1471 SAN REMO Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

List Price: $26,000,000
Beds: 8
Baths: 13
Sq. Ft.: 13,585

Listed by Susan Perryman, Hilton & Hyland

1305 ALLENFORD Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049

List Price: $7,495,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 7.5
Sq. Ft.:10,000

129 North ROCKINGHAM Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049

List Price: $12,000,000
Beds: 8
Baths: 12.5
Sq. Ft.: 14,032

The lush, park-like grounds of this Mediterranean home will give you a Green Zone of much more luxurious kind. The saltwater pool with a natural stone water slide, outdoor BBQ and batting cage provide the perfect excuse to invite Matt over for a pool party.  And the two-story breakfast room offers a cozy place to cook him eggs the next morning.

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According to rumors, Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine is in the market for a new home in the L.A. area. Last week Redfin Agent Corina Galen traversed the fabulous hills and canyons of L.A. to find three homes that would be perfect for Adam. The house hunt was featured on ET’s The Insider, which airs on CBS.

Adam purchased his current home in 2005 for $3,195,000. The 2,045 sq. ft. Los Angeles estate was featured in Architectural Digest due to its modern design and sophisticated-bachelor-pad feel.

Corina found a few homes that Adam would love – check out her recommendations below!

10023 WESTWANDA Dr

Listed by: Frank Bruno, Keller Williams – Sunset Plaza, (310) 309-7226
List Price: $1,849,000
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
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1705 ANGELO Dr

Listed by: Jen “Ryen” Puz, The Agency, (310) 770-1196
List Price: $3,999,900
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5

730 SARBONNE Rd

Listed by: Joseph Babajian, Rodeo Realty, (310) 623-8800
List Price: $29,000,000
Beds: 9
Baths: 14

This impressive Italianate home is reminiscent of the grand old estates of Bel Air. The master bedroom alone spans 2,200 sq. ft. and includes a sitting room, fireplace, dual walk-in closets, a giant soaking tub, and views of downtown Los Angeles. The lower levels include a media room, gym, staff quarters and a beautifully finished 8+ car garage with a car wash area. Outside there’s a separate guest house, outdoor living room, and infinity pool that overlooks the city. With a total of 18,000 sq. ft., this home will surely impress any lucky ladies Adam decides to invite over for a night cap.

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According to People Magazine, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel tied the knot on October 19 during a romantic wedding ceremony in Italy. Jessica may have been preparing to move in with Justin after the wedding when she sold her Brentwood home for $2.4 million dollars in August. The 2,500 square foot Mediterranean-style home was built in 1924 and has two bedrooms and three baths.

Now that the two share the same last name, they may be ready to purchase a new home together, and they’ll have some serious spending power! According to Celebrity Net Worth, Justin is worth an estimated $70 million and Jessica has a net worth of $18 million. The couple is reportedly residing in Justin’s Hollywood Hills home, which he purchased in 2002 for $8.3 million dollars. The 13,530 sq. ft. Spanish-style manse has six bedrooms and ten baths, and sits on three secluded acres.

Redfin scoured the L.A. area to find the perfect home for the newlyweds. Based on their previous homes, they’ll likely be interested in a Mediterranean-style home with lots of privacy. No doubt it will be adorned with home furnishings and decor from Justin’s HomeMint collection. Estee Stanley, his partner on the HomeMint project, told Rolling Stone their design preferences are “based on a European vibe. We’re more into antiques than contemporary pieces.

Check out our recommendations for the Timberlakes below. Which home is your favorite?

979 BEL AIR Rd

Listed by: Jill Epstein, Nourmand & Associates-BH
List Price: $16,700,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 7.5
Sq. Ft.: 10,000

2244 WEYBRIDGE Ln

Listed by: James Nasser, Westside Estate Agency Inc.
List Price: $9,275,000
Beds: 7
Baths: 7
Sq. Ft: 10,828

17406 POSETANO Rd

Listed by: Mark Rutstein, Partners Trust Beverly Hills
List Price: $5,695,000
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft: 3,700

This beautiful contemporary home in the Pacific Palisades blends a rustic Mediterranean flavor with modern attributes, including concrete floors and high ceilings with exposed wood beams. The modern décor matches the look and feel of one of Justin’s New York City penthouses, but with soft European touches. The home is right next to the beach and has a phenomenal infinity edge pool with spellbinding views. The property includes a guest house and whimsical gardens and pathways that wind throughout the private half acre lot.

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People Magazine just named Channing Tatum the Sexiest Man Alive for 2012! The Magic Mike star struts his stuff around the Hollywood Hills, where he owns a 2,538 square foot home that he purchased in 2008 for $2.6 million. The home sits on a private lot surrounded by lush foliage, creating a quiet sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. It features a curved teak staircase, wraparound terraces and 12-foot pitched wood and beam ceilings that give it the feel of a Balinese tree house.

The home is a fitting location for this stud muffin, considering Channing’s efforts to raise money for rainforest preservation. It is located on Hermits Glen, in an area famous for the “hermit of Laurel Canyon,” Frederick Shaw, a nudist who often walked around his property naked. Let’s hope Channing keeps up the tradition.

If you’d like to experience the magic of living next to the sexiest man alive, there are several homes in the neighborhood that are currently for sale; check out the listings below! Which one is your favorite?

2154 Sunset Crest Dr

Listed by: Ginger Glass, Coldwell Banker-BH North
Price: $1,295,000
Beds: 4
Baths: 3
Sq. Ft.: 2,149

8450 Ridpath Dr

Listed by: Jizelle Joan, Jizelle Joan
Price: $999,000
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.75
Sq. Ft.: 2,346

This post-and-beam-style abode has the same jungle vibe as Channing’s home; perhaps you two can share decorating tips! According to Redfin Agent Simone Poingsett, the master bedroom “is located on the first floor at the back of the house and has its own private balcony and access to the upper side patio. The backyard is very spacious, tranquil and beautifully landscaped. The whole property is very private.” Perhaps Tatum will offer to teach you a few dance moves on the spacious and private grounds.

8424 Grand View Dr

Listed by: Konstantine Valissarakos, Sotheby’s Int’l Rlty-Los Feliz
Price: $1,700,000
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,957

Originally built for Elmer Valentine, the founder of Whiskey a Go Go, this modern home has a view that can’t be beat, with sweeping vistas that extend from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Ocean. The master bath features a jetted tub with a large window that shares the landmark view. The rooftop patio provides the perfect excuse to invite Channing over for a night of stargazing. Even if he’s the star you’re gazing at.

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Actor Ryan Phillippe just sold his L.A. home for $6 million! The “Straight A’s” star told The Telegraph that he takes dates to his house so they can have a little privacy. He said, “You tend to accelerate the whole process of the relationship because you’re forced to have your dates at home. You don’t want to deal with people – not only paparazzi but people in restaurants with their camera phones.”

The lucky ladies no doubt enjoyed a glass of wine by the pool, which overlooks the L.A. skyline and Sunset Strip. According to the listing, the home is “perfect for celebrities and others who value a property which can ‘stoperrazzi.’” The 7,600 square foot estate has an “impressively large” master suite that takes up an entire level, as well as a home theater, chef’s kitchen, 60-foot long swimmer’s pool with underwater speakers, an outdoor kitchen, sauna and spa. The home has been called “Rising Zen” due to its modern design and Asian influence. It features many bright, open spaces and tons of windows to let in the light.

The estate is located in the prestigious Hollywood Hills, near celebrities such as Madonna, Ellen Degeneres and Porta de Rossi, Keanu Reeves and Dr. Dre. Ryan purchased the home in May 2008 for $7,175,000, after his split with Reese Witherspoon. He originally listed it on December 2, 2010, for $7,450,000. The price dropped to $6,995,000 on June 25, 2012. The seller must have bargained down nearly a million dollars, because the final selling price was $6 million!

What do you think of the home? Would you be impressed on a first date?

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Desperate to sell, Reese Witherspoon, 36, just dropped the price on her Ojai ranch by a whopping $1.65 million! But it’s not the first time she’s taken a hit on the home. The actress, who is shooting the upcoming thriller “Mud” with Matthew McConaughey, first listed the estate on Oct. 15, 2012 for $10 million. She dropped the price just a few weeks later, to $8.9 million on Nov. 5, 2012. And now it has dropped again to $7.25 million.

The house, which is listed by Billy Rose at The Agency, is steeped in history. According to the listing, the home – known as Libbey Ranch – was originally designed in 1923 by Wallace Neff as stables for glassware magnate Edward Libbey, the “founding father” of Ojai, a bucolic village a short drive north of Los Angeles. It was once home to “Ghostbusters” actor and director Harold Ramis and celebrity designer Kathryn M. Ireland, and it has been featured in Vogue, House Beautiful and Elle Décor.

Witherspoon purchased the property on March 13, 2008, for $5.8 million. The seven acre ranch features century-old hardware, arches, turrets, original stonework, plank floors and Spanish tiles. The main house has four bedrooms and three baths, a soaring beamed-ceiling living room with a massive stone fireplace, a large country kitchen and a library. The property also has three guest cottages, a carriage house, organic garden, pool, horse stables, and acres of pasture. The landscaping was designed by star architect Jay Griffith.

In March 2011 Witherspoon and her new husband, Jim Toth, decided to tie the knot at the ranch. It was also rumored to be Robert Pattinson’s hideaway when he discovered his girlfriend of three years, Kristen Stewart, had cheated on him with married Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders. Pattinson befriended Witherspoon while filming “Water for Elephants.”

What do you think of the ranch? Would you pay $7.25 million for it?

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The Real Estalker blog covers high-end and celebrity real estate with plenty of flair. The author – otherwise known as “Your Mama” – pulls from public records and a slew of sources to dish out insider details on celebrity homes (with the best disclaimer we’ve ever read). In addition to reading Your Mama’s entertaining commentary, real estate fans enjoy discussing the latest gossip in the comments section.

The Real Estalker has been our guilty pleasure for years, so we were ecstatic when Your Mama agreed to do a Redfin Collection. The Collection offers a glimpse into the lifestyles of the rich and famous, whether it’s the baby grand piano on Pamela Anderson’s patio or the Faye Resnick-decorated living room of hotel heiress Nicki Hilton. You can also see which celebrities made money on the sale of their home, and which took a hit.

Be sure to follow The Real Estalker Collection and bookmark the blog to stay up-to-date on the comings and goings of the Hollywood elite.

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Lloyd Wright’s Samuel Novarro House just hit the market for $4,495,000. The home, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s son, is known as one of the most significant architectural estates in Los Angeles. It also has Hollywood history; previous owners include Ramon Navarro, Diane Keaton and Christina Ricci.

The home was built in 1928 for Lois Samuel, the secretary of silent film star Ramon Navarro. However, when Navarro discovered that Samuel had embezzled money from him, he asked Samuel to give him the home as payment for the funds he stole. Navarro then rehired Lloyd Wright to renovate and expand the estate.

That’s not the first time it has gone through a remodel. Diane Keaton purchased the home in 1988 for $1.15 million and hired famous designer Josh Schweitzer to remodel it. In 2005 Christina Ricci purchased the home for $2,979,000, and sold it a year later for around $150,000 less than what she paid (ouch!).

The four bedroom, three bath home has been meticulously restored to keep Wright’s original vision intact. Details include sleek concrete floors, dramatic windows, an indoor/outdoor flow and period Lloyd Wright details. Outside there’s a swimmer’s pool, professionally landscaped gardens and terraces. It is listed by Aaron Kirman of Hilton & Hyland.

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On Tuesday cops were called to Justin Bieber’s home in Calabasas, CA, due to an altercation with a neighbor. According to the police report filed by his neighbor, Bieber got a new Ferrari and was recklessly driving it around the neighborhood early in the morning. When his neighbor walked over to Bieber’s home and asked him to quiet down, Bieber became angry, and supposedly spit on his neighbor!

Even though Bieber’s reps deny he ever spit, a landscaping crew working nearby told Perez Hilton that they saw it happen. Other neighbors have confirmed that Bieber was driving the car through the neighborhood at around 100 miles per hour.

Justin Bieber’s home in Calabasas, CA

So where did all of this go down? At Bieber’s home, in a prestigious area of Calabasas called The Oaks. Bieber purchased the property on April 6, 2012, for $6.5 million dollars. The six bedroom, seven bath home spans 9,214 square feet and includes a massive screening room and a wine cellar (at 19, we can assume Bieber fills it with soda). According to TMZ, Bieber’s friend Lil Twist has thrown raging parties at this home, but apparently the neighbor who complained about the reckless driving is ok with the parties.

Other stars with homes in the area include The Kardashians, Amanda Bynes, Jennifer Lopez and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith.

What do you think? Did Bieber spit on his neighbor, or was that blown out of proportion?

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The spring selling season is upon us, and it’s evident in the amount of celebrity (and other notable) homes bought and sold in the past few days. From Cher, to Judd Apatow, to “King of Queens” star Kevin James, everyone seems to be on the move. Keep reading for all the details!

125 Vista Pl, Venice, CA 90291
List Price: $1,899,500
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Listed by: Rayni Romito, Hilton & Hyland

Cher is on a selling spree! On April 1 she found a buyer for her home in Venice, which she listed on March 21 for $1,899,500. The modern home has high ceilings, sliding glass walls, a rooftop deck with built-in-barbeque and a master suite with a fireplace and large walk-in closet. Cher purchased the home on May 13, 2010, for $1,542,500. But that’s not all; on March 22, Cher sold her West Hollywood condo for an undisclosed amount, though TMZ reports it was $5.25 million. She purchased two connected units in the building in 2006 for a total of $3 million. According to Curbed, she hired high-end interior designer (and star of Bravo’s Million-Dollar Decorators) Martyn Lawrence Bullard to redesign the place. TMZ also reports that Cher is trying to sell her Malibu compound for a whopping $41 million. The Spanish-style home is 13,126 square feet and has six bedrooms and seven baths.

16230 Bertella Dr, Encino, CA 91436
List Price: $5,495,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 9
Listed by: Mark Rutstein, Partners Trust Beverly Hills

Apparently “King of Queens” star Kevin James is the king of Encino. He just listed his resort-like mansion for nearly $5.5 million. The five bedroom, nine bath house has a state-of-the-art home theater, Crestron Home Automation system, a massive gym, luxurious spa and gourmet chef’s kitchen. According to the listing, the master suite is “a sumptuous sanctuary offering a sitting area w/ fireplace, his and hers baths, and a dressing room equally befitting a posh boutique on Rodeo Dr.” The actor (whose real last name is Knipfing), purchased the home in August 2003 for $3.2 million.

23510 Malibu Colony Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
List Price: $10,950,000
Beds: 3
Baths: 3
Listed by: Elisabeth Halsted, Prudential CA – Brentwood

Director Judd Apatow and his wife, actress Leslie Mann, purchased this Malibu home on March 19, 2013. The final sale price is undisclosed, but it was listed for $10,950,000. They purchased the home from late Pretty Woman producer Laura Ziskin. According to Curbed, it’s the latest in a long string of real estate purchases for the comedy duo; last year they bought a patch of land in Santa Monica for $8.6M, in 2009 they dropped $18.25M on a Brentwood manse, and Apatow still owns the Beverly Hills Post Office-area home he bought in 2005 for $1.656M.

490 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305-1065
List Price: $19,900,000
Beds: 9
Baths: 13
Listed by: Mark Bhaggan, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International

This big home is owned by “Big Poppa” – the love interest of Kim Zolciak, who appeared on “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Big Poppa’s real name is Lee Najjar, and he’s been trying to sell his Atlanta home since September 2009, when he listed it for $25 million. It was relisted on April 1 for $19.9 million. The home itself is a bit of a celebrity. It was the set of the “Three Stooges” movie, and played the part of Bill Murray’s home in “Zombieland.” It also made a few appearances on “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” and was showcased on MTV’s “Teen Cribs” by Najjar’s teens Jamen and Katelin.

2051 Madonna Ln, La Habra, CA 90631
List Price: $649,900
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.7
Listed by: Dominic Petrossi, T.N.G. Real Estate Consultants

Nadya Suleman, otherwise known as “Octomom,” foreclosed on this La Habra home last summer. The new owner purchased it from the bank in December 2012 for $492,000, and promptly went to work remodeling it. It’s now back on the market for $649,900. Redfin Agent Nani Luculescu toured the home five months ago, when the bank was trying to sell it, and left this insight: “Original kitchen with pinkish countertops & holes in the ceiling where a toilet leak from upstairs was cut out. Backyard has artificial grass and some graffiti that still shows despite the attempt to paint over it. Master has nice jacuzzi tub & remodeled shower stall.” Based on the listing photos, it looks like the kitchen countertop has been replaced and holes repaired, and the backyard graffiti removed.

1600 Summit Ridge Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
List Price: $5,650,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 6
Listed by: Debra Lynn Smalley, Coldwell Banker-BH South

The Beverly Hills home once owned by Patty Duke and rented by Sharon Tate just sold for $5,650,000. Duke rented this home while married to Harry Falk, and lived there while filming “Valley of the Dolls,” which will go down in history as one of the most hilariously horrible movies ever made. Later on Sharon Tate and Roman Polanskirented the home from Duke. The Polanski’s wanted to buy it, but Duke didn’t want to sell, so they settled for the house at 10050 Cielo Drive, where Tate was murdered in 1969.

23538 Malibu Colony Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
List Price: $12,000,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Listed by: Susan Monus, Coldwell Banker-Malibu West

A sale is pending on the Malibu home owned by Elliot Handler, the co-founder of Mattel. Handler lived in the home for more than 20 years before his death. He and his wife, Ruth Handler, developed some of the biggest-selling toys in American history, including Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels. Their home has entertaining rooms, a bar area, a library/game room, an attached tea room, and a large oceanfront master bedroom suite with a private patio, but the decor is much more mid-century modern than Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse.

16490 El Hito Pl, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
List Price: $5,295,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 4
Listed by: Robert Radcliffe, Sotheby’s International Realty

Barry Josephson, the producer of Disney’s “Enchanted” and the TV series “Bones,” just listed his Pacific Palisades home for $5,295,000. Josephson purchased the property in April 2009 for $3 million. From 1991-1997, Josephson served as vice president of production at Columbia Pictures, where he was responsible for such hits as “Men in Black,” “Air Force One,” “The Fifth Element,” and “Anaconda.” Privately gated and at the end of a cul-de-sac, this East Coast traditional home overlooks the ocean with views of Catalina and Palos Verdes. The master suite has a sweeping deck that takes advantage of the fabulous view.

11040 Tibbs St, Dallas, TX 75230
List Price: $1,250,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Listed by: Clay Stapp, CLAY STAPP + CO

A sale is pending on the Dallas home owned by Texas Rangers’ starting pitcher Derek Holland. Holland first listed the home in June 2012 for $1.4 million, but took it off the market a month later. He relisted it on February 19, 2013, for the same price. On March 13 he dropped the price to $1.25 million, which must have done the trick! The home includes a gym, game room, home theater, an outdoor living area with a fireplace and TV, and modern touches such as blue lighting underneath the kitchen inset.

23639 Malibu Colony Rd, Malibu, CA 90265
List Price: $4,250,000
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Listed by: Irene Dazzan-Palmer, Coldwell Banker-Malibu Colony

This Malibu contemporary home is owned by interior designer Karin Blake and has been featured in Architectural Digest. Blake purchased the home in 1993 for $870,000. It has been on and off the market numerous times over the past 20 years, but there have been no buyers yet. Blake listed it on April 1 for $4,250,000. You can see her sense of style in the listing photos; unique statues and artwork adorn the walls, and the furniture has a rustic contemporary feel.

17872 Tramonto Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
List Price: $3,395,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Listed by: Judy Orsini, Coldwell Banker-Pac. Palisades

Robert Blackwill, an American lobbyist and retired diplomat, just listed his Pacific Palisades home for $3,395,000. Blackwill was the United States Ambassador to India, and United States National Security Council Deputy for Iraq, where he was a liaison between Paul Bremer and Condoleezza Rice. He purchased the home in 2009 for $2,575,000. Based on the listing photos, it looks like Blackwill brought back a lot of furniture and décor from his travels.

3833 Malibu Vista Dr, Malibu, CA 90265
List Price: $1,875,000
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Listed by: James Respondek, Sotheby’s International Realty

The Malibu home owned by artist Paul Brizzi just sold for $1,875,000. Brizzi, together with his brother Gaëtan, worked as a storyboard/concept artist and sequence director on many beloved children’s movies and TV shows, including “Babar,” “DuckTales The Movie,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Tarzan” and “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.” The contemporary home offers unobstructed mountain and ocean views and skylights in the dining and living areas to let in the Malibu sun.

624 Lachman Ln, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
List Price: $1,795,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 2
Listed by: Jody Fine, Prudential CA – Palisades

Alice West, the producer of “Ally McBeal,” “Ugly Betty,” and “House of Lies” listed this Pacific Palisades home on April 1 for $1,795,000. You can see her director’s chair and Emmy awards in the listing photos. She’s lived in the home for more than 13 years. The exterior of the home features lush landscaping and a fountain with an intricate mural.

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Casey Kasem, former host of the radio show American Top 40, just listed his Los Angeles home for $42 million! The estate spans 12,000 square feet and has seven bedrooms and 11.5 baths. Kasem purchased the home in 1989 for $1,725,000. It includes a library, bar, two master suites with hair salon and dressing areas, and a service wing with laundry facilities. The interior is adorned with European-style art and antique furniture. Outside, there’s a heart-shaped pool, tennis court and guest house.

Kasem was one of the founders of the American Top 40 franchise, and hosted it from 1970 to 2004, with a break between 1989 and 1998, when he was the host of Casey’s Top 40, Casey’s Hot 20, and Casey’s Countdown. On the week of July 4, 2009, after 39 years on air, Casey Kasem ended his run on the radio. In mid-2010, Kasem, although officially retired from acting, began voicing the character of Colton Rogers, Shaggy’s father on Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated.

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Katy Perry has been trying to sell the home she and Russell Brand purchased together, but after months of trying to find a buyer under a pocket listing, she finally listed it on the MLS. The 8,835 square foot Los Angeles home is on sale for $6,925,000, which is $425,000 more than they paid back in June 2011.

The seven bedroom, nine bath Mediterranean estate is located at 8159 Hollywood Blvd, and features sweeping views of the L.A. skyline. It includes two guest houses, and is ultra-private with two gates that rise high above the street. Outside, the lagoon-style pool has a waterfall, lush landscaping, and small bridges over the running water. The home was built in 1921 and has many unique details, including rod iron fixtures, curved ceilings, intricate tile, detailed woodwork, and art glass windows. It is listed by Ernie Carswell, Teles Properties, Inc.

Perry and Brand purchased the home from Daniel Laikin, the former Chief Executive of National Lampoon, who was found guilty last year in federal court of manipulating the stock price of the comedy film company. They sold their previous Los Feliz home for $3.3 million prior to purchasing this one.

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According to The Real Estalker, Christina Aguilera recently picked up the Beverly Hills abode owned by billionaire Tom Gores, the founder of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons. While we can’t totally confirm the rumors, there are a few big coincidences that make us think they’re true. The Mediterranean-style estate, which is located in the gated Mulholland Estates community, sold on April 5 for $10 million, under “Maxamillion Trust.” We don’t know the name of the trustee, but Christina’s son’s name is Max. The second coincidence? The buyer’s agent was Brooke Kaufman, of Hilton & Hyland, who is the same agent that Christina used for the Beverly Hills estate that she’s in the process of selling for $13.5 million.

Christina’s new pad has six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and features unique wood paneling and custom murals, but is far more low key than her last home. Our guess is that she’s going to start remodeling the place ASAP!

The 11,107 square foot estate features a wood-paneled library, two bars, a screening room and a gourmet kitchen. The master suite has two walk-in closets, a private office, large terrace, fireplace, marble bath and steam shower.

Outside there’s a loggia with wood-paneled ceilings, hand-painted details, a fireplace and arched-glass doors that lead to the lush yard, saltwater pool/spa, bathhouse, gazebo and built-in BBQ.

In addition to being behind a gated community, the home is equipped with a state-of-the-art security system for ultimate privacy and security.

Xtina won’t be the only celebrity inhabitant. According to the Real Estalker, Gores once rented the home to Adrienne Maloof, a former cast member of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

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The Los Angeles home that hosted the second-season cast of Playboy TV’s “Swing” – and later the Season 11 “American Idol” contestants – and later a fitness retreat called Destination Fit4LA – just hit the market for $11.9 million. It’s the ultimate party house, with three bars, a disco hall (complete with DJ booth), a movie theater with a 160-inch screen, a pool table and ping pong table, and an 80 foot-long pool with a blue glass tile rendition of the Hollywood sign.

The home spans 16,000 square feet and has 18 bathrooms and 10 bedrooms, including two master suites with large closets. There’s a fully equipped gym, floating glass staircase, and an elevator. The floor-to-ceiling windows were built to take advantage of the L.A. skyline view. The owners are selling it fully furnished – including a not-to-be-missed bed with blue lights that glow underneath it. The mansion was built in 2011 and first hit the market Dec. 7, 2011, for $8.9 million. It was delisted about eight months later on July 26, 2012, and then relisted April 15, 2013, by Valerie Fitzgerald, Coldwell Banker-BH North. The home is one of four brand new homes that are side by side; all can be purchased as a compound for $34.6 million dollars.

The “Swing” trailer is entirely NSFW, so we’ll let you use your imagination regarding what they were up to while filming in the home.  As far as the much more family-friendly “American Idol,” the season 11 top nine singers — Jessica, Colton, Phillip, Hollie, Elise, Skylar, Joshua, DeAndre, and Heejun – spent the last of their competition days in the mansion. Unfortunately for Heejun those days were short; he was cut from the show shortly after moving in. When “American Idol” was done filming, Destination Fit4LA took over the home, turning it into a fitness retreat that charged $5,300 a week.

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It looks like Olivia Wilde is done being a landlord – at least for her Spanish-style villa in Los Angeles. A sale is now pending on the home, which she listed for $2,295,000 on April 5. The “Rush” star has been leasing the home since October 2012 for $11,000 per month. She originally tried to sell it back in November 2012, but pulled it off the market a month later.

Wilde purchased the home in March 2011, following her separation from Tao Ruspoli (the two were officially divorced a few months later). She bought it for $2,295,000, which is the same price she listed it for, so it looks like she won’t be making anything from the sale.

The home is 3,284 square feet and has four bedrooms and 3.5 baths. It sits on one of Los Feliz‘ most desirable streets, with expansive views of the Los Angeles skyline. The serene and enchanting estate was built in 1929 and has a lot of the original detailing, including Malibu tile, wood floors, stained glass and iron fixtures.

It has a media/screening room with an original bar and a library/study. Outside, the terraced grounds include a gazebo and a spa with a waterfall. It is private and secure, with a video entry system and security camera surveillance.

“Stepping into this vintage Spanish charmer with its amazing views and privacy is like stepping into your own private sanctuary,” said Redfin Agent Corina Galen.

Other celebrities in the area include Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Natalie Portman and Megan Fox.

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According to the Austin-American Statesman, cyclist Lance Armstrong purchased a new home in Austin, TX, for $4.34 million. The home spans 12,553 square feet and includes five bedrooms and 6.5 baths. The modern home was designed by renowned architect Arthur Andersson, and is nestled on 3.6 acres overlooking Lake Austin.

The property contains four separate structures anchored by a pool that appears to pour into Lake Austin. It also includes an architectural-award-winning boat house accessed by a magnificently engineered bridge, which spans a peaceful canyon with views of the nature trails and wildlife habitat below.

Just five days ago Armstrong sold his former residence (which is not in the MLS) for somewhere around $3-4 million. You can see a picture of the main residence and guest house from the home across the street, which is on the market for $900,000. The home has been featured in Architectural Digest and was the location of the famous Oprah interview where he confessed to illegal doping.

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Nick Nolte, who will star in the upcoming film “The Impossible Dream,” listed his Malibu home for $8.25 million on April 23. The actor purchased the home in 1990 for $2.35 million. It sits on two acres in Bonsall Canyon and is surrounded by sycamore, coral and pine trees.

The main residence is more than 6,000 square feet, with four bedrooms and four baths, including a master suite with a sitting room, two fireplaces, a library/office and breathtaking views of the grounds.

Details include an arched mahogany entryway, onyx floor, 19 foot vaulted ceilings, skylights, a total of six stone and carved wood fireplaces, Italian marble floors and mahogany French doors. The property includes a lighted tennis court, lagoon pool and spa, and a two bedroom, three bath guesthouse. The listing photos show Nolte’s love of guitars, motorcycles, and eastern decor.

The home has celebrity history; former owners include comedian Tommy Chong, Don Felder of the Eagles and music producer David Foster. It is listed by Jane Kellard of Westside Estate Agency-Malibu.

Nolte, who starred in “Down and Out in Beverly Hills,” “The Prince of Tides,” and “The Thin Red Line,” was arrested in 2002 for driving under the influence on the Pacific Coast Highway. The resulting mug shot of him in a Hawaiian shirt and frazzled hair went viral. Nolte told GQ Magazine that he had been taking the drug GHB on a daily basis for about four years for arthritic pain, which is why he received the DUI.

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Naya Rivera, who plays Santana, a sassy cheerleader on “Glee,” is moving on up! The 26 year old actress just bought a new home in Los Angeles for $2.6 million, and is in the process of selling her old home in Beverly Hills for $2.1 million.

Rivera’s new home has five bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and is nearly 4,200 square feet. It was built in 1938 and has a traditional East Coast style, complete with white picket fence! It features a wet bar, home theater, library, wine room and new pool, spa and deck. The master suite includes dual walk in closets to fit all of Rivera’s clothes, as well as a large balcony and master bath with soaking tub.

Naya Rivera’s new Los Angeles home

Her old home has four bedrooms and 3.5 baths, and is a bit smaller at 3,300 square feet. Rivera must be a fan of dual walk-in closets, because this home has that too. There’s also a library with a wet bar and kegerator. The backyard includes a completely remodeled salt water pool, Jacuzzi, and fire pit. She purchased the home on April 4, 2012, for $1,475,000, so she stands to make a lot from the sale!

Rivera’s mother, Yolanda Rivera, is a real estate agent at Keller Williams and represented her on both transactions.

What do you think of her new home? Tell us in the comments!

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“Two and a Half Men” executive producers Eric and Kim Tannenbaum just listed their Los Angeles home for $4.95M. The dynamic duo purchased the home on May 9, 2003 for $3.15 million.

The Mediterranean estate was built in 2002 and spans more than 7,000 square feet, with five bedrooms and 6.5 baths. Details include a wrought iron gate, staircase and light fixtures, custom kitchen cabinetry, a foyer with a hand-painted dome, and a master bath with carved vanities and stonework. It is listed by Todd Baker of Coldwell Banker-Brentwood.

The husband and wife team made headlines when CBS ordered their new comedy series, “Ex-Men,” which will launch this fall. The show centers on a young guy who finds camaraderie living in an apartment complex full of divorced guys who are all looking for new partners. The main character will be played by Kal Penn, a former recurring guest star on “How I Met Your Mother.”

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According to The Real Estalker, Chris Evans, 31, known for his superhero roles as Captain America and the Human Torch, just picked up a Los Angeles estate for $3.52 million. The three bedroom, four bath home was built in 1940 and is nearly 4,600 square feet. It is perched above Laurel Canyon, with sweeping views of the L.A. skyline and valley below.

The home is walled and gated, offering tons of privacy. The large master suite has a full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, and a massive closet to house Evans’ wardrobe. And of course, no bachelor pad would be complete without a wet bar in the living room. The home just happens to be down the street from Evans’ ex-girlfriend, Jessica Biel, who lives with hubby Justin Timberlake.

The previous owners purchased the estate in June 2012 for $1,901,000 and promptly started to remodel it, relisting the home in February 2013 for $3.5 million. The remodel included new bathroom and kitchen appliances, new flooring and countertops, and new paint throughout. It was worth the effort; Evans paid $20,000 over the asking price on April 2, 2013, under Bardsley Trust.

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