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Long before MTV's "Cribs" reality show, regular people had to either take one of those rooftop tour bus rides through posh neighborhoods or scour the pages of gossip rags to sneak a peek at celebrity homes for sale. Back in the 1980s and 90s, Robin Leech showcased these fabulous abodes in the syndicated television series "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." Nowadays, curious celebrity seekers can keep up with which homes of the stars are for sale just by browsing home listings online. Kelly Ripa recently put her Soho home on the market. Perhaps she wanted to get away from living in a fame-saturated neighborhood, as her former neighbors reportedly include Dakota Fanning, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, and many more famous faces. New York has always hosted tons of celebrities, but the Upper West Side may have the highest celebrities per capita, with Tina Fey, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Sting, and Denzel Washington being just a few of the entertainers calling the area home. LeBron James' former Miami palace remains on the market. Apparently, Billy Joel, Alex Rodriquez, Rosie O'Donnell are all following suit with equally luxurious homes for sale. Unlike these traveling men and women, Lil Wayne and Anna Kournikova remain homeowners in Dade County. Miami also boasts a high number of celebrity rentals, including homes formerly owned by celebrities, like Cher's mansion. Of course, no discussion of celebrity houses would be complete without an overview of Southern California, where stars of every medium buy and put homes up for sale seemingly on a daily basis. Nearly every neighborhood, from the valley to the south beaches, has a structure that a celebrity calls home, but some of the most popular are Malibu, Beverly Hills, Brentwood and the Hollywood Hills. Malibu alone accommodates such power players as Adam Sandler, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Redford, and Barbara Streisand. Having a home in this area is such a normal thing, that when a celebrity puts a home up for sale, it churns the rumor mill. Trent Reznor, Madonna and Tom Cruise both homes on the market, while Lena Dunham, Bruce Jenner, Zooey Deschanel, and Kylie Jenner are all recent Los Angeles homebuyers. While it's expected for celebrities to live in glamorous big cities on either coast, the Midwest also has seen celebrities take advantage of some prime homes for sale. Prince famously owns multiple properties throughout Minnesota, LeBron James and Warren Buffett have both held on to homes from earlier in their careers in Ohio and Nebraska, respectively. Chicago is home to Dwayne Wade, John Cusack, and Oprah Winfrey. Anita Baker and Eminem own property in Michigan. During the mid-90s, a slew of famous faces picked up affordable homes for sale in smaller cities and towns across the country. Led by Julia Roberts (New Mexico), Matthew McConaughey (Texas), and Meryl Streep (Connecticut), celebrities have been flocking to beautiful homes regardless of the zip code. So, no matter where you live, next time you notice a home for sale in your neighborhood, take a moment to see who is looking at property in your area. You might end up with a famous neighbor! When looking for homes for sale in Camp Hill, PA, residents consult Thompson Wood Real Estate. To learn more, visit http://www.thompsonwoodre.com/listings/.
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