Reality TV star and luxury real estate agent Josh Flagg has sparked outrage after being accused of insensitivity for selling high-end homes in Los Angeles while wildfires devastate the region.
Flagg, known for his role on Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, recently promoted several multi-million-dollar properties on social media, drawing criticism from followers who called his timing 'tone-deaf'.
Public Backlash Grows
Many social media users have expressed their disapproval, with one commenter stating, 'People are losing their homes and you're bragging about selling mansions? Have some respect.' Others have pointed out the stark contrast between Flagg's lavish listings and the emergency situation unfolding across California.
Flagg's Response
While the realtor hasn't issued a formal statement, he has continued posting about new properties, including a $12.5 million Bel Air estate. Industry insiders suggest this may be standard practice in high-end real estate, where deals often take months to finalize regardless of external circumstances.
The Bigger Picture
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions in California's luxury property market, where wealthy buyers continue to invest even as climate change increases wildfire risks. Some experts argue this demonstrates the resilience of top-tier real estate, while others see it as evidence of growing inequality.
As firefighters battle blazes across the state, the debate about appropriate business conduct during natural disasters continues to rage as fiercely as the flames themselves.
