Shopping for your first house is stressful enough, but when you're finally ready to be a homeowner and the pickings are slim, the process can become a roller-coaster ride of hope and fear.
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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, who are expecting their third child, are asking $23.95 million for their contemporary home in the Beverly Hills Post Office area. Once owned by Rihanna, the multilevel house has been updated with cerused oak floors, hot-rolled steel walls and bespoke patterned ceilings from Thailand. Features of Legend and Teigen's home include a movie theater, a gym and a chef's kitchen. Three balconies overlook a saltwater swimming pool.
Shemar Moore
Actor Shemar Moore sold his home in Los Angeles' Encino neighborhood for $2.4 million after buying another place in the San Fernando Valley. Owned by the actor for more than a decade, the Spanish-style house was extensively updated throughout its 3,600-square-foot interior.
Gene Simmons
KISS rocker Gene Simmons'Â Los Angeles home, listed for $2.2 million, takes in sweeping views from three levels of decking. The mid-century-vibe residence has been updated and features wide-plank wood floors and walls of glass.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen's Beverly Hills house has been updated with cerused oak floors, hot-rolled steel walls and bespoke patterned ceilings from Thailand. Three balconies overlook a saltwater swimming pool.
Frank Darabont
Filmmaker Frank Darabont's Hollywood Hills home, listed for $2.5 million, was expanded by architect Richard Best. The ranch-style home is full of character and features a river rock fireplace, vaulted ceilings and wood trimming. A free-form swimming pool and spa highlight the lush backyard. Darabont is known for directing such movies as "The Shawshank Redemption" and "The Green Mile."
Gene Simmons
KISS rocker Gene Simmons'Â home in Los Angeles' Laurel Canyon takes in sweeping views from three levels of decking.
Shemar Moore
Actor Shemar Moore sold his home in Los Angeles' Encino neighborhood for $2.4 million after buying another place in the San Fernando Valley. Owned by the actor for more than a decade, the Spanish-style house was extensively updated throughout its 3,600-square-foot interior.
Frank Darabont
The Hollywood Hills home of filmmaker Frank Darabont is full of character and features a river rock fireplace, vaulted ceilings and wood trimming.
Frank Darabont
Filmmaker Frank Darabont's Hollywood Hills home is listed for $2.5 million. The ranch-style home is full of character and features a river rock fireplace, vaulted ceilings and wood trimming.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are asking $23.95 million for their contemporary home in the Beverly Hills Post Office area. Once owned by Rihanna, the multilevel house has been updated with oak floors, hot-rolled steel walls and bespoke patterned ceilings from Thailand. Features of Legend and Teigen's home include a movie theater, a gym and a chef's kitchen.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, who are expecting their third child, are asking $23.95 million for their contemporary home in the Beverly Hills Post Office area. Once owned by Rihanna, the multilevel house has been updated with oak floors, hot-rolled steel walls and bespoke patterned ceilings from Thailand.
Frank Darabont
The Hollywood Hills home of filmmaker Frank Darabont is full of character and features a river rock fireplace, vaulted ceilings and wood trimming.
