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business1 year ago•2 min saved

Jeff Bezos Faces Criticism from Elite Neighbors

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, lives a reclusive life in the elite neighborhood of Hunts Point near Seattle, where he owns multiple properties but rarely participates in community activities. Despite his absence, his staff is active in the area, and his security team is known for being helpful. Residents describe Bezos as acting like he owns the neighborhood, though he is not often seen there. Bezos recently announced plans to move to Miami to be closer to his parents.

via Benzinga|

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society2 years ago•3 min saved

Jeff Bezos Faces Backlash from Wealthy Neighbors Over Trash Neglect

Jeff Bezos, the world's second richest person, is facing criticism from his wealthy neighbors in the Hunts Point enclave near Seattle for not participating in the neighborhood's annual "Cleanup Day" and for allegedly acting like he owns the place. Residents claim that Bezos, who owns four properties in the area, hasn't been seen picking up trash or participating in community activities. They also express frustration over his security guards calling the police on innocent employees and contractors of other neighbors. In contrast, other billionaires in the area, like Steve Ballmer, are considered more accessible. Bezos recently announced his move to Miami, citing the desire to be closer to his parents and oversee rocket launches for his space exploration company.

via New York Post |

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business2 years ago•3 min saved

Insights into Jeff Bezos' Lavish Property Portfolio and Neighborly Disputes

Neighbors of Jeff Bezos, the second-richest person in the world, reveal that he is rarely seen in the exclusive Seattle-area enclave of Hunts Point where he owns multiple properties. Residents note his absence from community events and describe him as acting like he owns the neighborhood. While Bezos's staff are present in the area, providing security and delivering meals, the billionaire himself is seldom seen. His neighbors, including other billionaires, are more accessible and engaged in the community. Bezos recently announced that he is leaving the Seattle area to make Miami his primary residence.

via Business Insider|

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real-estate2 years ago•5 min saved

Inside Jeff Bezos' Hidden $190M Seattle Real Estate Empire

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has amassed a real estate empire in Seattle worth an estimated $190 million, including eight properties in ritzy suburbs. This includes four previously unreported properties in the exclusive Hunts Point enclave, where Bezos spent $45 million on home purchases in 2019. The properties, purchased through trusts and LLCs, are believed to be used by Bezos' staff and security. Bezos, who recently announced his move to Miami with fiancée Lauren Sanchez, also owns properties in Texas, Manhattan, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and Hawaii. However, his $500 million yacht, the largest sailing yacht in the world, is reportedly too large to dock at a Florida port and is forced to stay among oil tankers.

via Business Insider|

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