Zillow is facing a massive multi-state lawsuit after allegedly paying Redfin $100 million to exit the rental-advertising market — a move Attorneys General say could create a monopoly and drive up rental listing costs nationwide. In this episode, Bonnie breaks down what really happened, why the deal triggered antitrust alarms, and how this shift could raise your marketing costs, increase your vacancy risk, and squeeze investors from the top down. Whether you have two doors or two hundred, this is a must-listen.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why relying on a single listing platform puts your business at risk
• How to diversify your advertising strategy before prices change
• What KPIs to track to detect rising vacancy costs early

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DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of House of Horrors are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney

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A $240 million luxury development in Hawaii, a world-famous baseball star, and a dream partnership that collapsed in chaos. In this episode, attorney Bonnie Galam breaks down how a high-profile real estate deal involving Shohei Ohtani spiraled into lawsuits and accusations of sabotage — and what every investor can learn from it. Whether your project is $240 million or $240,000, the same legal lessons apply.

In this episode you'll learn:

• How star power can shift control of a deal overnight
• How partnership agreements can protect or hurt your
• How to plan for early exits, forced removal, and loss of power

If you’ve ever thought about partnering up, whether though a syndication or something smaller… this one’s for you.

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DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of House of Horrors are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney

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In this episode of House of Horrors, attorney Bonnie Galam dives into the jaw-dropping true story of billionaire real estate mogul Donald Bren, who publicly disowned his son with a cold, 12-word statement. But beyond the headlines, this episode explores a deeper truth:

Sometimes, generational wealth isn’t the goal.

Tune in as we unpack:

• The full backstory behind the Bren family fallout
• What to know about legally disinheriting someone
• When real estate becomes a burden, not a blessing
• Why “just leaving the kids the rentals” can backfire
• Proactive strategies to protect your legacy and your peace

If you’ve ever thought about passing down your real estate… or not passing it down… this one’s for you.

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DISCLAIMER: Although Bonnie is an attorney she doesn’t give legal advice without a dually signed engagement agreement. All episodes of House of Horrors are educational and informational only. The information discussed here isn’t legal advice and isn’t intended to be. The information you listen to here isn’t a substitute for seeking legal advice from your own attorney

© 2021-2025 Bonnie Galam LLC | All rights reserved | Any use of this intellectual property owned by Bonnie Galam LLC may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free of paid, written or verbal), produce, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Bonnie Galam LLC