Now that’s a second Donald Trump The dawn of the presidency has dawned, and the wealthy and fame-seeking realize that D.C. might be the place for them, if they hope to get Donald’s ear and champion their causes over the next four years. The problem is that they all have to sleep somewhere.
Due to the huge influx of new employees and those who want to influence them in the area, there is a high demand for high-end properties, New York Times Reports. “We’ve been really overwhelmed by the wealth factor that has arrived in Washington since the election,” said TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Executive Vice President. Jim Bell L said times, Noting that some agents have cold-called previous clients who have homes that might fit the bill and ask them to quote their prices.
Jonathan TaylorThe founder and managing partner of the same company told the newspaper, “There are a lot of wealthy people looking for… A seat at the table“.
Founder of the Carlyle Group David RubinsteinThe founder of the private equity firm Carlyle Group pointed out that housing in the government city is more affordable than anywhere else in Mecca for the wealthy. “If you want to buy a house in New York or Southampton, and it’s a really good house, it could cost you $100 million to $150 million,” he added. times. “You couldn’t spend $25 million in Washington even if you tried.”
Chairman and CEO Cantor Fitzgerald has been selected for Secretary of Commerce Howard LutnickHowever, he tried and succeeded. Lutnick recently closed on a new home, paying $25 million for a mansion formerly owned by the Fox News anchor Bret Baier. The 16,250-square-foot property was inspired by a French chateau and features a 56-foot heated pool and its own putting green, among other amenities. Bayer initially listed the home at $31.9 million in October 2023, but even after the sticker price dropped, the all-cash transaction set a new record for the most expensive real estate transaction in D.C. history.
Sotheby’s agent Daniel Hyderwhich represents the list, L said Washington“I’m currently in the midst of selling more real estate than I’ve sold in the short period of my career. It’s not a Trump bump. It’s a Trump surge.”
Amazon Jeff Bezos She got in the door early and acquired real estate during Trump’s first term. Bezos bought the 27,000-square-foot space that formerly housed the Textile Museum for $23 million in 2016. Rumor has it Elon Musk He aspires to own the capital himself Eater DC reports He’s considering making a bid for the 220-room Line Hotel to create a private club, a mini Musk-a-Lago. The property goes to auction on Thursday. (Musk’s spokesperson did not respond times or VF.)
So, what do you do if you have a nice place, no particularly strong need to be in D.C., and are disgusted by the new guys in town, who don’t even bother to deny that they’re giving a Nazi salute while installing a new boss?
Consider throwing a little gold paint on it, getting possessed, and getting the hell out while you still can. Another upside: You won’t have to watch the eyeball-burning inferno Melania Decided to do with Christmas trees this time.