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Real Estate/Development

Sep. 17, 2011

Why high-end buyers of real estate need to be cautious

With large sums of money on the line, high-end buyers of real estate are wise to be pro-active about their purchase. By Bradley P. Boyer and Saundra K. Wootton of Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley PC


By Bradley P. Boyer and Saundra K. Wootton


It is not too busy in Hollywood during the summer, with celebrities and executives vacationing at their favorite destinations. However, it may be a good time to ramp up litigation, as two Hollywood heavyweights (Rihanna and MGM head Roger Birnbaum) recently filed substantial lawsuits over the purchase of their homes.


Regardless of how much a celebrity spends on his or her new palace, the home is expected to be...

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