The week's biggest real estate stories: Kaley Cuoco, Marc Jacobs, Carol Folt and more.

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April 03, 2020

This week's top real estate headlines

For those who couldn't believe that Tom Brady was actually leaving the Patriots, it seems like he's really serious about the whole moving-to-Florida thing. The football superstar recently began renting out Derek Jeter's gargantuan Tampa Bay mansion for an estimated $75,000 a month, where he'll likely be practicing on the football field-sized lot during quarantine. Meanwhile, over in Montecito, Rails CEO and flannel tycoon Jeff Abrams is expanding his horizons. He added to his real estate portfolio by buying El Mirador, one of the most unique properties in town, to the tune of $6.85 million.

In other news, COVID-19 is wrecking Airbnbs, USC president Carol Folt is downsizing her residential circumstances in the most lavish way possible, Nastasha Gregson Wagner bagged an absolutely stunning Brentwood midcentury modern, "X-Men" director Gavin Hood picked up a spread on Point Dume, Marc Jacobs finally sold his Manhattan townhouse, Congressman Eric Swalwell is setting down roots in D.C., and "Big Bang Theory" actress Kaley Cuoco lost big in Tarzana.


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Tom Brady Rents Derek Jeter’s Davis Islands Compound 

It’s not known what amount the Brady-Bündchens will pay. However, in the remarkably small world of ultra-high net worth individuals, especially two sporting superstars who both hail from Michigan, a friends and family rate or a simple barter — “You lend me your Florida home, and I’ll lend you my yacht” — is not uncommon. 

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Rails CEO Jeff Abrams Buys Historic Montecito Estate

El Mirador is a 13.75-acre private compound that’s filled with century-old exotic plants, Japanese gardens, hidden lagoons and a stone grotto. The only residential structure on the property is a 1,900 sq. ft., Mediterranean-style gatehouse with two bedrooms, a holdover from the original development.  READ MORE

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Airbnbs, Resort Motels Alike

The tourism industry — including hotels, airlines and short-term rentals — has been blindsided with the swiftness of the coronavirus-induced economic collapse. According to AirDNA, Airbnb lost 43,000 properties from their site from January to March.  READ MORE

Natasha Gregson Wagner Snags Landmarked Midcentury Modern

Natasha Gregson Wagner, the eldest daughter of the late Natalie Wood, has made her snazziest investment — the stunning A. Quincy Jones-designed Richard and Helen Arens house in Brentwood that she purchased for $3 million. READ MORE

Fashion Dynamo Marc Jacobs Sells Stylish Manhattan Townhouse

Marc Jacobs has sold his casually glamorous townhouse at the Superior Ink complex in New York City’s West Village for $10.5 million with a little help from Nestseekers.  READ MORE

Eric Swalwell Elects to Buy D.C. Duplex

It looks like district Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell plans to stay awhile in Washington, D.C., where tax records show he plunked down just over $1.2 million for a freshly rehabbed home READ MORE

Filmmaker Gavin Hood Snags Malibu Spread

"X-Men Origins: Wolverine" director Gavin Hood plunked down almost $4.1 million for an ocean-view spread in a discreet gated enclave in Malibu’s popular Point Dume area. READ MORE

USC Buys $8.6 Million Santa Monica House to Use as Presidential Residence

Folt has moved to Santa Monica, where property records show USC recently closed on an $8.6 million, strikingly angular house. READ MORE

Kaley Cuoco Takes Big Loss on Sale of Tarzana Mansion

The final sale price of Kaley Cuoco's Tarzana mansion rings up at $1.5 million under the $5.5 million she paid for the gated spread in early 2014. READ MORE

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