OJ Simpson Miami Home in Foreclosure
O.J. Simpson, best known for his NFL history and murder trial for his wife and her friend, is back in the news. Simpson’s Kendall home has just gone into foreclosure.
According the Miami-Dade Circuit Court records the home is valued at $478,000. He purchased the property in 2000 for $575,000. The property includes four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Simpson’s attorney requested the courts to dismiss the case. There are no reports on the response of the courts yet.
Currently, Simpson is in a Nevada prison serving nine to 33 years for the conviction of a kidnapping and connection with an armed robbery.
Homeowner Association Files Lien Against Vanilla Ice
Vanilla Ice, the one-hit wonder and real estate mogul, has upset his Wellington, Fla neighborhood. Last week, in Palm Beach County Circuit Courts, the homeowner’s association claims Robert Van Winkle owes them almost $14,000. A lien was filed against Van Winkle by the association in May when he owed $2,800.
During that same month of the lien, Van Winkle transferred the ownership of the mansion to Van-Rap Ltd. According to reports, Van Winkle is now claiming he is not linked to this house in anyway.
Chris Tucker Gets Rid of Two Florida Homes
Stuck in a financial hole, Chris Tucker decides to get rid of two homes in Florida that he owns.
The first property was an 8,861 sq-ft, 5-bedroom waterfront home in Lake County. This home sold for $2 million after the bank accepted the bid in a short sale. Reports say he owed $4.4 million. The property was originally purchased for $6 million.
The second property sold for $1.05 million. He was asking for $1.5 million. According to records, Tucker still owes Uncle Sam $11.5 million in back taxes.
Luckily, a new Friday movie is on its way with Tucker in the cast.
Gary Dourdan Facing Foreclosure
The former CSI actor, Gary Dourdan is facing foreclosure on his home. If his drug busts and domestic violence charges in 2011 were not enough, Dourdan is now adding foreclosure to his woes.
According to reports, the Venice, California home is behind on $61,558.90 (as of September 2011). The default was triggered when he missed a payment in July. He purchased the mansion in 2004 for $922,000.
R. Kelly’s Chicago Home Listed as a Short Sale
Over the summer, the famous R&B singer, R. Kelly was faced with a foreclosure suit for $2.9 million. He claimed this was a strategic foreclosure in efforts to arrange for a modification with the lender. Originally issued, the loan was originated for $3.5 million in 1999. Due to the current housing market, the home is worth less than what he owes.
R. Kelly wants to wash his hands of the mansion and listed the customized home for $1.595 million in a short sale. The home was built in 1997, and is located 30 miles outside of Chicago. The property sits on a private lot, which includes 22,000 square feet surrounded by a 12-foot concrete and wrought iron wall.
