Trulia Corporate Blog » Celebrity homes http://corp.truliablog.com Trulia Real Estate Blog Thu, 17 May 2012 17:42:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Trulia’s List of Anxious Athletes Looking To Sell http://corp.truliablog.com/2011/12/29/trulias-list-of-anxious-athletes-looking-to-sell/ http://corp.truliablog.com/2011/12/29/trulias-list-of-anxious-athletes-looking-to-sell/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:19:15 +0000 Vanessa Villatoro, PR Specialist http://www.truliablog.com/?p=6495 2011 will forever go down in professional athlete history as the year of strikes. No, not strikes as in baseball strikes. Strikes as in long, drawn out labor disputes with both the NFL and NBA, which left poor sports fans in a state of limbo for a combined total of 273 days! Thankfully handshakes were made and now all is right in the sports world with both the NFL and NBA back on track with their regular seasons.

But all is not well where sports and real estate are concerned. A number of athletes with homes lingering on the market have yet to shake hands and make deals with potential buyers. Adding to our list of real estate hall of shame, we’ve put together a list of NBA and NFL stars who didn’t sell in 2011.

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Scottie Pippen – Retired NBA player most remembered for his time with the Chicago Bulls. (above)

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Price: $13.5 Million

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 8

See more property details for Scottie Pippen’s home.

See more homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Nick Van Exel –NBA star who brought his skills to multiple teams over a 13 year career. (above)

Location: Houston, TX

Price: $3.9 Million

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 10

Size: 16,801 square feet

See more photos of Nick Van Exel’s home.

See more homes for sale in Houston, TX.

alonso1Alonzo Mourning –NBA baller with a long career with the Miami Heat. (above)

Location: Coral Gables, FL

Price: $14.5 Million

Bedrooms: 8

Bathrooms: 8 full, 1 partial

Size: 13,806 square feet

See more photos of Alonzo Mourning’s home.

See more homes for sale in Coral Gables, FL.

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Jermaine O’Neal – Entered the NBA right out of high school and went on to be a 6-time All-Star. (above)

Location: Henderson, NV

Price: $3,550,000

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 7

Lot: 30,927 square feet

See more photos of Jermaine O’Neal’s home.

See more homes for sale in Henderson, NV.

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Amar’e Stoudamire – 6’10 NBA baller who plays power forward and center for the New York Knicks. (above)

Location: Phoenix, AZ.

Price: $925,000

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 partial

Size: 3,000 square feet

See more photos of Amar’e Stoudamire’s home.

See more homes for sale in Phoenix, AZ.

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Rashard Lewis – Former Seattle SuperSonic and Orlando Magic forward, who is now with the Washington Wizards. (above)

Location: Winter Park, FL

Price: $3,950,000

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 7

Size: 8,973 square feet

See more photos of  Rashard Lewis’ home.

See more homes for sale in Winter Park, FL.

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Troy Aikman –Former quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. (above)

Location: Dallas, TX

Price: $24 Million

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 7

Size: 10,520 square feet

See more photos of  Troy Aikman‘s home.

See more homes for sale in Dallas, TX.

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Walter Jones –One of the best players to ever wear a Seattle Seahawks uniform. (above)

Location: Harvest, AL

Price: $3.5 Million

Bedrooms: 8

Bathrooms: 9 full, 3 partial

Lot: 624,650 square feet

See more photos of  Walter Jones’ home.

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]]> http://corp.truliablog.com/2011/12/29/trulias-list-of-anxious-athletes-looking-to-sell/feed/ 0 Trulia’s 2011 List of Stars Stuck In a Housing Struggle http://corp.truliablog.com/2011/12/20/trulias-2011-list-of-stars-stuck-in-a-housing-struggle/ http://corp.truliablog.com/2011/12/20/trulias-2011-list-of-stars-stuck-in-a-housing-struggle/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:30:41 +0000 Vanessa Villatoro, PR Specialist http://www.truliablog.com/?p=6365 For celebrities, you’d think real estate would be nothing but a breeze. From decorating and designing their massive estates to renovating and expanding their compounds, it’s hard to envision difficult times for celebs and their real estate.

Although it may not be the first thing that comes to mind, stars stuck in real estate struggles definitely do exist. A handful have suffered what millions of American’s are battling across the U.S.: foreclosure.  In recent years, celebs such as Toni Braxton, Nicolas Cage, Latoya Jackson and most recently Chris Tucker, have all gone through a foreclosure crisis and have lost millions.

For some rich and famous looking to either escape a foreclosure crisis, seek a change of scenery, or just rotate their property lineup, selling a million dollar home in this economy has proved to be quite the challenge. We have identified a list of 10 stars whose homes have been desperate for a new owner- some for over a year or more. Anyone interested in rescuing these infamous estates? See below for a real estate round up of celebs who just couldn’t sell in 2011.

1. Hulk Hogan | First Hit the Market: 5 years and 6 months ago – June 2006  (below)

hulkhoganfinal3Current Price: $8,871,527

Located: Belleair, FL

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 8 full, 3 partial

Size: 17,145 sq ft

See more images and property details for this home!

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2. Ryan Stiles | First Hit the Market: 1 year and 8 months ago – April 2010 (below)

ryanstilesfinal1Current Price: $3,499,000

Located: Encino, CA

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 6 full, 1 partial

Size: 7,361 sq ft

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3. Anjelica Huston | First Hit the Market: 1 year and 3 months ago – October 2010 (below)

anjelicafinal2Current Price: $14M

Located: Venice, CA

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 partial

Size: 13,796 sq ft

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4. Jesse Metcalfe | First Hit the Market: 11 months ago – Early February 2011 (below)

jessefinal1Current Price: $2.2M

Located: Beverly Hills, CA

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 partial

Size: 2,000 sq ft

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5. Christina Aguilera | First Hit the Market: 10 months ago – Early March 2011 (below)

christinaaguilerafinal1Current Price: $13.5M

Located: Beverly Hills, CA

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 9

Size: 10,000 sq ft

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6. Dennis Quaid | First Hit the Market: 10 months ago – March 2011 (below)

dennisquaidfinalCurrent Price: $10M

Located: Pacific Palisades, CA

Bedrooms: 8

Bathrooms: 9 full, 1 partial

Size: 8,400 sq ft

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7. Mary J. Blige | First Hit the Market: 10 months ago – March 2011 (below)

maryjfinalCurrent Price: $12,500,000

Located: Saddle River, NJ

Bedrooms: 8

Bathrooms: 8 full, 3 partial

Size: 18,250 sq ft

See more images and property details for this home!

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8. Kelsey and Camille Grammer | First Hit the Market: 10 months ago – March 2011 (below)

grammerfinalCurrent Price: $7.3M

Located: Avon, CO

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 7 full, 1 partial

Size: 8,500 sq ft

See more images and property details for this home!

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9. Whoopi Goldberg | First Hit the Market: 9 months ago – April 2011 (below)

whoopigoldbergfinalCurrent Price: $1.9M

Located: Marlboro, VT

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 4 full, 2 partial

Size: 6,100 sq ft

See more images and property details for this home!

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10. Leona Lewis | First Hit the Market: 7 months ago – Early June 2011 (below)

leonalewisfinalCurrent Price: $2.5M

Located: Los Angeles, CA

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4 full, 1 partial

Size: 3,946 sq ft

See more images and property details for this home!

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]]> http://corp.truliablog.com/2011/12/20/trulias-2011-list-of-stars-stuck-in-a-housing-struggle/feed/ 0 Lights, Camera….Luxe Living http://corp.truliablog.com/2011/07/31/lights-cameraluxe-living/ http://corp.truliablog.com/2011/07/31/lights-cameraluxe-living/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:34:18 +0000 Cristin Zweig, PR Manager http://www.truliablog.com/?p=5796 Luxe Living

Here at Trulia, we’re obsessed with beautiful homes and we believe that a life of luxury is best when lived. And it’s no surprise that some of the most beautiful homes on the planet are owned (and subsequently sold) by A-List celebrities. The homes are often so spectacular, you can’t help but gawk. If you’re not in the .0001% of people who can afford a home in a glitzy zip code, never fear. We’ve got you covered. We’ll bring you inside the abodes of your favorite stars so you don’t have to risk that restraining order.

We’d like for you to consider Luxe Living as your virtual guide to celebrity, athlete and luxury homes. Whether you’re buying from an A-lister, or you’re just a real estate and luxury property voyeur, this is the place to virtually gaze at the homes of the rich and famous

On the new blog, we’ve started you out with a star-studded map of Los Angeles, a market on fire with celebrity home sales. Malibu and Beverly Hills are the hotbeds of the rich and famous and where you’ll see a majority of celebs listing and buying homes. Poke around the map, and then peak into the homes of your favorite stars.

This is the first of many exciting and entertaining posts and maps that bring you all the juicy details on Hollywood homes and luxury real estate. Bookmark us, add us to your RSS feed, or do whatever you have to do to make sure you’re connected to Luxe Living to get the inside scoop.


]]> http://corp.truliablog.com/2011/07/31/lights-cameraluxe-living/feed/ 1 Elvis Presley’s Beverly Hills home for rent http://corp.truliablog.com/2011/02/18/elvis-presleys-beverly-hills-home-for-rent/ http://corp.truliablog.com/2011/02/18/elvis-presleys-beverly-hills-home-for-rent/#comments Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:12:57 +0000 sharon http://www.truliablog.com/?p=5356 *From Trulia’s latest consumer newsletter: 5 Insider Secrets For Buying Your First Home
Want a place fit for a (rock and roll) king? This former home of Elvis Presley can be yours to rent! Gated and private, the French Regency estate boasts fresh coats of paint, new flooring, updated kitchen and resurfaced pool with spa. And you can’t live like the King without some house bling – like breathtaking floor-to-ceiling windows and coffered ceilings. This home is ready for your blue suede shoes!


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]]> http://corp.truliablog.com/2011/02/18/elvis-presleys-beverly-hills-home-for-rent/feed/ 1 Hilary Duff selling Mediterranean retreat in Toluca Lake, CA for $7M http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/09/22/hilary-duff-selling-mediterranean-retreat-in-toluca-lake-ca-for-7m/ http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/09/22/hilary-duff-selling-mediterranean-retreat-in-toluca-lake-ca-for-7m/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:42:08 +0000 sharon http://www.truliablog.com/?p=4753 Before I get into the delicous details of Hilary Duff’s house, can I just say how much I used to love watching Lizzie McGuire? I’m sure all the ladies would agree with me – she had the cutest hair!

Queen of all real estate gossip, Your Mama, just gave us the inside tip that Miss Duff is selling her Toluca Lake, CA home (at 10100 Toluca Lake Avenue) since she and new hubby Mike Comrie want to start their blissful marriage with a new nest in Beverly Hills. The home is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous! If I had extra cash laying around, I’d drop it in a heartbeat. You would too, after you see this gem.

1011 Toluca Lake Avenue, Toluca Lake CA 91602
$7M | 6bd | 6 full, 1 partial ba






Don’t tell me you can resist this!

Ps- It’s t-minus 6 days until H-Duff’s 23rd birthday!

Happy Bday H! :)

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]]> http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/09/22/hilary-duff-selling-mediterranean-retreat-in-toluca-lake-ca-for-7m/feed/ 0 Ricky Martin, desperate to find buyer for Golden Beach, FL home http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/09/10/ricky-martin-desperate-to-find-buyer-for-golden-beach-fl-home/ http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/09/10/ricky-martin-desperate-to-find-buyer-for-golden-beach-fl-home/#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:01:10 +0000 sharon http://www.truliablog.com/?p=4716 Hot Latin popstar Ricky Martin was hoping to make money when he bought his oceanfront estate in 2007 for $16.25M and tried selling it half a year later for $22.5M. That would’ve been a 38% profit (before fees)! Huge letdown, though, since the gorgeous estate is still on the market, desperate for any buyer, or even a visitor. Well Ricky, maybe if you Shake Your Bon-Bon a little harder you’ll find a buyer sooner than later.

Check out the fab home for yourself. Agents, if you have tips to help Ricky get this baby sold, please share!

641 Ocean Boulevard, Golden Beach FL 33160





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]]> http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/09/10/ricky-martin-desperate-to-find-buyer-for-golden-beach-fl-home/feed/ 2 Christina Aguilera reduces asking price of Los Angeles pad $255K http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/08/26/christina-aguilera-reduces-asking-price-of-los-angeles-pad-255k/ http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/08/26/christina-aguilera-reduces-asking-price-of-los-angeles-pad-255k/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:07:10 +0000 sharon http://www.truliablog.com/?p=4704 Christina Aguilera just reduced the asking price of her Mid Century Modern home with jetliner views of downtown LA, the ocean and is just minutes away from Beverly Hills and Sunset Strip. Check out the gorgeous pads and see what else is for sale in her ‘hood.

1443 Devlin Drive, Los Angeles CA 90069
$5,995,000 | 4bd | 7ba
REDUCED: $255,000





See more homes for sale in Hollywood Hills near Christina.

8312 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90069

1525 Blue Jay Way, Los Angeles CA 90069

9342 Sierra Mar Drive, Los Angeles CA 90069

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]]> http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/08/26/christina-aguilera-reduces-asking-price-of-los-angeles-pad-255k/feed/ 0 Halle Berry and baby Nahla’s moving to the Bay (Yay) Area! http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/08/26/halle-berry-and-baby-nahlas-moving-to-the-bay-yay-area/ http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/08/26/halle-berry-and-baby-nahlas-moving-to-the-bay-yay-area/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:05:20 +0000 sharon http://www.truliablog.com/?p=4699 SF Gate told us the other day that actress AND diva, Halle Berry and daughter Nahla are considering moving to the Bay Area. Reason? She wants to get away from the snap happy papparazzi and find a less crazed area to raise baby Nahla.

Halle – San Francisco would be more than happy to have you come stay with us. We’ve scouted the Bay Area and here are a few sweet picks (with variety, of course) you may potentially fall in love with.

See more homes in the Bay Area.

1 Cliff Road, Belvedere CA 94920
$28,850,000 | 7bd | 6 full, 1 partial ba | 8,000 sqft

255 Golden Gate Avenue, Belvedere CA 94920
$24,950,000 | 6bd | 7 full, 2 partial ba | 10,445 sqft

830 El Camino Del Mar, San Francisco CA 94121
$9,990,000 | 2bd | 2ba | 3,734 sqft


5 Makin Grade, Ross CA 94957
$9,250,000 | 4bd | 5 full, 3 partial bd | 9,500 sqft


726 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley CA 94708
$2,750,000 | 4bd | 3.5ba | 5,145 sqft

Ps – All homes should have more than enough room to accommodate Nahla’s daddy, Gabriel, when he comes to visit.

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]]> http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/08/26/halle-berry-and-baby-nahlas-moving-to-the-bay-yay-area/feed/ 0 Jersey Shore’s ‘The Situation’ may earn $5M in 2010 – buy a home Mike http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/08/24/jersey-shores-the-situation-may-earn-5m-in-2010-buy-a-home-mike/ http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/08/24/jersey-shores-the-situation-may-earn-5m-in-2010-buy-a-home-mike/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:34:06 +0000 sharon http://www.truliablog.com/?p=4693 People online reported this morning that Jersey Shore’s “The Situation” (aka Mike Sorrentino) will most likely earn $5M this year (combining earnings from MTV, endorsement deals, personal branded products and club events). Make it rain Mikey!

Word from the wise though – be smart and don’t throw it all away. Put some of those ‘hard’ earnings in the bank, or even better, invest. Whatever you decide, we’ve got your back. Check out these condos for sale in Miami Beach. Buy now and never have to worry about having a place to stay should the bank ever run dry.

See Miami homes for sale.

2001 Collins Avenue #401, Miami Beach FL 33139
$475,000 | 1ba | 583 sqft

9 Island Avenue #1102, Miami Beach FL 33139
$479,000 | 2bd | 2ba | 1,154 sqft

245 Michigan Avenue #PH-2, Miami Beach FL 33139
$519,000 | 2bd | 2ba | 1,445 sqft

900 Bay Drive #1001, Miami Beach FL 33141
$599,000 | 3bd | 4bd | 3,100 sqft

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]]> http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/08/24/jersey-shores-the-situation-may-earn-5m-in-2010-buy-a-home-mike/feed/ 2 Brett Favre’s staying another year with the Vikings http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/08/24/brett-favres-staying-another-year-with-the-vikings/ http://corp.truliablog.com/2010/08/24/brett-favres-staying-another-year-with-the-vikings/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:34:39 +0000 sharon http://www.truliablog.com/?p=4686 Even at the age of 40, Brett Favre is still going strong (granted there were a couple of ‘hot fixes’). The QB will be playing yet another season with the Minnesota Vikings. Brett, we wish you the best of luck with minimal injuries. Here are three reasonably priced rentals to help you kick off the season and that won’t break the bank (since you still have a fam to support).

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401 North 2nd Street #701, Minneapolis MN 55401
$5,500/mo
3bd | 2ba | 3,309 sqft | Condo

618 Washington Avenue N, Minneapolis MN 55401
$5,250/mo
3bd | 3ba | 2,000 sqft | Condo

200 Park Avenue, Minneapolis MN 55415
$4,500/mo
3bd | 2 full, 1 partial ba | 3, 269 sqft | Condo


525 North 3rd Street, Minneapolis MN 55401
$3,200/mo
2 bd | 2ba | 1,760 sqft | Condo

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