The rich ditch hotels, Santa Claus' North Pole home, rare whisky struggles

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The rich are ditching hotels. Here’s why

In 2024, the luxuries industry has seen a noticeable decline from the post-pandemic boom: inflation, political instability, and economic disruption mean that consumers are tightening their metaphorical belts and not spending nearly as much on real life designer belts.

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The most outrageous items in this year’s Goop holiday gift guide

If you’re looking for Christmas or Hanukkah presents for your loved one – especially if you’re a fan of extremely expensive items promoting dubious health claims – look no further than this year’s Goop Holiday Gift Guide.

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Look inside Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus’ $1.2 million North Pole home

Rendering of a log-cabin-type home in the North Pole tundra with a lit Christmas tree and reindeer in the snow and trees — Photo: Zillow

It’s Santa Claus’ busiest time of year. He’s running drills with the reindeer, overseeing the elves’ toy production, and making the final call on which children are naughty and which are nice. And now, on top of all of those responsibilities, Santa is apparently staging his house for Zillow.

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Look inside Bob Dylan’s $7.25 million New York townhouse

A Manhattan townhouse that was once home to celebrities including Bob Dylan, Mary Tyler Moore, and Mike Nichols recently went on the market for $7.25 million – in what might be only the fourth instance of the property’s deed changing hands in decades.

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The rare whisky market is struggling

The market for rare and fine whisky is facing a “downturn of painful proportions,” according to an annual industry report from Scottish financial advisory firm Noble & Co, which comes as the market for luxury goods continues to experience setbacks due to global political and financial instability.

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Check out the many, many properties owned by Trump’s Treasury Secretary pick Scott Bessent

Scott Bessent – a hedge fund manager and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Treasury Department – has a passion for expensive real estate.

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The 10 states with the highest homeowners association fees in America

There are few aspects of home ownership that are as polarizing as homeowners associations: for their proponents, HOAs are viewed as a way to raise property values and improve quality of life for everyone in the neighborhood.

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The 5 most expensive cities in America for buying a home

Prospective homeowners in the five most expensive towns in the United States need to earn at least $1 million annually to afford to buy property, according to a recent report released by GOBankingRates.

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Taylor Swift fans tipped their Uber drivers 8 times more than average

When Taylor Swift fans left the record-setting Eras Tour, it turns out that a lot of them took a “Getaway Car.”

In honor of Swift’s 35th birthday – which falls just days after the conclusion of her two-year world tour – Uber (UBER) released data on how Swifties traveled to and from the pop superstar’s concerts.

The rich ditch hotels, Santa Claus' North Pole home, and rare whisky struggles: Lifestyle news roundup

Plus, look inside Bob Dylan’s $7.25 million New York townhouse