LEFT: BEN BACAL
Keller Williams Realty
Years in business: Seven
Neighborhood appeal: Private enclave of amazing architecture: an exclusive, condensed alignment of jewel boxes, many with incredible views
Vibe: Very aloof, private, sexy
Typical resident: Entrepreneurs, celebrities, old-world money, writers, directors, captains of industry
Notable assets: Incredible views, privacy and ultracontemporary residences
View to get: $3.5 to $ 5 million will buy a lot with a good view; unobstructed views cost $6 to $20 million.
Best streets to live on: Hopen Place, where there are only five houses; Nightingale Drive; Tanager Way; Oriole Way
Local hangouts: Soho House West Hollywood and Sunset Marquis

RIGHT: BRIAN MAZURKIEWICZ
John Aaroe Group
Years in business: 22
What to buy: It’s all about the bling: newer homes with pools and views
Vibe: Younger demographic, vibrant community, multicultural
Typical resident: Double-income, movers and shakers and entertainmentindustry people
View to get: A sweeping panoramic view is the ultimate.
Best streets to live on: The “bird streets”: Blue Jay Way and Oriole Way; Collingwood Drive
Local hangout: Il Sole
Most memorable sale in neighborhood: Interior designer Charles Pollock’s Hollywood memorabilia-filled home
 

LEFT: ESSI SHILATI
Dilbeck Real Estate
Years in business: 25
Vibe: Very suburban, friendly
Typical resident: Young professionals, families, celebrities seeking privacy and security, and longtime residents who’ve downsized
Notable assets: Lots of green space, miles of trails and well-maintained public parks, including Malibu Creek State Park
Views to get: In Calabasas: lake views; from the hills: city views, rolling hills and mountain views
Where to eat: King’s Fish House in The Commons at Calabasas
Local hangouts: Corner Bakery Cafe, Mi Piace and Marmalade Cafe

RIGHT: RON GREEN
Ron Green Estates, Calabasas
Years in business: More than 26
Vibe: Close-knit, family-oriented
Typical resident: Successful, often entrepreneurial
Views to get: Calabasas Lake, Calabasas Canyon and city lights
Best place to live: Anywhere in The Oaks—the newest and hottest community adjacent to the Santa Monica Mountains—and Calabasas Park Estates
Go-to spots: Sagebrush Cantina; Starbucks and Marmalade Cafe in The Commons at Calabasas
Easy Access: Beaches and Malibu are 20 minutes away via canyon roads.
Local hangout: The Commons at Calabasas