Neil Bluhm
Real Estate

Neil Bluhm Net Worth

Neil Bluhm, born in 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, is a real estate tycoon who owns marquee properties like 900 Michigan Avenue and the Ritz Carlton, as well as several casinos in the midwest. He is also an art collector and serves on the Board of Trustees of the Art Institute of Chicago and Whitney Museum.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Year 1938
Birth Place Chicago, Illinois, United States
Age 85 YEARS OLD
Residence Chicago, Illinois
Alma mater University of Illinois (B.A.) Northwestern University (J.D.)
Occupation Businessman
Known for real estate and casinos
Spouse(s) Barbara Bluhm-Kaul (divorced)
Children Andy Bluhm Leslie Bluhm Meredith Bluhm-Wolf

💰 Net worth: $6 Billion (2024)

Neil Bluhm, a prominent figure in the real estate industry in the United States, is anticipated to have a staggering net worth of $6 billion by 2024. Bluhm's notable success in real estate ventures has propelled him to the top of the industry, earning him an enviable fortune. With a keen eye for lucrative investments and a deep understanding of market trends, he has consistently demonstrated his expertise in developing and managing impressive real estate projects. As a result, Bluhm has firmly established himself as one of the wealthiest individuals in the country and a true titan in the realm of real estate.

2009 $1.5 Billion
2010 $1.8 Billion
2011 $2 Billion
2012 $2.1 Billion
2013 $2.5 Billion
2014 $2.8 Billion
2015 $3.5 Billion
2016 $3.2 Billion
2017 $3.2 Billion
2018 $3.24 Billion

Famous Quotes:

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Biography/Timeline

1938

Bluhm was born to a Jewish family in 1938. His Father left home when he was 13, and his mother worked as a bookkeeper. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and received a law degree from Northwestern University.

1949

He hosted President Barack Obama's 49th birthday party, where admission was a $30,000 donation to the Democratic National Committee. He has made further donations to Democratic candidates, such as Hillary Clinton, Dick Durbin, Melissa Bean, Rahm Emanuel, Lisa Madigan, Rod Blagojevich, Lou Lang, and Michael Madigan. An art patron, he sits on the Board of Trustees of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Whitney Museum of American Art. He also has an art collection worth $300 million. He sits on the Board of Trustees of Northwestern University.

1969

He started his career as a Lawyer and eventually a partner in the Chicago law firm of Mayer, Brown & Platt. In 1969, he co-founded JMB Realty with Judd Malkin. He serves as a Managing Partner of Walton Street Capital and Lamb Partners. He is also President of the ALP Liquidating Trust and the Northbrook Corporation, and Chairman of the Board of HSP Gaming and the Falls Management Company. He owns the Holdings Acquisitions Co.. He is a former Co-Chairman of the Board of Urban Shopping Centers. He is Chairman of the Board of Midwest Gaming & Entertainment which owns casinos in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois, and Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls, Canada.

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