"The" LA Mansion Builder | James Corr on Los Angeles Luxury Development
Update: 2025-05-21
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In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian sits down with James Corr, founder of Corr Group, who shares the raw, behind-the-scenes reality of building luxury homes in one of the most volatile real estate markets in recent history. From his roots in Irish construction to flipping multi-million-dollar estates in Los Angeles, James breaks down how he's navigating cost pressure, design expectations, and ultra-wealthy buyer psychology.
Learn how top luxury builders are:
- Managing spec development risk with rising rates
- Transitioning from contractor to full-time developer
- Designing homes that speak to emotion and lifestyle
- Collaborating with agents and architects to shape value
- Building long-term vision while surviving short-term storms
This episode is a real look at what it takes to build, survive, and scale in LA’s luxury market.
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