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Billionaires Buy Homes for Staff to Maintain Proximity and Privacy

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Ultrawealthy individuals, including tech titans Larry Ellison and Mark Zuckerberg, are purchasing adjacent properties not for personal use, but to house their household staff. This strategy allows them to keep employees like tutors and security personnel close by while maintaining privacy. These acquisitions are often conducted through LLCs and trusts to ensure anonymity, reflecting a broader trend of 'stealth wealth' among the richest buyers. AI

RANK_REASON This article discusses a trend among the ultrawealthy regarding real estate and staff management, citing examples of prominent figures, but does not announce a new product, research, or policy.

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Billionaires Buy Homes for Staff to Maintain Proximity and Privacy

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sydney Lake ·

    The ultrawealthy are buying nearby homes to keep staff close—and Larry Ellison and Mark Zuckerberg are two examples

    Ellison spent nearly $10 million on homes for his staff near his Florida estate, while Zuckerberg has spent more than $110 million buying up his Palo Alto block.

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