July 07, 2020

This week's top real estate headlines

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez certainly aren't short of places to live, but property records indicate that the superstar power couple recently shelled out $1.4 million for a modest Encino home. However, JLo and A-Rod are just the latest celebrities to buy in the increasingly popular SFV enclave ⁠— other celebs in the community include Selena Gomez, Gwen Stefani and Joe Jonas. Meanwhile, over in Beverly Hills' exclusive Trousdale Estates, musician Jordan McGraw was given a $10 million engagement gift by his father Dr. Phil in the form of a 6,500-square-foot mansion. With voluminous, light-filled spaces, clerestory windows and a massive fireplace, it's decidedly a step up from McGraw's eccentric, yet bewildering starter house.

In other news, "Scorpion" star Eddie Kaye is seeking a little less than $2.75 million for his Venice bungalow, HUD secretary Ben Carson is hightailing it out of his Virginia home, Antonio Banderas put his historic Manhattan apartment back on the market with a $7.4 million price tag, the London townhouse that helped inspire "101 Dalmatians" is asking $11 million, "Pretty Little Liars" star Ashley Benson is turning over a new leaf in Los Feliz, Sarah Jakes Roberts is settling into a new manse in Calabasas, and heiress Hillary Thomas wants $15 million for her Pacific Palisades starter house.

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Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez Buy in Encino

J.Lo and A-Rod’s new residential acquisition spans a relatively modest 2,200 square feet and is far more humble than the couple’s many other houses, suggesting it was either purchased for a lucky relative or as an investment. Built in 1948 and since extensively renovated, the red tile-roofed structure is of indeterminate architectural heritage but includes modern amenities aplenty.

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Dr. Phil’s Son Scores $10 Million Beverly Hills Mansion

Property records reveal the 34-year-old’s 6,500 sq. ft. new mansion was paid for by his parents — talk show stalwart Dr. Phil McGraw and longtime wife Robin — and ran them exactly $10 million in cash. READ MORE

‘Scorpion’ Star Eddie Kaye Thomas Lists Venice Beach Bungalow

A modestly proportioned, early 20th century shingled bungalow owned by stage-trained trained film and television actor Eddie Kaye Thomas is newly available at not quite $2.75 million. READ MORE

Antonio Banderas Tries Again With Historic Manhattan Home

Stunning Central Park views, immaculate furnishings, oversized windows filled with leafy views and the pixie dust of an international Tinseltown superstar sprinkled about the place. What’s not to love about Antonio Banderas’ Manhattan home? Well, presumably the asking price. READ MORE

Ashley Benson Gives Laughlin Park a Second Shot

Fresh off her breakup with longtime partner Cara Delevingne, “Pretty Little Liars” alum Ashley Benson has celebrated her independence as only the rich and/or famous can — by purchasing a new mansion in the historic Laughlin Park enclave of Los Feliz. READ MORE

Billboard Heiress Lists $15 Million L.A. Starter House

Now that she’s spooned out a whopping $24 million for a brand-new residential extravaganza in L.A.’s princely Pacific Palisades area, formerly New York-based Van Wagner billboard heiress Hillary Thomas has no need for her other Palisades mansion, a smaller but still stunning and designer-done estate in the prestigious Riviera neighborhood pocket. READ MORE

T.D. Jakes’ Daughter Buys Calabasas Mansion

Records reveal that Sarah Jakes Roberts, daughter of televangelist and bishop T.D. Jakes, has inked a $4 million deal for a large estate on the outskirts of Calabasas READ MORE

The Real-Life ‘101 Dalmatians’ London Mansion Hits the Market

A striking pale pink mansion in the exclusive Primrose Hill area of London has just gone on the market for a tad over $11 million (£9 million). Other than its standout color, the mansion’s claim to fame is that it is purported to be the home that helped inspire the 1956 Dodie Smith novel “101 Dalmatians.” READ MORE

HUD Secretary Ben Carson Bags Slight Profit on Virginia Home

The man responsible for America’s housing needs recently sold one of his own homes. Ben Carson, brain surgeon and one-time presidential candidate turned Housing and Urban Development secretary, unloaded a house in Vienna, Va., for $1.35 million in March. READ MORE

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