For those who may be unfamiliar with the region, Los Angeles is a massive, sprawling city, with many distinct sub-regions. The Westside and beach communities are generally wealthier sections of the city, as are Beverly Hills, and indeed, all of the hill communities. Passing east through West Hollywood and the Fairfax District, property values drop into Hollywood, to rise again upon reaching Los Feliz. South of the 10 freeway are South Los Angeles and the South Bay, which could be whole discussions themselves.

The Westside does not have strict boundaries and different people may include different communities, but it usually includes the communities of West Los Angeles, Cheviot Hills, Rancho Park, Westwood, Century City, and sometimes Brentwood. Affluent Brentwood is often considered in its own right, however, and rightly so. Some people also include the "Beverlywood" area, south of Beverly Hills.

With so many different neighborhoods, classifying the Westside becomes rather difficult. There are some common threads, though. Westside neighborhoods are generally filled with the upwardly mobile and longtime residents. There are also quite a few apartment complexes and condominiums, which are popular with students from nearby UCLA.

Homes on the Westside can sell for as little as a few hundred thousand dollars or for as much as several million, depending on where you look and the qualities of the specific property. BeverlyHillsPeople.com specializes in life on the Westside, especially in Beverly Hills, and we can help you find the right agent to help you find the perfect home. Feel free to call us at 310.248.2772, or email us at info@beverlyhillspeople.com with your questions and comments.