Celebrity Homes

President Obama's rental pad is getting fitted for massive upgrades.

Obama's post-presidential crib in D.C. is getting what appears to be an enhanced security system. According to construction permits, obtained by TMZ, the work includes installation of fencing, utilities and a cat walk over an existing staircase.

Someone on the construction team told us they're upgrading the electrical system in the house to support the specific needs of the soon-to-be former first family.

And get this ... looks like the Prez might be working out of the garage. According to the permit, the contractor will "temporarily convert one garage stall into an office with new bathroom." That would be an astonishing step down from the Oval Office.

The $6 million property will be guarded by Secret Service, but it's interesting that the house is right on the street.

If the walls of Nicki Minaj's Turks & Caicos birthday rental could talk, they'd whisper something about Kylie Jenner's ass celebration on the same $35 million estate.

Nicki's been there with her mom and several friends celebrating her 34th. We're told Meek Mill was there too, but left early.

If you look past Nicki's body, you might recognize the house ... since this is where Kylie had her 19th birthday party in August. She got the pad comp'd through Airbnb, but we're told Nicki threw down major stacks to stay there. The going rate is about $10k per night for 3 oceanside villas.

One look at the place, and even that steep price feels worth it.

Kylie Jenner's putting one of her empty cribs to good use -- we're told she's renting it out to Rob and Blac Chyna.

The new mom and pop moved into the Hidden Hills, CA home this week, and the reason's simple -- Rob and Blac wanted a bigger pad, and to be closer to Kris and Kim's nearby homes with baby Dream now in the picture.

As TMZ reported, BC's house in Tarzana was supposed to be home base once Dream arrived. But that plan's changed, and we're told Rob's still working out leasing terms with his little sis.

This is the same 6 bedroom, 7 bath spread where Chyna recently posed with King Cairo ... Christmas lights and all.

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Scott Disick just can't escape his baby mama's family -- he's struggling to unload a Kardashian-adjacent home, and just slashed its price ... by a lot of zeroes.

The Hidden Hills pad Scott bought a year ago, and listed 6 months later at $8.8 mil ... is now $1 million cheaper. Don't cry for the lord, he could still make a little less than $2 mil on the deal.

You'll recall ... he bought the 7 bed, 6 1/2 bath house for a steal at $6 million to be closer to Kourtney and the kids. Since then, he's made renovations, but hasn't gotten a bite yet.

Kanye West's recovery is giving him time to refocus on his true work of art -- the former mansion he and Kim are expanding into a mini-Versailles of the Valley.

Sources close to Kanye tells us he's been working closely over the last week with contractors at the Hidden Hills, CA pad. The most recent project was expanding the master bedroom.

We're told 'Ye blew out an entire wall to add on a space that looks way bigger than the average NYC apartment -- and he's not done yet.

We reported ... Kanye's currently making new music from a temporary studio in their Bel-Air home -- and we're told the new mega mansion is being prepped for installation of a fully equipped music lab.

As for the decor -- we know Yeezy's fond of Rick Owens' furniture, and you'll recall it was one of Rick's exhibits that drew him out in public this week. We're told there's a good chance 'Ye was window shopping for his huge new space.

One of Jared Leto's L.A. homes was the scene of a panic Friday evening that had firefighters searching the grounds.

LAFD says it got a call to the residence in Laurel Canyon because someone smelled smoke. We're told everyone inside the house had been evacuated by the time firefighters arrived and started going through the 50,000 sq. ft complex.

Good news for Jared -- who was home at the time, we're told -- firefighters found nothing burning.

No fire. No damage. No messy insurance claims. Win-win-win.

Everyone knows ... when you're selling your insanely awesome L.A. party mansion -- you HAVE to throw one last rager before you go.

And that's exactly what DeAndre Jordan did Thursday night ... this according to law enforcement sources.

TMZ Sports has learned cops were called to Jordan's SICK $12 MILLION mansion in the Pacific Palisades around midnight after neighbors repeatedly called and complained about the noise.

As we previously reported, Jordan listed the 7 bedroom, 10 bathroom mega-estate earlier this year -- and he finally found a buyer last month.

So, with the place about to officially change hands ... DJ blew it out one last time.

Look at the pictures of this place -- can you really blame you the guy?

We're told cops made no arrests, no one was cited -- everyone complied.

Kylie Jenner's bailing out after just 4 months ... she's unloading her Hidden Hills, CA home -- don't worry she has 3 backups.

TMZ has learned Kylie's unloading the pad she bought in August, when she planned to make it her primary residence. But woman's intuition stepped in, and she fell in love with her newest pad instead. No wonder ... that one is worth about $12 mil.

Don Rickles wants to finally pay someone a compliment with a new beachside crib ... so long as he gets paid a few million bucks first.

The legendary insult comic -- who used to pal around with Frank Sinatra -- just listed his Malibu home with Chris Cortazzo for $7.99 million ... and it looks to be worth every penny.

The 2-story gated pad is tucked behind a long driveway, with a full-size tennis court and resort-style pool/spa along the way. The house itself ... also a sight for sore eyes. The 4 bed, 5 bath crib has a great view of the beach, and all the bells and whistles inside.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler is handing over the keys to her home to fashion blogger and TV host Louise Roe ... and possibly banking nearly half a million while she's at it.

Jamie-Lynn sold the 3 bedroom, 3 bath home this month for $2.025 million. She only bought it 4 years ago for $1.6 million.

Meanwhile, Louise is getting a pool, spa and kick-ass location, location, location. It's close to the famed Bird Streets of the Hollywood Hills ... where homes go for 5-10 times this price.

So, nice score for Roe.

A$AP Rocky is refusing to pay his old landlord a dime for "damage" done to his Soho apartment ... because he says the landlord owes HIM dough, and should be more grateful.

A$AP filed a countersuit ... saying the landlord was negligent in maintaining the building, and that caused 2 floods in the unit -- one of 'em so bad, the rapper says he had to rent another place for a month.

The landlord originally sued A$AP for more than $100k, claiming the rapper turned a closet into a recording studio and damaged the downstairs bathroom -- all of which A$AP finds laughable. In his docs, he says whatever changes he made actually increased the pad's value.

Translation: You're LUCKY I lived here.

Kylie Jenner has planted temporary roots in Miami ... and the pad she's calling home looks like it could double as a space station.

Sources close to Jenner say the $15 million, 6 bedroom 7 bathroom mansion is currently occupied by Kylie, Tyga and friends while they hang out for Art Basel. Not only does the place have a rooftop balcony ... it's got a lap pool, futuristic design and is right on the water.

Jenner's been flaunting the crib's elevator during her trip, and if you wanna take a ride ... it can be done for a whopping $8k a night on Airbnb.

Sure beats the local motel.

A contractor for "Tiny House Nation" has a big problem -- the couple who hired him is talking so much smack, they're crushing his bottom line ... according to the lawsuit he just filed.

Charles Brzezinski built a compact pad for Jared Logan and Vanessa Wesley on season 3 of the FYI reality show, but says they've since accused him of being a fraud and doing a shoddy job.

According to the docs ... Brzezinski says the couple posted a lengthy negative review on a consumers website accusing him of being an unlicensed contractor and crappy builder.

The contractor also says the couple posted pics that show the home falling apart -- but he says the images are of lousy work Jared and Vanessa did by themselves ... after construction was complete.

Brzezinski says the negative online reviews have cost him tons in business and trashed his reputation. He's suing to get the couple to delete the review, and for more than $1 million in damages.

He also points out Jared and Vanessa happily signed a certificate of completion when the house was done ... and even has this video showing the place was immaculate when they got the keys.

Aaron Paul sure loves his wife, and his space -- he's renting out a massive private villa in Thailand just for the 2 of them.

Aaron is sitting beachside in Thailand this week with his wife, Lauren Parsekian, to celebrate her 30th birthday. Rather than getting a hotel room, Aaron basically opted for a compound -- a 10-bedroom, 8-bath estate -- which usually rents for more than $5,000 a night.

We're told Aaron got hooked up from Airbnb, so it probably won't cost him that much to live like royalty. Based on his Instagram, Lauren and Aaron are toughing their way through all this luxury.

"Breaking Bad" success -- the gift that keeps on giving.

Justin Verlander and Kate Upton are getting the martial house ready to go ... because they just locked up a sweet Bev Hills mansion for $5.475 mil ... and it comes with its own private tennis court!

The Detroit Tigers pitcher proposed to his supermodel girlfriend back in May -- and we're told the house hunt began shortly after.

Now, we've learned they pulled the trigger on a 5 bedroom, 6 bath East Coast country style home ... it's 5,000 square feet with an enormous pool and hot tub, koi ponds, park area to entertain guests ... and much, much more!

We're told the couple closed the deal on the private gated estate back in October. Judy Feder and Susan Smith of Hilton & Hyland represented the seller.

Unclear if the couple is planning on moving in until after the wedding ... but would you let this place sit vacant?? Hell no!

Colin Kaepernick is making moves ... selling his San Jose mansion -- in what could be a sign he knows his days as the 49ers QB are numbered.

Colin bought the 4,600 square foot pad in 2014 for $2.7 million -- but now, he's put it on the market for $2.895.

The place is pretty sick ... 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a dope billiards room, a bar, an office (where he currently displays his trophies), a foyer with an aquarium in the wall!

The backyard is also very cool -- with great views, a BBQ area and a pool/spa combo with a waterfall!