Celebrity Home Swaps: Privacy, Problems & Profits

0:00On this March 19th, here's what's making entertainment headlines. Celebrities often buy homes from fellow stars because those properties come ready with top security, huge closets, and total privacy walls. Deals happen quietly through trusts, so buyers sometimes do not learn the seller's identity until later. This leads to homes passing between a-listers over the years. One smooth handover saw Eva Longoria's nag Tom Cruise former Laurel Canyon spot for $11.4 million. She loved the pool and guesthouse right away. Adam Sandler family also jumped on Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. Pacific Palisades placed for $12 million after a party visit, and they still live there today. Not every deal works out though. Chelsea Handler picked up a Los Angeles mansion from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines for $5.9 million. $9 million in 2000. 21. Turns out it was full of toxic issues and illegal structures, making it unlivable for over five years now.

1:00Ryan C. Cress grab Ellen DeGeneres Beverly Hills compound for $37 million back in 2012. The huge setup had guesthouses, tennis courts, and pools. He later sold it for $51 million. Christina Aguilera bought the Osborne family estate for $11.5 million and flipped it. The Star To Star sales highlight how privacy drives celebrity real estate, but they can surprise everyone involved with hidden problems or quick flips. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Do not just listen to podcasts. Get lost in them comfortably. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com