Oprah’s Bid
Immediately, Oprah knew she wanted that mansion for herself. Back then, it was owned by an aeronautical equipment manufacturing giant, Robert Veloz, and his wife Marlene. They were living in the recently-rebuilt gatehouse that was 2,000 square feet. Not only that, but the house wasn’t up for sale. Nonetheless, Oprah wasn’t going to let that get in the way of her purchasing her dream home. She offered the owners a check for $52 million. By doing this, she accomplished one of the biggest sales of a private home in the U.S. What she got in return was just as amazing.
Oprah’s Bid
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