While most of California is filled with the average guys and gals working and living their lives, the state is also densely populated with actors, actresses and others who depend on their pop culture status for their livelihood. Los Angeles (specifically Hollywood) is known as the historical center of movie studios and movie stars, and since the trend first kicked off in town over a hundred years ago, thousands of individuals have flocked to town in order to pursue their dreams. While some pop icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Shelly Winters (former roommates who lived in West Hollywood) had the luck and tenacity to become household names, others are still struggling in pursuit of their vision of the American Dream of national name recognition. Currently the local multiple service listing boards are proliferated with homes from individuals who have made a name in the business.

Billboard Queen Angelyne's Malibu Condo

While Angelyne never became a household name, the notorious billboard queen has achieved cult status in the City of Angels. Angelyne is one of the area's most notable figures that first caught the attention of the masses by purchasing billboards featuring over-sized images of herself wearing nothing but a pink bikini and a come-hither grin. The American model and occasional actress still navigates the twisted roadways of the region in her hot pink corvette and is primarily accompanied by her pink Maltese named Buddha.

While little is known about her true life persona (such as her birth name and actual age), what is known that her Malibu condominium unit was currently listed on the market place as a short sale. The property features three bedrooms and four bathrooms and was listed at a fair market value of $575,000. Within weeks of the property posting, it appears that Angelyne has accepted an offer on the property, however, backup contracts are still being accepted.

King of the Jungle's Cheviot Hills Home

Fictional tales of the original wild child, Tarzan, have been part of the American landscape for nearly one hundred years. The first tales of the feral child raised in the African jungle by “great apes" first engaged readers in 1914 thanks to the publishing of the novel Tarzan of the Apes. The first book kicked off a huge franchise of 25 sequel books and numerous motion pictures. Olympian gold-medalist Johnny Weissmuller was first cast in the role of Tarzan in the 1932's Tarzan the Ape Man. Ultimately, the actor portrayed the ape man in a total of 12 films, and his success backed by large paychecks allowed him to purchase a Mid-Century masterpiece in Cheviot Hills during the 1950s.

While Johnny sold the property and moved out decades ago, the current owner is selling the said property at a listing price of $1.495 million. The two bedroom three bathroom home features a swimming pool, covered patio area, flat backyard, and a formal dining room. The home was built in 1951 and features the clean, architectural lines associated with a Mid-Century design, popularized during the time period.

Real Housewife of Beverly Hills House for Sale in Bel Air

Reality TV is currently the most popular tool for those longing for fame, and one such personality trying to tap into the potential is Kyle Richards. Richards is the aunt of fame-mongers Nicky and Paris Hilton and has some acting gigs from projects including Little House on the Prairie and slasher film Halloween. Now the forty-something is trying to gain fame courtesy of her appearance as a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills on the Bravo series. Her and her husband's four bedroom five bathroom Bel Air home is now for sale at a listing price of $2,395,000.

According to the listing posted on Redfin.com the “Balinese tropical resort" has recently been remodeled and features such amenities as a swimming pool, fountains, large grassy lawn and barbecue area complete with fire pit.

Regardless of if you are looking to buy a multi-million dollar single family attached home with celebrities or a comfy condo smack dab in Hollywood, the time has never been better as mortgage rates are historically low and buyers currently hold the upper hand. Renters interested in buying a home now should first analyze their budget, make sure their credit history is up to snuff in order to qualify for the lowest interest rates available and comparison shop for mortgages on Mortgage Marvel to ensure finding the best loan option available.