{"id":4119,"date":"2023-12-13T07:04:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T07:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/13\/breakups-shake-ups-and-big-buys-the-year-in-celebrity-real-estate-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-12-13T07:04:26","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T07:04:26","slug":"breakups-shake-ups-and-big-buys-the-year-in-celebrity-real-estate-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/13\/breakups-shake-ups-and-big-buys-the-year-in-celebrity-real-estate-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakups, Shake-ups, and Big Buys: The Year in Celebrity Real Estate 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Celebrities: They\u2019re just like us\u2014even when it comes to real estate. Sure, they operate in a much higher tax bracket and are fairly insulated from the gyrations of the housing market<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But like us mere mortals, when celebrities go through major life changes\u2014like a divorce, a marriage, or a career shake-up\u2014a significant real estate transaction is usually close behind.<\/p>\n

That said, 2023 was another banner year for celebrity real estate with break ups (Joe Jonas<\/strong> and Sophie Turner<\/strong>), new romances (Taylor Swift<\/strong> and Travis Kelce<\/strong>), and transitions (Aaron Rodgers\u2019<\/strong> trade to the New York Jets), all punctuated by the notable homes these famous folks bought, sold, or rented. To sift through the top celebrity housing stories of the year, we decided to break them into three categories: breakups, big buys, and fan favorites.<\/p>\n

So as 2023 draws to a close, let\u2019s reflect on the high-profile houses and prestigious properties we couldn\u2019t get enough of.<\/p>\n

Breakups<\/h2>\n

When stars consciously uncouple, we can\u2019t help but wonder what will happen to their real estate holdings. Here are this year\u2019s juiciest housing stories surrounding certain celebrities who recently called it quits.<\/p>\n

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner<\/h3>\n

<\/a>Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner listed their New York City condo for $6 million.<\/p>\n

Axelle\/Bauer-Griffin\/FilmMagic \/ Realtor.com<\/p>\n

In September, the pop star and the \u201cGame of Thrones\u201d actress announced their divorce after four years of marriage. Subsequently, Jonas and Turner decided to part ways with their New York City condo<\/a>, placing it on the market for $6 million. The former couple, who have two children, also unloaded their midcentury modern mansion<\/a> in Miami<\/a> this year for $15 million.<\/p>\n

Tom Brady and Gisele B\u00fcndchen<\/h3>\n

<\/a>Tom Brady put his 6,500-square-foot abode up for rent at $60,000 a month, while Giselle B\u00fcndchen splashed out $9.1 million for yet another South Florida mansion.<\/p>\n

Taylor Hill\/FilmMagic \/ Realtor.com<\/p>\n

News of Brady and B\u00fcndchen\u2019s divorce filtered out in fall 2022, and this year we witnessed the two stars make noteworthy real estate moves as they navigated the single life. After announcing his retirement from professional football \u201cfor good,\u201d Brady put his 6,500-square-foot waterfront home<\/a> in Tampa, FL<\/a>, up for rent at an ask of $60,000 a month.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, B\u00fcndchen paid $9.1 million for a 7.5-acre equestrian estate<\/a> in South Florida.<\/p>\n

Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara<\/h3>\n

<\/a>Sofia Vergara slashed the price on her Beverly Hills estate to $16 million.<\/p>\n

Getty Images \/ Realtor.com<\/p>\n

News of the Hollywood couple\u2019s split hit tabloids in July, and around that time, Vergara reduced the price of her Beverly Hills, CA, mansion<\/a> to $16 million.<\/p>\n

Before her marriage to Manganiello, the \u201cModern Family\u201d actress purchased the Tuscan-style estate on Valentine\u2019s Day 2014 for $10.6 million and has been trying to offload the abode since summer 2022<\/a>. Records reveal Vergara originally listed the home for $19.6 million, and after two price cuts, the 11,369-square-foot property remains on the market.<\/p>\n

Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Kroy Biermann<\/h3>\n

<\/a>\u2018Real Housewives of Atlanta\u2019 alum Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Kroy Biermann listed their Georgia mansion for $6 million.<\/p>\n

Paras Griffin\/GC Images \/ Realtor.com<\/p>\n

This year has been nothing if not a roller coaster for former \u201cReal Housewives of Atlanta\u201d star Kim Zolciak-Biermann<\/strong> and her husband,\u00a0Kroy Biermann<\/strong>, whose highly public divorce, on\/off relationship, and legal woes have played out in the tabloids and on social media.<\/p>\n

At the center of the drama is the couple\u2019s seven-bedroom estate in Milton, GA<\/a>. The place was reportedly in foreclosure in late February and headed for public auction<\/a>. According to Zolciak-Biermann, the situation was a \u201cmisunderstanding\u201d with the bank, and the auction was canceled a week later. However, after new revelations about their financial issues (including a reported $1.1 million debt to the IRS) and impending divorce, the couple agreed to list the home<\/a> in October for $6 million. The property is still waiting for a buyer.<\/p>\n

Big buys<\/h2>\n

In 2023, we saw celebrities drop big bucks on homes all around the country, but the following pricey purchases will live rent-free in our heads for a while.<\/p>\n

Travis Kelce<\/h3>\n

<\/a>Travis Kelce\u2019s leveled-up to a magnificent $6 million mansion near Kansas City<\/p>\n

Brynn Burns \/ David Eulitt\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

While NFL fans are all too familiar with Travis Kelce<\/strong>, the rest of the world was introduced to the superstar tight end this year, thanks to his high-profile romance with Taylor Swift<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kelce, a key member of the Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong><\/a>, quickly learned that linking up with an A-lister like Swift leads to even more attention from the paparazzi. A series of privacy concerns prompted him to level up to a massive, more secluded property<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kelce\u2019s new home, which set him back $6 million, is situated inside a gated community in the Kansas City<\/a> suburb of Leawood, KS<\/a>. The 17,000-square-foot mansion sits on nearly 3.5 acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac.<\/p>\n

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez<\/h3>\n

<\/a>J. Lo and Ben Affleck reportedly snagged a $135 million Beverly Hills estate for $60.8 million.<\/p>\n

Getty Images \/ Realtor.com<\/p>\n

After rekindling their love and tying the knot in 2022, Ben Affleck<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Jennifer Lopez<\/strong> proved that true love conquers all. Naturally, the next big step for Bennifer was to find their forever home, but hunting down a property proved to be quite the pursuit. Then, in May, the couple landed an ultramansion<\/a> in\u00a0Beverly Hills, CA<\/a>\u2014and it appears they picked it up for a song.<\/p>\n

The 38,000-square-foot palace\u2014known as the Wallingford Estate\u2014first hit the market in 2018<\/a> for $135 million, and property records show that the home sold for $60,850,000. Even at a reduced price, this property is a dizzying display of the duo\u2019s wealth; but since it\u2019s totally turnkey and very private, it seems perfectly suited for the power couple.<\/p>\n

Aaron Rodgers<\/h3>\n

<\/a>Aaron Rodgers reportedly picked up a trophy property in Montclair, NJ, for $9.5 million.<\/p>\n

Nick Cammett\/Getty Images \/ Realtor.com<\/p>\n

Super Bowl champ\u00a0Aaron Rodgers<\/strong> made two big moves this year: one for his football career and the other for his real estate portfolio.<\/p>\n

After months of speculation, the longtime Green Bay Packers<\/strong> quarterback left Wisconsin to ply his trade with the New York Jets<\/strong>. And since he\u2019d be spending a lot more time in the tri-state area, Rodgers picked up a trophy property<\/a> in\u00a0Montclair, NJ<\/a>, for $9.5 million.<\/p>\n

That price means Rodgers\u2019 new digs cost $950 per square foot. And because the median price per square foot in Montclair is around $360, we had to question whether Rodgers overpaid. But our experts relayed that the custom home is brand new, private, and has panoramic views of New York City. So it appears that Rodgers made the right call. Too bad his Jets season lasted only four plays before a season-ending injury.<\/p>\n

Drake<\/h3>\n

<\/a>When Drake hinted at moving to Houston, we played fantasy real estate agent and put together a list of some Drizzy-Worthy homes in H-Town.<\/p>\n

Amy Sussman\/Getty Images for dcp \/ Realtor.com<\/p>\n

In early September, during the Houston<\/a> stop of his All a Blur tour, music superstar Drake<\/strong> told all in attendance that he would be spending a lot more time in Texas.<\/p>\n

The Canadian rapper said he\u2019d spent years searching for a place to put down roots outside of his native Toronto and finally landed on a home in H-town. At the time, we couldn\u2019t help but play fantasy real estate agent and even suggested several Drizzy-worthy properties<\/a>; but Drake\u2019s big-baller purchase of 2023 actually appears to be a ranch.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0video<\/a> posted to X shows the rapper embracing his yeehaw era, driving in a golf cart on his new property and confirming\u2014in a fake country accent\u2014that \u201cthe sale is made.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Fan favorites<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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You don\u2019t have to be a Swiftie or a member of the Britney Army to understand the significance of these homes\u2014but it helps.<\/p>\n

The rental that broke the internet<\/h3>\n

<\/a>Taylor Swift\u2019s former, luxury town home in New York City went up for rent at $45,000 a month.<\/p>\n

John Shearer\/TAS23\/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management \/ Realtor.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When Taylor Swift<\/strong> sang, \u201cI rent a place on Cornelia Street\u201d in the\u00a0eponymous song on her 2019 album,\u00a0Lover<\/em>, Swifties never would have dreamed they\u2019d learn the actual location of the Greenwich Village pad where Swift stayed for a short while in 2016 and kindled her relationship with now-ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

So when news broke this year that the infamous Cornelia Street townhouse was available for rent<\/a> (for $45,000 a month), stans just about lost their minds and nearly broke the internet to get a peek inside the apartment that\u2019s forever tied to Taylor Swift lore.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Britney\u2019s childhood home<\/h3>\n

<\/a>The 2,299-square-foot abode\u00a0in\u00a0Kentwood, LA, is on the market for $1.2 million.<\/p>\n

Isaac Brekken\/Getty Images for Clear Channel \/ Realtor.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We\u2019d be remiss if our 2023 celebrity wrap-up didn\u2019t include\u00a0Britney Spears, who experienced both highs (the release of her revelatory bestselling memoir, \u201cThe Woman in Me\u201d) and lows (the end of her six-year marriage to Sam Asghari<\/strong>) over the last 12 months.<\/p>\n

In November, the pop star made news in the world of real estate when her childhood home in Kentwood, LA<\/a>, hit the market for $1.2 million<\/a>. Spears had zero connection to the sale, but the listing turned heads because the house is in its original condition\u2014and even retains some mementos from Spears\u2019 time there (including a VIP pass from the \u2018N Sync<\/strong> World Tour \u201998).<\/p>\n

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