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Newest "Real Housewife" Already Facing Foreclosure?

Filed under: Estates

She's only just joined the show but Peggy Tanous, the latest housewife to join The Real Housewives of Orange County, should fit right in. After all, she's already part of the foreclosure club. Lansner on Real Estate has been following the story and reports that her home in Irvine, California was purchased in 2006 for $1.379 million and that she owes a total of $1,318,253. An auction is scheduled for March 17. Tanous is described as a former biking model and stay-at-home mom. She is friends with Alexis Bellino who has her own real estate trouble. Bellino's home is currently listed for $3.395 million in what appears to be a short sale situation. This is a reduction from the $3.695 million it was at when we looked at in December. The listing states that the owners "have over $6 million into the property" a reference it seems both to the initial outlay and the remodeling that the Bellinos did on the home.

In the video above Tanous gives the OC Register a tour showing off collections of swords, wax sculptures and the home movie theater complete with "butt shakers" to make the experience more realistic. Tanous is a fan of Versace, there's a Medusa head in the foyer tile and Versace china. Their wet bar also includes a wine tap system.

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Real Housewife Alexis Bellino's Short Sale Situation

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Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

More Real Housewives real estate drama. Radar Online says that "The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Alexis Bellino and her husband Jim, have had a "property foreclosure notice" published in their local newspaper, The Daily Pilot. The property is their Newport Beach, California mansion. Radar Online says the couple nearly lost the home back in August when they defaulted on a $4.5 million loan. They worked out a loan modification but the home went on the market.

The pair bought it in 2006 and the listing says that the owner has over $6 million into the property. It is reduced for quick sale with a price of $3.695 million, a reduction from the price of $4.995 million it was listed at just last month. The home is located near Nicolas Cage's former mansion in Newport Beach and sits on a double lot near the water. The six-bedroom home has been completely remodeled. It has high ceilings and opens with a grand staircase perfect for dramatic moments. The custom home includes a large gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, a home theater complete with Titanic and Good Fellas posters. Downstairs there is a pool table with a bar and fireplace. Although there isn't a swimming pool there is a large outdoor recreation area with a spa.

Gallery: Alexis Bellino in Newport Beach

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Real Housewife Kim Zolciak Lists Her Georgia Townhouse Again

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Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

Another day, another Real Housewife listing. "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kim Zolciak is trying to sell off her three-bedroom townhouse in Duluth, Georgia. Zolciak is currently pregnant and engaged to professional football player Kroy Biermann. She listed the home back in 2009 for $568,700 but the home is now listed at $499,000. The Real Estalker reports that Zolciak bought the home in 2006 for $486,000.

Sometimes in celebrity listings we might see images of the celeb around the house, this listing has plenty of those but also shows Zolciak herself posed in her bedroom. The listing says the townhouse has had every upgrade possible and includes a small patio with an outdoor waterfall. The master bedroom is accented with tones of bordello red and gold but the other two bedrooms are done up in princess pink for Zolciak's two daughters.

The ridiculously extravagant Atlanta home of real estate developer, Lee Najjar, Zolciak's rumored "Big Poppa" ex-boyfriend mentioned on past seasons has lingered on the market. It was once for sale for $25 million but is now listed at $22.5 million.

Gallery: Kim Zolciak in Duluth, Georgia

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Real Housewives Star Kyle Richards Lists In Los Angeles

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Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

The Real Estalker led us to some more "Real Housewives" real estate. The latest show from Bravo's successful series of programs on the lives of the wealthy and overly dramatic is "The Real Housewives of Beverly HIlls." One of the stars is Kyle Richards, a former child star, sister of Kim Richards (another child star who is also on the show) and wife to Mauricio Umansky, part of the blockbuster real estate firm of Hilton & Hyland. Richards is also Paris and Nicky Hilton's aunt.

Richards and her husband bought their four bedroom home in 2004 for $1.935 million and have had it on and off the market since May 2009 when it was first listed at $3.45 million. It now has an asking price of $2.45 million. The four-bedroom home is tucked up into the hills of the Bel-Air area of Los Angeles. It has a Asian contemporary style that the listing defines as Balinese. The home has a large master suite that overlooks the backyard and has a walk-in closet and office. The living room and family room also open to the back yard which has a large pool with fountains, and a barbecue area with fire pit. More pictures are available at the property website.

Gallery: Kyle Richards in Bel Air

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Danielle Staub To Create Cross-Centered Jewelry Line

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Filed under: Jewelry, Celebrity Design

"The Real Housewives of New Jersey's" Danielle Staub is attempting to parlay her reality television fame into a branding juggernaut. Staub has a t-shirt line called "Danielle's Mafia" and she told TooFab that she is working on a "cross-inspired" jewelry line that she hopes to launch it in time for the holiday season. Staub says that the crosses are "an insignia of just being close whether it's a religious thing, or a relationship thing." She also says she wants do make rings and necklaces. She tells TooFab that she doesn't like necklace chains around her neck, although the picture at right seems to indicate otherwise. She plans to do leather or black rope necklaces and cuff bracelets but no earrings. She named Versani, a Manhattan-based jewelry house as her collaborator. Staub also has eventual plans for a fashion line.

"Real Housewives" jewelry is a competitive field. Lynne Curtin from "The Real Housewives of the OC" has a line of jewelry (many with a cross motif). Ramona Singer from "The Real Housewives of New York City" has her jewelry line with HSN. Kelly Killoren Bensimon also from "The Real Housewives of New York City" sells her feathers and leather jewelry designs on her own website. Lisa Wu Hartwell of "The Real Houswives of Atlanta" sells jewelry and clothing on her website. Also from "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" Teresa Giudice also sells her own jewelry on her TG Fabulicious website.

Staub's New Jersey home remains on the market for $1.095 million.

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