In the age of social media, influencers hold a lot of power and responsibility; and they also have a lot of pressure to remain popular and relevant. In light of that, some influencers have faked medical conditions to gain more attention and followers. In this article, we’re discussing 10 influencers who lied about their medical struggles to gain popularity and attention.
1. Emerald Rose
Emily from the Tics and Roses Tiktok channel was making videos under the guise of raising awareness for Tourette’s, while she was promoting her yarn dyeing business. Emily claimed that she had Tourette Syndrome since she was 6-7 years old. In her videos, her tics seemed fake and intentional and some members of her community called her out on this. But it wasn’t until someone conducted an investigation and found her old channel that they realized she never had Tourette’s. Emily was using her fake Tourette’s in order to garner attention for her yarn dyeing business.
2. Belle Gibson
Belle Gibson is an Australian influencer who gained a significant following by claiming to have cured her brain cancer through natural remedies and healthy eating. She published a cookbook and launched a wellness app, both of which claimed to help people with cancer and other serious illnesses. But in 2015, it was revealed that Gibson had never been diagnosed with cancer in the first place. The revelations led to widespread criticism and caused Gibson’s brand to crumble. The Australian government pursued legal action against her for deceptive conduct and false claims. In 2017, a court found that Gibson had misled her followers and ordered her to pay a fine of $410,000.
3. Brittany Dawn
Brittany Dawn Davis is a fitness influencer who gained a significant following on Instagram and YouTube by promoting her personalized meal plans and workout programs. However, in 2018, she faced a backlash from her customers, who accused her of failing to deliver on her promises and providing generic, unhelpful advice. Many of her clients claimed that they had paid for personalized plans but received the same meal and workout plans as others, despite her promises of a tailored program. Others alleged that she had ignored their emails or requests for refunds. In response to the criticism, Davis apologized and offered refunds to affected clients. Davis also faced criticism for allegedly faking health issues to avoid criticism or refund requests. She claimed to have suffered from a variety of medical conditions, including thyroid issues and depression, but some clients alleged that these claims were untrue or exaggerated. The situation led to widespread discussion about the ethics of the fitness influencer industry and the importance of transparency and honesty in marketing and promotion. Davis has since apologized for her actions and has attempted to rebuild her brand, but she continues to face criticism from some customers and industry observers.
4. Ashley Smith
Ashley Smith is a social media influencer who gained a considerable following by sharing her cancer journey on Instagram. Her posts about her diagnosis, treatment, and recovery garnered sympathy and support from her followers. However, in 2019, it was revealed that Smith’s cancer story was fabricated. A former friend of hers alleged that Smith had never been diagnosed with cancer and that all her social media posts were lies. The friend also claimed that Smith had a history of making up stories to gain attention and sympathy. As a result, there was widespread condemnation and outrage from Smith’s followers and the public. Many accused her of exploiting a severe illness for personal gain and trivializing the experiences of those who have genuinely been affected by cancer. Following the backlash, Smith deleted her social media accounts and issued a public apology. However, she has continued to face criticism and struggled to rebuild her reputation as an influencer.
5. Anna and Lucy DeCinque
Anna and Lucy DeCinque are Australian identical twins who have gained a significant following on social media for their extreme dedication to being identical. They have undergone numerous cosmetic surgeries and procedures, including lip fillers, breast implants, and tattooed eyebrows, to ensure that they look exactly alike. The twins have often spoken about their desire to be identical, stating that they share everything from their clothes and makeup to their boyfriends. They have also faced criticism and skepticism from some quarters about the authenticity of their claims, with some suggesting that their appearance and behavior are the results of a publicity stunt or mental illness. The DeCinque twins have leveraged their following on social media to launch a career as influencers and reality TV personalities. They have appeared on several Australian television programs, including “Hughesy, We Have a Problem” and “Botched”, and have also promoted numerous products and brands on their social media accounts. Their extreme lifestyle and appearance have led to both fascination and criticism from the public and the media, with some questioning the ethics of their influence and the impact of their message on young people. Despite the controversy, the twins have continued to maintain their dedication to being identical and have amassed a large and devoted following on social media.
6. Brooks Ayers
Brooks Ayers gained notoriety as a former cast member of the reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Orange County” after being caught in a scandal in 2015. He claimed that he was being treated for stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but his story was met with skepticism from his co-stars and the public due to inconsistencies. During the show’s reunion episode, Ayers presented a medical document that was later discovered to be a fake. His co-stars accused him of exploiting a serious illness for personal gain, leading to a backlash against him and the show. Despite little evidence to support his claims, Ayers continued to insist that he had cancer. He eventually issued an apology statement, acknowledging that he had “made mistakes” and “exaggerated” his illness.
7. Sketchek
Sketchek, also known as Shayne Smith, gained popularity in the online gaming community as a skilled player of “Team Fortress 2.” However, in 2015, news of his supposed death from leukemia began to circulate online, causing shock and sadness among his fans. As time passed, inconsistencies in the reports of Sketchek’s death began to surface, leading to speculation that the news may have been fabricated. Eventually, it was revealed that Sketchek had indeed faked his own death, in an attempt to garner sympathy and support from his followers. The revelation of Sketchek’s deception caused a backlash within the online gaming community, with many fans feeling betrayed and angry that they had been manipulated in such a way. Some argued that his actions had damaged the credibility of the community as a whole. In response to the backlash, Sketchek issued a public apology in which he admitted to his mistakes and expressed remorse for his actions.
8. Leah Messer
Leah Messer rose to fame as a reality TV star on “Teen Mom 2.” In 2014, Messer made a public announcement that she had suffered a miscarriage, which stirred sympathy and support from her fans. However, it later surfaced that Messer had fabricated the story to hide the fact that she had an abortion. The revelation of Messer’s deceit created controversy and disappointment among her followers, who felt that she had exploited a sensitive issue for her own personal motives. The incident was seen as trivializing the struggles of women who had truly experienced miscarriages, and it damaged the reputation of both Messer and the show’s cast members. In response to the backlash, Messer publicly apologized and admitted to her deception, expressing remorse for her actions.
9. Dan Mallory
Dan Mallory, also known as A.J. Finn, gained fame with his debut novel “The Woman in the Window.” However, in 2019 he was accused of fabricating a story about his battle with brain cancer, which he had claimed inspired the plot of his book. Mallory’s deception sparked outrage and criticism, with many feeling he had exploited a serious illness for personal gain. Mallory admitted to his mistakes and apologized, revealing that he struggled with bipolar disorder. It is not known if he was actually struggling with bipolar disorder, but it is clear that he can’t be 100% trusted anymore.
10. Sarah McDaniel
Sarah McDaniel is a model and social media influencer who was accused of faking both Tourette’s and bipolar disorders for personal gain. McDaniel’s alleged deception sparked controversy and backlash on social media, and many people criticizing her for trivializing serious mental health conditions. Some also argued that McDaniel’s actions were a reflection of the pressure that social media influencers face to create a persona that is both interesting and relatable to their followers.
The influencers who faked medical conditions have caused significant harm to themselves and their followers. Their actions have eroded trust and underscored the need for increased scrutiny and fact-checking of influencers and their claims. As consumers, we have a responsibility to do our research, fact-check claims, and hold influencers accountable for their actions.
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Cue up your favorite girlboss anthem, because the high-powered female brokers at the Oppenheim Group are back!
And along with them come more million-dollar deals, some fresh new faces, and all the drama you’d expect from the Netflix series best described as ‘Real Housewives meets Million Dollar Listing.‘
Spicing things up this season are two new additions to the Selling Sunset cast, joining familiar faces like Chrishell Stause, Mary Fitzgerald, Emma Hernan, Heather Rae El Moussa, Amanza Smith, and Chelsea Lazkani.
O Group veteran Nicole Young steps into the limelight (after she’d only made brief appearances in past seasons, including a memorable one in Season 2 when she officiated Mary and Romain’s wedding), alongside model-turned-real estate agent Bre Tiesi.
For those of you keeping up with celebrity news, Bre might already be a familiar face, as the ambitious real estate agent was holding headlines last year after having a baby with Nick Cannon.
We also get to meet Jason Oppenheim’s new girlfriend, Marie-Lou Nurk, and Chrishell Stause’s partner (later turned wife), G Flip. But despite the show’s new additions, what we’re most excited to see more jaw-dropping mansions and multi-million-dollar homes — and there’s no shortage of those in the new season.
So we took it upon ourselves to track down all the spectacular houses in Selling Sunset Season 6, and give you a breakdown of their impressive features, endless lists of amenities, and upscale features.
The spectacular houses in ‘Selling Sunset’, Season 6
Selling Sunset doesn’t disappoint when it comes to real estate eye candy. From sprawling penthouses to massive mansions, Season 6 brought us plenty of million-dollar homes to daydream about — and even had us revisit some past favorites, like Chrishell Stause’s beautiful home in Hollywood Hills.
And since luxury real estate is our obsession, we couldn’t help ourselves and tracked down all the Selling Sunset houses that graced our screens in Season 6 of the hit Netflix show.
With the exception of Chelsea’s Santa Monica listing, which we couldn’t find as there weren’t many details available (or maybe Chelsea didn’t land the listing?), and Nicole’s West Hollywood listing, here’s a quick update on all of the houses featured this season, along with property photos and videos that allow you to take a closer look at these phenomenal estates.
Bonus: before we go into the houses that made their way on-screen, we’d like to take a second to applaud the Netflix production crew’s choice when picking the shooting location for promotional images.
The posters for Selling Sunset‘s sixth season were shot at the iconic Sheats-Goldstein Residence, an architectural marvel and Hollywood landmark designed by lauded architect John Lautner.
Saint Ives Place, West Hollywood – Harry Styles’ former house
An impressive property with celebrity pedigree, this West Hollywood manse was the perfect location to kick off Season 6 of Selling Sunset.
Previously owned by As It Was hitmaker Harry Styles (who bought and sold quite a few Los Angeles-area mansions over the years, including one that later became Lizzo’s house), Emma’s listing has a phenomenal location and all the luxury amenities you’d expect from a former celebrity pad.
With 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, and 4,401 square feet of living space, the Netflix-features Saint Ives Pl. is ideally located behind private gates right above the Sunset Strip — which means it offers beautiful panoramic views that extend from Downtown L.A. to the ocean.
At the time Selling Sunset filmed its Season 6 episodes, the property was listed for $7,995,000. Not to spoil anything for Netflix fans (as Harry Styles’ former house may make a comeback in the next season), but the property is still on the market, with a slightly reduced price.
We’ve also learned that the property is available as a rental asking a whopping $1,500 PER DAY.
Lloydcrest Drive in Beverly Hills, Emma’s $18,995,000 listing
We’re suckers for striking modern mansions, and the Lloycrest Dr house on Selling Sunset is right up our alley.
The 5-bed, 9-bath house, which comes with a coveted address (it’s set in the prestigious Crest Streets in Beverly Hills), was listed for just under $19 million.
Hardworking Emma had already secured a buyer for the modern Beverly Hills spread, but the sale fell through as the buyers were not happy with how much they’d have to pay for fire insurance, which ran high even for a property this size (the show mentions that the cheapest fire insurance for the house would be 200,000/year – yowza!)
(Spoilers ahead) Fast-forward to now, Lloydcrest Drive is still on the market, though at a significantly lower price point. The property — which offers 10,359 of living space, a massive 2,000 sq. ft. primary suite with a private glam room and hair salon, a gourmet kitchen, and a 20-person home theater with a bar, among others — is currently listed for $12,995,000.
Jason Oppenheim’s two $7.5M penthouses on Hollywood Boulevard
After his Season 5 breakup with Chrishell, O Group co-founder Jason Oppenheim threw himself into work — specifically, converting four condo units on Hollywood Blvd. into two spectacular penthouses with massive rooftop decks and the finest luxury finishes.
As mentioned on the show, Jason sunk nearly $10 million of his own personal money into the project, and he’s looking to cash out by listing each of them for a whopping $7.5 million.
(Spoiler) The two penthouses are still on the market following Selling Sunset‘s Season 6 premiere, though the smaller of the two — both units have 3 beds and 4 baths, but one is slightly larger at 3,820 square feet versus 3,580 sq. ft. — has seen its price drop by $500,000. It’s now listed for $6,995,000 (and as a rental for $49,900/mo), while the larger unit retains the original $7,495,000 asking price and a $49,900/mo rent price.
Micah’s Hillside Ave house
Micah, the developer behind the impressive Lloydcrest Drive property we mentioned earlier, was also selling his original home — and had enlisted Emma to be his agent for this one too.
Set on the same prime Hollywood Hills street as the unforgettable $40 million Hillside house from Season 1 and 2, the 5-bedroom, 5-bath home comes with 4,840 square feet of luxurious living space, an open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, and a King Kong statue(?) guarding the pool area.
Remember when Emma said how flattered she was that Micah was entrusting her with the sale of this home? Well, turns out he was right to do so (Warning, spoilers ahead): The Hillside Ave house from season 6 of Selling Sunset sold for more than the asking price.
Listed for $5,495,000 in August 2022, the 5-bedroom spread sold for $5,726,000 a few months later, in November 2022 per public records. Way to go, Emma!
N Stanley Ave, the black house on Billionaire’s Row
For this one, we didn’t have to do much research, as we extensively covered this beauty when it came to market last year.
Definitely one of the most impressive houses featured on Season 6 of Selling Sunset, the newly-built N Stanley property that Heather and Bre visit together is nestled in the hills above Sunset Strip, in the coveted ‘Billionaire’s Row’.
Priced at a cool $24.995 million, the plush property offers all the bells and whistles you’d expect from an ultra-luxurious L.A. listing. And a few extras that probably wouldn’t have crossed your mind.
Offering panoramic views of DTLA, the Pacific Ocean, and the canyon, the spec house offers 6 beds, 9 baths, and nearly 10,365 square feet of living space. It also has a custom home theater, fitness center, wine cellar, second living room, and all the finest custom finishes.
The sophisticated smart home also features museum-quality crystals sourced from around the world and placed with extraordinary care throughout the home to energetically enhance the luxury residence. Take a closer look at this stunning Hollywood Hills mansion.
Now, while on the show we see Bre and Heather touring the property (and later, Bre showing the house to her client, Adam), the black N Stanley house from Selling Sunset‘s season 6 was never listed with the Oppenheim Group.
The listing agents for the property are Camellia Yeroomian of The Agency (the other luxury brokerage that has its own Netflix series, Buying Beverly Hills) and Monty Abramov of The Beverly Hills Estates. Which means it isn’t a spoiler if we reveal that the fabulous mansion is still on the market, boasting a slightly altered listing price of $22 million.
300 The Strand, Chelsea’s $22M listing in Manhattan Beach
Set on a corner lot facing one of California’s best beaches, 300 The Strand is a rare oceanfront listing with all the bells and whistles its high price point commands.
With 4 bedrooms, 9 baths, and 4,440 square feet of modern coastal living space — plus a Strand-front patio, and a sports court with basketball hoop and a private, heated entertainment terrace with in-ground spa, fire pit and BBQ — Chelsea’s 300 The Strand listing is definitely one of the most impressive properties featured in Season 6 of Selling Sunset.
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A few months after the season filmed, the oceanfront home in Manhattan Beach is still on the market, looking for either a buyer (it’s still listed on the O Group’s website for $21,999,000, though it’s worth noting that other industry websites no longer have it listed for sale) or a renter (it also appears as a $55,000/mo rental on popular real estate websites like Zillow or Realtor.com).
The Woodvale Road property in Encino
Heading over to Encino, new O Group agent Bre Tiesi is hoping to land a phenomenal listing set on Woodvale Road.
The newly built, 8-bedroom, 14-bath property is the pinnacle of luxury, offering over 21,000 square feet of meticulously crafted and designer done living space.
With stand-out features like a chef’s prep kitchen, home theater, professional gym, full spa, hair salon, elevator, temperature-controlled wine storage, 14-car garage that doubles as an event space, outdoor basketball court, and fabulous detached two-story guesthouse, the Woodvale Road property was priced at $25 million, and Bre was eyeing the ultra-generous $750,000 commission she would make from the sale.
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(Spoiler ahead) However, a little bit of research shows that Bre did not in fact land the Encino listing. Public records for the property show that it did find a buyer though — even if the O Group was likely not involved in the transaction.
The Encino mansion ended up selling in February 2023 for a cool $17,500,000, a price point that made it one of the biggest transactions in the family-friendly Encino neighborhood.
The Benedict Canyon house Mary was eyeing for one of her clients
For one of her clients — a couple from the UK who works in events and needs plenty of space and a large backyard — Mary was touring a stunning Beverly Hills property aptly dubbed Jardin de los Suenos (the House of Magical Gardens).
The newly designed Benedict Canyon house on Selling Sunset comes with 6 bedrooms, 7 full baths and one half-bath, and a generous 7,000 square feet of living space.
With extra tall ceilings (14-foot ones for the common spaces, and a 23-foot ceiling in the formal entry foyer) paired with equally tall windows and sliding glass doors, the property perfectly embodies the indoor-outdoor Cali living.
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Also featuring a total of 5 fireplaces, a 200-bottle temperature-controlled all-glass wine storage room, and a media/screening room, plus a one-bedroom guest house, it’s no surprise that the property didn’t linger on the market for too long.
(Spoiler alert) Listed for $8,999,995 in late July of last year, the property was sold a couple of months later for almost full ask: $8,956,000. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like Mary’s clients were the lucky buyers. Public records show that a different brokerage was attached to the sale.
The Oak View Drive house in Encino that Chrishell visits
On Episode 5, S06 of Selling Sunset, we join Chrishell for a property visit that brings us back to Encino to tour a 7-bedroom, 9-bathroom house on Oak View Drive.
Boasting the “best views in Encino”, the 7,003-square-foot home had been completely re-imagined by the developers, who invested about $1 million in property upgrades before listing it themselves.
Featuring beautiful cedar and oak detailing, a perfectly-appointed kitchen, a 1,000-square-foot primary bedroom with a large bathroom, and an infinity pool (plus a quirky neon sign that says “I Licked It So It’s Mine”) the Oak View Drive house also got Amanza and Heather’s seal of approval.
What happened to it since that episode was filmed? (Potential spoilers ahead) While Chrishell mentions that she does have a client that’s looking for something in this price range (especially if the developers/listing agents are willing to adjust the price, if needed), it seems that the property may have not been a good fit after all.
Listed for $7,895,000 million at the time of filming, the Encino house is still on the market — but has recently been re-listed at a revised price of $6.5 million. Take a closer look (swipe for more pics):
The sleek $33M Londonderry Place mansion Bre tours with her client
Bre means business! Her drive to sell eight-figure properties leads to her showing a striking $33 million mansion to one of her clients, Telli Swift, the fiancée of championship boxer Deontay Wilder.
One of the most bonkers mansions we’ve seen this season, the Londonderry house blends black and gold finishes throughout its 14,000 square feet of living space.
With 6 bedrooms, 8 baths, and soaring 30-foot ceilings, this sleek Selling Sunset mansion has an endless list of amenities, including a spa wellness retreat with a cryo chamber, hot yoga and salon, and a two-level glass-bottomed pool.
The striking property was also featured on Architectural Digest a few years back, with its unique amenities and aesthetic appeal attracting over 4.5 million views on YouTube.
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(Spoilers) At the time of writing, shortly after Season 6 of Selling Sunset aired, the Londonderry house is no longer on the market, per public records. However, since no sale was recorded in the meantime, it could very well be that the property is still up for grabs but held as a pocket listing by one of L.A.’s top luxury brokerages.
Poo Bear’s house at Zorada Court
Once again courting her many famous friends, we see Bre touring music producer Poo Bear’s house in Los Angeles, a 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath modern retreat overlooking Nichols Canyon.
Poo Bear and his wife, Ashley, are looking to list the property as they’re moving to Miami and Bre is hoping to get the listing, which could potentially earn her a $297,000 commission.
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Beyond the property’s many attributes, Poo Bear’s house is also where music history has been made. The music producer/songwriter has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Usher, Skrillex, and J Balvin, with many of their famous songs being written in this house.
In fact, the white piano (that comes with the house) is where Justin Bieber’s Yummy was created, Poo Bear shares.
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As for what happened to the property after its Selling Sunset appearance (warning, spoilers ahead): after first being listed in November 2022 for $8,900,000, Zorada Ct’s price was dropped to $7,995,000 in early February 2023, only to sell less than two months later for $6,850,000. No O Group agent was involved in the transaction, neither on behalf of the seller nor of the buyer.
Chelsea’s listing at 15th Street in Manhattan Beach
Taking us back to dreamy Manhattan Beach, Chelsea walks us through her 3-bed, 4-bath listing with easy beach access.
While the first offer Chelsea got for the property was fairly low ($3.6 million), she knew she priced the house right and wasn’t going to budge until she got the offer up for her client.
And she stayed true to her words, selling the 3-story for $3,900,000 — just $50k shy of the initial asking price of $3,950,000. Way to go, Chelsea!
The Beverly Boulevard condo Heather tours for Heather and Terry Dubrow
Leading the home search for Real Housewives of Orange County star Heather Dubrow and her husband, plastic surgeon and Botched co-host, Terry Dubrow, Heather tours a $17,500,000 condo at 8899 Beverly Boulevard, hoping she will land her biggest sale to date.
Accompanied by Brett, Heather walks us through the 4-bed, 4.5-bath condo with jaw-dropping views and resort-level amenities.
However, we learn later on that Terry and Heather Dubrow didn’t purchase the place, but they did ‘settle’ on an equally expensive penthouse set in the coveted Century building known as the Cavalli Penthouse (due to its many upscale furnishings that bear the signature of Roberto Cavalli).
Heather wasn’t the only one to land a killer commission though. (Potential spoiler) The $17.5 million penthouse from Selling Sunset was sold a few months later (at full ask), with none other than Brett Oppenheim repping the buyer.
Elvis’ honeymoon house
Okay, so this isn’t an O Group listing, we know. But how can we write an article about all the phenomenal luxury listings featured in this season of Selling Sunset without at least mentioning Elvis and Priscilla’s honeymoon house?
An iconic Palms Springs property, the futuristic residence was actually built in 1960 by pioneering Modernist architect William Krisel.
At the time, its spaceship-like design earned it the moniker “The House of Tomorrow”, but that didn’t last long, as Priscilla and Elvis Presley famously celebrated their honeymoon here in 1967 — after which it became widely known as “Elvis’ Honeymoon Hideaway”.
Related: Graceland, Elvis Presley’s house in Memphis – everything you’ve ever wanted to know
Last year, the property had a brief stint on the market, listing in early October 2022 for $5,650,000. Unsurprisingly, a month later, the King’s honeymoon house was already sold at full ask.
The Brentwood house Bre shows Saweetie
Heading over to celebrity-friendly, suburban Brentwood, Bre takes us — and her friend, rapper Saweetie — on a tour of a 7,401-square-foot beauty priced at a cool $8,800,000.
The 5-bedroom, 7-bath home at 19th Helena Drive sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and boasts beautiful architectural details. With an expansive open floorplan on the main floor, inviting (and ultra-private) bedrooms shielded by the lush landscaping, and a lower level designed for entertainment — featuring a plush theater and deluxe wet bar, opening directly to the impressive pool with spa, green lawns, barbecue area, and built-in firepit — the house does seem to be a perfect fit for Saweetie.
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(Potential spoilers) However, despite Bre’s excellent match-making, it wasn’t a done deal. Public records show that the property did indeed sell, but the sale closed in late March 2023 and doesn’t show Bre or any other Oppenheim Group agents associated with the transaction.
The selling price was $7,000,000, considerably lower than the $8.8 million ask mentioned on the show. Fun fact: the property was actually first listed for a whopping $12,949,000.
The house Heather and Bre visit on Sunset Plaza Dr
The last property of this season takes us to Sunset Plaza Dr, where a new-to-market 3-bed, 4-bath listing needs to be assessed by Bre and Heather, to see if it’s a good fit for their clients.
Listed for $4,995,000, the 3,364-square-foot bachelor pad has a massive primary bedroom suite that gets several “Oh my gosh” out of Heather, which isn’t an easy feat given the type of properties she’s used to.
This sleek contemporary home located above the Sunset Strip showcases jetliner panoramic views from Downtown to the ocean. It then comes as little surprise that the home also has multiple outdoor decks and a rooftop deck to capitalize on those extraordinary views, as well as an infinity edge pool with a private Baja deck and swim-up bar.
As for what happened to it (Potential spoilers), the Sunset Plaza Dr property sold in April 2023 for $3,150,000. While it may not have been a good fit for any of Heather or Bre’s clients, the O Group did get a significant commission out of the sale, as Jason Oppenheim was the listing agent for the property.
Admittedly, while watching the show, I felt like there were fewer properties and considerably more drama than in previous seasons. However, after writing about each Selling Sunset house that graced our screens in Season 6 of the hit Netflix docu-soap, I realize there were quite a few show-stopping mansions for us to daydream about. Hope we’re going to get to see some of them return in Season 7.
Editor’s note: While we did our best to identify all the properties featured on Selling Sunset, there’s always a possibility that we’ve missed something. If you spot anything that’s off, or you have an inside tip on one of the properties, drop us a line anytime at hello (at) fancypantshomes.com
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In the scenic seaside neighborhood of Corona del Mar in Newport Beach, a newly listed coastal home will make you rethink your house goals.
Dubbed ‘The Island House’, the dreamy property sits on three homesites that have been combined to create what is now one of the most expensive homes in the already-exclusive community.
Properties in the Orange County riviera are notoriously expensive, with the median listing price in the area averaging $4.8 million, according to Realtor.com.
Even so, the 7-bedroom Island House gives the rest of Corona del Mar’s pricy listings a run for their money – pun intended.
Priced at $29.5 million, the property is one of the most expensive homes for sale in the area. A Brighton Road home that’s set about 2 miles away currently claims the #1 spot with a $35 million price tag.
On a county level, the property ranks in the top 12 most expensive homes in Orange County, with a newly built Newport Coast mansion (known as Palais du Cristal) leading the rankings with its whopping $69.8 million ask.
But there are a few aspects that are completely unique to the Island House — from its past presidential ties to the three lots it sits on.
The previous owners bought the property back in 1999 with plans to rebuild it into their dream home. To do that, they also purchased two adjacent lots and combined them into one homesite that has no direct neighbors.
According to our sources, back in the day, Ronald Reagan and his family used to frequent the original residence that stood on the property.
But there’s not much left of the presidential favorite. The previous owners embarked on an extensive renovation (carried on by the current seller), which transformed it into a magnificent residence that combines traditional and contemporary design.
With sweeping ocean views from nearly every room — directly overlooking Newport Harbor, the Balboa Peninsula, Catalina Island, Palos Verdes and popular surf spot, The Wedge — the exclusive home offers seven bedrooms and ten bathrooms, spread across 7,168 square feet of living space.
Designed for entertaining, working and relaxing at home, The Island House features a long list of private amenities.
An elegant office with glass and steel-framed walls opens to a patio and three-hole putting green. The lower entertainer’s level boasts a 650-bottle wine room with a tasting area and a 15-seat home theater with a 120” screen and surround sound.
On its own level at the third floor is an additional game room with a full bath, 32-bottle wine fridge, Fleetwood doors, patio and sunbathing area.
While it’s hard to pin down all the noteworthy features of the $29.5 million home, some of its standout features include Fleetwood windows and doors, an open-plan great room, expansive pool and spa, BBQ kitchen/bar, and outdoor entertaining area that can fit roughly 100 guests.
Outside, the three- to six-foot deep pool, heated spa and multi-colored ambient lighting, and pool terrace with ample space provide the perfect spot for shaded or sun-drenched lounging.
Dancing water features add a picture-worthy setting with the ocean as a backdrop.
The Island House is listed with Mauricio Umansky, Phillip Caruso, Michael Caruso, Roxy Gonzalez of The Agency.
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One of the most exquisite private homes in the entire San Diego area is now up for grabs.
Those of you who have a passion for architecture will have probably heard the name Richard Requa before. His firm, Requa and Jackson, was arguably the busiest architecture company in the 1920s in San Diego.
Whenever you see a charming, classic Spanish Revival property as you’re driving or walking around the city, chances are it was designed by Requa.
The architect was heavily influenced and inspired by the Andalusia area of Spain, and his works tend to reflect this. Requa even developed a signature style, known today as ‘Southern California Architecture.
The Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park, the D. E. Mann House at 1045 Loma Avenue in Coronado, the Del Mar Castle – these are some of Requa’s most well-known works, and they all showcase his unique, laid-back, Spanish-inspired Californian style.
Another one of Richard Requa’s iconic projects is the William A. Gunn House, located at 1127 F Avenue in Coronado.
It was designed by Requa and Jackson, with Milton P. Sessions serving as landscape architect, and completed in 1925 for Michigan furniture maker W.A. Gunn.
It’s one of the most beautiful examples of Requa’s Southern California Architecture, and it’s now looking for a new owner whose pockets run $39 million deep.
How Coronado Castle’s current owner Brian Mariotti took Requa’s design into the 21st Century
The jaw dropping mansion at 1127 F Avenue is also known as the Coronado Castle, and for good reason.
The property is reportedly roughly four times the size of an average Coronado lot, totaling 26,000 square feet and offering a lot of privacy and outdoor space.
Coronado Castle is an architectural gem protected by the Mills Act — a status that serves to significantly lower property taxes for the property. While lower property taxes are definitely nice to have, this property offers a lot – and we mean A LOT – more than that.
The current owner of the Requa-designed Coronado mansion is Brian Mariotti, the CEO of Funko, the toy company best known for its licensed vinyl figurines and bobbleheads.
Marriotti bought the 6,000-square foot property in 2017 for $12.2 million, and then purchased the lot right next to it, thus significantly expanding the site at 1127 F Ave.
The owner also invested heavily in upgrades at the Gunn house, but was careful to also preserve the building’s historical heritage.
The result is a stunning mix of 1920s Spanish Revival architecture and modern, laid-back California touches. Everything that was added to the home had to blend in with Requa’s original vision.
Paul Schatz, the owner of Interior Design Imports, who worked on the house with the Mariottis, told the Wall Street Journal that ‘the goal was to make everything new look as old as possible.’
Mixing business with pleasure – from home office to Star Wars-themed home theater, this property has it all
There are many highlights to this incredible property, but this is definitely our favorite: a 26-seat home theater featuring life-size Star Wars memorabilia, such as statues, weapons, and helmets.
Just imagine hosting a Star Wars movie marathon with family and friends, watching the original trilogy on a 20-foot screen powered by state-of-the-art 4k Max laser projector. Not too shabby, right?
The 7,000-square-foot Star Wars-themed basement also features an indoor golf room with a simulator, a tennis area, and it houses Mariotti’s impressive collection of toy figurines.
But the most impressive feat is the basement itself, which was not part of Requa’s original design.
The 15-foot-deep basement took six months to complete and required a 4-foot concrete foundation; the entire thing had to basically be ‘shoved underneath the existing house,’ as Jim Papenhausen of Papenhausen Construction told the WSJ.
In the end, Mariotti and his team were able to complete the project without damaging the historic structure in any way.
While a Star Wars-themed home theater and a massive toy collection exhibit area might not sound like the most practical amenities, the house does not disappoint when it comes to functionality, either.
The Mariottis understood the requirements of modern life, and turned the house next door into a four-car garage, and used the extra land to build a new family room wing and expand the outdoor area.
New owners will be able to enjoy a six-hole putting green, an outdoor living room area, a swimming pool, an outdoor kitchen, all bounded by century-old trees.
The house also incorporates four bedrooms, six full bathrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a 14,142-square-foot guest house, a 1,300-square-foot home gym, and a spa with a massage table and a sauna.
For digital nomads, there is also a home office situated on the third floor at the top of the mansion’s castle-like tower. This area offers stunning views of San Diego and also includes an outdoor patio with a bar and a fireplace.
If you’re still not convinced that this is a one-of-a-kind property, a Spanish-influenced castle in the heart of California, then feel free to take a virtual home tour below, and find more details about this architecturally distinct house here.
Chris Clements, Jan Clements, and Lennie Clements of Compass are handling the listing.
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Evelynn Escobar, spends most of her time in nature with her one-year-old Isla. She describes her decor style as youthful, expressive, colorful, and fun. “Simply, it’s giving tasteful inner child,” she says. As the founder of Hike Clerb, an intersectional women’s outdoor club, Evelynn has approached motherhood as a “natural extension of the life [she] had already created for [herself].” So her approach for home decor was no different. Inspired by the shadow work required to parent mindfully, Evelynn’s space evokes a warmth and whimsy that is indicative of the process of “surrendering to the journey and embodying what it means to be a mother, to be a cycle breaker, to rid myself of the limiting self beliefs placed on me,” as she wrote in a recent post on Instagram. “Absolutely everything changed from the moment I knew I was carrying Isla.”
And Isla, who she affectionately refers to as a “GeminIcon,” enhanced Evelynn’s journey as a new mother, but also her design choices. “We buy the pieces she may need developmentally, but in general we’re not doing major changes often because we [had already] added things into the space with growth in mind,” she says. “We already had curated a fun bright vibe for our space and Isla’s little knickknacks fell right in line with that!”
For Mai Nguyen, a mother of two under two living in Houston, Texas, there’s no tension in the interplay between kids’ objects and decor. “We let her mess around with anything with supervision,” says the designer and founder of Iamai. The I Chair, a sleek and playful dining chair that is made of solid walnut, was created with this in mind. “She climbs on it,” Mai says in regards to her daughter Aaliyah. “We make sure she understands and respects the furniture.”
Kristy Scott, a social media personality, digital creator, entrepreneur, and mother of two sons under the age of five, juxtaposes her humorously playful social media content with modern, monochromatic and minimalist decor—which notably consists of a white Restoration Hardware Cloud sectional sofa. This has been her aesthetic of choice since before she had her first child. Instead of swapping her style, and the sofa, for practicality post-baby, Kristy opted for easy to clean modular decor which stays white because of machine washable slipcovers and Ruggable rugs. “To fit [the style] I like, I had to get the white,” she adds. Kristy’s advice is to “get the durable items in the colors that you want.” As for the interplay between colorful kids’ toys and her preferred decor palette, Kristy offers another solution: lots of storage. “They are everywhere,” she says of the multiuse storage pieces placed throughout her home.
Ashley Lennon, mother to baby boy Sunny, relates to the necessity of storage pieces. Her lifestyle brand Museum of Peace and Quiet designs simplistic objects for everyday use—a commitment to “a clear state of mind.” Ashley and her husband Christion share a “love for design and minimalistic things,” so they gravitate toward vintage midcentury pieces and “rare objects that you find while traveling.” As a result, a lot of research goes into selecting pieces for their Orange County home. “If I’m looking at a storage unit I always think about pieces that serve more than one function.” Ashley considers, “How do I get the most out of this piece that I’m about to invest in?” Sustainability, therefore, is at the heart of her approach to design.
The newest Orange County housewife, Peggy Tanous, is reportedly facing foreclosure on her and husband Micah’s Irvine, California home, according to the gossip website RadarOnline.
But she’s not giving up without a fight.
Tanous has launched a lawsuit against three mortgage lenders and loan servicing companies, including BAC Home Loans Servicing, U.S. Bank National and PNC Mortgage, for failure to honor a loan modification agreement.
The home in question was purchased for $1,379,000 back in February 2006 (height of the market), and refinanced about six months later into a negative amortization loan…along with a $312,540 second mortgage (home equity line of credit).
Timely mortgage payments were made for roughly two years, but after experiencing financial trouble, the family was unable to keep up with property taxes, leading the OC tax collector to file a Notice of Default.
She then struck a deal with the OC tax collector, only for BAC to pay the entire tax bill (and a future one) before requesting that she reimburse the company for all outstanding taxes.
Around the same time, BAC approved a loan modification that allowed for interest-only payments for 10 years, but it was supposedly never honored.
A foreclosure auction was initially set for March 17, and has now been postponed until May 17.
Of course, now that it’s in the spotlight, something will likely be worked out, at least for the time being.
Tanous is determined to keep her family’s home, and apparently does not want to lose the property to a foreclosure sale.
So it looks like when she’s not defending her husband’s knowledge of Lamborghinis, she’s fighting to keep her house.
Life insurance is an integral part of most any financial plan. That’s because, without it, the people you love and care about the most could end up facing some significant financial hardships if the unexpected were to occur.
The proceeds of a life insurance policy can be used – income tax-free – by your survivors for most any need. These can include the payoff of debts (such as a mortgage balance), the payment of monthly living expenses, and the payment of funeral and other final expenses. It can also be used for keeping financial promises, such as making sure that a child or a grandchild has money to attend college in the future.
Before you commit to the purchase of a life insurance policy, it is important to make sure that the type and the amount of the coverage are in line with your specific needs. It is also essential to check out the insurance carrier that you’re thinking about buying the policy through so that you know it is secure and stable financially, and that it has a good, positive reputation for paying out its policy holders’ claims. One company that fits these parameters is Pacific Life. .medrectangle-4-multi-638border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:15px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:15px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;min-width:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;
The History of Pacific Life Insurance Company
Pacific Life has been in the business of helping its clients to grow and protect their wealth for more than 145 years. The company is part of a mutual holding company structure; therefore, policy and contract owners are members of the enterprise, rather than the company being driven by shareholder needs.
The company offers a variety of products that help its clients to achieve their financial goals and to protect the people and the things that they care about. Pacific Life covers thousands of individuals and businesses. The company remains independent and is focused on long-term strategies and financial strength to benefit its policy holders and clients.
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Pacific Life has a critical expertise in several areas of economic growth and protection, such as:
Income for Life / Retirement Income
Wealth Accumulation
Financial Protection
Wealth Preservation
Throughout the years, Pacific Life has grown to be impressive regarding its financials, as well as its service to the community.
The company has earned numerous awards and accolades, including:
Ranked first in the sale of indexed universal and universal life insurance
Ranked 8th in total life insurance sales
Ranked 13th for variable annuity sales
Ranked 16th for largest fixed annuity sales
Ranked as #302 on the list of Fortune 500 companies
Also, the company has donated to numerous charities and foundations. In 2017, Pacific Life gave $2million to Marine Mammal and Ocean Focused Non-Profits. It also gave $1 million to HomeAid of Orange County. Over the past 32 years, Pacific Life has given nearly $100 million to community non-profits.
It has also invested $4.4 billion in assets related to socially responsible efforts in underserved and low-income communities, as well as in environmentally green efforts. Also, in just a year 2016, the company contributed more than 10,000 employee volunteer hours to nearly 200 different community projects.
As of year-end 2016, Pacific Life held approximately $143 billion in company assets, and it paid out roughly $2.3 billion in insurance and annuity benefits for that year. In 2016, Pacific Life had operating revenues of $9.0 billion, and operating income of $868 million. Pacific Life is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California.
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Insurer Ratings and the Better Business Bureau Grade
Due to its strong financial foothold, and its timely payment of policyholder claims, Pacific Life has earned high ratings from the insurer rating agencies. These include an(n):
A+ from A.M. Best Company
A+ from Fitch Ratings
A1 from Moody’s
AA- from Standard and Poor’s
Also, while Pacific Life is not an accredited business through the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the company has been given a grade of A+ by the BBB – based on a grading scale of A+ to F.
Over the past three years, Pacific Life has cleared just four total customer complaints through the Better Business Bureau (and only one complaint over the last 12 months). Of the four total charges, three had to do with problems with the company’s products and services, and the other one dealt with advertising/sales issues.
Life Insurance Coverage Offered Through Pacific Life
When it comes to life insurance coverage, Pacific Life has made a substantial commitment to the future of its clients and their financial well-being.
The company has a long history of passing on policy improvements to its existing policyholders – so the company doesn’t disappear once the initial sale has been made.
Just some of the improvements that the company has passed on to it current customers include the following:
123 in-force life insurance policy owner gains since 1985
27 life insurance providers with the cost of insurance (COI) improvements
19 life insurance products with the premium load reduced twice
Ten life insurance products added competitive loan provisions – actually reducing the current costs to access the policy’s cash value loans
Seven life insurance products benefitting from a reduction in deferred acquisition cost adjustment
Six products received an increase in the persistence credit
One life insurance product received a reduced surrender charge
One life insurance product reduced the mortality and expense charge
Several different life insurance options are offered through Pacific Life. These include both term and permanent life insurance policy choices. Term life insurance provides death benefit coverage only, with no cash value or savings build up. Because of that, this type of coverage can typically be quite affordable – especially as it relates to a comparable permanent life insurance policy.
The Pacific Prime Term plan is a level term life insurance policy that offers coverage for either ten, fifteen, twenty, or thirty years. During the period that is selected, the life insurance coverage will remain level, and the premium will stay the same. The policyholder is also able to access up to 75% of the policy’s death benefit if he or she is diagnosed with a terminal illness, and the policy may be converted over to a permanent life insurance policy without additional underwriting (in particular circumstances).
To more carefully “customize” the policy to the insured’s needs, there is also an optional waiver of premium rider that may be added. With this benefit, the premium on the policy may be waived (after a waiting period of 180 days) if the insured becomes disabled before age 65.
Pacific Life also offers an extensive list of permanent life insurance options. Here, there are both death benefits and cash value build up, where savings can grow and compound on a tax deferred basis.
The Flex Protector is a whole life insurance policy, where the death benefit is fixed, as is the amount of the premium. The cash value grows, based on a rate that is set by the insurance company, and the cash value may be either borrowed or withdrawn for any reason that the policyholder sees fit.
Pacific Life also offers the Versa Flex universal life insurance product. This, too, has death benefit protection and a cash component. Universal life insurance is considered to be more flexible than whole life, however, in that the policyholder is allowed (within certain guidelines) to alter the timing and the amount of the premium to match their changing needs better.
With this plan, there are different death benefit options, such as:
Necessary face amount
Face amount plus accumulated value,
Face amount plus a sum of premiums, less any withdrawals
In certain cases, an insured may be able to convert or increase their coverage without requiring evidence of insurability.
There are additional, optional riders that can also be added to this plan to help with customizing the policy to meet the insured’s needs. These may include the guaranteed insurability rider, the waiver of charges rider, and the overload protection rider.
In keeping up with the demand for indexed products, Pacific Life also offers an indexed universal life insurance policy. Here, there is death benefit protection and monetary value – and the return on the cash value is related to the performance of an underlying market index.
With the Pacific Indexed Accumulator plan, there are several market indexes to choose from, such as the S&P 500, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, the Hang Seng Index, and the EURO STOXX 50 Index. When the index(es) have a positive return, the monetary value will be credited – up to a certain set cap. If however, the underlying index(es) perform poorly in a given period, then the policy holder’s principal will be protected, and the monetary value will just be credited with a 0% for that period. .leader-1-multi-643border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:15px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:15px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;min-width:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;
This plan also has additional features that may be added, such as the ability to increase coverage with the cost-effective Additional Coverage rider, and the Annual Renewable Term Rider, and the Children’s Term Rider Coverage.
Other Products and Services Available Through Pacific Life Insurance Company
In addition to life insurance coverage, Pacific Life also offers other products and services that can be helpful to its customers for the growth and the protection of their wealth.
These include the following:
Mutual Funds – Mutual funds are defined as being professionally managed investments that offer both liquidity and diversification. Numerous mutual funds are available in the market place – and depending on your goals, you can find mutual funds that focus on growth, growth and income, income, safety, and aggressive growth opportunities. Mutual funds may also consist of U.S. and international companies. Pacific Life has its own family of funds – the Pacific Funds – which is designed for growth, income generation, and diversification.
Retirement Annuities – Today, as people are living much longer life spans, one of the key worries on the minds of retirees and pre-retirees is that of outliving their money. But, an annuity can ensure that you have income that lasts for the rest of your life – regardless of how long that may be. Pacific Life offers some annuity option that can work as a tax deferred savings vehicle and an income stream in retirement. These annuities can also keep money safe in any market or economic environment.
Investment Products and Services for Businesses
Key Man Term Life Insurance – An employer may take out a key person insurance policy on the life or health of any employee whose knowledge, work, or overall contribution is considered uniquely valuable to the company.
How to Get the Best Premium Rates on Life Insurance with Pacific Life Insurance Company
If you are seeking the best premium rates on life insurance coverage through Pacific Life – or through any life insurer – it is typically recommended that you work with an independent life insurance agent who can provide you with information about multiple policies, companies, and premium rates. That way, you can pick and choose the one that suits you and your budget the best.
When you are ready to see what type and amount of life insurance coverage you may qualify for, we can help. We are an independent life insurance brokerage, and we work with many of the top life insurers in the industry today. To begin the process, all you have to do is just simply fill out our quote form.
We know that finding just the right life insurance policy and the best life insurance company can seem a bit confusing. But when you work in conjunction with an expert on your side, it can be made so much easier. So, contact us today – we’re here to help.
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