April 2024
Formula One Racer Jenson Button Buys $6.2M Agoura Hills, CA, Abode
Formula One champ Jenson Button and his interior designer wife, Brittny Button, have a new place to park. The couple recently purchased an impeccably designed, Mediterranean-style mansion in Agoura Hills, CA . They picked up the lavish, six-bedroom, nine-bath home for $6,250,000—more than $1 million under the asking price. It sits on 18 acres inRead …
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Offer Arrives Quickly for Bill Gates’ $5M Washington Home
Well, that was fast. Bill Gates has accepted an offer less than two weeks after listing a midcentury modern home in Medina, WA . The residence, which is just down the street from the Microsoft co-founder’s famed Xanadu mansion, was listed on March 29 for $4,988,800. The sale price has not been released. Gates, who’sRead …
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When Tragedy Strikes, He Appraises the Real Estate Involved—From Nicole Brown Simpson’s Condo to the Site of the World Trade Center
Randall Bell is not a fan of the macabre—even though he’s best known for valuing the real estate where some of America’s worst crimes and atrocities have occurred. The 65-year-old real estate appraiser, who has a doctorate in socioeconomics, saw his career catapult after he valued the condo where Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald GoldmanRead …
Historic East Hampton Saltbox Has Ties to Grey Gardens Architect and a $14.2M Price Tag
A historic, four-bedroom dwelling in East Hampton, NY , is available for $14,250,000. The home, which was listed in March, sits on a well-located street. Known as “Aunt Phoebe’s Saltbox,” it dates back to 1700, although it wasn’t always in its current location on 21 Hither Lane . The house was originally on Main StreetRead …
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Diamondbacks Star Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Lands a 10-Bedroom Mansion in Miami for $4.8M
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. recently bought a 7,188-square-foot mansion in Miami for $4.8 million. The 1-acre property features 10 bedrooms, 9.5 bathrooms, and abundant amenities spread across two structures. It also features a resortlike backyard with a pool, spa, and an outdoor kitchen. Based on public records, the home was on the marketRead …
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Polynesia in Palm Springs: Midcentury Modern A-Frame Listed for $3.7M
A midcentury modern Palm Springs, CA , home built in the style of a Polynesian A-frame is being sold for $3,750,000. The four-bedroom abode was originally constructed in 1958. “The home was built as part of the Alexander Construction company’s Vista Las Palmas project,” says listing agent Chris Menrad . “They used two architects, WilliamRead …
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Let’s Be Clear: Glass Block Home in Florida Is a Gleaming Delight for $3.8M
From the street, a slim house clad in glass block accents almost seems to send a message in From the beach, the Treasure Island, FL , home’s glass terraces and walls are built to maximize its dreamy Gulf of Mexico views. The stark white color throughout the house showcases the blue waters out back. KnownRead …
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‘We Bought a Flipped House—Now It’s Falling Apart’: The Telltale Signs We Wish We Hadn’t Missed
When my husband and I first walked through the door of our current home, I thought This will do. We had spent six months looking at homes, and I was tired. Our second child had recently been born—in fact, we canceled the first meeting with our real estate agent because I was in the hospitalRead …
Merv Griffin’s Former La Quinta Estate of 40 Acres Hits the Market for $36M
Merv Griffin’s Former La Quinta Estate of 40 Acres Hits the Market for $36M By Brittany Natale Apr 11, 2024 Envelope Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Share The lavish La Quinta, CA, estate once owned by longtime TV host Merv Griffin has hit the market for a lavish $36 million. The 40-acre compound comprises seven structuresRead …
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