Jeff Hyland is a real estate expert, architectural historian and the co-founder and President of Hilton & Hyland. He has personally handled several billion dollars in real estate sales.
Hyland formed an appreciation for homes and design at an early age. Growing up in the charming Little Holmby enclave between UCLA and Beverly Hills, he became fascinated with the great estates so emblematic of Hollywood’s golden age. It was a transformative time in Southern California with rapid residential growth and the intersection of divergent styles. But for Hyland, the allure of classic architecture and rarified properties created a lasting impression.
As a young adult, Hyland was accepted into the prestigious Cornell School of Hotel Administration in New York. Ultimately, however, California’s siren call beckoned him back. He attended United States International University in San Diego, graduating with a degree in Business Administration. There was also substantial time spent surfing California’s legendary Southern Coast during the halcyon era of the early 1970s. Thereafter, he became a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker and then Mike Silverman and Associates.
Hyland was licensed as a broker in 1975. From 1980 to 1990 he was a founding partner at the brokerage firm Alvarez, Hyland & Young. His interest in noteworthy properties throughout Southern California continued to grow, particularly in the Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel-Air communities referred to as “The Platinum Triangle.” Hyland’s research into early to mid-20th century design led to recognition as an architectural historian and the co-authoring of The Estates of Beverly Hills (published in 1984 and re-published in 1990).
Some of the fabled estates of Hyland’s youth have since slipped into the past, replaced by newer and larger properties. But consummate representation endures, furthered by forward vision and innovative technology. Passionate about philanthropy, Hyland is highly respected in his community and supports several charitable foundations. During those elusive moments of free time, he and artist wife Lori of 35 years enjoy reading, writing, horseback riding and sailing.
The definitive history of the most famous estates in Beverly Hills can be purchased here.