Elite Residence International

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Sotheby's International Realty
founded by Christina Pope
Global Real Estate Advisor
DRE # 02022142

10/02/2026

Debt-to-income ratio matters more than most buyers realize.

Lenders don’t just look at what you make… they look at what you already owe. Car payments, credit cards, and other debt can shrink your buying power fast.

Your DTI sets the ceiling. Let’s dial in your real number.

09/29/2026

It’s easy to imagine yourself living here. 🏡 Are you ready to make it your own? Let’s find the perfect home for you based on your budget.

Listed for $3,488,000

4 Bedroom • 5 Bathroom • 2,678 Sqft

LA: Franca Porras | Sotheby's International Realty

09/25/2026

Your credit score does more than qualify you it directly impacts your rate. Even a small increase can save you thousands over time. Lenders reward consistency, and a higher score leads to better terms, so make your credit work in your favor 💳

Did you know LA's top 10 property sales in a single year totaled $540 million, and most of it happened quietly? 🏡📈 LA re...
09/25/2026

Did you know LA's top 10 property sales in a single year totaled $540 million, and most of it happened quietly? 🏡

📈 LA recorded the nation's highest home sale at nearly $47 million
🔒 About 1 in 4 luxury deals never appear on a public listing
💵 88% of luxury home purchases here are made entirely in cash
📊 Homes marketed privately before going public often sell for more, not less

It's a fascinating look at how the very top of the real estate market actually works. Curious what's moving in LA's ultra-luxury space right now?

Comment or send me a message. 👇

Christina Pope | Sotheby's International Realty | 310-404-9931

Here's a wild piece of architectural history: a house resting on a single concrete column, suspended above a 45-degree H...
09/24/2026

Here's a wild piece of architectural history: a house resting on a single concrete column, suspended above a 45-degree Hollywood Hills slope. 🏛️

🏗️ Architect John Lautner turned "unbuildable" hillside lots into some of LA's most valuable addresses
🎯 The famous Chemosphere house rests on just one column, 29 feet tall, 5 feet in diameter
💰 It was built on a modest $30,000 budget, thanks to creative sponsorship deals
📈 Homes with this kind of serious engineering now command 15-30% premiums over comparable properties

It's a great reminder that the "impossible" lot is sometimes exactly where the most valuable home gets built. Curious about architecturally significant hillside homes in LA?

Comment or send me a message. 👇

Christina Pope | Sotheby's International Realty | 310-404-9931

Armed security patrol has quietly become the norm, not the exception, for estates across Bel Air, Pacific Palisades, and...
09/23/2026

Armed security patrol has quietly become the norm, not the exception, for estates across Bel Air, Pacific Palisades, and Brentwood. 🔒

📋 LAPD identified organized crews specifically targeting high-value homes in these neighborhoods
📉 Homes with active security patrols see significantly fewer incidents than alarm systems alone
💰 The cost is real, but insurance discounts and higher property values help offset it
🏘️ When one estate adds security, nearby homes often follow suit

It's a meaningful shift in how these neighborhoods approach protection. If you're considering a home in one of these areas and want to understand the security landscape, I'd be glad to help.

Comment or send me a message. 👇

Christina Pope | Sotheby's International Realty | 310-404-9931

09/22/2026

Ready to see what could be your next home? 🌟 This charming space has room to grow and everything you need to make it yours. Reach out to schedule your private tour!

Listed for $3,195,000

7 Bedroom • 6 Bathroom • 3,774 Sqft

LA: C**t Maloney | Figure 8 Realty

Thinking about selling a luxury home? Here's what real preparation actually looks like, beyond just taking some nice pho...
09/22/2026

Thinking about selling a luxury home? Here's what real preparation actually looks like, beyond just taking some nice photos. 🏡

🔍 A pre-listing inspection catches problems before buyers do
📸 Professional photography can help a home sell 32% faster and for up to 47% more
🎥 Video tours generate over 4x more buyer inquiries
🛋️ Staging genuinely helps buyers picture themselves living there
💭 Most luxury buyers care about a home's story, not just its finishes

Preparation makes a real, measurable difference in how a home sells. Thinking about listing? I'd love to walk you through the process.

Comment or send me a message. 👇

Christina Pope | Sotheby's International Realty | 310-404-9931

Here's a luxury amenity worth knowing about: private micro-w**eries are showing up in some of LA's most exclusive homes....
09/21/2026

Here's a luxury amenity worth knowing about: private micro-w**eries are showing up in some of LA's most exclusive homes. 🍷

🏡 One recent $22M listing featured 84 w**e racks, a tasting room, and a fully automated cellar
🍇 Malibu's Rosenthal Estate spans 180 acres with 10,000 vines producing w**e under its own label
🌡️ Real w**e cellars require precise temperature and humidity control, run through smart home systems
📈 Prime California vineyard land is genuinely limited, which helps protect long-term value

It's a fascinating look at how far luxury home amenities have come. Curious about vineyard-ready properties in LA?

Comment or send me a message. 👇

Christina Pope | Sotheby's International Realty | 310-404-9931

Here's a trend worth knowing about: full medical teams are now coming directly to the home for LA's wealthiest families....
09/20/2026

Here's a trend worth knowing about: full medical teams are now coming directly to the home for LA's wealthiest families. 🩺

💰 Annual memberships can run $25,000 to $60,000
👨‍⚕️ Full teams, physicians, nurses, wellness coaches, available around the clock
📉 One program saw hospitalizations drop by 45% and overall care costs drop by 27%
🔒 Privacy is a huge part of the appeal, no waiting rooms, no public exposure
📈 The concierge medical market is projected to nearly triple by 2032

It's a fascinating look at how much healthcare has changed for those who can access this level of care. Curious how a home might be designed around this kind of lifestyle?

Comment or send me a message. 👇

Christina Pope | Sotheby's International Realty | 310-404-9931

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