Friday, October 20, 2023 / by Fahad Karamat
Living Large: The True Price of Luxury in LA
When the Average Joe thinks about a million-dollar mansion, they might whistle and walk away, knowing it's as out of reach as an Oscar for best actor. But for the elite homebuyer, these architectural marvels are within grasp—though sometimes, they grab back with hidden costs that would make even a celebrity's accountant wince.
You've mastered the stock market, you don't blink at the numbers on your tax return, and you're ready to invest in a sprawling LA estate that would make the Hollywood sign look modest. Welcome to the big leagues of home buying, where the price tag is just the entry ticket, and the real game is played in maintenance and taxes.
The High Life Has Its Price
Once you've crossed the threshold of purchasing a luxe LA County pad, the actual costs start sending you invoices. For example, a backyard turned into an Eden-like garden could cost more than a small role in a blockbuster film. And let's not forget the Oscar-worthy pools, worthy of a scene in "The G; ...
You've mastered the stock market, you don't blink at the numbers on your tax return, and you're ready to invest in a sprawling LA estate that would make the Hollywood sign look modest. Welcome to the big leagues of home buying, where the price tag is just the entry ticket, and the real game is played in maintenance and taxes.
The High Life Has Its Price
Once you've crossed the threshold of purchasing a luxe LA County pad, the actual costs start sending you invoices. For example, a backyard turned into an Eden-like garden could cost more than a small role in a blockbuster film. And let's not forget the Oscar-worthy pools, worthy of a scene in "The G; ...
