Million Dollar Listing Star Josh Flagg Arrested For Art Theft
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As Bravo rolls out their second season of “Million Dollar Listing” they are facing a bit of a problem. One of the stars of the series has been arrested on charges he has stolen some very expensive pieces of art.
Josh Flagg, the star of next season’s Bravo show, “Million Dollar Listing,” may be the victim of one of the oldest proverbs in the world. But in his case, a picture may be worth a thousand days in the slammer.
Josh’s day job is an estate broker — selling expensive stuff that dead rich folks owned. Josh was arrested for allegedly stealing ridiculously expensive art that was part of the estates he was handling, including Picassos and Chagalls. via TMZ
I wonder if the pressure of trying to maintain the illusion of success while waiting for “Million Dollar Listing” was too much for young guy. When the homes did not sell and the money stopped rolling in, did he panic and not want to seem like a failure? These shows typically are filmed far in advance and in the downtime can be dangerous for young professionals in a volatile market.
Season 2 revolves instead around three agents: Chad Rogers, Josh Flagg and the lone holdover from Season 1, Madison Hildebrand. None of them are over 30, and all are as focused on landing the next deal as they are with themselves. Mr. Rogers spends an inordinate amount of time on his hair and is given to making statements like, “I have a gorgeous girlfriend because image is everything in real estate.” via NYTimes.com
It probably is a really good time to buy real estate - monthly payments are about equal to market rents ...
The part about the inventory is right on but in my area they are mostly low end and beat up ...
I worked for this man, he is a great con man and has done this in more than States then ...
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Ouch! Thankfully I haven't come across anything like that yet. We normally don't have situations like that in ...
well, the guy was here illegally.
serves him right. 
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Comment by RF on 7 August 2008:
I have a hard time believing those guys this season are as successful as they claim to be. they are way too young and seem so unprofessional. that guy with that bowl cut especially peeves me. it just all seems contrived.
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Comment by go to hell on 13 August 2008:
Why does Bravo have the most vapid shows with the most loathsome people?? Stop trying to be E! or VH1.
Comment by go to hell2 on 18 August 2008:
Exactly!
Comment by Karie on 20 August 2008:
If you watch this show, you can see Josh is the shadiest realtor on the show.
Comment by Darren Kittleson on 20 August 2008:
I especially dislike the pop up window showing the potential commission earned each time they get close to putting a transaction together. They never showed the fees of plastic surgeons on “Dr 90210″–why do they feel compelled to do so on this show?
Comment by Shawn on 20 August 2008:
As long as this horrendous show continues to allow these kids to make total asses of themselves, they will remain in the news. Warts and all. I’d love to see this kid try to worm his way out of this one.
Comment by JewsintheNews on 4 September 2008:
Not a good year for the tribe: Josh Flagg, Solomon Dwek - both Jewish from prominent families
Comment by Mo LaSage on 4 September 2008:
More people will watch the show for more drama not reality. Seeing rich kids get in trouble is a new drug, it makes us feel better about our poor, hard working lives.
Comment by Antoinette on 7 September 2008:
I think Josh is sooo sexy…Ok, got that out of the way. Yes, the show will go on because, hey, people love to watch other peoples drama. If they are making as much as it seems they are making, more power to them. The market is soft right now no doubt, but even if they aren’t doing as well as Bravo would like us to believe, at least their faces are out there, and a little publicity never hurts in any business…scandals and all
Comment by Michele on 9 September 2008:
I love Josh
Comment by chaka on 10 September 2008:
Josh is a tool. He is so unethical and would kill his own grandmother (poor sole) if it meant making a deal. Chad exposed him as a liar on last night’s episode(9/9/08). Josh really has to be an ass to make Chad look good!!
Comment by geno on 13 September 2008:
You guys hating on Josh are schmucks! he’s 10 times more successful than you online bums, hells he’s famous & you guys are nobodys.
I’m glad I got to watch him & his skill, hopefully they bring him back, he’s a real star.
Comment by International Real Estate Blog on 4 October 2008:
Love the section on celebrity real estate it seems we all like to look at luxury homes owned by the stars.