Elon Musk is evicting Jordan Walker-Pearlman , the nephew of the late actor Gene Wilder , from the childhood home he once cherished. Musk, who lent Walker-Pearlman $6.75 million in 2020 to purchase the California property , is now foreclosing on the house due to the couple’s inability to keep up with payments, according to reports by Gizmodo.
com. Property’s transformation and financial struggles The property, bought by Willy Wonka actor Wilder in 1976 for $300,000, has seen its value soar to $12.95 million.
Despite its high market value, Walker-Pearlman and his wife Elizabeth Hunter have struggled financially. The couple had planned to honor the home’s legacy but fell behind on payments, partly due to the writer's strike, which Walker-Pearlman cited as a significant factor in their financial difficulties. Musk’s original gesture and current response “He could have sold it for so much more.
His sensitivity to me can’t be overstated,” Walker-Pearlman told the Wall Street Journal in 2022, reflecting on Musk’s initial gesture. Musk, who had previously lived across the street, had insisted that the home be preserved in its original spirit. Foreclosure and positive outlook Musk’s trust has now issued a 90-day notice for the couple to vacate.
Despite this, Walker-Pearlman remains positive. “There’s no tragedy here. Elon gave us a magical opportunity.
I have no complaints,” he said. Ongoing efforts and Musk’s unconventional living situation Walker-Pearlman a.