Insider Life: $2 million personal jets - Brooklyn's housing boom - Rise of "power bathrooms"
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Jordan Parker Erb
Apr 2, 2021, 15:48 IST
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TGIF, everyone. Welcome to another edition of Insider Life, where we bring you our top reads from the intersection of luxury, real estate, culture, and travel. Today, we're going to explain how Brooklyn's real estate market survived the pandemic, introduce you to the latest trend for wealthy homeowners, and show you a fast-food heiress' $17 million property that's up for grabs.
Brooklyn's real estate market is proving more resilient than Manhattan's. While Manhattan is still trying to repair from its residents fleeing during the start of the pandemic, eager homebuyers are propelling a real estate surge in Brooklyn.
The Cirrus Vision Jet might be the perfect alternative to commercial airlines. One of our reporters hopped on the $2 million "personal" private jet, which only needs one pilot, and described why the plane is one of 2020's most popular private aircrafts.
After the pandemic forced Barry's Bootcamp to close all 75 of its locations, the company pivoted to outdoor classes and virtual fitness to survive. We spoke with CEO Joey Gonzalez, who dished on how the company embraced the digital fitness boom.
Famed lawyer Tom Girardi and "Housewives" star Erika Jayne flaunted their life of excess. Now, their glamorous life is crumbling. Girardi is accused of a Ponzi scheme - stealing millions from clients, lawyers, and lenders - and Jayne is filing for a divorce.
Lynsi Snyder, billionaire and famously reclusive heiress of the fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger, is selling her massive California estate. The home, which is on the market for nearly $17 million, includes a guest house, theater, and golf course.
Wealthy homeowners are fawning over the next "it" item: obscenely-priced "power bathrooms." Inspired by luxury hotels, the bathrooms are often the size of master bedrooms, have stunning views, and updated appliances.
The Oscar Mayer heir who gave away his fortune told us how the rich hide their wealth - and how to stop them.
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