Who’s Making Real Estate Moves on ‘Selling the OC’? Plus, Rihanna Buys Again in Beverly Hills

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This week we continue our recap of “Selling the OC” with Episode 4, titled “Not So Happy Hour.” While the drama among the agents at the Oppenheim Group is heating up, one agent sells a $3.2 million house and makes her biggest commission to date. Several properties are featured in this episode, including a $4.5 million hillside home in Laguna Beach and a massive Laguna Beach mansion.

Then, we discuss two recent real estate stories of note: Melissa McCarthy‘s purchase of a New York City penthouse (as well as her real estate portfolio) and Rihanna‘s second Beverly Hills buy.

Who’s Making Real Estate Moves on ‘Selling the OC’? Plus, Rihanna Buys Again in Beverly Hills
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