Ken Shuman – Head of Communications

I moved to California almost 13 years ago but I will always be a sucker for cape cod style shingle houses.  This home on the Marblehead Neck is the perfect example of the “summer home” I would love to own one day. Marblehead is cool little town north of Boston with an old school downtown.  Marblehead is also where I used to go to the beach growing up and where we went to see the July 4^th fireworks every year. This home would provide the perfect view and I can picture bbq’ing with my friends and family and making this a new tradition for years to come.

423 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead, MA 01945 – $5,850,000

Daisy Kong – Senior PR Manager

Having just moved to a new house on a hill in Oakland, I thought I would share my dream house in Piedmont, CA – which is part of the “real” Oakland Hills. What I love about this 6-bedroom, 5 full/3partial bath house is its history and style, which brings to life one of my favorite books, “The Great Gatsby.” Built by renowned architect Albert Farr in the 1920s, it features all the classic details and elegance that you don’t see in any of the new, track homes that are built today. What’s even more awesome about this house is that all ancient plumbing and fixtures has already been gutted and updated. Score! As an added bonus, this four-story house includes a library, wine cellar, a grand stone terrace with an outdoor fireplace, two offices, a guest suite with its own kitchen and private entrance.

68 Lincoln Avenue, Piedmont CA – $7,500,000

Cristin Zweig – PR Manager

I’ve always loved to chase the sun. Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my family on the Hawaiian islands, returned in my teens to dance in the Pro Bowl halftime show and other times just to enjoy the spirit of the Islands. While I love a Hawaiian sunset, the only thing I love more is seeing it with friends and family. This is why I am swooning over this massive Maui home. It’s over 11, 000 square feet of living space, which means that there is room for everyone! This magnificent beachfront home has stunning ocean and sunset views. Big and open, the outstanding craftsmanship is visible throughout the two master suites, six guest suites, media room, library, office, and separate caretaker’s quarter (or additional bedrooms). The warm sandy beach and warm Pacific ocean are the backyard of this Kaanapali estate. This needs to be my vacation home – stat!

20 Kai Ala Drive, Lahaina HI – $23,800,000

Vanessa Villatoro – PR Specialist

When I envision my dream home, I see a grand estate that can appeal to every side of my personality. I’m the type of girl who loves a fun night out on the town but can also enjoy a quiet night in. This Paradise Valley home offers the best of both worlds. Located just ten minutes away from the fun nightlife of Scottsdale, the 5-bedroom, 8-bathroom, 9,358 square foot estate mixes traditional décor with modern architecture offering a well-rounded Arizona escape. I love old European and Italian architecture and décor however a modern twist is a must. This home’s traditional architecture and design with its high ceilings, large windows and massive drapes gives it a very homey feel. Its modern exterior landscaping with the pool, fountain and cabana design gives it a sleek finish. I’m a very active person so the lap pool, in-home fitness center, basketball court and tennis court are amazing to have right at your fingertips. On those scorching Arizona nights, a night in hanging out in the library, entertainment center/home theater and/or wine cellar and grotto sound like a dream come true.  Me = obsessed.

Villaresi in Paradise Valley, Arizona – $7,500,000

Those are our favorites. What’s your favorite home on Trulia?

Well, guess what – in some cities, sellers have cut their list price so much that you’re practically getting a discount on top of a discount. For example, you can get a 40% discount on a $50K house in Detroit, MI, lower the cost to a bargain bin price of $30K.

In the spirit of holiday shopping and bargaining, we’ve  identified 10 U.S. cities in 2011 that are home to the biggest price slashers based on the average discounts (as a percentage) made on non-foreclosure homes listed for sale on Trulia. From there, we’ve pulled the homes with the biggest markdowns in that market.  So pay attention, bargain shoppers!

1) Detroit, MI (below)

• Average Market Discount:  23%
• # of properties on the market (as of 12/19):  7,782
• Median Sales Price: $69,000

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2) Cleveland, OH (below)

• Average  Market  Discount:  14%
• # of properties on the market (as of 12/19):   5,340
• Median Sales Price: $57,000

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3) Baltimore, MD (below)

• Average  Market  Discount:  11%
• # of properties on the market (as of 12/19):   5,094
• Median Sales Price: $115,000

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4) Miami, FL (below)

• Average  Market  Discount:  11%
• # of properties on the market (as of 12/19): 21,937
• Median Sales Price: $146,000

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5) Memphis, TN (below)

• Average  Market  Discount:  10%
• # of properties on the market (as of 12/19): 4,270
• Median Sales Price: $82,000

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6) Milwaukee, WI (below)

• Average  Market  Discount:  10%
• # of properties on the market (as of 12/19): 1,244
• Median Sales Price: $93,000

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7) Atlanta, GA (below)

• Average  Market  Discount:  10%
• # of properties on the market (as of 12/19): 8,874
• Median Sales Price: $173,000

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8 )  New Orleans, LA (below)

• Average  Market  Discount:  10%
• # of properties on the market (as of 12/19): 2,611
• Median Sales Price: $140,000

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9) Chicago, IL (below)

• Average  Market  Discount:  9%
• # of properties on the market (as of 12/19): 27,308
• Median Sales Price: $202,000

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10) Jacksonville, FL (below)

• Average  Market  Discount:  9%
• # of properties on the market (as of 12/19): 12,547
• Median Sales Price: $100,000

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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.

We’ve talked about surprising home features buyers LOVE, and about why buyers aren’t biting on today’s market, but we haven’t talked much about the characteristics of sellers, listings and homes that turn buyers all the way off. Here are 6 big-time home buyer turn-offs that make buyers cringe at the thought of your home, and steps you can take to prevent your home from being an offender!

Like what you read here? There’s more! Get the dirt on LeAnn Rimes’ current housing situation. Head over to our newsroom to read the full newsletter!

800 Deercross Court, Louisville KY 40245
$409,950 | 4bd | 3 full, 1 partial ba
Price reduced: $14,050
Notes: Built-in entertainment center & outdoor stone fireplace

With a ridiculous outdoor stone fireplace…

120 28th Avenue, Seattle WA 98122
$449,900 | 5bd | 4 full, 1 partial ba | 2,320 sqft
Price reduced: $25,100
Notes: Victorian duplex with period details & modern updates

Amazing kitchen – just look at the ceilings structure…

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