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    Chuck Lorre Reportedly Bought a Revamped John Elgin Woolf Home in L.A. for $28 Million

    A little more than five months after it hit the market, a revamped Hollywood Regency residence in the posh Bel Air enclave of Los Angeles has been sold, according to reliable sources, to legendary TV producer Chuck Lorre for $27.5 million.

    That’s far less than the original $31.5 million ask, but it’s nearly $10 million more than architect Mark Rios and Guy Ringler, a reproductive endocrinologist, shelled out for the rundown home over four years ago before giving it a full makeover that was featured in Architectural Digest. Linda May of Carolwood Estates held the listing, with Juliette Hohnen of Douglas Elliman repping Lorre.

    Behind gates and towering hedges on almost a third of an acre, the striking terracotta mansard-roof structure is fronted by an attached two-car garage and a gravel motor court. Designed in the late 1940s by famed modernist architect John “Jack” Elgin Woolf and twice occupied as his personal residence, the revamped home offers six bedrooms and eight baths in 8,400 square feet across multiple levels rife with parquet floors, vivid colors, and custom finishes.

    The Hollywood Regency home has six bedrooms and eight baths in 8,400 square feet.

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    Beyond the towering Pullman entry doors, a glass-encased foyer overlooks a central courtyard. From there, a spacious fireside living area sports a cocktail lounge anchored by a lacquered fiberglass bar, while a red-hued library/media room features a carved marble fireplace and built-in bookcases. A formal dark green dining room capped by an antique mirrored ceiling with a skylight flows to a chic ebony kitchen, which is outfitted with Bulthaup cabinetry and a Lacanche range, plus a handy prep kitchen and breakfast room.

    The perks continue upstairs, where the primary suite comes with a private balcony and dual walk-in closets and baths. And other highlights include a Moroccan-themed lounge, an office, a wine cellar, a gym, and picturesque grounds hosting a sunken fire pit area and a stone walkway that empties at a koi pond and gazebo.

    Lorre, known as the “King of Sitcoms” for his large assortment of hit shows including Dharma & Greg, The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, and Mom, still owns a longtime home in the Pacific Palisades area of L.A. that he paid $2.6 million for in the mid-1990s. He also maintains an oceanfront retreat in Malibu he bought almost 15 years ago from Tony Danza.

    Click here for more photos of the L.A. residence.

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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    The Newest Season of ‘The Bear’ Showcases Frank Lloyd Wright’s Most Iconic Chicago Houses

    In the opening minutes of season four, episode five of The Bear—titled “Replicants”—Jeremy Allen White’s character Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto trades the frenetic clang of the kitchen for the hush of an architectural icon. Instead of stalking through a restaurant in crisis, he’s quietly driving west, out of Chicago’s city limits, to Oak Park. His destination: the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio at 951 Chicago Avenue.

    For a few unhurried minutes, Carmy drifts through Wright’s restored rooms, running his hand along woodwork, pausing under the barrel-vaulted playroom ceiling, and studying the warm glow of stained-glass skylights. He even lingers on the antique stove—appropriate for a chef—taking it in with the same reverence he reserves for a perfectly plated dish. Similar to Carmy, Wright’s perfectionism drove his art forward, but it also made life difficult for the people around him.

    In recent years, architecture has taken on a starring role in prestige television, with production designers positioning culturally significant homes as more than just backdrops—they become characters in their own right. Apple TV+’s The Studio turned a trio of John Lautner’s wild, futuristic L.A. houses into scene-stealers, and plenty of Wright’s own designs—from the Ennis House in Los Angeles to the Seth Peterson Cottage in Wisconsin—have popped up in films and TV over the years. But this is the first time we’ve seen his Oak Park home and studio take center stage, playing almost like another character in the story.

    Christine Trevino, digital communications manager for the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust—and Carmy’s on-screen tour guide—remembers the production’s care for the property. “You could tell the people involved had a familiarity with the Home & Studio,” she told Block Club Chicago. “Based on that, we knew they would respect everything as a historic site.”

    Filmed in a single morning with a small crew, the episode balances cinematic beauty with a palpable respect for Wright’s legacy. “I think it was very impactful to see how one man and his vision could shape a community,” Trevino added.

    Below, we’ll dig into Wright’s Chicago years, why Oak Park was such a crucial part of his career, and the two other landmark houses that got the star treatment in The Bear season four.

    Frank Lloyd Wright and Chicago

    Wright moved to Chicago in 1887 and later settled in Oak Park in 1889.

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    Wright’s career—and the Prairie School movement—were born in Chicago. Arriving in 1887 from Wisconsin, the young architect apprenticed under Louis Sullivan, whose “form follows function” credo shaped Wright’s thinking.

    In 1889, at just 22, Wright borrowed $5,000 from Sullivan to purchase land in Oak Park, a then-semi-rural village. His first home there became both family residence and design laboratory, evolving over two decades as he refined his approach to space, light, and integration with the surrounding landscape.

    By the time he left Oak Park in 1909, Wright had produced more than a third of his life’s work, much of it in Chicago and its suburbs. Today, Oak Park is home to the world’s largest concentration of Wright-designed structures.

    The Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

    The Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio was featured in The Bear season four.

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    Wright’s first Oak Park home was a bold statement of independence. Built in 1889 in the Shingle style, it quickly became a living experiment in domestic architecture. Gone were the stiff Victorian interiors—Wright favored open central spaces that encouraged family interaction.

    In 1895, he added a dining room and the now-famous barrel-vaulted playroom: child-sized yet architecturally grand, a masterclass in proportion and openness. Three years later, he added a studio, anchored by a soaring octagonal drafting room where he and 14 associates shaped early Prairie Style masterpieces.

    After Wright left, the home was split into apartments, then rescued and restored by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust in 1974. Today, it’s one of Chicago’s most visited historic homes.

    In The Bear, viewers get a rare peek into spaces usually reserved for tour-goers—or off-limits entirely. White touched original furniture, lingered on the drafting room balcony, and spent time in the kitchen.

    The Arthur and Grace Heurtley House

    The Arthur and Grace Heurtley House in Oak Park.

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    Completed in 1902, the Heurtley House is a pure early Prairie Style gem. Its low, horizontal form is emphasized by brick walls with contrasting mortar: vertical joints dyed to match the brick, horizontal joints left natural. A hipped roof with deep overhangs frames a ribbon of art glass windows along the upper level.

    Wright turned the traditional floor plan upside down, placing living and dining areas upstairs to maximize light and views. No basement, no attic—just simplified, efficient design. Wright’s sister Jane Porter lived here from 1920 to 1946, and in 1997, the house received a meticulous, museum-grade restoration.

    The Nathan G. Moore House

    The Nathan G. Moore House is also known as the Moore-Dugal Residence.

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    Originally built in 1895 for attorney Nathan Moore, this Tudor Revival residence—with its steep roof and half-timbered upper stories—was a stylistic detour for Wright, who usually avoided historical pastiche.

    A 1922 fire destroyed the upper floors, but Wright returned with a daring redesign, fusing Gothic and Mayan elements into one of his most unconventional works. The 1923 version stands apart from his Prairie Style projects, showing Wright’s flexibility in meeting client demands while still pushing the boundaries of architecture.

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    Abby Montanez

    Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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    Adriana Lima’s Ultra-Secure L.A. Home Uses Facial Recognition Tech. It Can Be Yours for $16 Million.

    Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima and her husband, film producer Andre Lemmers, are parting ways with their high-security home in L.A.’s tony Brentwood neighborhood, listing the 7,400-square-foot residence for a speck under $16 million.

    Designed by Gispan Design with interiors by Anthony Barsoumian, the two-story abode is shielded behind a high wall, custom gates, and mature hedging on one of the widest lots in the area, with an impressive 120 feet of street frontage. Smoked glass adds an additional layer of privacy. What truly sets the home apart isn’t its sleek and pared-back modern design, however, but rather its fortress-level security system. After acquiring the property about three years ago for $12.35 million, Lima and Lemmers invested heavily in upgrades, installing automated perimeter beams, AI-powered cameras that can recognize familiar and, of course, unfamiliar faces, and a 24/7 armed patrol service.

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    Open-plan living areas spill out to the pool via telescopic walls of glass.

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    The five-bedroom, seven-bath main residence is joined by a detached guesthouse with its own bedroom and bath, bringing the total to six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The interiors feature open-plan living areas with seamless indoor-outdoor flow, anchored by a dual-island chef’s kitchen with Miele built-ins, plus a discreet secondary prep kitchen with a Wolf range and walk-in pantry. A climate-controlled wine display, a private home theater upgraded with more than $100,000 in professional-grade AV equipment, and a resort-style backyard with a pool, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen are additional highlights.

    The second-floor primary suite includes a private terrace with a fireplace and a custom walk-in closet outfitted with key-card–access drawers for securing valuables. Each guest bedroom is en suite, with custom cabinetry and ample natural light. The property also offers a sports court and a gated drive with room for six cars. The custom and carefully curated furnishings and the collectible light fixtures throughout the home are available for purchase upon separate negotiation.

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    The primary suite includes a custom walk-in closet and a private patio with a fireplace.

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    Lima and Lemmers told The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the listing, that the decision to sell was tied to work commitments in New York and Europe. “Too much of our personal time was taken away by being on the other side of the country and longer travels,” the couple explained.

    Compass agent Paul Salazar, who holds the listing alongside Kyle Amicucci and Drew Fenton of Carolwood Estates, noted that demand in Brentwood remains strong. “It’s rare to find a lot this wide north of Sunset, 120 feet of frontage, so the rooms feel extra open, and the backyard gets amazing afternoon light with its west-facing orientation,” Salazar says. “It’s the perfect mix of space, sunshine, style, and peace of mind.”

    Click here to see more photos of the Brentwood estate.

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    Abby Montanez

    Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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    Pro Soccer Coach Steve Cherundolo Lists His 1930s Storybook Home in Los Angeles for $5 Million

    Though he bought it barely three years ago, Steve Cherundolo has now decided to kick his charming storybook-style cottage back on the market. The residential turn of the page comes amid an announcement that he’s stepping down from his post as head coach of the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) at the end of the 2025 season to return to Germany, where he previously spent his entire pro soccer career with Hannover 96.

    The former defenseman—affectionately known to his fans as the “Mayor of Hannover”—has hoisted the home in L.A.’s Little Holmby neighborhood up for sale at a dash under $5 million, about $700,000 more than he paid for the place in 2022. Enzo Ricciardelli and Shen Schulz of the Beverly Hills Brokerage at Sotheby’s International Realty hold the listing.

    A living room topped with a whitewashed beamed ceiling has a fireplace, bar, and windowed sitting area.

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    Nestled on nearly a quarter of an acre and separated from the sidewalk by a manicured lawn dotted with gardens, the off-white and gray-trimmed structure was originally designed in the early 1930s by noted architect Percy Parke Lewis, most known for his work on Westwood’s Village Theatre and the Chateau Colline apartment building. Recently remodeled, the property offers a two-story main house plus a guest suite atop the detached garage, for a combined total of four bedrooms and four baths in roughly 2,800 square feet.

    Original beveled windows, polished dark hardwood floors, high ceilings, arched doorways, and decorative millwork can be found throughout the primary dwelling’s two levels. A fireside living room features a wine cooler-equipped bar and a sun-filled sitting area notched into a bay window, with other highlights including an office, a wood-paneled library warmed by a fireplace, and a formal dining room that opens out to a deck.

    The black-walled dining room connects to a kitchen with a La Cornue range and breakfast banquette.

    Marcelo Lagos for Sotheby’s International Realty

    Also on the main level is an updated kitchen outfitted with custom cabinetry, marble countertops, an apron sink, a La Cornue range, and a breakfast nook with banquette seating. And upstairs, three bedrooms are spotlighted by a spacious primary suite flaunting a private balcony, a walk-in closet, and a dual-vanity bath with a glass-encased shower.

    Outdoors, the secluded and hedged backyard is rife with herb, citrus, and fruit trees and has plenty of room for a swimming pool, per marketing materials. The two-car garage has been finished as additional living space with lots of built-in storage, while the loft space upstairs has been converted into a one-bedroom, one-bath guest suite.

    A finished two-car garage out back is topped with a one-bedroom, one-bath guest suite.

    Marcelo Lagos for Sotheby’s International Realty

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    Raised in San Diego, Cherundolo got his managerial start in Germany at Hannover’s academy system. He went on to coach LAFC’s affiliate in the second-division USL Championship in 2021 before taking over for Bob Bradley in MLS a year later. During his three-plus-year tenure, he became the only coach in MLS history to win both the Supporters’ Shield and MLS Cup in his first season.

    The 46-year-old told the Los Angeles Times that his decision to go back to Germany was a family one, as was the choice to come to the U.S. four years ago. “I don’t think there’s anything negative about it for me,” he said. “It’s all opportunity and positive about the next chapter. That’s how we saw moving back to Los Angeles: We saw a great opportunity and as a family, more of an adventure. And now we see something similar moving back to Europe.”

    Click here for more photos of the Little Holmby residence.

    Marcelo Lagos for Sotheby’s International Realty

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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    A Rockstar’s Balinese-Style Florida Retreat Hits the Market for $1.75 Million

    If you’ve ever wanted to come sail away without leaving the U.S., Chuck Panozzo, co-founder and bassist of Styx, has you covered. His private tropical retreat in Florida is now on the market for $1.75 million with Juan Zapata and Susan Rindley of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

    Aptly christened La Serenidad or “Serenity” in English, the one-of-a-kind oasis is located in the artsy Wilton Manors neighborhood near Fort Lauderdale. Panozzo picked it up in 2007 for $305,000 and has spent the years since transforming it into what he describes as his “personal sanctuary.” “When I open the door and cross the koi pond, I know I’m safe and at home,” he told New York Post‘s Gimme Shelter. Each corner of the property, he says, was designed with a different state of mind in mind, with quiet spots to relax after a long tour, secluded nooks for reflection, and open spaces to crank up the volume and jam with friends.

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    Koi ponds flank the front entrance to the home.

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    The home, built in 1952, feels more like a Balinese resort than a typical Broward County pad. Measuring just over 1,600 square feet, the abode is outfitted with two bedrooms, a home office that could easily be a third bedroom, and three bathrooms. Warm wood finishes and custom craftsmanship give the interiors a grounded, serene energy, while the open layout creates a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Slide open the doors, and the living room becomes an extension of the lush garden beyond.

    That garden is where La Serenidad truly lives up to its name. Coral-lined walkways curve past tranquil koi ponds and gently splashing fountains. Teak sculptures peek from behind greenery, while bonsai and Ashoka trees add texture and height. There are even whimsical animal-shaped hedges to discover.

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    The pool area includes Bali-inspired shaded gazebos.

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    The outdoor areas are designed like a choose-your-own-adventure for zen: a shaded gazebo perfect for meditating, tucked-away corners for reading, and sunny poolside spots for entertaining. Most of the art and sculptures are included in the sale, making it easy to preserve the home’s unique character.

    A founding member of Styx—known for hits like “Babe,” “Lady,” and “Mr. Roboto”—Panozzo still actively tours with the band. But after more than 15 years in this tropical hideaway, he’s ready for a change of scenery. “I’ve lived in high-rises in Chicago and Miami, and I realize it’s best for me to return to the sky,” he told Gimme Shelter. He plans to move into a new luxury building in downtown Fort Lauderdale, closer to the city’s growing arts and culture scene.

    For the right buyer, La Serenidad offers exactly what its name promises: a harmonious blend of peace, privacy, and just enough rock-and-roll spirit to keep life interesting.

    Click here to see more photos of this Fort Lauderdale home.

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    Abby Montanez

    Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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    Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton Have Recorded Music at This $24 Million Tennessee Estate

    Before there was Dark Horse Estate, there was Robin Crow, a Texas-born singer-songwriter navigating the ups and downs of the music industry. In the early 1990s, after being dropped from RCA Records at age 39, Crow bought 10 acres of rolling pastures above the snaking West Harpeth River in Franklin, Tennessee, for $175,000, according to the Wall Street Journal. 

    What began as a single log cabin would, over decades, become a sprawling, post-and-beam compound that would attract some of the world’s most famous recording artists—from Taylor Swift to Tim McGraw, and Carrie Underwood. And now it can be yours for a cool $24 million.

    The Manor House forms the heart of the estate, totaling over 14,200 square feet of living space. The main residence contains seven bedrooms, while the Cottage and the Bungalow Apartment offer additional guest quarters, each with a private entrance. A party barn and a three-car garage sit just outside the main footprint. The buildings are connected by covered walkways and a sky bridge that doubles as a game room with a pool table.

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    The Manor House showcases rustic Colorado ski-lodge-style elements with natural stone accents.

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    Inspired by Crow’s time performing at Colorado ski lodges—think Gothic-meets-rustic with stone archways, vaulted ceilings, and walls of glass—the estate contains a whopping 10 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms. Over the years, he and his kids added personal touches and hidden nooks perfect for reading, writing, or just taking in the river views.

    On the grounds, Dark Horse Studio—built in 1998—spans nearly 9,000 square feet of post-and-beam space with vaulted ceilings and rustic finishes. With recording rooms, public areas, two sleeping spaces for visiting musicians, and plenty of porches and patios, it’s both a creative hub and a comfortable retreat for artists.

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    Dark Horse Studio has hosted legends from Taylor Swift to Dolly Parton and Neil Diamond.

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    The studio has seen a legion of music industry royals, including Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Shawn Mendes, Faith Hill, and Neil Diamond—who recorded several tracks from Tennessee Moon, including a duet with Waylon Jennings (One Good Love). A pre-fame Taylor Swift also cut three songs for her debut album here.

    As for Crow, according to the Journal, he’s moving on to spend more time at his second home in Telluride, Colorado. “It’s bittersweet to sell it, because we all love it,” Crow told the publication. “But I’m ready for a different chapter. I’ve been here for 31 years, and I’ve got some other adventures that I’m ready to go on.”

    Click here to see more photos of the legendary Tennessee property.

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    Abby Montanez

    Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to…

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    Nick and Vanessa Lachey Pay $8 Million to Buy Back an L.A. Home They Sold to Naomi Osaka

    After placing their modern farmhouse-style spread tucked away in a prime pocket of Encino up for sale recently, Nick and Vanessa Lachey apparently began feeling a little nostalgic for another Los Angeles property they owned and sold once before.

    Back in late 2020, the married reality TV show hosts paid former NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb just over $5 million for his East Coast traditional-style residence in the San Fernando Valley community of Tarzana. They went on to flip it for a nice profit less than two years later in a $6.3 million off-market transaction. The buyer was tennis superstar Naomi Osaka, who subsequently renovated the pad and added a new structure containing a gym and a recovery center, as first reported by The Wall Street Journal.

    Osaka first put the estate up for sale in June for $8.3 million, and the Lacheys paid a dash under $8 million, a discount off Osaka’s asking price but about $3 million more than the couple paid for the very same property almost five years ago. Amy Snider of Compass represented Osaka in the deal, with the Lacheys repped by Mauricio Umansky and Craig Knizek of The Agency.

    A coffered-ceiling family room opens to a covered loggia via pocketing doors.

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    Set behind a double-gated driveway on a cul-de-sac parcel spanning over half an acre, the 2014-built dwelling is fronted by a four-car garage and additional parking for up to 20 vehicles. Inside, five bedrooms and nine baths are filtered across roughly 7,000 square feet of two-level living space boasting dark brown hardwood floors and walls of glass overlooking valley and mountain vistas.

    Among the highlights is an eat-in kitchen outfitted with dual islands, top-notch stainless appliances, and an accompanying breakfast nook. A coffer-ceilinged family room has a fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and pocketing doors spilling out to a covered loggia, while a formal dining room is embellished with wainscoting and patterned wallpaper.

    Osaka added a gym that comes complete with neon inspirational quotes.

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    In addition to an upstairs primary suite flaunting a fireplace, a private balcony, two walk-in closets, and a luxe bath, other features include a media lounge and a wet bar-equipped game room. The amenities continue in the backyard, which hosts a pool and spa, a barbecue station, a fire pit, and a sunken sports court.

    The Encino home that the co-hosts of Netflix’s reality dating show Love Is Blind purchased just last year for $6.8 million is currently on the market for $7.5 million. Before that, they owned a Hawaii home near Oahu’s Kahala Beach they picked up in 2022 for $8.8 million, soon after Vanessa was cast in the CBS show NCIS: Hawaiʻi in 2021. They sold that house last summer for nearly $9.5 million after the police procedural was canceled.

    Click here for more photos of the San Fernando Valley residence.

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    Wendy Bowman

    Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report. Before that, she was a freelancer for Modern Luxury and several other media outlets, where she primarily covered luxury properties for…

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    Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s $90 Million Property Portfolio

    When it comes to global icons, few can match Cristiano Ronaldo—not just for his record-breaking soccer career, but for the lifestyle, wealth, and influence he’s built off the pitch. The Portuguese superstar signed his first professional contract at 18 with Manchester United, a five-year deal worth £12 million—the largest ever for a teenager at the […] More