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Stanley Colorite of Florida, Known as 'Barbie Man,' Lives With 2,000 Barbie Dolls in His Home (VIDEO) -- AOL Real Estate

By For one man, Barbie isn't just a childhood staple, but a way of life. Since 1997, Stanley "The Barbie Man" has collected anything and everything related to the iconic doll and has amassed a staggering collection of more than 2,000 Barbies. The pink and plastic collection is worth, in his estimation, approximately $80,000.

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Looking Out for No. 1

Melissa Herrington, a 35-year-old artist who lives in Venice, Calif., recently moved into a 2,000-square-foot, three-story loft-style home after a divorce. Her designer's directive: "to reflect 100% Melissa." Bachelor and Bachelorette Pads The loft is an open, sunny space that includes a large second-floor studio where she paints and a third-floor master suite.

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Rent Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones' Bermuda Villa -- AOL Real Estate

We were getting worried that glamour Hollywood couple Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas had dropped off the face of the earth. (Come on, what was the last notable movie either of them did?) But we realize it's because, like our girl Taylor, they've been keeping busy with real estate.

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Pressured to Cut the Price

Q. I have been trying to sell my house for some time, and finally got an offer. After the inspection, I was presented with a report for about $20,000 in repairs that were actually upgrades, like new lighting, sinks and toilets. I didn't want to lose the sale, so I agreed.

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Manhattan's 10 Most Distressed Properties

Real estate investors are complaining that distressed opportunities in Manhattan have become much harder to find in recent months. Of the $29.9 billion in distressed assets identified in Manhattan after the financial crisis, 74 percent have been worked out, according to data from Real Capital Analytics.

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Finding Your Style of Home Décor

Developing a comfortable home environment with touches of your own personal style can be overwhelming, especially since there are so many kinds of décor to choose from. Finding the right style to fit your personality is easier than you think, though and it can transform a home into a comfy sanctuary, whether residents rent or own.

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Here Are The World's Most Expensive Real Estate Markets

Monaco remains the most expensive residential real estate market in the world, with luxury homes costing anywhere from $5,350 to $5,920 per square foot, according to a new wealth report from Knight Frank.

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Tyler Leone, Disabled Teen, Gets Home Makeover That Will Change His Life -- AOL Real Estate

There's nothing we love more than a heartwarming story of neighbors helping neighbors, and this one is bound to bring you to tears. A mother taking care of her 18-year-old disabled son is getting an unexpected gift that will improve his life tenfold.

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Incredible NYC Penthouse With 4-Story Slide Was Inspired By Math

Dean Kaufman/Bloomberg Pursuits Some home designs are inspired by an era or piece of art. The new issue of Pursuits takes a look inside a 7,000-square-foot penthouse in lower Manhattan that was inspired by math. The unconventional space, with sloping walls, hidden lofts, and a 40-foot steel column, was designed by architect David Hotson.

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Luxury Real Estate Prices Are Soaring In Indonesia

Jakarta and Bali, both in Indonesia, ranked high on real estate firm Knight Frank's new index of price growth in the world's luxury real estate markets. The capital city of Jakarta, where prices increased 38 percent year-over-year, topped the list this year.

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