About 23 years ago, Paul Theroux acquired a private retreat off the coast of Maine. Now, the Hawaii-based travel writer and prolific author of over 50 books—including The Mosquito Coast, which was adapted into a 1980s film and a recent TV series starring his nephew Justin Theroux—has decided to sell his Calf Island home, listing … Read more
What connects Mia Farrow, Natalie Wood, Twiggy, and Ricardo Montalbán’s famous “Corinthian leather” ads for Chrysler in the 1970s? They were all part of the legacy of Melvin Sokolsky, the imaginative surrealist fashion photographer and renowned TV commercial director. Sokolsky, who captured portraits of Hollywood’s biggest stars and created innovative fashion shoots for magazines like … Read more
Just over four years after his passing, Kenny Rogers’s final home is now on the market for nearly $2.5 million. The Grammy-winning country singer moved into this luxurious French Country-style mansion in Sandy Springs, a suburb of Atlanta, shortly before his death in March 2020, to be closer to his medical team. The listing is … Read more
After seven years of ownership, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has decided to put his luxurious Beverly Hills mansion back on the market for an impressive $48 million—$22.5 million more than the $25.5 million he paid in cash for the property in 2017. The home, designed in a French Modern style, is situated behind high hedges and … Read more
The late country music legend Kenny Rogers, known for iconic hits like “The Gambler,” is leaving behind a legacy not only in music but also in real estate. Rogers, who passed away in March 2020 at age 81, bought the six-bedroom Sandy Springs home in 2019 for $1.705 million to be closer to his medical … Read more
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, known for his undefeated career and lavish lifestyle, has officially listed his luxurious Beverly Hills estate for an impressive $48 million. Located in one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious neighborhoods, this palatial mansion epitomizes the opulence and grandeur that Mayweather has become known for. Having acquired the estate in 2017 for … Read more
The Manhattan apartment of the late fashion editor Grace Mirabella has sold for close to its asking price of $2.195 million after approximately six months on the market. Located on the eighth floor of a prestigious Park Avenue cooperative, the apartment reflects Mirabella’s elegant taste. Mirabella was editor-in-chief of Vogue from 1971 to 1988, where … Read more
Dave Hagewood, the founder of Psyonix, known for the hit game “Rocket League,” has traded his sailing adventures for a permanent residence in Los Angeles. Recent records indicate that he and his wife, Danielle, purchased a luxurious mansion in Brentwood for $11.5 million, down from its original listing price of $13 million. Constructed in 2019 … Read more
Hey y’all! When Paula Deen sold her sprawling Savannah estate, Riverbend, in 2020 for just over $6.8 million, it set a record as the highest price ever paid for a home in Savannah, Georgia. Now, the same 4.62-acre riverfront property, about 10 miles southeast of Savannah’s historic district, has been sold once again. Renamed Vila … Read more
Over eight decades ago, this historic Monterey Colonial-style residence in the prestigious Lower Bel Air area of Los Angeles was owned by John Farrow and Maureen O’Sullivan—he an Oscar-winning Australian film director and she an Irish-born actress famous for her role as Jane Parker in numerous Tarzan films. They were also the parents of Mia … Read more
George Ruan, co-founder of the popular online savings platform Honey, has sold his opulent Bel-Air estate for approximately $112 million in a record-breaking deal that further solidifies the area’s reputation as a haven for high-end real estate. While reports initially suggested the mansion could sell for as much as $140 million, the final sale at … Read more
After upgrading to a sprawling Mediterranean-style home nestled in the remote hills between Malibu and the San Fernando Valley, Melanie Martinez has decided to put her custom-built equestrian estate in the prestigious guard-gated Bell Canyon community up for sale. Records indicate that Martinez, who first gained fame as a contestant on The Voice in 2012 … Read more
Almost five months after its debut on the market with a staggering $250 million price tag—and only a few weeks following the death of its longtime owner, billionaire telecom pioneer Gary Winnick, who passed away at age 76—the Bel Air estate known as “Casa Encantada” has reappeared for sale with a significantly reduced asking price … Read more
Rohan Oza, the marketing genius and investor famed for his appearances on Shark Tank, has sold his luxurious Beverly Hills residence for approximately $21 million. Known for building and branding iconic consumer goods like Vitaminwater, Smartwater, and Bai, Oza’s keen eye for strategy and luxury extends beyond business and into real estate. This sale not … Read more
Just outside Denver, Colorado, on a majestic 35-acre mountaintop, stands a breathtaking $60 million fairy-tale castle, designed to capture the opulence of Versailles and the grandeur of the Biltmore Mansion. Owned by real estate mogul Chuck Bluth, this 50,000-square-foot estate is a true architectural masterpiece, boasting luxurious interiors, meticulously landscaped grounds, and a rich history … Read more
After nearly 14 years, Los Angeles-based businessman David Calvert-Jones is putting his long-time residence in the equestrian-friendly Sullivan Canyon neighborhood up for sale. The Australian-born nephew of billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch, along with his wife Karina, is asking just under $21.5 million for the property, which they bought for just over $4 million. Before … Read more
Nearly a year after it first appeared on the market with a $24 million price tag, a newly renovated residence near Hanalei Bay on Kauai’s coveted North Shore has resurfaced for sale. The custom-built bungalow, now listed at $18 million, still requires a significant investment. Scott Sloan, formerly of a Los Angeles film production company … Read more
While speculation about the fate of their two-year marriage continued, Hollywood A-listers Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had already listed their sprawling Beverly Hills mansion for a staggering $68 million and began searching for separate residences in Los Angeles. Affleck quickly acquired a Cliff May-designed equestrian property in Brentwood for just over $20 million, while … Read more
Roy Lichtenstein’s artworks are among the priciest pieces of pop art, often fetching seven, eight, and even nine-figure amounts at auction. Now, you have the chance to purchase the late artist’s former residence for a cool $20 million. The celebrated artist’s shingle-style Southampton retreat has recently been listed for sale, nearly 30 years after his … Read more
Now that Bethenny Frankel has settled into her new $5.4 million summer home on Shinnecock Bay—where she’s been spotted cruising around with her daughter Bryn in a vintage Bronco and enjoying paddleboarding from her private beach—the Real Housewives of New York City alum and Skinnygirl Cocktails entrepreneur has decided to put her longtime Bridgehampton residence … Read more
