Soap-Hopping Leading Man Reveals That He’s Making a Big Career Detour
Sunday, April 3rd, 2022
Sometimes a change is good.
The Bold and the Beautiful and Days of Our Lives alum Kyle Lowder (ex-Rick, ex-Rex) has added a new occupation to his resume — he’s a licensed real estate agent! Along with a welcome-to-the-team announcement from Village Properties in Santa Barbara, California, the actor shared, “As someone who has had a 22 year love affair with Montecito and Santa Barbara, I could not be more grateful to be taking my business here. I look forward to representing my clients and these distinguished properties…”
His former Days of Our Lives castmate Eric Martsolf (Brady) was one of the first to send his congrats, followed by fan support and another welcome message from the agency, “We are very excited to have you with Village Properties! Welcome aboard!”
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Lowder’s new profession doesn’t mean he won’t ever return to soaps and he isn’t the first former daytime star to head down this path. Alums Vincent Irizarry, who recently underwent surgery, and Chrishell Stause both work in the real estate business and many others have done double duty in order to briefly return to their soaps. And speaking of Stause, one fan, tiffkorea, even requested, “Get him on Selling Sunset,” the popular Netflix reality series.
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Now that would be fun! We wish the actor all the best in future sales!
While we wait to see what new properties Lowder showcases on the market, we invite fans to take a virtual tour inside the homes of some of your favorite soap stars in our gallery below.
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<p>In 2017, <em>The Bold and the Beautiful’s</em> Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke) put her contemporary Glassell Park home on the market. It featured three bedrooms, two baths and a custom kitchen. To see photos, including the outdoor fire pit, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/news/49288/katherine-kelly-lang-puts-glassell-park-home-on-the-market/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2018, <em>General Hospital’s</em> Maurice Benard’s (Sonny) custom-built De Luz area home went on the market for $1,799,000. The expansive single-level consisted of six bedrooms with ensuite baths, plus an extra bathroom, a Chef’s kitchen and a grand living area. See photos, plus the stunning view, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/news/51468/photos-maurice-bernards-fabulous-de-luz-home-on-the-market/" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2019, and <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/554392/yr-alum-justin-hartley-divorce-days-chrishell-stause/" target="_blank">before things went south for the couple</a>, <em>The Young and the Restless</em> alum Justin Hartley (ex-Adam) and his then wife <em>Days of Our Lives’</em> Chrishell Stause (Jordan) bought an Encino mini-mansion. The 6,800 square foot San Fernando Valley home had six bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms. To look inside the huge walk-in closet, plus view many more features, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/538829/justin-and-chrishell-hartley-buy-mini-mansion/" target="_blank">click here for photos</a>. </p>
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<p>In 2019, <em>General Hospital</em> star Genie Francis (Laura) and her husband Jonathan Frakes put their Woodland Hills mansion up for sale. The couple renovated the almost 9,000 square foot property, which contained six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, a whitewashed brick-lined kitchen and formal dining room. Peek at all of the photos, as well as the view overlooking the pool, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/news/544619/genie-francis-jonathan-frakes-woodland-hills-home-for-sale/" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>. </p>
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<p>In 2019, <em>The Young and the Restless</em> alum Scott Elrod (ex-Joe) put his Hollywood Hills tudor on the market. The 1930s two-story boasted vaulted ceilings, five bedrooms, five and a half baths with a Carrera marble kitchen. To look at photos, plus the treetop views, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/536428/gallery-yr-alum-scott-elrods-hollywood-hills-tudor-home-for-sale/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2019, former <em>Young & Restless</em> actor Daniel Goddard (ex-Cane) sold his Calabasas home. The Spanish-style property featured three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a gorgeous courtyard and an outdoor dining area. Take a look at the unique fireplace and photos of the home <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/538749/daniel-goddard-sells-calabasas-home/" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2019, <em>The Young and the Restless’</em> Jason Thompson (Billy) put his Hollywood Hills home on the market. The midcentury modern showcased two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a den and a two-car garage. To see photos of the home, plus the Brazilian wood deck featuring a 70-inch soaking tub, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/553597/photos-jason-thompson-hollywood-hills-home-on-market/" target="_blank">click here</a>. </p>
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<p>In 2019, <em>The Young and the Restless’</em> Joshua Morrow (Nick) sold his Westlake Village home after an extensive flip. He made a profit of $1.555 million off the Lake Sherwood residence, which featured five bedrooms and five and a half baths. To view photos, which include some beautiful aerial shots, as well as a before and after of the exterior, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/541147/josh-morrow-lists-westlake-village-home/" target="_blank">click here</a>. </p>
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<p>In 2020, <em>Young & Restless</em> alum Shemar Moore (ex-Malcolm) put his Encino, California home up for sale. The breathtaking Spanish Villa sat on a 12,591 square foot lot with five bedrooms, four full bathrooms and one-half bathroom. You can view Moore’s former master bedroom and other photos <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/562466/yr-shemar-moore-home-on-market-breathtaking-spanish-villa/" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2020, <em>Young & Restless</em> alum Eva Longoria (ex-Isabella) sold her Hollywood Hills home. Once owned by actor Tom Cruise, the French-inspired villa that was set atop a hill on 2.75 acres included three bedrooms, a stone cottage, two studios and a four-bedroom guesthouse. Glimpse photos of the lavish estate, and its views, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/564670/photos-eva-longoria-sells-home-once-owned-tom-cruise-hollywood/" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2020, <em>The Young and the Restless’</em> Melissa Ordway (Abby) and her husband <em>Days of Our Lives</em> alum Justin Gaston (ex-Ben) flipped their Los Angeles home before putting it on the market. The Toluca Lake bungalow had three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a white stucco fireplace as a focal point of the living space and a high-end kitchen. To view photos, which include a studio space out back, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/565878/young-restless-melissa-ordway-house-flip/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2020, former <em>Days of Our Lives</em> actress Jen Lilley (ex-Theresa) flipped a condo before putting it on the market and having it featured on HGTV. The two-bedroom Pacoima, California dwelling consisted of 957 square feet of open living space. View the renovations, plus the stunning wood bedroom ceiling, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/566584/days-of-our-lives-jen-lilley-condo/" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2020, <em>Days of Our Lives</em> alum Mila Kunis, who played a young Hope, and husband Ashton Kutcher put their Beverly Hills home on the market. The family-friendly residence had five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms and was filled with high-end finishes. Take a look at the photos, including an expansive porch with a view, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/567326/mila-kunis-ashton-kutcher-beverly-hills-home-sale/" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2020, <em>Young & Restless</em> alum Shemar Moore (ex-Malcolm) bought a San Fernando Valley crib. The new construction, ultra-modern villa had seven bedrooms, seven full baths with two half baths and on a half acre of property. View the sleek photos, including a massive outdoor entertaining space, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/569670/young-restless-shemar-moore-san-fernando-valley-home/" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2020, <em>Days of Our Lives</em> alum Blake Berris (ex-Nick) put his Silver Lake home on the market. The 1930s traditional two-story was nestled in the hills and featured vintage touches throughout its five bedrooms and three bathrooms. To peek at photos and views from outside the home <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/569812/days-of-our-lives-blake-berris-silver-lake-home-sale/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2020, <em>Days of Our Lives</em> alum Ashley Benson (ex-Abby) bought a grand Mediterranean-style mansion. The 5,000 square foot Laughlin Park home had five bedrooms, five bathrooms and panoramic views of the hills and the city. To view the photos, and an impressive aerial view, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/570921/days-of-our-lives-ashley-benson-laughlin-park-mansion/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2020, amid their <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/536817/lori-loughlin-charged-college-bribery-case/" target="_blank">highly publicized legal drama</a>, <em>Edge of Night</em> actress Lori Loughlin (Jody) and husband Massimo Giannulli sold their Bel Air mansion. The villa went for $18 million, way below the asking price of $28.7 million. View photos of the estate, containing seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/571742/soap-opera-alum-lori-loughlin-bel-air-villa-sold/" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>.</p>
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<p>A few weeks later, Lori Loughlin bought a home in the Hidden Hills. The contemporary farmhouse-style abode was nestled on 1.57 acres of land with six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. To take a look at photos of the inside, as well as more Calabasas and San Fernando Valley views, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/574972/lori-loughlin-hidden-hills-home/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2020, <em>Days of Our Lives</em> co-stars and real-life couple Arianne Zucker (Nicole) and Shawn Christian (ex-Daniel) listed their Studio City home. Not only did the property contain five bedrooms and five and a half baths, the outdoor living space was to die for. View photos, which include a fun poolside treehouse, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/574992/days-of-our-lives-arianne-zucker-shawn-christian-selling-house-photos/" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2020, <em>Guiding Light</em> alum Brittany Snow (Susan) put her Studio City house on the market. The Spanish-style home was tucked away for privacy and featured five bedrooms and six baths with oak flooring and vaulted ceilings. To see photos of the gleaming marble bathroom, plus other spectacular rooms, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/575112/guiding-light-brittany-snow-lists-studio-city-home/" target="_blank">click here</a>. </p>
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<p>In 2020, the late Lee Phillip Bell and William J. Bell’s (creators of <em>Bold & Beautiful</em> and <em>Young & Restless</em>) Malibu estate went on the market. The East Coast-style design contained four bedrooms and three bathrooms with 60 feet of beach frontage. To look at photos of the estate <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/564039/tour-soap-creators-lee-phillip-bell-william-j-bell-malibu-estate/" target="_blank">click here</a>. Not long after, NBA great LeBron James bought <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/571587/bill-lee-phillip-bell-mansion-sold-lebron-james/" target="_blank">the Bell’s Beverly Hills mansion</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2020, <em>The Young and the Restless’</em> Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) put her Spanish bungalow up for sale. She bought the Los Angeles cottage many years prior for $225,000 and was able to list it at a massive increase at $949,000! Take a tour of the inside, which includes a giant whitewashed fireplace, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/575501/young-restless-michelle-stafford-lists-spanish-bungalow-photos/" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>.</p>
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<p>In 2020, <em>The Bold and the Beautiful’s</em> Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) listed her Hollywood Hills home. The treehouse-like property had three bedrooms, three bathrooms with concrete and wood exterior. View photos of the open-living concept, as well as the stunning outdoor space with views, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/news/580406/bold-beautiful-jacqueline-macinnes-wood-hollywood-hills-home-sale/" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>. The actress and her husband have since bought a <a href="https://www.dirt.com/entertainers/actors/jaqueline-macinnes-wood-house-westlake-village-1203360696/" target="_blank">$4.5 million Westlake Village estate</a> with over 7,000 square feet and completely hidden away from the public.</p>
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<p>In 2020, Kevin McKidd, from the primetime soapy medical drama <em>Grey’s Anatomy,</em> listed his rustic Studio City home. The Fryman Canyon hideaway was secluded behind walls, trees and security gates. It had five bedrooms, four and a half baths and gorgeous hardwoods. Take a look inside, as well as its surrounding property, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/soaps/news/570258/greys-anatomy-kevin-mckidd-studio-city-home/" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>.</p>
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<p>Even the children of soap stars get to live the glamorous life. In 2020, <em>Bold & Beautiful</em> and <em>Young & Restless</em> real-life married couple Darin Brooks (Wyatt) and Kelly Kruger (ex-Mackenzie) gave fans a peek inside their daughter Everleigh Jolie’s nursery — fit for a princess! Take a <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/news/573612/bold-and-the-beautiful-darin-brooks-punked-wife-kelly-kruger/" target="_blank">look at the photos here</a>.</p>
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<p>No, she wasn’t a soap star but in 2020, Demi Lovato was dating one! <em>Young & Restless</em> alum Max Ehrich (ex-Fen) shared photos of the Hollywood Hills home <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/562150/yr-max-ehrich-reportedly-dating-singer-demi-lovato/" target="_blank">his then girlfriend</a> had put on the market. The lavish mansion had three floors, consisting of 5,500 square feet with four bedrooms and seven bathrooms. To see photos, as well as a nighttime view of Los Angeles, <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/569081/young-restless-max-ehrich-demi-lovato-laurel-canyon-home/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>
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<p><em>The Young and the Restless</em> star Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki) <a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/622086/young-restless-melody-thomas-scott-nikki-newman-sells-los-angeles-home/" target="_blank">sold her Los Angeles home for a big profit</a>. It’s reported that the 2001 purchase price was $2.3 million and it sold in 2022 for 6.2 million.</p>
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