The Secret's Rhonda Byrne Lists Montecito Estate
It’s no secret that Rhonda Byrne made a bundle off her self-help series based on the book and video called The Secret. Nor is it uncommon knowledge that she spent part of her fortune on a Montecito estate up in Montecito–that’s Oprah Winfrey territory–near Santa Barbara. Byrne bought the gorgeous Mediterranean estate, known as “Prima Luce,” for $18…
Dennis Miller Asks $22.5 Million For His Beautiful Beach House in Carpinteria
If it were in Malibu, maybe, but we think comedian/talk show host Dennis Miller is shooting a little high by listing his Carpinteria beach house for a whopping $22.5 million. As gorgeous as the home may be, it’s in south Santa Barbara County, not trendy, Oprah-infested Montecito, and it boasts 63 feet of sandy beach…
Former Home of Kenny G, Pete Sampras and Jon Peters for Sale
Some homes just seem to have star appeal. Take this 1.5 acre Beverly Hills estate, for example: not only is it the former home of Kenny G, Pete Sampras and Jon Peters, but Kate Jackson also held the title, and she bought it from famous TV producer/director William Asher (Bewitched, The Patty Duke Show, Gidget). Who knows…
Why Did Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Buy This $3 Million Shack?
This run down ranch house is hardly a star quality property. As a matter of fact, in any other market, they’d be hard pressed to get $300,000 for it, let alone $3 million. So why did Kim Kardashian and Kanye West buy this $3 million tear down? Location, my dears. It’s all about location. It seems…
Celebrity House Hunters: New Home for New Family
When it comes to mixing work with play, about the only thing I like better than watching House Hunters on HGTV is hanging out with real life house hunters attempting to find their dream home. And since this is Los Angeles, many of the house hunters I’m involved with are of the upscale, celebrity variety. Yes, it’s true, most…
Seattle Celebrates the Holidays on Snowflake Lane
Just got back from Seattle doing an HGTV.com piece on one of the greatest, biggest holiday street shows in the country, Snowflake Lane at the Bellevue Collection in Washington state. For those of you not familiar with the area, Bellevue is to Seattle what Beverly Hills is to Los Angeles. They shut down an entire street every…
At $195 Million, It's the Priciest Home in America
When I heard about the recently listed Palazzo di Amore in Beverly Hills, I couldn’t help but wonder if the price might be a publicity stunt. I mean, it would have to be pretty lavish to merit a price tag more than twice the price of that crazy Trousdale Estate that Beyonce and Jay Z are considering, or…
Hello Kitty Crazy: Too Sweet Suite?
Why was I surprised to learn that they held an international “Hello Kitty Con” in Los Angeles? After all, they have a con for just about everything else. And while I’m not a particular fan of the iconic character, I have to give kudos to Korea Town’s Line Hotel for jumping in with both paws…
Estate Manager Reveals Secrets of the Rich and Powerful
Imagine a job that pays six figures and provides you with the most lavish living accommodations in the world, trips to exotic locations, and unlimited shopping excursions. Sounds too good to be true? Well, there is a down side. You might also find yourself on call 24/7 trying to meet the most excruciating of demands,…
