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Sister Wives’ Kody Brown drops $1.8M on new Arizona life as family crumbles

SISTER Wives patriarch Kody Brown dropped a whopping $1.8 million on his new Arizona life, but the pricey move has had consequences, as the family has experienced financial and personal issues.

, 52, moved his four wives, , 49, , 50, , 48, and , 41, who he shares 18 children with, to Flagstaff, from Las Vegas, in 2018. 

Kody Brown dropped $1.8 million on land and homes in Arizona
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Kody Brown dropped $1.8 million on land and homes in Arizona Credit: TLC

The family had trouble selling their four Sin City homes, which were located in a cul-de-sac. 

The abodes eventually sold for thousands under their asking price. 

In their Deed of Trust exclusively obtained by The Sun, Kody and Robyn put a down payment of $667,500 for their $890,000 home in August 2019.

Kody and Robyn put a down payment of $667,500 on their home
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Kody and Robyn put a down payment of $667,500 on their home Credit: TLC
The Arizona home costs $890,000
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The Arizona home costs $890,000Credit: Realtor.com

They are to pay regular periodic payments up until 2049. 

Kody also , as they put down $390,000 for their $520,000 house, court papers reveal.

They have until 2048 for their mortgage. 

Kody and Christine put down $390,000 for their abode
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Kody and Christine put down $390,000 for their abode Credit: TLC
The home set them back $520,000
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The home set them back $520,000Credit: Zillow

Kody also dropped $820,000 on land called Coyote Pass to be split into four parcels to eventually build on.

But Kody’s total is over $1.8 million, as a month, while . 

The family has been . 

Kody spent $820,000 on property to build homes on
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Kody spent $820,000 on property to build homes onCredit: TLC
The family has yet to build on the land
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The family has yet to build on the landCredit: TLC

Christine said on : “Financially, we’re drowning.”

Kody added: “Basically we’re paying four, no five mortgages with the Coyote Pass property.”

Kody and Robyn even applied for a home equity line of credit in the amount of $150,000 on March 20, 2020 for their home, which was approved,. 

Then in June, Christine revealed she .

Kody and Christine need $50,000 for a down payment on their daughter's surgery
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Kody and Christine need $50,000 for a down payment on their daughter's surgery Credit: TLC

Though Christine was unable to disclose which daughter is undergoing surgery, it is likely her daughter Ysabel, who suffers from scoliosis.

She thanked her followers for purchasing her clothing items through LuLaRoe and encouraged them to continue, as she had raised $25,000 so far.

The wives have been helping out the family financially. 

Christine has been holding multiple Facebook live sales a day. 

She also called CBrown Quest, LLC.

Meri has been helping the family by selling LuLaRoe clothing and running a bed and breakfast
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Meri has been helping the family by selling LuLaRoe clothing and running a bed and breakfastCredit: TLC

As for Meri, she also sells LuLaRoe clothing. 

She is also owner of successful bed and breakfast . 

Janelle owns health care company Strive by Janelle and . 

Janelle also , where she charges $30 for personalized video messages. 

Janelle has a Cameo page and has offered her health coach services to fans
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Janelle has a Cameo page and has offered her health coach services to fansCredit: TLC

Robyn has been the only wife not financially contributing, as her jewelry business, since last year. 

The family has also been experiencing personal issues while living in Flagstaff. 

Kody pitched an idea to build one massive home in Flagstaff for his entire family. 

Though Meri, Janelle and Robyn were open to the idea, Christine was adamantly against it. 

Christine and Kody argued this season over building one home for the family
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Christine and Kody argued this season over building one home for the family Credit: Instagram

She admitted on the show that Kody resented her for being against his plan. 

Kody threatened to dissolve his marriage to Robyn because she wanted to rent over purchasing a home. 

Robyn feared buying a home would stall the family financially from building on Coyote Pass. 

In the end, for their five children. 

Kody and Robyn fought over whether to buy or rent a home
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Kody and Robyn fought over whether to buy or rent a homeCredit: TLC
Meri and Kody have experienced marital issues
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Meri and Kody have experienced marital issues

What is the net worth of the Sister Wives cast?

THE cast of TLC's Sister Wives reportedly makes up to $400,000 per episode.

It is rumored that the family has grossed just under $4 million since 2010, which doesn't amount to much in a family of 24.

Three of the wives of the Brown clan run their own businesses that contribute to their overall net worth.

Kody and Meri’s since the move, as they haven’t posted with each other in over a year. 

They also ignored their milestone 30th wedding anniversary on social media. 

Fans have suspected , as he has not appeared in many social media postings with the other wives. 

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