Heather Dubrow (left) and Josh Altman.Photo:Santiago Felipe/Getty; Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty
Santiago Felipe/Getty; Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty
Celebrity realtorJosh Altman, who helmed the sale of Chateau Dubrow, reveals to PEOPLE that not only did they “catch lightning” with that particular deal, but he also helped the couple purchase another property in Beverly Hills following their 2022 Los Angeles penthouse acquisition.
TheReal Housewives of Orange Countystar and herBotchedsurgeon husband announced last year that after six years, they wereselling the 22,000-square-footChateau Dubrow, which ultimately was purchased for $55 million — making it the most expensive real estate sale of the year and the third most expensive of all time for Orange County.
Altman says, “That deal was insane. I like to give myself a ton of credit for that deal. I tell her all the time — and we’re super tight. I love her, I love Terry. I told Terry, I was like, ‘We caught lightning. Dude, we caught lightning.’ So it was a great deal and we’re really excited about it.”
Heather and Terry had documented the renovation of Chateau Dubrow extensively onRHOC. At the time it sold, the home featured 14 bathrooms, a 20-seat movie theater and a champagne room. Outside, the property also had an infinity pool and a giant gong.
Although the Dubrows initiallywanted to keep the sale a secret, they ultimately sold it through Altman.
“It was our little secret," Altman explained during a conversation with Dubrow on an episode of herpodcast,Let’s Talk with Heather Dubrow.“So there was a lot of nervousness in the deal. We’re not talking about a small deal here. This is not like a million, $5 million, $10 million deal. I’m trying to make waves in Orange County. This house is not just a spec house to [Heather]. There were so many emotions in that deal.”
She evenkept it a secret from herRHOCcastmatesin the beginning.
“How do you share something when you’re damned if you do, you’re damned if you don’t?” she said during a September 2023 episode ofRHOC, saying she was worried how her friends would react.
“It feels like if I tell some of my friends something positive that’s happened to me, I’m bragging,” she added, before later noting in the confessional, “Don’t poke holes in other people’s boats. Doesn’t make your boat float. Please, prove me wrong.”
Ultimately, the Dubrows were ready to leave Chateau Dubrow and Newport altogether because of their children.
“With two kids at college, we’ve been thinking about our next move. We just bought a cool penthouse in L.A. and sometimes the universe shows you the right direction,” Heathertold ETafter the sale was announced. “Change is exciting!”
Selling Sunset’sHeather Rae El Moussasold them their L.A. penthouse, which is located in Century City.
“The best is when great friends turn into great clients,” El Moussa posted onInstagramafter the sale was announced.
Altman went on to reveal to PEOPLE that Heather and Terry’s property acquisitions didn’t end with the L.A. penthouse. The realtor says that he also helped the couple purchase an “insane estate” spanning “eight acres in Beverly Hills.”
“They’re going to take a diamond in the rough and turn it into a crowned jewel,” he highlighted
Heather tells PEOPLE that the renovation is being done on an “iconic Hollywood estate.”
“We bought this cool house. We’re doing this really fun, really interesting renovation,” she said, adding, “It’s exciting.”
Terry agreed, noting his love for the area where the home is located. “I’m really enjoying the time we’re spending in Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills is very special; I like it.”
source: people.com
