnar on 2018-04-18 at 4:05 AM
More low-income apartments are coming to Mission Valley’s upscale expensive Civita development. Developers Chelsea Investment Group and Sudberry Properties broke ground on the project this weekend. The cost to build the 306-unit complex is $137.5 million, or $449,000 per unit, inside the luxury... […]
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L.A King Dustin Brown heats up the Manhattan Beach home market
by Neal J. Leitereg on 2018-04-14 at 6:00 AM
Dustin Brown and the Kings are making another run in the Stanley Cup playoffs, but away from the ice, the star right winger is making a play of a different sort: He and his wife, Nicole, have put their home in the Manhattan Beach area up for sale at $6.999 million. Custom-built for Brown and his... […]
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Rising interest rates sounding alarm bells for debt-laden consumers
by Bloomberg on 2018-04-13 at 6:00 AM
A healthy economy can be a dangerous thing. Americans have a history of loading up on debt in good times, then paying dearly when the bills come due. Adding to the pain: A booming economy is often accompanied by rising interest rates, which make mortgages, credit cards and other debt much more... […]
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Another high-dollar sale in March keeps things hot in Malibu
by Neal J. Leitereg on 2018-04-13 at 5:30 AM
Another blockbuster sale along the sand in Malibu paved the way for L.A. County’s highest-priced home sales for the month of March. In the Beverly Hills market, two sales tipped the scales at $22 million or more. Here’s a larger look. $38 million — Malibu Hollywood film producer Joel Silver sold... […]
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Lawsuits filed against L.A. County, lenders over green energy program
by Andrew Khouri on 2018-04-12 at 1:45 PM
Attorneys representing homeowners filed lawsuits Thursday against Los Angeles County, alleging a county program that funds solar panels and other energy-efficient home improvements is a “plague” that’s ruined the finances of many borrowers by saddling them with loans they cannot afford. The twin... […]
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San Diego average rent up to $1,887, breaking record. Will it last?
by Phillip Molnar on 2018-04-03 at 5:50 PM
The average rent in San Diego County hit a record $1,887 a month in March, increasing 8 percent in a year, said a new report released this week. High-end apartment complexes downtown helped raise the rates substantially, especially those that opened in the last few months, according to data from... […]
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Green Flash, awash in debt, is sold to investment firm
by Peter Rowe, Lori Weisberg on 2018-04-03 at 2:15 PM
San Diego’s financially troubled Green Flash brewery has been sold to a group of investors following a foreclosure by the company’s principal lender, Comerica Bank. As a result of the sale, which closed Friday, a new ownership group calling itself WC IPA LLC is taking over and making a number of... […]
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As China puts the brakes on overseas investment, Los Angeles' development boom takes a hit
by Roger Vincent on 2018-04-01 at 3:00 AM
Last year, Chinese investors interested in buying or developing property in Southern California peppered World Trade Center Los Angeles officials with questions about how best to break into the market. What’s the difference between city governments and county governments, they might ask. Or, are... […]
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Facebook, Yelp clash with California homeowners over plan to dramatically boost development
by Eric Newcomer on 2018-03-30 at 7:30 AM
California is bracing for a high-profile fight over the state’s housing crisis. And the clash is pitting Silicon Valley technology executives, who want to cut regulations that make it hard to build multi-story apartment buildings, against existing homeowners and affordable housing advocates. The... […]
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Saratoga's Paul Masson chateau for sale, $7 million
by By Richard Scheinin, rscheinin@bayareanewsgroup.com on 2016-09-04 at 11:16 AM
Winemaker Paul Masson's historic hilltop chateau is on sale for $7 million, not a bad price given the dizzying state of the Silicon Valley real estate market. On 3-plus acres, it has its own vineyards, a wine cellar and plenty of history. […]
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Home sale listings from San Jose and Peninsula areas, Sept. 3
by Mercury News on 2016-09-03 at 5:09 AM
Residential transactions in Santa Clara, San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties, published Sept. 3, 2016. […]
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Pending U.S. home sales strengthened in July
by By Josh Boak, Associated Press on 2016-08-31 at 7:16 AM
More Americans signed contracts to purchase homes in July, a sign that demand for home ownership remains strong despite a shortage of listings on the market. […]
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Palo Alto property owners say retail mandate creates hardship
by By Jacqueline Lee, Daily News Staff Writer on 2016-08-30 at 6:41 PM
Property owners of 100 Addison Ave. say they've exhausted their search for a new retail tenant after Addison Antiques left the site in the outer downtown commercial core a year ago. […]
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Does California's environmental protection law impede development?
by <p class="normalparagraphstyle">By JEFF COLLINS, Orange County Register on 2016-08-30 at 6:11 AM
The state's signature environmental law was back in the limelight this year after Gov. Jerry Brown sought to spur affordable-home construction by allowing certain projects to win approval 'by right,' bypassing local reviews. […]
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California university system aims to get clearer picture of students' housing problems
by By Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times on 2016-08-30 at 5:21 AM
Racing from her last class of the day at Cal State Long Beach, Shellv Candler had about an hour to get to Wilmington. […]
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Silicon Valley homeownership: Pretty much forget it, if you're a millennial
by <i></i> on 2016-08-29 at 12:04 PM
Surprise, surprise. Young people can't afford to buy homes in Silicon Valley. […]
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The latest in Silicon Valley real estate: your own chateau
by <i></i> on 2016-08-29 at 5:30 AM
Long before anyone worried about drones crashing through the front window, winemaker Paul Masson built a chateau in the hills above Saratoga. […]
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Home sale listings from San Jose and Peninsula areas, Aug. 27
by Mercury News on 2016-08-26 at 9:17 AM
Residential transactions in Santa Clara, San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties, published Aug. 20, 2016. […]
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San Jose: Fuji Towers in dire need of repair, tenants say
by By Tatiana Sanchez, tsanchez@bayareanewsgroup.com on 2016-08-26 at 4:06 AM
Residents are calling on local and federal housing officials to rehabilitate the 40-year-old complex on N. 5th Street. […]
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Price Point: $3.85 million in Menlo Park
on 2018-04-20 at 7:02 PM
Built in 1996, this recently renovated Country English home in the Vintage Oaks neighborhood has new windows, high ceilings and a spacious backyard. The modern kitchen offers a walk-in pantry, ample counter space and an island. A pair of walk-in closets accent a master suite whose spa bathroom features an oversize tub, floating vanities and a multi-head shower. Wainscoting, crown moldings and window seats highlight the list of architectural details within. An open house takes place from 1:30 to […]
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Price Point: $3.985 million in Lafayette
on 2018-04-20 at 6:56 PM
This brand-new construction in the Hidden Valley neighborhood features eco-friendly materials, crisp lines and views of Mount Diablo. Architect Steven Kubitschek, interior designer Leslie Kalish, builder Jeff Stone and landscape architect David Thorne collaborated on the home that’s shingled in red cedar. High-end appliances outfit an expansive kitchen that includes a gas fireplace, soft-close cabinetry and a four-panel glass sliders that open to the outdoors. The owner’s suite […]
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Just Approved: Pre-underwrite program sees buyer win condo purchase with only 3 percent down
on 2018-04-20 at 6:55 PM
Mortgage adviser: Tom Banducci, Guaranteed Rate. Property type: Condominium in Oakland. Purchase Price: $447,500. Loan amount: $434,000. Loan type: 30-year fixed. Rate: 4.25 percent (4.932 percent APR), 1 percent point fee. Backstory: A first-time buyer in the East Bay wanted a […]
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Hot Property: Family ready to pass on legacy at Upper Rockridge home
by By Jordan Guinn on 2018-04-20 at 6:55 PM
Brothers Jeff Langer and Cameron Langer want what’s best for 135 Cross Road in Oakland. Though they were adults when their parents built the five-bedroom, they still have fond memories of fundraisers, parties and holidays hosted at the expansive estate. Nestled on nearly half an acre in Upper Rockridge’s Claremont Pines neighborhood, the shingled two-story offers an accessible, open floor plan. The wide entryways and elevator helped their mother […]
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Remodeled Edwardian in Nob Hill open Sunday
on 2018-04-20 at 6:54 PM
Elegance abounds in this remodeled Edwardian found down the street from Grace Cathedral. Caesarstone counters, a six-burner Wolf range and a Sub-Zero refrigerator outfit the home’s contemporary chef’s kitchen. The home includes both wood-burning and gas fireplaces as well. Learn more at www.1031 jones.com. Listing agent: Peter Goss, Zephyr Real Estate, […]
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Two-bedroom in South Beach live/work condo open Sunday
on 2018-04-20 at 6:53 PM
Exposed brick and concrete accent the voluminous interior of this live/work condo near the Embarcadero, AT&T Park and the Financial District. Floor-to-ceiling windows welcome in natural light and the listing includes bathrooms on both levels. Stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry outfit the kitchen. Listing agent: Eric Turner, Sotheby’s International Realty, (415) 425-1516, eric.turner@sothebys […]
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Larkspur cottage open Sunday
on 2018-04-20 at 6:53 PM
Built in 1929, this cottage was one of the first homes built in Madrone Canyon and has belonged to the same family for four generations. Mature redwoods surround the yellow storybook not far from downtown Larkspur. A patio off the kitchen sets the stage for al fresco dining. Listing agent: Kathleen Daly, Coldwell Banker, (415) 519-6074, kdaly@ cbnorcal.com; Lisa Lange, Coldwell Banker, (415) 464-3318, lisalange@ […]
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San Francisco designer refines Alamo Square home
by By Jordan Guinn on 2018-04-20 at 6:52 PM
Every three years or so, Holly Hollenbeck starts getting restless. The principal of the Inner Richmond’s HSH Designers and her family buy a new home, remodel it and then start the process anew. “I love projects,” Hollenbeck said. “As soon as I finish a house, I get itchy to start something else.” Her latest venture rests on the corner of Scott and Grove […]
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Tour 13 Model Homes at Sage by Shea Homes in Livermore (sponsored)
on 2018-04-20 at 9:58 AM
(Livermore, CA) Rejuvenate yourself with engaging activities and soothing surroundings at Shea Home's master-plan community, Sage in Livermore. Sage is a new home community unlike any other; it's a blend of inner tranquility with modern luxury and offers a greener, more holistic lifestyle. It's an ideal antidote to the many stresses of a fast paced Bay Area life. Model homes are open every day from 10AM to 6PM, except Wednesdays from 2 to 6PM. Learn how you can pre-qualify for these homes at […]
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Renting a studio in San Francisco will cost you $2,500 a month. Here's what you get
by Anna Marie Erwert on 2018-04-20 at 5:44 AM
San Francisco studios are renting for an average market rate rent of $2,500 a month. What do you get for the money? […]
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5 ways to afford your first home
on 2018-04-19 at 6:43 AM
Read full story for latest details. […]
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This Texas military town has nearly closed the black and white homeownership gap
on 2018-04-17 at 6:27 AM
Killeen, Texas is a relative oasis of racial parity when it comes to homeownership. The reason: Fort Hood. […]
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Flip this house! Zillow plans to buy and sell homes
on 2018-04-13 at 12:14 PM
Read full story for latest details. […]
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London's property market is in a coma
on 2018-04-12 at 5:12 AM
London experienced years of booming property prices. But the market has now ground to a halt. […]
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Looking to buy your first home? Good luck with that
on 2018-04-04 at 10:00 AM
House hunting is going to be difficult this spring ? especially for those looking to become owners for the first time. […]
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Warning signs in the housing market aren't hurting Zillow
on 2018-03-14 at 8:10 AM
Shares of Zillow have soared this year. But other housing-related stocks have dipped, and even Zillow's top economist is worried the real estate market may cool off. […]
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Yes, you can still deduct interest on your home equity loan ...
on 2018-03-08 at 9:28 AM
The new tax law has created a lot of confusion over whether tax filers may still deduct the interest they pay on home equity loans and lines of credit. The IRS says that you can, but only if the money is used to improve your home. […]
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Home sellers are making huge profits. So why aren't more people selling?
on 2018-02-08 at 7:49 AM
It's the most profitable time to sell your home in more than a decade, so why aren't more home owners listing? […]
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Why you want Amazon to be your new neighbor
on 2018-01-24 at 10:09 AM
Amazon has announced a list of 20 cities as potential locations for its second headquarters. The winner is likely to see a significant boost to its real estate market. […]
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3 ways tax reform will hit home values
on 2018-01-10 at 9:49 AM
The freshly-passed tax code could be a drag on home values. […]

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