Celebrity Psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw Snaps up Preston Hollow Estate on Deloache
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So this is all very hush hush, because almost every agent involved in this transaction has had to sign an NDA, very typical when you work with a star. So NO ONE is talking … except the neighbors.
But that’s what happens when you have a celebrity like Dr. Phil McGraw move into the neighborhood.
His new Preston Hollow neighbors tell us Dr. Phil and his wife, Robin, are indeed their new neighbors on Deloache in Old Preston Hollow. The famous couple snapped up a gorgeous newly built estate a few weeks ago, officially making Deloache rival Strait Lane as the most celebrity-saturated street in Dallas.
We have long lusted after this estate, from the moment the classical Italian Mediterranean designed by architect Patrick Ford was built in 2017. The showpiece home is a perfect home for the McGraws, transitioning back to Texas from California.
First of all, it’s huge: the home has more than 14,000 square feet, seven bedrooms, eight full baths plus five half baths, seven living areas including a media room with stadium seating, a lounge with built-in bar, wood-paneled library, a family room with ceiling timbers, and a basement wine cellar that accommodates 5,000 bottles.
The residence also has an elevator to all three floors, multiple outdoor living spaces, and a swimming pool with spa. Once listed for $13.95 million the home was most recently listed with Kyle Crews at Allie Beth Allman for $11.995 million.
Mark Cuban lives on Deloache, as do several prominent names including Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger, who run NorthPark Center (and may be building down the street), developer Richard Enthoven, attorney Bill Brewer, and Jim and Julie Turner.
Could it be that Dr. Phil, who was born in Oklahoma, returned to Texas because of California political shenanigans? If so, that makes him one of about 700,000 Californians moving to the Lone Star state since 2008.
Or maybe it was our great homes and he wants to work from home? Dr. Phil came under a bit of fire (who hasn’t?) this April for questioning stay-at-home restrictions put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19 in a Fox News appearance, worrying as a clinical psychologist about all this isolation’s effect on the public’s mental state.
In an appearance on Fox News’ The Ingraham Angle, Dr. Phil suggested it was dangerous to shut down the economy in order to stop the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The fact of the matter is 40,000 people die a year from automobile accidents. 480,000 from cigarettes. 360,000 a year die from swimming pools, but we don’t shut the country down for that. But yet we’re doing it for this?”
Dr. Phil McGraw
The McGraws’ move is great news for Dallas.
Though he’s not a billionaire — according to internet research, Dr. Phil is worth about $440 million — he joins the surge in ultra-high net worth folks moving to D-FW according to a report released by Wealth-X: D-FW saw a 17 percent jump in super-rich residents from 2018 to 2019, making DFW home to 3,165 ultra-high-net-worth individuals last year. That makes the area No. 10 among ultra-wealthy cities in the world.
I’m a huge Dr. Phil fan.
He’s real, forthright, and espouses common sense. You may recall he got his start in Texas when his jury consulting company advised Oprah Winfrey with her successful defense of the lawsuit against her by the Texas cattle industry. If there is one thing we need more of in this city, it’s mental health care, and my head is already swimming with ideas on the ways Dr. Phil and his family can become involved.
Would Dr. Phil, who is 70, consider a Dallas City Council run? His home is smack in the heart of District 13, and Jennifer Staubach Gates is termed out next year. Not only do we need a celebrity at the horseshoe at City Hall, even more vitally: we need a psychologist!
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Congrats Dr.phil and Robin its absolutely amazing and gorgeous you’ll never find your puppies l! I’m so HAPPY for the both of you and again congratulations
Why are you celebrating a medical professional who does not support CDC guidelines?
Hi there Beth. I am not sure how us reporting about his move is celebrating him. Can you elaborate?
Joanna, how can you call this simple reporting and not celebrating? The author describes herself as a “huge Dr. Phil fan”, says that he’s “real, forthright, and espouses common sense” and that his family’s moving here is “great news for Dallas”, and even practically begs him to run for city council. I don’t think you could make a more laudatory article if you tried. I also think it’s important to point out that that quote from him is total nonsense that has been debunked everywhere, here’s one example of many: https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2020/on-fox-news-dr-phil-said-360000-americans-die-in-swimming-pools-every-year-hes-wrong-by-magnitudes/
He blabbers junk psychology that’s useless at best and often reckless and dangerous
I can see your perspective.
I think that, considering the charged environment and the politicization of the coronavirus pandemic, that a lot of people would take issue with Dr. Phil’s comparison in that quote. However, Candy’s a big believer in masking up (her husband’s a doctor) and taking social distancing seriously. However, I don’t think that worrying about what extended quarantine is doing to mental health and taking precautions when in public are mutually exclusive issues.
That is your opinion, and you are certainly entitled to it! In fact, thank you for sharing it. I am a strong supporter of masking/social distancing, but I do have friends and acquaintances who are not. I will not judge anyone, friend or acquaintance, on reactions to COVID especially those uttered in March/April of this year. This has been an unprecedented, almost diabolical year and we have all reacted differently. I respect and appreciate the good that Dr. Phil has done in his long career and in media. Having had a family member die from suicide, if Dr. Phil’s “junk psychology” stopped at least one person from suicide, then it is valuable.
My question exactly. Never have had any use for him.
Well probably because CDC ‘guidelines’ are a joke!
CDC has changed their guild lines like people change their underwear. Stop acting like the CDC knows everything, they just last week came out saying now the virus is not really airborne but close contact is worst of people is what bad. So no, for me science will not be over God and common sense..stop living in fear and mad others won’t join you.
He does. View the episodes from his home talking to those refusing to wear a mask and social distance. Additionally, current episodes follow guidelines.
As a counselor, my clients are dealing with an exteme increase of anxiety that fear and isolation is causing. From the beginning, Dr. Faucci has expressed considerable concerned about the mental aspects of isolation. One size does not fit all.
Yes, I thought the article was a bit fawning as well.
That is absolutely on point. When I read about his interview with Fox last year about Covid, I lost all respect I had for him. That is all we need; Another rich Republican (All I want is money for myself) person to come to Texas and keep infecting Texas with their Ultra Conservative thinking. Not cool Dr. Phil. You used to be a poor boy growing up! Remember?
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I guess I should say congrats on their new home, never understood why people with money need such huge properties , I really learned a lot from his show and have quoted some of his stuff, but I think that when he first started he was more settled. Now I feel that he is condesending, shakes his head at what people are saying that need his help. His arms get folded and go up to his torso being disrespectful. He shuts people down when they are trying to tell their stories. That’s what they’re there for, not to compassionate, I have my issues also but would never be on his show, I would not allow him to disrespect me ,help or no help, Dr Phil I really like your show but come down a notch
you are right.why don t they help someone. less. fortune to get a three bedroom for a family of six
Why do 2 people need such a big “house”? Beautiful but cold I like cozy! Sorry
Grandkids!
I wonder if we will see him at Central Market soon.
Do they have 200 grandkids? That house is big enough for an army. Dang! one can definitely get lost in it. Beautiful to look at for sure!
You are just like them!
I really love the dr. Phil show, I would really appreciate it if there wasn’t so much swearing on your show, it doesn’t become you or the show, I believe you are a person of integrity, swearing by you or the guests does , does not show the importance of your show, you help people, I do too, but I would never think of swearing, thank you❤️
What I think is people should be happy for them and not involve all the bull going on in the world. Its a very nice house. And all the mess and his show has nothing to do with any of it just be happy for them. Congratulations on new house
I use to like him, I don’t watch him anymore it’s like he lost compassion for people…GREED and MONEY changes all…its a stigma for him like a “big gun”…..
Sure thing Sister!
He has not made a difference in my life. So I don’t care where he lives.
Have you ever thought that Dr. Phil and his wife are moving to Texas because of the fires or the property values are better in Texas?
I like that you shared the article and I am happy when people are being prosperous.
You just didn’t need to put politics into it. Californian’s are tax paying citizens that deserve to get help from the government as well as anyone else and it should matter what there politics are
Couldn’t they just have moved there because they wanted to?.
I agree. That’s where this article went left or maybe it went right! LOL. It was off putting to say the least. We get enough about politics in other media. We don’t need it here.
Any people that can pay their own way being attracted to Dallas is good for Dallas. If the McGraw’s celebrity shine a little more positive light on Dallas, it’s even better! So congratulations to the McGraw’s, Old Preston Hollow and the City of Dallas! And thank you CandysDirt for keeping us informed about it! Let’s move on.
What is the big deal? I am always fascinated to know where famous people live. Everybody makes it all about politics. I like Dr. Phil and his wife Robin, and have for years. He is actually from Dallas, and went to college at UNT in Denton in the 70s. They have lived in Dallas before and owned property here. They are not ‘migrating” from California. They have owned property here before and may still own their high rise condo that is close by to this house, at NW Hwy. and the Tollway. I had a friend that lived at The Shelton, (highrise) and he has seen Dr. Phil in the lobby at that place more than once.
Congratulations, Dr. Phil and Robin! Beautiful home. We drove by today and I could just envision you driving into your new estate. We live nearby, in a modest house by comparison but so happy to welcome you to Dallas and to our zip code. Maybe we’ll say hello at Central Market in days to come.
I like Dr. Phil and his wife ,Robbin. I appreciate all of the help that he provides for people in need.
Hi Candy,
Your article was such fun to read, wish we could have seen, (one of my favorite public figures), garage Where he might keep his ‘57 Chevy.
Guess I’m not surprised at some of the comments. Dr. Phil has said, “ya gotta have a thick skin to…”, be a public figure, read comments online, etc.
What gets me is, there is always someone who feels entitled to a piece of someone’s hard earned wealth.
Why would anyone who’s hard work, smarts or good luck be obligated to “SHARE” with another’s lazy, intellectually deficient, lousy luck lifestyle?
Plus, although many different perspectives are valuable, why does a certain kind of person, think that a flying fig should be given to their personal emotional feelings of inferiority?
I’m just an average “Jo”, who is ecstatically happy to see good things happen to the intelligent, hard working, lucky one’s who share a glimpse of their fun and happiness with the rest of us.
It’s so uplifting and inspiring!
Thank you Candy for the bright spot!
Love Dr. Phil! Thank you for all you have done to help so many people. Congratulations on your new home. It’s gorgeous!
It would have been a great addition if the article had referenced Robin McGraw’s official website: https://www.robinmcgrawrevelation.com for further insights.
That’s what’s wrong with America. This Dr. Phil guy is neither particularly smart nor accomplished, and in any other country would be a retired psychologist on welfare. To amass $500M doing what others do earning a salary of $150k a year is obscene and uncalled for. What exactly has this ‘Dr.’ Phil guy done other than to create a questionable brand icon that all you guys who proudly proclaim ‘like Dr. Phil’ ? Just my two cents – and I had to actually create a business to earn my own net worth, other than Phil whose sole accomplishment is plastering his bald mug over TV screens while listening to folks yap at him.
Fun fact – I don’t even know what Dr. Phil’s voice sounds like because I have never heard him speak.
You democrats amaze me to no extent. YOU worship the CDC and Dr Fousy like there God. THEIR NOT , They’ve proven to be dead wrong in thier choices they’ve made all during the covid years. Dr Fousy immediately said no masks won’t work leave them for drs and nurses and he was right MASKS don’t work perfectly but they do give a bit of a barrier between your direct breathing and someone walking by that is not wearing a mask that has covid or the flu or a cold or anything else. I do believe that.Dr Phil has his beliefs and if he says he won’t wear a mask that’s his choice we are a free country and can do as we won’t unless in property owned by people who had set rules like hospitals drs offices dentists and government places of business like court houses.
Dr Phil is the utmost truth speaker and believer. He’s a good man and has always been a good human being who’s always wanted to help people in anyway he can and even paid for much of his shows coarse of action for those troubled people.
Just because you have different beliefs than Dr Phil or me or anyone else doesn’t mean he or I or anyone is bad and shouldn’t live somewhere. He can move to anywhere he wants and he did and from what I’m hearing he’s very welcomed to live there.
Robert you’ve just made a complete jackazz of yourself because you said Dr Phil isn’t smart or accomplished. That’s so stupid I’m not even wasting my time to comment on it. You need to research all the accomplishments and schooling in many aspects of forensic science in so many fields especially psychology.
Hes been involved in countless forensic law cases because he’s so well schooled on it. So you ignorance is amazing when you spew ridiculous bullsh*t out about a extremely accomplished man you’ve never even heard his voice.
You really have no business trolling anyone with the miniscule pea brain god shorted you with. Go back to sleep loser
I don’t get why everyone is so excited for them? They bought a mansion just like their other mansions! This one is in Texas … Big Deal. They are just another rich couple living Fat, Dumb and Happy waisting resources like water to fill up their enormous swimming pools they probably never use. Who needs homes like this anyway. They are two people living 14,000+ sq. ft., do they never want to see each other again? He has been praised for being a man with common sense. Why does this make him worthy?
I have watched him on and off over the years, but when he became snarky and exploitative to guests over the years it really turned me off. He wouldn’t stop until the poor guest finally spoke up. I don’t see him a a person I should look up to in any way!!! He has a lot of money … Big Deal!!! That doesn’t give him the right to be an A**hole! So now that he’s moved to Texas he’s “WOKE” now? If everything is bigger in Texas, then his “Ego” should be fine and have room to grow even larger. Sweet little Robin’s isn’t that far behind. Flaunting one of her many her over the top Christmas extravaganza with a real ginger bread house you could play in and eat later. What a waste of food for an hours worth of playtime, she was 4!!! Donate that money to a shelter and the house too. Then at least it would be appreciated. The Birthday’s didn’t disappoint either. We could still see how wasteful she was with unnecessary “Stuff” and how well she has learned to shop over the years of living in excess. Why do you feel like need to buy your grandchildren? Is your time reading a book not enough? Phony people irritate me just a much as the wasteful.
I caught the tail end of one of his older repeats, as the 80 yr old crowd still loves him, My Mother. Phil was surprising Robin with their son Jordan and his band who was playing for the first time on the show. She jumped around with her hands covering her open mouth gape and then wiped her eyes as if she were crying, giving fake surprised crying/gape – gape/crying as if she’s never seen the kid play once in her life! Jordan even looked a bit put off by her fake response. This coming from a band who has a large furry jumping around all over the stage while they played, as well!!! Maybe it was the song choices for the day the brought out such fakeness as they were pretty bad. At least his music has gotten better over the years and he is growing in the right direction. Morgan brought out the “Cool” in him. She’s the best. Unapologetic, brutally honest and funny as hell.
Know one knows Phil and meek little Robin (The “F” Bomb Dropper’s). They even have very LARGE framed piece of art work on their wall with the word “F**K” on it!!! Just don’t play the sweet little meek girl all the time if that’s not really who you are. She probably the freaky one in the relationship!!!!!!
Now we’ll get the “I bought a Network” Phil. We all know who told you to do that … “The Big O”. You’re still not “Woke”! We will, however, have to listen to how “Great” you are though. The NO B.S. News, we’ll see, you’re 10th book you’re already bragging about and begging for us to buy and how edgy your Dr. Phil Primetime show will be. I haven’t noticed much of a difference other than the word Primetime. Oh wait, you brought the out of date Cris Harrison back for your forlorn elderly women who’ve been Romance Scammed. Really, Chris Harrison? There’s a reason he’s not longer on TV remember? Are you making the Bachelor Reality Show for the scammed now? If so, where are the Roses?
I’m bored with this now. I’ll be really surprised if this stays up for more than a day as you have many loyal Kool-Aid Drinkers still out there defending you and the common sense gene. You just got really lucky after you met Oprah is all. Sorry, I speak my truth, always.