Tamir Sapir
Recent Divorcees with Hefty Settlements To Save New York Real Estate
You know what's still really expensive, even in a shaky economy? Divorce. And it's got to be galling for wealthy men to see their ex-wives immediately spending part of their settlement on a flashy new pad--often a second home she doesn't necessarily need--indicating just how well she made out.
Laura Andrassy, the ex-wife of professional golfer Greg Norman, recently received a $100 million-plus divorce settlement. The divorce was finalized earlier this year and today the Wall Street Journal reported that Ms. Andrassy has gone into contract on a $7.55 million estate on Southampton's Wyandanch Lane. The 0.92-acre property is near the ocean, has an outdoor pool, and a 3,500-square-foot house Ms. Andrassy plans to tear down. Sure, Mr. Norman may have remarried recently--he married former tennis star Chris Evert in June--but Ms. Andrassy has a brand new summer home to show off. read more »
When Alex Met Don Jr.
Haute Living Says: "No Fluff"
After receiving a brand new copy of New York's brand new Haute Living magazine, we spoke with publisher/owner Seth Semilof.
"There's no fluff in this," he said about the $7-an-issue magazine. Does he think most other real estate writing is fluffy? "It's a waste of time. It's basically editorial for advertisers. But when we write about the Zeckendorfs we really sit down with them," he said.
Indeed. The premiere issue profiles mega families like the Zecks, Tamir Sapir's spawn, and the Trumps.
Donald, the parent of the year, says of his clan: "They're terrific kids. And they have a great relationship with each other. I think I would be disappointed if they didn't." Strangely, son Eric was left off the cover shot.
Another highlight is a profile of Donny Deutsch: "Not only is he sexy, charming, brilliant and successful, he now is famous for his show on CNBC".
How does Mr. Semilof feel about the wider industry? "Print media is starting to become ineffective because most of it is garbage. But [Haute Living] is talking about the real meat and potatoes. New York, which is the number one market in the world, has never had anything like this."
He said his writers include "The Post's Dakota Smith, the Financial Times' head writer Julie Earle, and someone from The Times, but I can't divulge her name yet."
So stay tuned. And click here to read the magazine online, or click here for our earlier coverage.
- Max Abelson Note: The Observer's haute Michael Calderone has contributed to HL. read more »
Hillary on Russia, Iran
Senator Clinton, Tamir Sapir and his wife, Liena.
"Nobody can sit on the sidelines," she continued. "I do not understand Russia's attitude toward Iran--it's continuing effort to help them acquire nuclear capacity and other forms of weapons. If the current Russian government thinks they can control Iran-- and Iran will not turn on Russia--I think they have a very short-sided view of history." read more »
With such fiery political rhetoric, one might assume the lavish dinner was on the floor of the General Assembly. However, it was actually upstairs in the Delegates Ballroom, which overlooks the East River.
