Adding to the Neutra luster
Known as the Hammerman Residence, this Richard Neutradesigned home expands on its modernist roots with a mix of sleek and contemporary notes that start at the floating staircase beyond the front door.

$7.5 million is in the strike zone
The three-story house was completed in 2012 and boasts a wide roof, deep eaves with rafter tails, and tapered stone columns that are emblematic of the style that originated in the late 19th century. Custom stained-glass clerestories filter natural light in the three-story entry.

Stats confirm it’s a golden state
In Los Angeles County, two of the most identifiable areas grabbed spots in the top 10: Beverly Hills, 90210, which had a median price of $3.85 million, and Santa Monica, 90402, which had a median of $3.512 million. On a county level, Los Angeles featured more entries on the list than any other, with18 landing in the top 100.

Historical sites and cultural bites
Portola was followed by a contingent of Franciscan friars who began to establish a series of missions throughout the state in a systematic effort to convert the native peoples of California to Christianity.

In Vegas, put your money on the bling
The high-stakes gambling comparisons are apt for the fiery Vegas market. Last year marked the third best year on record for Sin City home sales despite a tight housing supply, reports the Greater Las Vegas Assn. of Realtors..