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A 71-year-old author has become an unlikely viral star while showcasing her enviable property portfolio, which includes two expansive homes—one in [Manhattan, NY](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Manhattan_NY), and the other in North Carolina’s [Outer Banks](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Dare-County_NC). [Anne Abel](https://www.tiktok.com/@annesimaabel), who wrote the touching memoir “Mattie, Milo, and Me,” published her debut book in April 2024 to much acclaim from critics. The
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71-Year-Old Author’s Staggering Property Portfolio Turns Her Into a Viral Sensation as She Showcases Homes in New York and the Outer Banks
Claudine Zap
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A 71-year-old author has become an unlikely viral star while showcasing her enviable property portfolio, which includes two expansive homes—one in [Manhattan, NY](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Manhattan_NY), and the other in North Carolina’s [Outer Banks](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Dare-County_NC). [Anne Abel](https://www.tiktok.com/@annesimaabel), who wrote the touching memoir “Mattie, Milo, and Me,” published her debut book in April 2024 to much acclaim from critics. The