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Sandra Barrera
Sandra Barrera was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley to immigrant parents and has covered topics that range in interest to all demographics, from the Latin hip-hop movement and Argentine tango meetups to Quinceañeras. Her stories have also highlighted stories of local Black artists, Native American theater, faith-based fitness, nutrition and wellness programs, gay marriage, and Jewish life in Southern California, from kosher restaurants to an exhibit on home movies. She is a real estate reporter for the Southern California News Group. From celebrity-owned homes to architectural jaw-droppers, she specializes in big-ticket residential properties that are the stuff of dreams and lottery fantasies.
Location: Monrovia, California, USA
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Oak floors milled from 125-year-old reclaimed barn-wood planks run throughout the 5,963-square-foot home.
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Fred Segal’s daughter lists La Cañada Flintridge remodel for $4M
The list price is 78% more than the $2.25 million she paid for the property in June 2022, records show.
Laguna Beach home, with a Festival of Arts past, seeks $4.4 million
Designed to optimize space and natural light, the interior boasts custom glass doors and original stained glass.
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Anthony Trimino, who ran for governor, seeks $6.5M for San Juan Capistrano home
Designed for large gatherings, the backyard boasts resort-style amenities such as a pool, pickleball and basketball court, putting green and outdoor kitchen.
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Ex-Ducks player David Backes asks and gets $7M for Newport Beach home
Property records show Backes and his wife, Kelly, bought the home in November 2020 for $4.3 million.
LA Kings’ Anze Kopitar asks $37M for Manhattan Beach home with high-tech pool
The floors of the pool and spa lift and lower at the touch of a button to create a courtyard terrace or adjust the depths.
$55 million is the lowest price among these 7 homes for sale in Orange County
Reports on Housing puts the number of homes for sale at $10 million-plus at 528 with a market time of 50 months, or a month shy of five years.
Palos Verdes Estates blufftop compound seeks $35 million
If it gets close to the asking price, it could surpass the $22.4 million deal of 2018 as Palos Verdes Peninsula's priciest home ever sold.
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Crystal Cove’s priciest per square foot? This $27 million mansion
Based on the sale price, the value of the 6,271-square-foot Spanish-style mansion with four bedrooms and eight bathrooms was $4,306 per square foot.
Flex Seal pitchman Phil Swift lists his Sherman Oaks home for $5 million
The 5,107-square-foot contemporary home has five bedrooms, nine bathrooms and a detached recording studio.