Foreign Property News | Posted by Hnin Ei Khin
TOPLINE Streamer and cosplayer Kaitlyn Siragusa, also known as Amouranth, tweeted Tuesday that she purchased a 2,213-acre orchard in Florida for a whopping $17 million, saying she made the business decision for “stability” and that she’s set on overtaking Bill Gates in terms of farmland ownership. FORBES VALUATION We estimated Siragusa generated $15 million in gross earnings in a year leading up to June 2023, landing her the No. 27 spot on our top creators list. KEY BACKGROUND Siragusa is one of Twitch’s most popular streamers, boasting 6.4 million followers. Though that success hasn’t stopped her from seeking business...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
This French Quarter mansion in New Orleans, once home to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is heading to the auction block. Last asking $5.35 million, it will have a $1 million minimum bid at auction on Dec. 11, said Scott Kirk, president and CEO of Interluxe Auctions, who is partnering with broker Brigitte Fredy of Latter & Blum. Previews begin in New Orleans on Dec. 8. Pitt and Jolie bought the home in 2007 for $3.5 million, cash, via the Mondo Bongo Trust, named after a song by Clash singer Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros that was used in one of the couple’s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” scenes, according to reports. Pitt was involved — as a producer and star — of...
Knowledge | Posted by Hnin Ei Khin
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Knowledge | Posted by Hnin Ei Khin
Charlie Munger died on Nov. 28 at age 99. These reflections on his life and career, which he wrote for CNBC Make It, are among his final writings. One's journey to career satisfaction is not always linear. After graduating from Harvard Law School, I joined a well-regarded firm in California. I built a home and a family, and I worked hard for years. Even so, I wanted to earn more than what a senior law partner could expect. I started investing in stocks, businesses and property development before starting a law firm with some of my colleagues. I spent many successful years at the firm, but I wasn't satisfied practicing law. I liked the independence of a capitalist. I preferred making the...
Knowledge | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
If you’ve ever listened to a YouTube video of “lo-fi beats to study or relax to,” you might have interacted with Michael Turner’s music. Turner, 26, is a full-time musician who makes pop music under the name PLVTINUM. A year and a half ago, he started spending some of his weekends producing music in what he calls the passive listening space — and quickly found “lo-fi” music production to be a “very easy” side hustle. If you’ve ever listened to a YouTube video of “lo-fi beats to study or relax to,” you might have interacted with Michael Turner’s music. Turner, 26, is a full-time musician who makes pop music...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Shwe Zin Win
Why bother owning a vacation home when you’ve got friends in high places? President Joe Biden, fresh from blowing out 81 candles on his birthday cake, has been living the good life, eschewing his own fairly humble lodgings (aside from the White House, of course) for opulent stays at the homes of some of America’s wealthiest and most politically connected figures. For the better part of two decades, the Bidens have trotted across the country, setting foot in a series of luxurious abodes amounting to a staggering $84 million. Thanks to the graciousness of Democratic benefactors, the first couple’s holiday jaunts have resembled a high-profile house tour, hitting...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Si Thu Aung
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the world’s third-richest person, will give $118 million to nonprofit groups helping families experiencing homelessness, he announced on Tuesday. This year’s grants are the sixth round of awards from the Bezos Day One Families Fund, which will donate the funds to 38 nonprofits in 23 states—including the states where Bezos owns property: New York, Hawaii, Washington D.C., California, Washington and Florida, where he recently moved. Grants range Grants range from a $150,000 gift to Family Promise of Cheyenne, Wyoming, to approximately a dozen $5 million gifts to organizations including American Indian Community Development Corporation in...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
Warren Buffett has laid out plans for Berkshire Hathaway and his fortune in the event of his death in a letter published on the global conglomerate’s website. The legendary investor, dubbed “the Oracle of Omaha,” released the statementalongside news that he had donated millions of Berkshire Hathaway shares to four charitable trusts associated with his family. Buffett, 93, converted 1,600 Class A shares into 2,400,000 Class B shares according to a regulatory filing seen by Fortune, submitted to the SEC on Nov. 21. Of those shares, 1,500,000 were gifted to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, and 300,000 shares were given to the Sherwood Foundation, the Howard G....
Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
William James "Willem" Dafoe (/dəˈfoʊ/;[1] July 22, 1955) is an American actor. He is the recipient of various accolades, including the Volpi Cup for Best Actor as well as nominations for four Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe AwardsDafoe gained wider attention for his role as the supervillain Norman Osborn / Green Goblin in the superhero film Spider-Man (2002), a role he reprised ထပ်မံ in its sequels Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007), and the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). Need an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life?Look no further than Willem Dafoe’s picturesque retreat, nestled in the heart of New...
Foreign Property News | Posted by Hnin Ei Khin
Have you ever wanted to walk in Sir Richard Branson’s shoes? What about a stroll on his private beach? The business mogul is inviting people to visit Necker Island, his famous private island in the Caribbean. Sir Branson typically has friends and family stay during the holiday season or rents out the entire island for over $100,000. But this year, Sir Branson and his team at Necker Island are expanding their offerings. For stays from November 18-25 and December 11-20, ratesstart at $5,400 a night per room, while stays from December 20-26 start at $5,850. The island has a total of 24 rooms available to book. “At Necker Island, we want every guest to leave feeling like...