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Pickleball courts have earned the title of hottest new real estate amenity in highend single-family properties and luxury residential communities . Mauricio Umansky , CEO and Founder of The Agency , a $ 57 billion global real estate empire , knows a thing or two about real estate — and about pickleball — and says building a pickleball court is a good investment .
Pickleball Magazine ’ s editorial director , Julie Talerico , caught up with Mauricio to talk about the sport ’ s influence on the real estate world . “ Houses sell a lot better if they have pickleball courts . From a development standpoint , when people are thinking about what amenities to add , I tell them to add a pickleball court ,” said Mauricio .
Not only is Mauricio a realtor to the stars , including Lady Gaga , Michael Jordan , Prince , Michael Jackson and others , he ’ s the star of his own Netflix series “ Buying Beverly Hills .” He ' s
Mauricio plays pickleball year-round on his home court in also a fan favorite on sunny California . Photo by Bex Wyant . “ The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills ” ( his wife is actress and RHOBH longtime cast member Kyle Richards ).
“ A home pickleball court is the perfect amenity when hosting family and friends ," said Umansky . " And we play year-round thanks to the warm climate .”
See you on the courts !
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