California has one of the world's largest economies, bigger than the economies of most of the nations. It stands to reason then that California also has some of the greatest concentrations of wealth. While California has sparked the dreams and imaginations of several generations, Beverly Hills has served as a focal point for everything California represents to the world.

Contrary to popular belief, Beverly Hills 90210 is not the most expensive zip code in the United States, nor even in California, according to Forbes magazine. It is, however, by far the most famous and the most representative, in the eyes of many, of the California dream. The name, "Beverly Hills," carries an instant, near-universal recognition that names like "Atherton" and "Rancho Santa Fe" simply do not.

Many cities in California can boast a few, monumental estates that sell for upwards of 20 million dollars, but none can match Beverly Hills' list of celebrities, past and present, who have been occupants or are neighbors. This fame and concentration of celebrity is both good and bad for Beverly Hills. It gives the city a certain cachet, but it also draws unfair criticism and rampant gossip.

It is the goal, therefore, of BeverlyHillsPeople.com to show our fine city as it truly is. Beverly Hills is a center for luxury shopping, fine dining, and ostentatious displays of wealth, but it is also a center for charitable giving, sustainable urban planning, and admirable community involvement. Call us at 310.248.2772 or email us at info@beverlyhillspeople.com to find a luxury real estate agent who can help you find your piece of this great city.