After a year of hunting, JLo and Ben Affleck close on $61M mansion

They may have fame and money, but celebrities have to go through the painful process of house hunting just like the rest of us, Bennifer’s homebuying journey shows. Continue reading

‘Buying Beverly Hills’ officially renewed for Season 2

A release date has not yet been announced, but Mauricio Umansky said this week on “Good Morning America” that “Buying Beverly Hills” got the green light to return for another season. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky’s winding road from shaky childhood to luxe CEO

After navigating health scares as a child and struggling a bit early in his career, it was The Agency CEO’s wife, Kyle Richards, who suggested he get a real estate license, which he says was the “best decision ever.” Continue reading

Mark Wahlberg’s sweeping Beverly Hills mansion brings in $55M

Mark Wahlberg and his wife, Rhea Durham, initially listed the 30,500-square-foot property for $87.5 million in April 2022 but dropped the ask by $8 million after it sat on the market for several months. Continue reading

Fresh off Super Bowl baby bump, Rihanna’s starter home hits market

The seven-bedroom Beverly Hills home was also occupied by John Legend and Chrissy Teigen from 2016 to 2021. After an initial unsuccessful offering of $19.25 million, the current owner is attempting to offload it at a loss. Continue reading

David Kramer is ready to bring out the ‘soul’ of Hilton & Hyland

As David Kramer steps into his role as Hilton & Hyland’s president after a year of upheaval, the brokerage is repositioning itself. Kramer told Inman the goal is to effect change with culture. Continue reading

‘Do the right thing’: Jade Mills on $100M deals, downturns and more

The broker and president of Jade Mills Estates at Coldwell Banker in Beverly Hills revealed the secrets to her success and offered advice to new agents, luxury agents and everyone in between. Continue reading

British fashion entrepreneurs sell Beverly Hills home for $35.25M

The 6,230-square-foot property sold by British fashion entrepreneurs Tom and Ruth Chapman was put on the market for $42 million in June. Continue reading

Forget McMansions — these wealthy homeowners dig McBasements

When city or county restrictions are cramping their styles above ground, luxury homeowners are taking matters into their own hands and building out the basements of their wildest dreams. Continue reading

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, donates mansions to charity

MacKenzie Scott, a novelist, received sole ownership of the two homes following her divorce from Bezos in 2019 after 25 years of marriage. The donation was announced by the California Community Foundation . Continue reading