Dominique Strauss-Kahn's Tribeca House Now Just $12.5M

Guess the whiff of scandale hasn't done much for the sales prospects of 153 Franklin Street, the now-notorious Tribeca townhouse rented by Dominique Strauss-Kahn for the duration of his house arrest earlier this year. The place, the product of a Leopoldo Rosati renovation, was previously for sale at aPriceChopped ask of $13.995 million�and it's been hanging out with the PriceChopper again. The new ask is $12.5 million, a cut of 11 percent, or $1.495 million. The home's still for rent at a cool $50,000/month. If anyone needs a house arrest home base, full gallery right over here.
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Katy Perry's LA Pad on the Market

There was a bit of a quiet time on the celebrity real estate market until this week when many stars have been noted putting their houses on the market. This time is Katy Perry and new husband Russell Brand. He actually bought her the house in Los Feliz a couple of years ago when they were dating, and looks like they might make it even if they get their asking price for the house ($3.395 M).

This house is very unlike the sweet and glittery image of Katy Perry - a gated 1920's Spanish villa with a rather classic look on the outside. The interior is somewhat surprisingly filled with shades of white and contemporary furniture.

Another house that I like a lot! The grounds are rather small (less than half an acre) but the swimming pool is lovely, there is even a children's playground and great views of the impressive LA skyline.

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