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!
Santa Clara county, San Francisco Bay area, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Malibu are some of the world’s most well-recognized brands, synonymous with ultra-luxury, golden white beaches, fine dining and some of the most beautiful architectural landscapes in the country.
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
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CMA: COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS
WHAT’S YOUR HOME WORTH?
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Evan Metropoulos shaves $10 million more off unfinished WeHo penthouse
by Jack Flemming on 2019-01-23 at 9:55 AM
Evan Metropoulos’s unfinished penthouse is a tougher sell than expected. Last spring, the businessman listed the double-unit condo atop West Hollywood’s Sierra Towers for $58 million before trimming the price to $48.8 million last summer. It’s now back on the market for $38 million, records show.... […]
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Former Tribune Publishing CEO Justin Dearborn looks to shed Illinois home
by Jack Flemming on 2019-01-22 at 1:55 PM
Justin Dearborn, who stepped down as chief executive of Tribune Publishing last week, has put his English-style manor on the market in Illinois for $2.739 million. That’s around $300,000 more than he paid for it two years ago, according to the Multiple Listing Service. Covered in brick, the home... […]
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Top sales: December deals include covert trade between Ben Affleck, Adam Levine
by Neal J. Leitereg on 2019-01-22 at 12:50 PM
A Pacific Palisades home with generations of A-list ties, a Beverly Hills home steeped in Hollywood wedding history and the former Hollywood Hills West mansion of a film producer were among the high-dollar properties trading hands in December. Here’s a closer look. $31.95 million — Pacific Palisades... […]
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Actors David Walton and Majandra Delfino bring historic Hancock Park home to market
by Jack Flemming on 2019-01-22 at 11:45 AM
Married actors David Walton and Majandra Delfino are ready to part with their Hancock Park home. Full of Spanish style inside and out, the 1920s estate is on the market for $3.2 million. The pair bought the property six years ago for $1.75 million and remodeled it soon after, touching up the kitchen,... […]
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Fitness maven Jillian Michaels looks to work out a deal for her Malibu home
by Neal J. Leitereg on 2019-01-21 at 11:40 AM
It’s a new year and a new price for the Malibu home of Jillian Michaels. The fitness trainer, television personality and author has relisted her house on Las Flores Beach at $8.795 million, a $20,000 uptick in price from when it was last on the market two years ago. The three-story house, built... […]
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HGTV designer Jamie Durie offers up his Laurel Canyon oasis
by Lauren Beale on 2019-01-21 at 10:30 AM
A Midcentury Modern house in Hollywood Hills West owned and remodeled by HGTV designer Jamie Durie is for sale at $2.875 million. Set in the Laurel Canyon area, the main house and detached studio wed vintage details with high-end upgrades. A sleek updated kitchen, a living room with a stone fireplace,... […]
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James Dearden is ready to write Beverly Crest lease house out of his portfolio
by Lauren Beale on 2019-01-21 at 8:30 AM
English director-screenwriter James Dearden, whose writing credits include the 1987 thriller "Fatal Attraction," and his wife, actress Annabel Brooks, have listed a home in Beverly Crest at $4.999 million. The gated contemporary, which has been leased out in recent years, sits on a half-acre hedged... […]
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Onetime Guess Who member Burton Cummings dives back into the for-sale market
by Lauren Beale on 2019-01-21 at 6:00 AM
Following a four-month hiatus off the market, Burton Cummings’ mountaintop estate in Studio City is back up for sale at $4.95 million. The singer, songwriter and past member of the Guess Who bought the house in 2012 for $1.75 million, records show. The Tudor Revival mansion, built in 1976, is set... […]
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Hot Property: Trevor Noah nabs a modern mansion in Bel-Air
by Jack Flemming, Neal J. Leitereg on 2019-01-19 at 6:00 AM
Trevor Noah, host of “The Daily Show,” has shelled out $20.5 million for an eye-catching estate in Bel-Air, according to sources not authorized to comment on the deal. Set on a 1.31-acre promontory lot, the 10,044-square-foot home is entered through a pivoting front door made of paneled wood. Polished... […]
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My Favorite Room: Family life comes together in Jaime Camil’s living room
by Kavita Daswani on 2019-01-19 at 5:30 AM
When Jaime Camil talks about the living room of his Studio City home, he is hard-pressed to give it only one role: “It’s the family room, the war room, the chaotic room, the full-of-happiness room. It’s where we all love to be.” The Mexican actor, 45, is best known for playing the flamboyant and... […]
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U.S. home sales plunged 6.4% in December, pushing down price growth
by Associated Press on 2019-01-22 at 8:40 AM
U.S. home sales cratered in December, causing price growth to slip to the lowest level in nearly six years as the housing sector ended 2018 on a decidedly weak note. The National Assn. of Realtors said Tuesday that sales of existing homes plunged 6.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.99... […]
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Mayor Faulconer's housing speech sounded good, but will it work?
by Phillip Molnar, Jennifer Van Grove on 2019-01-21 at 5:00 AM
Housing advocates are pleased with the mayor’s pledge to make it easier to build homes in the city, but there are issues that concern market experts. In last week’s State of the City address, Mayor Kevin Faulconer said he would use several measures to encourage more building, such as eliminating... […]
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Hot Property Newsletter: Did you blink?
by Neal J. Leitereg and Lauren Beale on 2019-01-19 at 12:05 AM
We’re declaring the holiday real estate doldrums officially over. This week’s lineup features heavyweights in the acting, singing and talk show hosting worlds. And for good measure, we’ve thrown in a pitcher, a 1960s sitcom favorite and the house that was the scene of a memorable television drama... […]
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Some home shoppers are calling it quits, convinced that prices have peaked
by Andrew Khouri on 2019-01-18 at 12:10 PM
Two years ago, Mike Saavedra moved to Southern California, equipped with a new high-paying healthcare job and a plan. The former Arizona resident would rent by the beach while becoming familiar with neighborhoods where he may want to purchase a house. But a few months after starting his search,... […]
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A $110-million splash in Malibu was the whale of all L.A. sales in 2018
by Neal J. Leitereg on 2019-01-18 at 5:30 AM
It was a year of new price heights for Los Angeles’ red-hot luxury housing market. But for all the $100-million spec homes and billion-dollar mountaintops debuted last year, off-market deals registered the biggest surprises. Coastal communities such as Malibu and Pacific Palisades saw price records,... […]
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Neighborhood Spotlight: Olive groves put La Mirada on the map
by Scott Garner on 2019-01-18 at 5:00 AM
La Mirada got its start when Andrew McNally, the map and atlas magnate who made his fortune producing globes and guides for 19th century America, left Chicago and in 1888 bought 2,300 acres of Southern California ranchland. He devoted 700 of those acres to his own pastoral haven. And though he... […]
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Is San Diego County done building single-family homes?
by Phillip Molnar on 2019-01-17 at 6:00 AM
If you are looking to buy a new single-family home this year, San Diego County might be a tough place to do it. Early estimates for the number of single-family homes coming out for sale this year are around 800, fewer than roughly 940 last year and 1,500 in 2017 and 2016. It reflects a trend of... […]
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US Bank Tower, once the West’s tallest building, goes on the block
by Roger Vincent on 2019-01-16 at 3:00 AM
US Bank Tower in downtown Los Angeles, the tallest skyscraper in the West for decades, is on the block as its Singaporean owners test the limits of the city’s burgeoning real estate investment market. Standing 72 stories on Bunker Hill, the building holds a prominent position in business and in... […]
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Hot Property: Movie mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg gives up high ground in Utah
by Neal J. Leitereg, Jack Flemming, Lauren Beale on 2019-01-12 at 6:00 AM
On a scenic mountainside in Utah, the 14,100-square-foot vacation home of movie magnate Jeffrey Katzenberg has sold for $11.6 million. The longtime Disney executive, who co-founded DreamWorks SKG in 1994, first listed the property seven years ago for $20.5 million, records show. Set on 1.57 acres... […]
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Hot Property Newsletter: Revving back up?
by Neal J. Leitereg and Lauren Beale on 2019-01-12 at 12:05 AM
Traditional real estate thinking is that the housing market holiday stall lasts until the Super Bowl. But there’s still turnover in the meantime. This week’s offerings include places with ties to the music world, film history and the sports scene. Our Home of the Week in Alhambra struts its English... […]
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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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Super luxe Tahoe cabin offers private waterfall and discounted price tag
by Anna Marie Erwert on 2019-01-22 at 4:03 AM
Built in 2018, this luxury cabin on one acre in Truckee's posh Martins Camp is upscale Tahoe living, offered now at a discounted $7.995 million. […]
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San Jose predicted to be nation's hottest market again in 2019
by Anna Marie Erwert on 2019-01-19 at 4:03 AM
Is San Jose on deck to be the hottest real estate market in 2019? If so, it would be the second year in a row the South Bay neighborhood takes that title. But not all signs point to "yes." […]
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Price Point: $2.499 million in Belmont
on 2019-01-18 at 6:27 PM
Introduced by a private front courtyard with terraced gardens, this freshly renovated home enjoys luxury finishes, a flowing floor plan and owner’s suites on both levels. White Shaker cabinetry pairs with quartz counters and stainless steel appliances in a chef’s kitchen that’s brightened by a skylight and anchored by a stone-topped breakfast bar. A formal dining room rests by the kitchen, while the living room’s sliding glass doors open to a view deck. Read more at […]
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Price Point: $2.395 million in Berkeley
on 2019-01-18 at 6:27 PM
Resting atop a bluff on a secluded cul-de-sac, this Mediterranean modern pairs grand proportions with panoramic views. The floor plan revolves around an interior courtyard that’s warmed by an outdoor fireplace and soothed by a soaking tub. Views stretching from Alameda to San Pablo Bay capture glimpses of four bridges, and the formal dining room hosts a fireplace, chandelier and large arched windows on two sides. The home includes a family room, office and bonus spaces. Learn more at […]
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Hot Property: Original redwood details abound within Berkeley Craftsman
by By Jordan Guinn on 2019-01-18 at 6:26 PM
Professional photographers routinely use wide-angle lenses when shooting a home’s interior for marketing purposes. The resulting perspective visually widens a room, but that technique wasn’t necessary in the owner’s suite at 1409 Bonita Ave. in Berkeley, because the expansive room requires no embellishment. “That bedroom upstairs is enormous,” said Jeanne Lengsfelder of Red Oak Realty, who is listing the Craftsman in Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto for $1.395 […]
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Three-bedroom view home open Sunday in Oakland’s Piedmont Pines
on 2019-01-18 at 6:16 PM
Bask in the hot tub and soak up views of Oakland’s city lights, the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge at this home in Piedmont Pines. A covered deck waits off a family room on the lower level, while a remodeled kitchen on the main level offers stainless steel appliances and peninsula seating. Listing agent: Becky. Cusack, Alain Pinel Realtors, 510-220-5468, bcusack@apr.com. […]
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Tenancy-in-common with European kitchen open Sunday in Noe Valley
on 2019-01-18 at 6:15 PM
A European kitchen with Bosch, Liebherr and Bertazzoni appliances highlights this tenancy-in-common renovated in 2015. Wide-plank hardwood flooring spans the residence, a skylight brightens its bathroom and the in-unit washer and dryer lends convenience. Listing agent: Casey Sternsmith, Alain Pinel Realtors, 650-678-5455, casey@sternsmith.com. […]
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Full-floor flat in Edwardian building open Sunday in Russian Hill
on 2019-01-18 at 6:15 PM
Cherry cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances outfit the remodeled kitchen at this full-floor flat near Hyde and Polk streets. Wainscoting, picture rails and a decorative fireplace represent period details within the Edwardian building. The residence includes a shared patio. Listing agent: Debi DiCello, Sotheby’s International Realty, 415-269-7797, debi.dicello@sothebys homes.com. […]
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Posh living in Marina District view home
by By Jordan Guinn on 2019-01-18 at 6:15 PM
The glamour of a New York penthouse meets the Marina district’s elegance at 112 Mallorca Way, a five-bedroom contemporary with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and outdoor spaces on all four levels. “High-end designer finishes, grand scale rooms, all day light and sweeping views have been masterfully blended to create an unparalleled residential experience,” said Tracy McLaughlin of the Agency, who is listing the home for $4.995 million. Rebuilt in 2006 and recently […]
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Price on S.F. restaurateur's dreamy Wine Country estate keeps dropping
by Amy Graff on 2019-01-17 at 11:53 AM
The price on the Napa Valley estate of famed San Francisco restaurateur and designer Pat Kuleto was slashed again this week. […]
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Toll Brothers' record shows the housing boom has no end in sight
on 2018-08-21 at 9:35 AM
Read full story for latest details. […]
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Should I get a fixed- or adjustable-rate mortgage?
on 2018-08-08 at 7:19 AM
Read full story for latest details. […]
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Zillow buys a mortgage lender and the stock tanks
on 2018-08-07 at 9:55 AM
Read full story for latest details. […]
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Looking for a home in Berlin or Budapest? Prepare to pay more
on 2018-07-17 at 4:28 AM
Europe took 11 of the top 20 spots on a ranking of cities with the largest price increases in the first quarter, according to global property agency Knight Frank. […]
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Housing market remains strong, despite mortgage rate worries
on 2018-06-26 at 7:56 AM
Homebuilder Lennar reported sales and profits that topped forecasts and indicated there is still healthy demand for new homes despite rising mortgage rates. […]
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Is Manhattan's rental market finally cooling off?
on 2018-06-20 at 8:52 AM
Rent prices in Manhattan are slowing down and landlords are offering concessions as inventory on the island grows. […]
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Why West Coast home prices are surging
on 2018-06-13 at 9:06 AM
The hottest markets are in the West, and it's creating an affordability issue. […]
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He made $400,000 flipping a house
on 2018-06-05 at 9:05 AM
Read full story for latest details. […]
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What to spend money on (and what to DIY) as a new homeowner
on 2018-06-05 at 7:47 AM
Angie Hicks, co-founder of Angie's List, talks about how to keep your costs in check as a new homeowner. […]
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How to save $9,000 on your mortgage
on 2018-05-25 at 9:59 AM
Read full story for latest details. […]
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