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Actor Jeremy Allen White, known for his sharp performance in “The Bear” and his gritty role in “Deliver Me From Nowhere,” revealed a quieter passion on the “Smartless” podcast with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett. He admitted to being a “real‑estate fantasizer,” spending much of his free time scrolling through Realtor.com and sending listings to friends who tease him with “Just buy it then!”
White explained that his interest isn’t about purchasing a new home but about the “what if” scenario. Whenever he visits a new city—whether for work or a road trip—he starts browsing local listings, picturing a different life there. During a cross‑country trip, he almost bought a house in Bisbee, Arizona, a “middle‑of‑nowhere” spot with a Laurel Canyon vibe. He was so drawn to the community of transplants and the local charm that he spent six months seriously considering the purchase, though he ultimately didn’t buy.
This behavior reflects a broader trend among high‑net‑worth millennials who use real‑estate apps as a form of therapeutic escapism. While White says he’s “just looking,” he actually owns two properties: a 1,035‑sq‑ft loft in Brooklyn bought in 2014 for $717,500 and a cottage in Los Angeles’ Studio City purchased in 2017 for $1.45 million. Since then, median home prices have climbed—Brooklyn’s median is now just over $1 million, and Studio City’s nearly $2 million, according to Realtor.com.
White has also spoken about his hands‑on approach to home improvement. In 2023, he told GQ that he’s renovating his California home one room at a time, having finished the kitchen and moving on to the bathrooms.
Beyond the app, he’s a fan of real‑estate reality TV, especially Netflix’s “Owning Manhattan.” He praised the show’s star, Ryan Serhant, saying, “I’m very impressed by that man,” and admires the business he’s built.
This article, “I’m Obsessed With Reality Real Estate Shows—Actor Jeremy Allen White Fantasizes About Homes He Might Buy,” originally appeared on Benzinga.com.
