I agree. Mikey was more than 50 percent of Enes' videos. He was so much more than the cameraman. But I doubt he'll be back. I kind of got the idea that Mikey and Enes had more than a business relationship and that pairing probably went boom!
Im pretty sure Enes is Straight …. enes naming the rooms and then drooling over the finishes gets old really quick ….but Micky says some funny stuff that ur inner child would say…. He really grounded the videos … made them more human and fun
@@SeanOfSeattle lol Just because they are touring pricey homes doesn't mean they can afford those homes themselves. California is very expensive to live, so it made sense for them to cohabitate with one another while they were grinding, trying to establish themselves in L.A after moving from Texas. Logistically and budget wise, it just made sense.
Wow, this channel is not competition for Enes it is a great complement. The best of both worlds. We like Enes because of the details, the cinematography, and the exhaustiveness of his tours. He is perfect for visualizing events, families, and activities on the property. But you give us the truth and the scoop of all these properties, and it is just a match made in heaven. Please keep making these videos and also spill the tea about these properties. EXCELLENT!
@@pamelaharrmann8420 Not really. When you do the gap analysis, you will notice that Enes' videos are too positive and lack a critical sense. That is why I look at this channel as complementary because it provides a realistic view with a critical lens. Moreover, the properties are well known for still being in the market and Arvin has been doing this for quite a while. In other words, you go to Enes to watch the play and you come to Arvin to find out what happened behind the curtain. Excellent one-two for us!
What I personally dislike about all these modern homes is that they look like either Dentist/Doctors/corporate offices than homes. Or Museums. It's not cozy as a home. It's just a show-off piece to flaunt. Even if I was a Billionaire I would rather have a "cozy" giant log home mansion with big logs and stone and rooms designed to feel like a home. I am also not a person that would care to show off. I am more private. So why would I care about silly crap like overly done architecture that looks artificial.
That is not a common theme among modern homes, its a common theme on POORLY DESIGNED modern homes. Check out architect Marcio Kogan, that is modern and COZY. These concepts aren't mutually exclusive. Unfortunately, some architect have absolute SHIT taste.
I found this video before running across your video, Im a retired appraiser, I obsess over what makes real estate valuable. I agree with you 100%. You made me so happy when you mentioned the acreage and frontage right out of the box. The water walls also in the driveway. WTF. Engineered acreage, no land, all house
I strongly agree. For $139 million, you could buy TWO Lake Geneva Mansions that he reviewed in his video and still have $11 million left over. It's a very beautiful, very luxurious, and very artistic mansion.
Yes, let’s compare homes & their prices in Bel Air to those in Lake freaking Geneva because those are somehow comparable?!? LOL That is literally comparing apples to oranges. That’s no different than trying to compare a 4000 sq ft NYC penthouse apartment to a 4000 sq ft high-rise condo in LA. You’re trying to compare two different styles of homes AND home in two completely different and separate geographical areas. What is it the say is the golden rule of real estate? Oh yeah: location, location, location!!
@@pineappletacos4727 YOU SOUND DUMB. someone had to say it, bro this location is good, but its 2024: LA isn't a hotspot anymore, which is why this house sat over a yearl🤣🤣in 2024 location has NOTHING to do with it anymore, ive seen 140+ million mansions that where designed poorly sit for years: these types of houses SIT FOREVER. Plus LA is having a moving out crisis, this mansion is worth no more than 10 millio being real, but PEOPLE LIKE YOU love TO OVERVALUE THINGS.
I don’t like this house at all. I respect that it is a multi million dollar property. But it’s indoor and outdoor spaces seem very busy. The finishes are not anything that I would choose or would easily accept. It is a huge house and it does have very nice views, but the interior and the exterior composition to me are just a busy, busy mess.
Lol lake Geneva Theres always someone that says "For that price you could get a 24 bedroom house in Presidio texas" Yes, thats how it works in real estate, shittier locations are usually cheaper than prime locations
I grew up in a huge, modern house slung off the side of a hill. While the view was spectacular, the property was no place to raise children. I’m lucky to be alive actually, as I rode my tricycle off a cliff one day. Other than scrapes and bruises I ended up alright, but I could have easily been killed. Children need a safe yard to play in.
I´ll never get how developers can be so wrong about building houses, who in the world wants to live in a house that´s completely black? Maybe Batman would live in it, but no one else, where is the wood, where is the warm feeling, where are the colors? It´s like someone googled what depression looks like and went with the theme.
These homes are built as a way to create jobs. All the people that worked together to create this home would otherwise be out of work. You see, there’s really not that many people that can afford to build or live in and maintain a home like this. The Illuminati own all these homes. The people that will live in these homes, work for the Illuminati. The Illuminati use these homes to sell a dream and fantasy world to young people. When people have dreams they work harder and do a better job. All these homes will be used to throw extravagant parties that many people, young and old from all around the world will attend. It’s like a show that highlights American culture. Hence why they are called Illuminati, they get to choose who gets put in the spotlight as a famous person for good or bad reasons.
I love Enes but every property he showcases has a smaller probability of being sold. They either sell for a massive discount, go to auction or just stay flat on the market. I wish him and the team the best.
I haven't heard of any property over 10 million that's sold for ask. The buyer pool for these are already small anyway so they're never going to fly off the shelf.
It's time for your channel to explode. You've been making videos for years, but all of your videos only get around 500 views. I think this will change now. great videos.
@@ArvinHaddadOfficial Stumbled across your channel, it's a very refreshing perspective on some of the overhyped properties. Lots of room for growth, keep going!
$139 million for what should have been priced at $34,995,000. I think they just spent to much and tried to cram in square footage and then decided to shoot for the moon. Unrelated, I sat next to a woman in a coffee shop who owns a business that maintains those living walls across the city, she said business is booming!
Was the furniture designed for a Dubai hotel? It reminds me of one I stayed in around 2010 or 2011, when the skyline was full of idle cranes and paused construction projects. We had the feeling there were more people working in the hotel than staying there. Everything was designed to look luxe....from a distance.
I have to say, my hackles were up when I first saw the thumbnail because it seems like you're mocking Enes, and their property walkthrough channel is one of my favorite things to watch on RUclips. I was worried that you were hating on Enes himself, but after seeing that you're truly criticizing the architecture (and justifiably so) I feel so relieved. The front step was such a good point and I remember thinking the same thing when I saw this video. The Colorado Chateau V mansion they toured is my dream house, and while there were things I would change about it, I really hope there weren't any major architectural issues with it. 😅I look forward to seeing more of your videos!
I like these critique videos. This property is a disaster for $140 million. I absolutely loathe the ugly furniture! This developer started the project 8 years ago when glossy white/black was in style. The house feels cold and opressing.
Completely agree, Arvin. Between the lack of privacy and frontage, the overall look being modern dated, being situated in between 1100 Bel Air Road, a lingering construction site, and 1250 Bel Air Road, this property is ridiculously overpriced. Will trade for between $65M and $75M. It is mind-boggling why established well-known agents keep taking on this listing at such a ridiculous price.
Your critique is educational and informative, you point out at flaws and you keep viewers interested. Enes is also a phenomenal presenter with attention to details…However, every design, taste, texture is subjective. Maybe those textures and colours were important to designers. But overall it’s interesting to watch your critique.
I came running here after watching Enes' tour. I agree with almost everything you said in your video. As I watched his video of this house, my first thought was this house is way too masculine. A woman was not thought of in this design. 1. How could my interior designer warm up this place? Area rugs and throw pillows will only go so far. 2. Although all rooms may not be shown in the tour, I thought there is no place for me to do my makeup. For 139M there should be a beauty shop where I can get my hair done, there is none of that. 3. The kitchen just makes me sad for cooking and the "chef's kitchen" is even worse. That is not a catering kitchen. 4. The marble wall in the primary bedroom is hideous! Why would I want something that looks like 2 skulls in my bedroom watching me as I sleep. I will say I am not a car person, but that car elevator is super cool and I love the lighted swings at the outdoor bar. BTW, as of September 2024, the house has been reduced to 119M.
It way too dark. This is for some Arabs….You’re totally right it looks like one of those houses out of Dubai that are styled with way too much gold and dark pieces🤮
I just subscribed to your channel and here is the reason YOUR HONEST ASSESSMENT OF THE UNFORTUNATE FURNITURE AND DESIGN CHOICES IN THIS HOUSE. You often wonder DOES ANYONE ELSE SEE WHAT I SEE lol I believe in finding people smarter than myself to help implement my ideas. Thank you my friend for pointing out THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES. I look forward to more content
Agree with you about this house not being woman/wife or child friendly. I kept thinking how much I'd hate living in a place that cold and dark. And, I couldn't imagine having a kid there. 😮
I know someone who built a large, exquisite, luxury custom log home overlooking what is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the United States. The house is spectacular. It's been on the market for 17 months. The problems with the property are that the entire 10-arce parcel is steeply sloped and the views of the lake are distant. He should have consulted Arvin before purchasing the property.
Enes has his niche, his job is to make money and give listings exposure and possibly help with a sale, while giving his audience a tour of these lavish homes from the comfort of their homes. He isn’t in the business of critiquing investment value or imparting investment advice. That’s not his lane. He doesn’t speak to prospective buyers, that’s the agents job. He speaks to his audience, ie people who do not have the propensity to buy. He can be forgiven for coming across as in awe of the properties, that’s part of the reason he gets access. With that said, good work. I like your lane too, and as a luxury realtor myself, my thought process watching this was similar. I could see exactly why it hadn’t sold, and the seller in the video too gave me vibes of remorse and how relieved he’d be to get this thing off his neck. A lot of times, people that think they’re building for the super rich and that they’re impulsive and they have no idea just how detail orientated and knowledgeable these people can be. They forget that these potential buyers already live in extraordinary homes and have very refined tastes, and a very good eye for where corners have been cut, what the average price per sq/ft in the neighbourhood is, what sold for how much, etc. most of the buyers I’ve come across are not at all impulsive, they’re very calculating, and they can smell blood, they’ll low ball, and they don’t care if they lose the deal. We don’t come across lottery winners and other varieties of idiot very often.
YES! That first step callout is 100% accurate. I see so many of these mansion tours with the absolute dumbest entry designs ever. Uneven step lengths, stepping stones over water/pebbles, etc. Why do these designers always want to inconvenience people on the way into their homes!?
People need to understand that Enes is TOURING houses, he’s not the owner or developer of these houses. I’ve been watching his channel since the beginning and I understand that his channel focuses on more unique and interesting houses. And in one of his videos he said that he quite being a realtor, so he is not selling but touring houses on RUclips. If the house is not your taste or doesn’t sell, I don’t think you should blame Enes. Plus making a whole video about Enes house tours just so “ Mike can come back “ ! We don’t even know what happened between them, if they don’t want to address it they have the right. Plus, Enes’ channel is called: ENES YILMEZER, not Enes and Mike, in my knowledge. Ah, I’m exhausted 🥱
As a private residence this is absurd, especially for all the flaws and and asking price. Turn it into a boutique luxury hotel, and you could maybe recoup any losses.
This house is designed for Russian buyers. We like this Dubai style design full of sparkles, and this brand of furniture is very popular within wealthy Russians. And VODKA ROOM is a must for each Russian, lol
That vodka room would never be used , why do you need to drink vodka in freezing temps, along with the car elevator and all that dark stone a total money pit . Them banks are gonna be pissed
Do any of these houses have servant's quarters? Also would be nice to get details of guest parking and car storage. I would want to park a small collection of cars if it was my house.
Hey Arvin, great video, I appreciate your honest reviews over Enes video itself! Could you however add in a couple of reasons for certain statements for the newbies in future vids. For example why certain designs are not ideal, etc. Greetings from Germany
Noted! And I will… it’s just like trends … it’s not popular with the population at the moment… sometimes it’s because it was done before and it’s played out and sometimes it’s because it doesn’t go with the vibe of the city
I think it's super gawdy. Tacky even. No woman is going to like this house. I cannot believe how close the other house is. Yay !!! I wrote this before the end of the video where you basically said women won't like it. No .we won't. Earthquakes and fires are those houses up there safe?
I don't understand the exit price. There's literally remodeled/updated/luxurious ancient castles out there (in general) selling and or asking for around 30-50 million. Makes no sense, even with it's location.
How many of these million dollar homes built on a hill have had landslides, just look at the side of the hill, it does not have any thing to prevent the soil from becoming saturated with storm water, you need trees or some type of landscaping even then your still taking an enormous risk. Rule of thumb never buy any house with a hill behind or in front of the house and certainly never build on top of one.
At 0.54 you can see a square structure behind the house, which is covered in ivy and there’s many trucks and supplies on the roof. What is that building? Could be a reason no one wants that house. And at 14:57 you can see more. There’s a few sheds and large trucks and perhaps a garage. Those are permanent structures there. It looks like a storage lot. Wow! Can you find that address ? Black House? In LA? Nuts
Another banger🔥🔥 as a car enthusiast I was immediately put off by the fact that the driveway and garage are way too small. Can you please review UNICA, it's my dream house
Im no expert, but i also thought $139M was excessive. But what is asked is often different than what is actually paid. The $500M "The One" saw a price reduction to less than $300M. Thisn is still an outstanding home however.
Wow two "luxury home" right next to eachother that haven't sold 😮 This harsh reality of this is wild. Also yes, I believe they were offered something to have that conversation when they did the video tour review on the next door home. This is why I would pick my location myself and build my own home. If you're someone who can see the whole idea during design/engineering/building process, then it's better for you in the long run.
Excellent Video! One of your best ever, if not your very best. Very, very informative. I like your serious tone. Not jokey - you come across very knowledgeable and authoritative. And I like how you don't just point out the flaws in the property; you compliment the things that the developer has done right. Like you say, "the good, the bad, and the ugly". This video is "must watch" viewing for anyone looking to purchase a new home. Thanks Arvin. RC
16:40: The "formal dining area" appears to be so narrow that no one (another guest who needs to get up, a server, whomever) could pass behind you when you are seated on either side. I'm a bit surprised by the lack of comment about this.
I have 2.68 acres of which maybe 1 acre is flat. My neighbor has 2.5 acres all flat. It makes a big difference. More than twice as much buildings, parking, outdoor living space, parking without blocking anything etc...
OMG. I’ve been watching Enes’ videos for a couple years and I thought while watching nearly every video that the houses are way over priced and totally poorly designed/furnished. I’m SO GLAD YT served your channel up to me. I’m definitely subscribing. Enes’ channel lost a lot of character by losing Mikey and the homes (and yachts) he’s showing these days are SO FREAKING gaudi. I recently looked on Zillow to see if some of his prominent houses ever sold….the ones that did sold for WAY WAY less than advertised….I’m going to watch every one of your videos. And I hope you get the audience he has because your perspective does a great job balancing what Enes claims on his channel.
I actually love this house! I love the furniture, I love the views, I love the finishings, I love the ballroom/garage/vodka room/wine cellar/5 jacuzzis! I like that this is unique and has character. Enough with the all white/beige sterile mansions!
I actually really like the interior and custom furniture. I know it's not what's in right now, but it makes it stand out and not look like every other LA mansion. The main flaw this property has, beside the price, is the tiny backyard. If it wasn't for that, and it was priced more reasonably, it'd be a 10/10 mansion.
Arvin, yes, I want Mikey back!!! And, I agree with you about this property. You may not have seen the video Ryan Serhant did where they tour the chef's kitchen on the lower level off the ballroom. Also, the listing agent has said that he feels this place is for a European buyer. IMHO, this wouldn't even fetch $50 million at auction. Maybe $40. I'm guessing you don't feel that 869 Tione Rd is worth $185 million. It's not on the MLS. Just an exclusive listing.
@@annonymously331 Yes! Jennifer Aniston, next door, probably has a better view. Also, some of the properties at the end of Somera, the ones Ardie bought from Elon, seem to look right down on the back of this property.
Brilliant, brilliant video, Arvin. I've learned so much from watching your channel that I had a lot of the same thoughts you did, but you expressed them much better than I could have. I was laughing out loud at a lot of your comments. First time I saw this house reviewed by Enes, I thought it was repugnant. I'm a straight guy, but I thought this was over the top, but I couldn't figure out exactly why. I remember thinking, "$139 million? It seems overpriced at $50 million!" And then you said maybe $50 million! I also noticed the improved lighting you have on yourself. Nicely done.
For those of us who actually know real estate, a property of this caliber being on the market for a year is not at all surprising nor in any way shocking. Homes over $25 million tend to take, on average, one to two years to sell anyway. Homes over $50 million are two to three and these hundred million plus homes are so high in price that you’re literally looking for the upper 1% of the 1% so your already small pool of buyers is even smaller. This home sitting for 1-2 years on the market is not at all uncommon nor unusual. The only way I see it selling at auction is if the builder/developer is upside down and drowning in debt like Nile Niami was with The One - which WAS over $350 million MORE than this house. Or even Billionaire - which was $200 million and was quite a few years ago - the real estate market has changed since then.
I find Enes skips over small but important features again and again. He just rushes through everything all the time. To me his version of touring a house is always off putting
@@hawaiihardy7285I don't even like him as a person. There's something about him that really turns me off. But yeah, I wouldn't be happy if someone was showing me the expensive houses he has and dressed like that.
This is a very interesting video, sometimes when i'm watching these mansion for sale type videos, there's a Ton of Things that i wouldn't really REALLY want in the places.
Good video! I personally disagree regarding furniture and don’t care what’s “in” when buying things, but I get what you mean. I’ve been following Enez for a couple years now, and noticed a certain “sell-out mode” the larger their channel got. They have dubious sponsors, get paid to present the estate AND have tons of ads. Triple income. Interesting analysis from you! Best wishes
@@ArvinHaddadOfficial how about videos about bad realtors, like the Matt Isbell incident. Rebecca Chambliss (wheredidiputmyhammer) gets millions of views on TikTok with that type of content . I hope your channel grows , love your content .
I only don't understand two major things with these expensive properties, and that is the small hidden cheap elevators rather than a few nice large glass ones put in the middle of areas where the most traffic is expected. And, the other is the stairs, who would want to walk so many stairs in their own house? If you cheap out of the elevator, please install some of those electric stairs they use in malls, so I can have some fun, for god sake. But truly I would remove all the stairs and go with large round-shaped glass elevators that can house 15-20 people at once and that can also serve as a cigar room, so you can sit down or use it as a room sectioned out and can go around the house going from top to bottom.
It reminds me of the Pakistan review you did in the other video, less flashy maybe, but the same lack of taste! Since I have discovered the channel I cannot stop watching your videos, great information and excellent entertainment. Thank you!
Really 😂Paying 139 million dollar just use a chap jacuzzi at the dark cornor of the house . We don't need anymore explanation the Jacuzzi speek a lot about the house 😂😂.
I agree with you on pretty much everything BUT when you have an expansive house like that you kind of want your family room a little more cozy for when you actually do spend time together. There’s so many other places to escape in the house otherwise.
I don't like the hallway!! If I have $100 Million dollars I don't want an office like hallway where you have to walk up to get to all the rooms. Absolutely not!!!
I can not believe it! I found this video just when I was planning to make the same video! Brother, this is what you need! A huge number of decisions in such houses simply do not stand up to any criticism!
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I agree. Mikey was more than 50 percent of Enes' videos. He was so much more than the cameraman. But I doubt he'll be back. I kind of got the idea that Mikey and Enes had more than a business relationship and that pairing probably went boom!
i think they may have been lovers. they toured an 80,000,000 dollars 1990s house in Missouri and mickey mentioned that they WERE ROOMMATES. huhhhh???
Im pretty sure Enes is Straight …. enes naming the rooms and then drooling over the finishes gets old really quick ….but Micky says some funny stuff that ur inner child would say…. He really grounded the videos … made them more human and fun
I agree Enes is straight. I believe they were friends.
@@SeanOfSeattle lol Just because they are touring pricey homes doesn't mean they can afford those homes themselves. California is very expensive to live, so it made sense for them to cohabitate with one another while they were grinding, trying to establish themselves in L.A after moving from Texas. Logistically and budget wise, it just made sense.
@@SeanOfSeattle now men are gay if they are roommates? lol
Wow, this channel is not competition for Enes it is a great complement. The best of both worlds. We like Enes because of the details, the cinematography, and the exhaustiveness of his tours. He is perfect for visualizing events, families, and activities on the property. But you give us the truth and the scoop of all these properties, and it is just a match made in heaven. Please keep making these videos and also spill the tea about these properties. EXCELLENT!
Ya enes and I are like brothers separated at birth 😂…. Raised with completely different parents ….. JK…. Thanks for the support 🙏🏼❤️
this is a creep monetizing off ENES!
@@pamelaharrmann8420 Not really. When you do the gap analysis, you will notice that Enes' videos are too positive and lack a critical sense. That is why I look at this channel as complementary because it provides a realistic view with a critical lens. Moreover, the properties are well known for still being in the market and Arvin has been doing this for quite a while. In other words, you go to Enes to watch the play and you come to Arvin to find out what happened behind the curtain. Excellent one-two for us!
@@daweithisisdavidinmandarin6121 You've framed them perfectly for me. They are excellent counterpoints for each other.
This life..always balance. I always praise enes for his work..dint know you could do fault finding..wow...n make money at the same time
What I personally dislike about all these modern homes is that they look like either Dentist/Doctors/corporate offices than homes. Or Museums. It's not cozy as a home. It's just a show-off piece to flaunt.
Even if I was a Billionaire I would rather have a "cozy" giant log home mansion with big logs and stone and rooms designed to feel like a home. I am also not a person that would care to show off. I am more private. So why would I care about silly crap like overly done architecture that looks artificial.
I have to say … I personally prefer homes in 6000 to 8000 sqft regardless of my net worth
That is not a common theme among modern homes, its a common theme on POORLY DESIGNED modern homes. Check out architect Marcio Kogan, that is modern and COZY. These concepts aren't mutually exclusive. Unfortunately, some architect have absolute SHIT taste.
There is a reason why you are not a billionaire, because if those personality traits.
Saw the Old Fashioned guy 😅
Totally agree. If you want a resort vibe just go hang out at one.
Glad someone mentioned how hideous the furniture is. It seems like they’re trying to gain a middle eastern buyer. Very Dubai.
They need to change that furniture asap
Folks from Dubai don't even like that furniture! I seen quite a few homes from there! It's modern
The fact that it's all branded is such a turn off for me
Or very Persian perhaps? Los Angeles is nicknamed "Tehrangeles" for a reason, I bet the builder of this home is Persian.
Just add water .
That gold lock furniture was hysterical!
Hahaha
It looks like it was designed to have a chain connecting the furniture like at UCLA- so no one walks off with it!
Looks like a handbag charm
These are some of the very best videos you have done! I’m hooked!
Thanks brother 🙏🏼❤️ u have been there from the start
Same😂
Great fun to see Enes’ enthusiastic expert tours alongside Arvin’s savvy critiques. Bravos to both 👏
Thanks pal
I found this video before running across your video, Im a retired appraiser, I obsess over what makes real estate valuable. I agree with you 100%. You made me so happy when you mentioned the acreage and frontage right out of the box. The water walls also in the driveway. WTF. Engineered acreage, no land, all house
I strongly agree. For $139 million, you could buy TWO Lake Geneva Mansions that he reviewed in his video and still have $11 million left over. It's a very beautiful, very luxurious, and very artistic mansion.
thanks for sharing your thoughts
Yes, let’s compare homes & their prices in Bel Air to those in Lake freaking Geneva because those are somehow comparable?!? LOL That is literally comparing apples to oranges. That’s no different than trying to compare a 4000 sq ft NYC penthouse apartment to a 4000 sq ft high-rise condo in LA. You’re trying to compare two different styles of homes AND home in two completely different and separate geographical areas. What is it the say is the golden rule of real estate? Oh yeah: location, location, location!!
@@pineappletacos4727 YOU SOUND DUMB. someone had to say it, bro this location is good, but its 2024: LA isn't a hotspot anymore, which is why this house sat over a yearl🤣🤣in 2024 location has NOTHING to do with it anymore, ive seen 140+ million mansions that where designed poorly sit for years: these types of houses SIT FOREVER. Plus LA is having a moving out crisis, this mansion is worth no more than 10 millio being real, but PEOPLE LIKE YOU love TO OVERVALUE THINGS.
I don’t like this house at all. I respect that it is a multi million dollar property. But it’s indoor and outdoor spaces seem very busy. The finishes are not anything that I would choose or would easily accept. It is a huge house and it does have very nice views, but the interior and the exterior composition to me are just a busy, busy mess.
Lol lake Geneva
Theres always someone that says "For that price you could get a 24 bedroom house in Presidio texas" Yes, thats how it works in real estate, shittier locations are usually cheaper than prime locations
I grew up in a huge, modern house slung off the side of a hill. While the view was spectacular, the property was no place to raise children. I’m lucky to be alive actually, as I rode my tricycle off a cliff one day. Other than scrapes and bruises I ended up alright, but I could have easily been killed. Children need a safe yard to play in.
100% …. Views get old … land has utility … view doesn’t
@@ArvinHaddadOfficialThey really don't, though. All my houses have had or made views, though they aren't luxury properties.
Shame on your maid/buttler/servant for failing to protect you and your tricycle. I'm sure they "disappered" for this oversight.
nepo baby
Lol sut in apartment @@ArvinHaddadOfficial
I´ll never get how developers can be so wrong about building houses, who in the world wants to live in a house that´s completely black? Maybe Batman would live in it, but no one else, where is the wood, where is the warm feeling, where are the colors? It´s like someone googled what depression looks like and went with the theme.
my theory is that they build it for their super ego who is still 25 years old
Yes and all the money these house cost and they NEVER have color flowers, trees etc. Just raggedy trees and a bunch of grey and black!
These homes are built as a way to create jobs. All the people that worked together to create this home would otherwise be out of work. You see, there’s really not that many people that can afford to build or live in and maintain a home like this. The Illuminati own all these homes. The people that will live in these homes, work for the Illuminati. The Illuminati use these homes to sell a dream and fantasy world to young people. When people have dreams they work harder and do a better job. All these homes will be used to throw extravagant parties that many people, young and old from all around the world will attend. It’s like a show that highlights American culture. Hence why they are called Illuminati, they get to choose who gets put in the spotlight as a famous person for good or bad reasons.
I do
@HoneyLove77 is the trees around not enough
Why not just turn it to a forest😡
You're all just making criticism without sense
This place has all the warmth and charm of a mausoleum.
Hehehehe
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"It looks like a man designed this kitchen who doesn't cook." OMG It does! 😂😂😂
A man who is also color blind, hence everything being brown/black/beige.
I love Enes but every property he showcases has a smaller probability of being sold. They either sell for a massive discount, go to auction or just stay flat on the market. I wish him and the team the best.
Ya many of them have not sold
I haven't heard of any property over 10 million that's sold for ask. The buyer pool for these are already small anyway so they're never going to fly off the shelf.
I think that just represents the superhigh end market at the moment....
yeah probably this is why they are paying the big bucks for him to boost their chances
@@tomriley5790 Yeah that "The One" that the builder said was gonna go for $500M listed for $250M ended up selling for $141M.
$ 139M is way way overpriced. This mansion is at best $ 35M - $ 45M tops
Yes we can’t forget about THE ONE and 777 Sarbonne. Developers in Los Angeles are literally in La-La Land.😂
Yup 👍🏽
That's what LA means.
I love this new style of video you've been doing. These are so funny. And insightful too.
Glad you like them! And thanks for the support
It's time for your channel to explode. You've been making videos for years, but all of your videos only get around 500 views. I think this will change now. great videos.
Thank you been on the grind for a long time … with ur support hopefully we will get there
@@ArvinHaddadOfficial Stumbled across your channel, it's a very refreshing perspective on some of the overhyped properties. Lots of room for growth, keep going!
Why do developers keep building these crazy houses if they can’t sell them?
They have small manhoods
Ego…
$139 million for what should have been priced at $34,995,000. I think they just spent to much and tried to cram in square footage and then decided to shoot for the moon. Unrelated, I sat next to a woman in a coffee shop who owns a business that maintains those living walls across the city, she said business is booming!
as soon as i saw those living walls i said its going to be a fortune to maintain she is a genius lol
Was the furniture designed for a Dubai hotel? It reminds me of one I stayed in around 2010 or 2011, when the skyline was full of idle cranes and paused construction projects. We had the feeling there were more people working in the hotel than staying there. Everything was designed to look luxe....from a distance.
These are now my favorites videos of yours 😊😊
Glad you like them! Thanks for the support
I have to say, my hackles were up when I first saw the thumbnail because it seems like you're mocking Enes, and their property walkthrough channel is one of my favorite things to watch on RUclips. I was worried that you were hating on Enes himself, but after seeing that you're truly criticizing the architecture (and justifiably so) I feel so relieved. The front step was such a good point and I remember thinking the same thing when I saw this video. The Colorado Chateau V mansion they toured is my dream house, and while there were things I would change about it, I really hope there weren't any major architectural issues with it. 😅I look forward to seeing more of your videos!
I like these critique videos. This property is a disaster for $140 million. I absolutely loathe the ugly furniture! This developer started the project 8 years ago when glossy white/black was in style. The house feels cold and opressing.
Thanks pal…. Ya it’s very obvious
The aesthetic choice here is a mix of airport lounge and bachelor pad.
Completely agree, Arvin. Between the lack of privacy and frontage, the overall look being modern dated, being situated in between 1100 Bel Air Road, a lingering construction site, and 1250 Bel Air Road, this property is ridiculously overpriced. Will trade for between $65M and $75M. It is mind-boggling why established well-known agents keep taking on this listing at such a ridiculous price.
Your critique is educational and informative, you point out at flaws and you keep viewers interested. Enes is also a phenomenal presenter with attention to details…However, every design, taste, texture is subjective. Maybe those textures and colours were important to designers. But overall it’s interesting to watch your critique.
I came running here after watching Enes' tour. I agree with almost everything you said in your video. As I watched his video of this house, my first thought was this house is way too masculine. A woman was not thought of in this design.
1. How could my interior designer warm up this place? Area rugs and throw pillows will only go so far.
2. Although all rooms may not be shown in the tour, I thought there is no place for me to do my makeup. For 139M there should be a beauty shop where I can get my hair done, there is none of that.
3. The kitchen just makes me sad for cooking and the "chef's kitchen" is even worse. That is not a catering kitchen.
4. The marble wall in the primary bedroom is hideous! Why would I want something that looks like 2 skulls in my bedroom watching me as I sleep.
I will say I am not a car person, but that car elevator is super cool and I love the lighted swings at the outdoor bar.
BTW, as of September 2024, the house has been reduced to 119M.
It way too dark. This is for some Arabs….You’re totally right it looks like one of those houses out of Dubai that are styled with way too much gold and dark pieces🤮
Ya I haven’t seen American buyers gravitating towards these finishes
I just subscribed to your channel and here is the reason YOUR HONEST ASSESSMENT OF THE UNFORTUNATE FURNITURE AND DESIGN CHOICES IN THIS HOUSE. You often wonder DOES ANYONE ELSE SEE WHAT I SEE lol I believe in finding people smarter than myself to help implement my ideas. Thank you my friend for pointing out THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES. I look forward to more content
Thanks Pal 🙏🏼
Agree with you about this house not being woman/wife or child friendly. I kept thinking how much I'd hate living in a place that cold and dark. And, I couldn't imagine having a kid there. 😮
I know someone who built a large, exquisite, luxury custom log home overlooking what is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the United States. The house is spectacular. It's been on the market for 17 months. The problems with the property are that the entire 10-arce parcel is steeply sloped and the views of the lake are distant. He should have consulted Arvin before purchasing the property.
Enes has his niche, his job is to make money and give listings exposure and possibly help with a sale, while giving his audience a tour of these lavish homes from the comfort of their homes. He isn’t in the business of critiquing investment value or imparting investment advice. That’s not his lane. He doesn’t speak to prospective buyers, that’s the agents job. He speaks to his audience, ie people who do not have the propensity to buy. He can be forgiven for coming across as in awe of the properties, that’s part of the reason he gets access. With that said, good work. I like your lane too, and as a luxury realtor myself, my thought process watching this was similar. I could see exactly why it hadn’t sold, and the seller in the video too gave me vibes of remorse and how relieved he’d be to get this thing off his neck. A lot of times, people that think they’re building for the super rich and that they’re impulsive and they have no idea just how detail orientated and knowledgeable these people can be. They forget that these potential buyers already live in extraordinary homes and have very refined tastes, and a very good eye for where corners have been cut, what the average price per sq/ft in the neighbourhood is, what sold for how much, etc. most of the buyers I’ve come across are not at all impulsive, they’re very calculating, and they can smell blood, they’ll low ball, and they don’t care if they lose the deal. We don’t come across lottery winners and other varieties of idiot very often.
EXCELLENT VIDEO! Thank you brother!
Thanks brother 🙏🏼
YES! That first step callout is 100% accurate. I see so many of these mansion tours with the absolute dumbest entry designs ever. Uneven step lengths, stepping stones over water/pebbles, etc. Why do these designers always want to inconvenience people on the way into their homes!?
The decor looks like a throwback to the 80’s. These homes look like old office suites. Crazy.
I know Arvin focuses on high-end mansions, but could you imagine him doing a segment on regular folks' new construction/project homes?
People need to understand that Enes is TOURING houses, he’s not the owner or developer of these houses. I’ve been watching his channel since the beginning and I understand that his channel focuses on more unique and interesting houses. And in one of his videos he said that he quite being a realtor, so he is not selling but touring houses on RUclips. If the house is not your taste or doesn’t sell, I don’t think you should blame Enes. Plus making a whole video about Enes house tours just so “ Mike can come back “ ! We don’t even know what happened between them, if they don’t want to address it they have the right. Plus, Enes’ channel is called: ENES YILMEZER, not Enes and Mike, in my knowledge. Ah, I’m exhausted 🥱
He helps get those houses sold, but he doesn’t own them and I don’t think he is even a realtor.
I agree 1000% ⬆️
Enes is paid to spin BS
He's probably even there by request, because many of the houses he's showcasing are a more "difficult" or overpriced property.
🙌🏼🙌🏼
As a private residence this is absurd, especially for all the flaws and and asking price.
Turn it into a boutique luxury hotel, and you could maybe recoup any losses.
The zoning wouldn't allow it.
This house is designed for Russian buyers. We like this Dubai style design full of sparkles, and this brand of furniture is very popular within wealthy Russians. And VODKA ROOM is a must for each Russian, lol
I see thanks for sharing…. Ya I don’t see Russian buyers in LA anymore
@@ArvinHaddadOfficialRich Russians now have the main task so that no one finds out that they are Russian😂
That vodka room would never be used , why do you need to drink vodka in freezing temps, along with the car elevator and all that dark stone a total money pit . Them banks are gonna be pissed
Do any of these houses have servant's quarters? Also would be nice to get details of guest parking and car storage. I would want to park a small collection of cars if it was my house.
Hey Arvin, great video, I appreciate your honest reviews over Enes video itself! Could you however add in a couple of reasons for certain statements for the newbies in future vids. For example why certain designs are not ideal, etc. Greetings from Germany
Noted! And I will… it’s just like trends … it’s not popular with the population at the moment… sometimes it’s because it was done before and it’s played out and sometimes it’s because it doesn’t go with the vibe of the city
please do more of these videos theyre so entertaining and good asf
Thanks I will
I think it's super gawdy. Tacky even. No woman is going to like this house. I cannot believe how close the other house is. Yay !!! I wrote this before the end of the video where you basically said women won't like it. No .we won't.
Earthquakes and fires are those houses up there safe?
Thanks for the confirmation and the support Lauren 🙏🏼
I'm surprised you didn't mention the cliff side drop on the infinity pool. No way would i let my kids swim in that...
ya its not really child friendly if you ask me and a small backyard
I don't understand the exit price. There's literally remodeled/updated/luxurious ancient castles out there (in general) selling and or asking for around 30-50 million. Makes no sense, even with it's location.
I always wonder how many cleaners necessary full time. 😂😂😂🇬🇧
I'm hooked on your reviews!
How many of these million dollar homes built on a hill have had landslides, just look at the side of the hill, it does not have any thing to prevent the soil from becoming saturated with storm water, you need trees or some type of landscaping even then your still taking an enormous risk. Rule of thumb never buy any house with a hill behind or in front of the house and certainly never build on top of one.
You and Enes need to have a collab! It’ll be amazing!
It’s funny you say that
Funny and interesting!
I love these videos, very insightful. You are on to something here. Keep it up..
Glad you like them! Thanks for the support soul
At 0.54 you can see a square structure behind the house, which is covered in ivy and there’s many trucks and supplies on the roof. What is that building? Could be a reason no one wants that house. And at 14:57 you can see more. There’s a few sheds and large trucks and perhaps a garage. Those are permanent structures there. It looks like a storage lot. Wow! Can you find that address ? Black House? In LA? Nuts
Many good points. Your playing "devils advocate". My realtor / cousin does the same thing, which I for one appreciate
Thanks for your support
you're not your
Another banger🔥🔥 as a car enthusiast I was immediately put off by the fact that the driveway and garage are way too small.
Can you please review UNICA, it's my dream house
What’s the address?
@@ArvinHaddadOfficial10697 Somma way
@@ArvinHaddadOfficial Arvin with regards to Unica 10697 Somma Way I need to know what price it fetched at auction on March 21 2024 ?
Are you ever going to review "The One?"
He should unless he's trying to sell it.
i just love it. Speeding all Enes talk away is brilliant. Just get in to the hearth of what's in the building. nice job.
Im no expert, but i also thought $139M was excessive. But what is asked is often different than what is actually paid. The $500M "The One" saw a price reduction to less than $300M. Thisn is still an outstanding home however.
Viewed this mansion tour when first appeared... On the furniture, my thoughts exactly... Subbed, and always a thumbs up!
The only way to watch Enes! Excellent
Thanks brother 🙏🏼
I love the way Enes presents. Quality work 🔥
Glad you didn’t smack talk Enes. He’s awesome. And yeah, I’d like to see Mikey come back, if the vibe is the same.
Thanks for the support 🙏🏼
I love the Dubai Casino lobby at 10:00.. and the Emirates Airlines theme throughout 😂
Cheap jacuzzi is what got me.
Wow two "luxury home" right next to eachother that haven't sold 😮 This harsh reality of this is wild. Also yes, I believe they were offered something to have that conversation when they did the video tour review on the next door home. This is why I would pick my location myself and build my own home. If you're someone who can see the whole idea during design/engineering/building process, then it's better for you in the long run.
good points pal
My cat would love those tassels on the back of the chairs.
I m really liking your channel. I also watch Enes house tours a lot. I m enjoying both your videos. God bless you both.
Excellent Video! One of your best ever, if not your very best. Very, very informative. I like your serious tone. Not jokey - you come across very knowledgeable and authoritative. And I like how you don't just point out the flaws in the property; you compliment the things that the developer has done right. Like you say, "the good, the bad, and the ugly". This video is "must watch" viewing for anyone looking to purchase a new home. Thanks Arvin. RC
Thanks for the feed back
16:40: The "formal dining area" appears to be so narrow that no one (another guest who needs to get up, a server, whomever) could pass behind you when you are seated on either side. I'm a bit surprised by the lack of comment about this.
This looks like a Kingpin's Mansion straight out from a 70's movie. Lol.
I have 2.68 acres of which maybe 1 acre is flat. My neighbor has 2.5 acres all flat. It makes a big difference. More than twice as much buildings, parking, outdoor living space, parking without blocking anything etc...
OMG. I’ve been watching Enes’ videos for a couple years and I thought while watching nearly every video that the houses are way over priced and totally poorly designed/furnished. I’m SO GLAD YT served your channel up to me. I’m definitely subscribing. Enes’ channel lost a lot of character by losing Mikey and the homes (and yachts) he’s showing these days are SO FREAKING gaudi. I recently looked on Zillow to see if some of his prominent houses ever sold….the ones that did sold for WAY WAY less than advertised….I’m going to watch every one of your videos. And I hope you get the audience he has because your perspective does a great job balancing what Enes claims on his channel.
I actually love this house! I love the furniture, I love the views, I love the finishings, I love the ballroom/garage/vodka room/wine cellar/5 jacuzzis! I like that this is unique and has character. Enough with the all white/beige sterile mansions!
I actually really like the interior and custom furniture. I know it's not what's in right now, but it makes it stand out and not look like every other LA mansion. The main flaw this property has, beside the price, is the tiny backyard. If it wasn't for that, and it was priced more reasonably, it'd be a 10/10 mansion.
Thanks for sharing ur thoughts
Finally someone that knows their stuff and is very honest. Bravo my friend amazing content
Arvin, yes, I want Mikey back!!! And, I agree with you about this property. You may not have seen the video Ryan Serhant did where they tour the chef's kitchen on the lower level off the ballroom. Also, the listing agent has said that he feels this place is for a European buyer. IMHO, this wouldn't even fetch $50 million at auction. Maybe $40.
I'm guessing you don't feel that 869 Tione Rd is worth $185 million. It's not on the MLS. Just an exclusive listing.
I will check it out thanks for letting me know
First thing I noticed about that property is that it’s backside to the view
@@annonymously331 Yes! Jennifer Aniston, next door, probably has a better view. Also, some of the properties at the end of Somera, the ones Ardie bought from Elon, seem to look right down on the back of this property.
Brilliant, brilliant video, Arvin. I've learned so much from watching your channel that I had a lot of the same thoughts you did, but you expressed them much better than I could have. I was laughing out loud at a lot of your comments. First time I saw this house reviewed by Enes, I thought it was repugnant. I'm a straight guy, but I thought this was over the top, but I couldn't figure out exactly why. I remember thinking, "$139 million? It seems overpriced at $50 million!" And then you said maybe $50 million! I also noticed the improved lighting you have on yourself. Nicely done.
Thanks stan for always backing the channel
Well put, $139 million mansion dont sit on the street, and dont have a small artificial backyard.
Exactly
For those of us who actually know real estate, a property of this caliber being on the market for a year is not at all surprising nor in any way shocking. Homes over $25 million tend to take, on average, one to two years to sell anyway. Homes over $50 million are two to three and these hundred million plus homes are so high in price that you’re literally looking for the upper 1% of the 1% so your already small pool of buyers is even smaller. This home sitting for 1-2 years on the market is not at all uncommon nor unusual. The only way I see it selling at auction is if the builder/developer is upside down and drowning in debt like Nile Niami was with The One - which WAS over $350 million MORE than this house. Or even Billionaire - which was $200 million and was quite a few years ago - the real estate market has changed since then.
The brown and gold throughout the home reminded me of the 80's drug cartel movies.
hahhaha
Hello sir. Just discovered your channel. Great style🎉
I find Enes skips over small but important features again and again. He just rushes through everything all the time. To me his version of touring a house is always off putting
Very taste specific. I see an Armenian or Iranian family loving the ornateness of this property.
Please make some videos of Aaron Kirman’s bad attire 😂😂
He was my boss for 3-4 years… you don’t like the casual look?
@@ArvinHaddadOfficial for his expensive listings I think a nice suit isn’t asking too much. But even his casual look isn’t well coordinated. LOL
@@hawaiihardy7285I don't even like him as a person. There's something about him that really turns me off. But yeah, I wouldn't be happy if someone was showing me the expensive houses he has and dressed like that.
@@stanlee3619 agreed
This is a very interesting video, sometimes when i'm watching these mansion for sale type videos, there's a Ton of Things that i wouldn't really REALLY want in the places.
Great glad I could point them out for you guys
Good video!
I personally disagree regarding furniture and don’t care what’s “in” when buying things, but I get what you mean.
I’ve been following Enez for a couple years now, and noticed a certain “sell-out mode” the larger their channel got. They have dubious sponsors, get paid to present the estate AND have tons of ads. Triple income.
Interesting analysis from you!
Best wishes
Thanks for the support
Could you please do a “flaws
Exposed” of the Altman Brothers listing at Irvine Cove . That Balinese house is so hideous.
There was not enough juice for the squeeze … any other one ?
@@ArvinHaddadOfficial how about videos about bad realtors, like the Matt Isbell incident. Rebecca Chambliss (wheredidiputmyhammer) gets millions of views on TikTok with that type of content . I hope your channel grows , love your content .
Arvin, this same developer came out with $72 million 9330 Flicker Way estate which is languishing on the market. Do that one.
Hahaha that one? It’s same developer? It came on the market for a sec and then it went off market right?
Please do 9330 flicker way
I think like you said. Ennis is being paid by the developer?
@@JohnThomas-gr5tk I think he gets paid on some of them but not all
@@JohnThomas-gr5tk ok will do that one
Great video. You are an awesome addition to Enes’s videos.
Ya he should pay me 😂 bring me in-house
he's not an addition to enes videos.
I only don't understand two major things with these expensive properties, and that is the small hidden cheap elevators rather than a few nice large glass ones put in the middle of areas where the most traffic is expected. And, the other is the stairs, who would want to walk so many stairs in their own house? If you cheap out of the elevator, please install some of those electric stairs they use in malls, so I can have some fun, for god sake. But truly I would remove all the stairs and go with large round-shaped glass elevators that can house 15-20 people at once and that can also serve as a cigar room, so you can sit down or use it as a room sectioned out and can go around the house going from top to bottom.
I agree with you. My home is only two stories, but it has a centrally located, commercial-size, 8,000-lb.-capacity elevator in it.
I love when you say exactly what I'm thinking. Great channel!
Who wants furniture monogrammed with initials in f the company that made it.
On point
Having Aaron Finch at 4ra events brings a spark of trust and high-caliber sportsmanship
So, this is the house that is the nudist pool observatory 😂😂
Exactly
It reminds me of the Pakistan review you did in the other video, less flashy maybe, but the same lack of taste!
Since I have discovered the channel I cannot stop watching your videos, great information and excellent entertainment.
Thank you!
Really 😂Paying 139 million dollar just use a chap jacuzzi at the dark cornor of the house .
We don't need anymore explanation the Jacuzzi speek a lot about the house 😂😂.
Ya that one was a portable one lol
The only time you want a view of LA is at night. Why would anyone think that a thick cloud of smoke wafting over the city is a spectacular view.
I agree, especially now that LA is overrun by derelicts. Whoever thinks downtown LA is a nice view has questionable aesthetics to my mind.
Not my favorite at all too dark etc and the furniture is horrendous .
I agree with you on pretty much everything BUT when you have an expansive house like that you kind of want your family room a little more cozy for when you actually do spend time together. There’s so many other places to escape in the house otherwise.
Thanks for sharing … but this house doesn’t scream family to me
I don't like the hallway!! If I have $100 Million dollars I don't want an office like hallway where you have to walk up to get to all the rooms. Absolutely not!!!
Ya I wasn’t impressed either
I can not believe it! I found this video just when I was planning to make the same video! Brother, this is what you need! A huge number of decisions in such houses simply do not stand up to any criticism!