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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Designer Profile: Lowell Strauss of Amalfi West
by By Jordan Guinn on 2019-02-16 at 9:17 AM
Despite his penchant for building multimillion-dollar dream estates, Lowell Strauss likes to keep a low profile. The business he runs with his wife, Jacqueline, Amalfi West, has no website, and Strauss sidesteps social media. “In a past life, I was a software architect, so I am supposed to love technology,” he said. “The truth is I don’t. I would prefer to live a more holistic life without social media and the like.” Strauss hails from Waterloo, an Ontario town […]
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What’s a piece of technology you can’t imagine doing business without?
by Sentinel Media Services on 2019-02-16 at 9:16 AM
Sound Off: What’s a piece of technology you can’t imagine doing business without and why? […]
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Pebble Beach house built to take in ocean views listed for $34.9 million
by Amy Graff on 2019-02-16 at 4:00 AM
If you watched the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on television earlier this month, then you probably saw this house recently listed for $34.9 million. […]
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Five-bedroom north of Lake District open Sunday
on 2019-02-15 at 7:42 PM
Legally a two-unit building, this luxurious home stands four stories tall and includes a professional kitchen that opens to a west-facing family room with a gas fireplace. The listing includes a wine cellar and a one-car garage with interior access, while French doors off the back of the home open to a patio and garden. Listing agent: Rebecca Schumacher, Sotheby’s International Realty, 415-928-3800, rebecca. schumacher@sothebys homes.com. […]
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Three-bedroom in Greenbrae on the market for the first time in more than 40 years, open Sunday
on 2019-02-15 at 7:41 PM
On the market for the first time in more than four decades, this light-filled home boasts a flowing floor plan, an attached garage and a lower level with an office and sauna. The kitchen and family room open to a terraced backyard. See more at www.210vialapaz.com. Listing agent: Kathleen Daly, Coldwell Banker, 415-519-6074, kdaly@ cbnorcal.com; Lisa Lange, Coldwell Banker, 415-847-7770, lisalange@coldwell banker.com. […]
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Two-bedroom Craftsman bungalow open Sunday in Rockridge
on 2019-02-15 at 1:10 PM
Exquisite woodwork, a level-out deck and a private garden with dual patios await at this Craftsman bungalow in Rockridge. Bay windows brighten the living room, while the remodeled eat-in kitchen faces west and enjoys limestone counters and professional appliances. Learn more at www.315hemphillplace.com. Listing agent: Maxi Lilley, Red Oak Realty, 510-919-8997, maxi@redoakrealty.com. […]
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Sound Off: Should I consider purchasing a condo over a single-family home?
on 2019-02-12 at 5:06 PM
A: There are many reasons why someone would purchase a condominium over a single family home. In San Francisco, we have many empty nesters that want less maintenance where paying an HOA fee relieves one of the maintenance responsibilities one has when owning a single family home. Many newer high rise buildings built in the last 10 years in San Francisco have given many the opportunity to live a luxurious lifestyle with many amenities they wouldn’t have living in a single family home. We […]
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Hilltop Mediterranean estate offers Old World grandeur, bay views in San Rafael
on 2019-02-12 at 4:10 PM
Intricate Old World details, grand views and enticing outdoor spaces abound at 1677 Lucas Valley Road, a six-bedroom Spanish Mediterranean estate in San Rafael. “This remarkable home is exquisite in detail but not overstated,” said David Jampolsky of Coldwell Banker, who is co-listing the 10-acre estate with Camille Jampolsky for $6.35 million. “It offers peace, privacy and tranquility without isolation. There is simply no other place like it.” Hand-painted tiles, […]
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Price Point: 6.75 million in Mill Valley
on 2019-02-12 at 4:08 PM
This estate along the eastern flank of Mount Tamalpais stretches across more than 6 acres and offers easy access to hiking and cycling trails. Skylights brighten a voluminous great room whose living area includes a fireplace flanked by built-ins. Professional appliances, a center island and display cabinets outfit the chef’s kitchen. The listing features a pool and cinema, while the owner’s suite enjoys a gas fireplace, walk-in closet and spa bathroom with a jetted soaking tub. See […]
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Price Point: $6.495 million in Atherton
on 2019-02-12 at 4:08 PM
Set on a third of an acre near downtown Menlo Park, this freshly renovated trilevel boasts a home theater, an office and a temperature-controlled wine cellar capable of storing 2,000 bottles. White oak flooring and high ceilings accent the main level’s flowing floor plan. A stone-topped island anchors a remodeled chef’s kitchen finished with stainless steel appliances and a farmhouse sink. Mature trees shade a landscaped backyard that includes a pergola patio. Full details at […]
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Gov. Gavin Newsom lists his Midcentury Modern house in Marin County for sale
by Lauren Beale on 2019-02-18 at 10:30 AM
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom, maker of documentary films, have listed their home in Kentfield, Calif., for sale at $5.995 million. Walls of glass bring views of San Francisco Bay, Mt. Tamalpais and the backyard swimming pool into the two-story wood-clad house, which... […]
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Actress Vanessa Hudgens is ready to graduate from her Studio City Mediterranean
by Lauren Beale on 2019-02-18 at 8:30 AM
Actress Vanessa Hudgens has listed her home in the foothills of Studio City for sale at $3.895 million. At the heart of the Mediterranean showplace is a sweeping staircase leading to the second floor. Its wrought-iron railing echoes the ironwork on the front door. A variety of doorways in arch... […]
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Hilltop, MCA co-founder Jules Stein’s onetime estate, eyes a buyer
by Lauren Beale on 2019-02-18 at 6:00 AM
Hilltop, a Lake Arrowhead estate once owned by MCA co-founder Jules Stein, has come on the market at $14.25 million. The 3.85-acre compound, which the tax assessor dates to 1935, was a getaway for such Hollywood elite as actors Cary Grant, Rock Hudson and Marilyn Monroe during Stein’s time. Although... […]
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Hot Property: Jerry Weintraub’s Palm Desert retreat nears long-awaited sale
by Neal J. Leitereg on 2019-02-16 at 6:00 AM
The onetime Palm Desert home of late Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub returned to market last week for $6.9 million, and in three days had an offer in hand. The striking contemporary-style home, which was designed and built for the mega-producer, was first offered three years ago for $16 million.... […]
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Bank unloads Allen Iverson’s foreclosed home in Georgia
by Jack Flemming on 2019-02-16 at 6:00 AM
Allen Iverson’s former home, which he lost to foreclosure, has traded hands in Georgia for a dirt-cheap $725,000. Wells Fargo & Co. took ownership of the estate in 2017 after suing the Hall of Famer for failing to make mortgage payments on the property, according to reports. Iverson paid $2.19... […]
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Vintage SoCal: Studio head Jack Warner created his own oasis in Palm Springs
by Lauren Beale on 2019-02-16 at 5:30 AM
A 1920s studio rule — that actors be able to get to L.A. in less than two hours for reshoots — put Palm Springs on the map as a getaway spot for Hollywood. Ever since, the resort community has been a draw to those in the entertainment industry. Warner Bros. President Jack Warner decided to create... […]
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Home of the Week: The indoor-outdoor experience in Rancho Mirage
by Neal J. Leitereg on 2019-02-16 at 5:00 AM
In Thunderbird Heights, a gated enclave in Rancho Mirage, this Midcentury Modern home epitomizes the casual desert lifestyle of the Coachella Valley with a U-shaped design that surrounds a swimming pool. Recently refreshed with designer details, the polished single-story is anchored by a great... […]
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Hot Property Newsletter: Now accepting returns
by Neal J. Leitereg and Lauren Beale on 2019-02-16 at 12:05 AM
There’s nothing like a fresh beginning to jump-start interest in a property. This week’s offerings include several places that are returning to the Multiple Listing Service at new and improved prices. One such listing, for the desert haunt of a late Hollywood mega-producer, had an offer in hand... […]
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JLo and A-Rod buy Jeremy Piven’s ‘fixer-upper’ home in Malibu
by Jack Flemming on 2019-02-15 at 12:55 PM
Jeremy Pivens’ Malibu beach house has drawn the eye of two fellow A-listers: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez. The power couple paid $6.6 million for the home and reportedly have big plans in store, according to sources who asked for anonymity because they are not authorized to comment on the... […]
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Bing Crosby’s former Nevada ranch with 3,000 acres and 600 cows seeks $7.3 million
by Jack Flemming on 2019-02-15 at 11:40 AM
In remote Nevada, a 3,000-acre cattle ranch once owned by Bing Crosby is up for sale at $7.28 million. Known as Lawson Ranch, it’s one of seven properties Crosby owned in the town of Elko. The “White Christmas” singer took a liking to place in the 1940s, using it as a getaway from the glitz and... […]
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California Inc.: For some Apple contractors, it’s survival of the fittest
by David Lazarus on 2019-02-18 at 5:00 AM
Welcome to California Inc., the weekly newsletter of the L.A. Times Business Section. I'm Business columnist David Lazarus, and here's a rundown of upcoming stories this week and the highlights of last week. Wall Street closed Friday on a high note amid renewed optimism about a trade deal with... […]
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Bank unloads Allen Iverson’s foreclosed home in Georgia
by Jack Flemming on 2019-02-16 at 6:00 AM
Allen Iverson’s former home, which he lost to foreclosure, has traded hands in Georgia for a dirt-cheap $725,000. Wells Fargo & Co. took ownership of the estate in 2017 after suing the Hall of Famer for failing to make mortgage payments on the property, according to reports. Iverson paid $2.19... […]
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Elon Musk’s former Brentwood home bores its way onto the market
by Jack Flemming on 2019-02-14 at 1:20 PM
High in the hills of Brentwood, a pristine Midcentury Modern home tied to Elon Musk is fresh on the market for $4.499 million. The Tesla and SpaceX founder bought the 1950s home five years ago with his then-wife, actress Talulah Riley, for $3.695 million. But don’t call it Musk’s home, real estate... […]
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Hot Property: Playboy bunny shows off an ear for high-end home sales
by Neal J. Leitereg, Jack Flemming on 2019-02-09 at 6:00 AM
Crystal Hefner’s hop into the real estate game seems to be going well. The former Playboy bunny and widow of Hugh Hefner has sold her modern home in Hollywood Hills West for $5 million. The pair paid $4.995 million for the home in 2013 a few months after getting married. According to Crystal Hefner,... […]
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Out-of-town investor group buys Sorrento office complex
by Jennifer Van Grove on 2019-02-07 at 12:50 PM
A two-building office complex in the heart of Sorrento Mesa has been snatched up by Salt Lake City-based real estate investment firm Bridge Investment Group. The group’s office fund Wednesday closed on the 97,316 square-foot Cornerstone Plaza for an undisclosed sum. The buildings, built in 1986,... […]
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California Inc.: All eyes on the Mouse House as Disney reports its earnings
by David Lazarus on 2019-02-04 at 5:00 AM
Welcome to California Inc., the weekly newsletter of the L.A. Times Business Section. I'm Business columnist David Lazarus, and here's a rundown of upcoming stories this week and the highlights of last week. Friday brought news that the labor market is feeling its oats. Employers shrugged off the... […]
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Hot Property Newsletter: Where the action is
by Neal J. Leitereg and Lauren Beale on 2019-02-02 at 12:05 AM
Asked to name L.A.’s hottest housing markets with musicians, actors and sports stars, places like Beverly Hills, Malibu and West Hollywood immediately come to mind. This week’s roundup, however, includes several homes in the Encino area, and reminds us there is a lot going on in the Valley. Totally.... […]
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San Diego home sales hit lowest point since '07
by Phillip Molnar on 2019-01-30 at 3:50 PM
San Diego County’s median home price ended the year at $550,000, one of its lowest points of 2018, real estate tracker CoreLogic reported Wednesday. December’s price is reflective of reduced sales in the home market across the nation as rising mortgage rates at the end of the year kept buyers on... […]
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Home sales plunge in Southern California to lowest level since 2007, as prices inch up
by Andrew Khouri on 2019-01-30 at 2:20 PM
The housing market’s chill grew colder in December, as sales plunged across Southern California and home prices barely rose. The number of closed deals fell 20.3% compared with a year earlier, hitting the lowest level for a December since the start of the Great Recession and marking the sharpest... […]
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San Diego home price increases fall behind nation, California
by Phillip Molnar on 2019-01-29 at 1:00 PM
San Diego home price gains continued to slow in November compared to most of the nation and California, said the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices released Wednesday. Resale home prices in the San Diego metropolitan area increased 3.3 percent in the year, the third slowest of the 20 cities covered... […]
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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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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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