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Justin Bieber has made plenty of headlines this year for questionable judgement, but the singer will probably earn some brownie points with news he purchased a home for his father and the singer's step-siblings.
TMZ reports Bieber paid a reported $850,000 for the "5-bedroom cabin-style pad" in Ontario where his father Jeremy Bieber and half-brother and half-sister are residing. Bieber offered to purchase a home for them and paid cash for the home. There's no word as to the actual location of the home but TMZ states the home is in a "small town of roughly 8,000 people." From photographs it appears his father and step-siblings aren't trying to live in seclusion: the name Bieber is on the mailbox.
It's not the first home Bieber has purchased. The Daily Mail reported in 2012 Bieber paid $6 million for a luxury home in Calabasas, California. Meanwhile, earlier this year the singer purchased a mansion in Cartagena, Colombia valued at approximately $2 million. The Global Post reported Bieber fell in love with some of the tourist attractions there.
The singer is currently on tour in South America as part of his Believe world tour. The South American leg of his world trek continues tonight in Colombia and will conclude in Mexico City next month. From there Bieber heads to New Zealand and Australia for more dates, wrapping up the tour in Perth on Dec. 8.
"Colombia show was incredible last night," Bieber tweeted yesterday. "Sold out stadium and we SHUT THE PLACE DOWN! te amo." The singer also said he was eager for his Believe movie to be released. "cant wait for #BelieveMovie," he tweeted. "Im tired of all these rumors. Im gonna address everything and put it all to bed. truth is coming #christmasday
But while Bieber is buying a new house, his old friend Drake just sold his Toronto condo for $3.75 million! Have a look:
Drake's Toronto Condo
One St. Thomas, Yorkville(01 of142)
Building facade
Living room(02 of142)
Living room/dining room(03 of142)
Master bedroom(04 of142)
Kitchen(05 of142)
Terrace(06 of142)
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Building facade (credit:Condos on Yonge)
The front entrance(08 of142)
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Garage entrance(09 of142)
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Garden gate(10 of142)
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The gardens(11 of142)
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Building lobby(12 of142)
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The pool(13 of142)
Drake's living and dining rooms(14 of142)
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Living room facing south(15 of142)
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Dining room with walk-out terrace(16 of142)
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Dining room(17 of142)
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The kitchen(18 of142)
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The den(19 of142)
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A bedroom with a view(20 of142)
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Master bedroom(21 of142)
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Master bedroom(22 of142)
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The deck(23 of142)
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The building at dusk(24 of142)
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Building facade(25 of142)
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Building facade(26 of142)
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One St. Thomas, seen from the north(27 of142)
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14: Vaughan, ON - $17.8 million(28 of142)
Six bedrooms and 12 bathrooms in this house the realtor describes as a veritable "Versailles" in the Toronto suburbs.Amenities include a seven-car garage, a "Ferrari room" (can you keep any other cars there?), handpainted sculptures and ceilings, and a heated indoor pool. (credit:Harvey Kalles Real Estate)
14: Vaughan, ON - $17.8 million(29 of142)
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14: Vaughan, ON - $17.8 million(30 of142)
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14: Vaughan, ON - $17.8 million(31 of142)
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14: Vaughan, ON - $17.8 million(32 of142)
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14: Vaughan, ON - $17.8 million(33 of142)
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14: Vaughan, ON - $17.8 million(34 of142)
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14: Vaughan, ON - $17.8 million(35 of142)
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13: Toronto, ON - $19 million(36 of142)
This two-story, 10,000-square-foot condo in the heart of Toronto's super-ritzy Yorkville neighbourhood boasts four bedrooms, five baths and 5,000 square feet of terraces.One feature that could make many Toronto commuters jealous is the parking availability — the condo comes with four spots. (credit:Chestnut Park Real Estate)
13: Toronto, ON - $19 million(37 of142)
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13: Toronto, ON - $19 million(38 of142)
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13: Toronto, ON - $19 million(39 of142)
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13: Toronto, ON - $19 million(40 of142)
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13: Toronto, ON - $19 million(41 of142)
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13: Toronto, ON - $19 million(42 of142)
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12: Vancouver, BC - $19.7 million(43 of142)
Though it might look like a bungalow from some angles, this is actually a three-story house located on UBC's endowment lands. Eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms on some 11,500 square feet. Not to mention an indoor pool and a view of the ocean. (credit:Homeland Realty)
12: Vancouver, BC - $19.7 million(44 of142)
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12: Vancouver, BC - $19.7 million(45 of142)
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12: Vancouver, BC - $19.7 million(46 of142)
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12: Vancouver, BC - $19.7 million(47 of142)
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12: Vancouver, BC - $19.7 million(48 of142)
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12: Vancouver, BC - $19.7 million(49 of142)
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11: Vancouver, BC - $19.8 million(50 of142)
This penthouse unit in Vancouver's tallest waterfront tower features a media room, a climate-controlled wine room and views in all directions from multiple terraces.Four bedrooms and five bathrooms on 6,000 square feet of living space. (credit:Rennie & Associates)
11: Vancouver, BC - $19.8 million(51 of142)
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11: Vancouver, BC - $19.8 million(52 of142)
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11: Vancouver, BC - $19.8 million(53 of142)
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11: Vancouver, BC - $19.8 million(54 of142)
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11: Vancouver, BC - $19.8 million(55 of142)
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11: Vancouver, BC - $19.8 million(56 of142)
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11: Vancouver, BC - $19.8 million(57 of142)
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10: Vancouver, BC - $19.8 million(58 of142)
For a house of this price, the 3,400 square feet of living space and four bedrooms might seem less than impressive. But then, the house sits on a 75,000-square-foot lot overlooking the ocean. In Vancouver's Point Grey neighbourhood, that's enough to crown you king. For a wealthy investor, this property could be an ideal "tear-down."Sadly, only two pics available of this house. (credit:Royal Pacific)
10: Vancouver, BC - $19.8 million(59 of142)
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9: Vancouver, BC - $19.9 million(60 of142)
The selling agent promises "360 degree panoramic views of Coal Harbour, mountain, Stanley Park & the city" in this 6,000-square-foot, three-bedroom penthouse.Features include a double-height living room, a rooftop jacuzzi and ensuite bathrooms in each bedroom. (credit:Macdonald Realty)
9: Vancouver, BC - $19.9 million(61 of142)
9: Vancouver, BC - $19.9 million(62 of142)
9: Vancouver, BC - $19.9 million(63 of142)
9: Vancouver, BC - $19.9 million(64 of142)
9: Vancouver, BC - $19.9 million(65 of142)
9: Vancouver, BC - $19.9 million(66 of142)
9: Vancouver, BC - $19.9 million(67 of142)
9: Vancouver, BC - $19.9 million(68 of142)
8: West Vancouver, BC - $19.9 million(69 of142)
OK, this is NOT actually the house for sale. There is no house on this property; it's a vacant lot. The pictures depicted in the realtor's ad, of this rather extravagant property, are actually artist's renderings. But the renderings caused some confusion earlier this year, with the realtor being accused of running a "fake" ad.So rather than show you pictures of a vacant, $19.9-million lot, here are the artist's renderings of the non-existent, ninth-most-expensive house for sale in Canada. (credit:Re/Max)
8: West Vancouver, BC - $19.9 million(70 of142)
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8: West Vancouver, BC - $19.9 million(71 of142)
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7: Kelowna, BC - $20 million(72 of142)
Only four bedrooms and two baths in this property in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley. But the property sits on more than 100 acres, and features a massive dock and a waterfall with guest houses near each. (credit:Jane Hoffman/Coldwell Banker)
7: Kelowna, BC - $20 million(73 of142)
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7: Kelowna, BC - $20 million(74 of142)
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7: Kelowna, BC - $20 million(75 of142)
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7: Kelowna, BC - $20 million(76 of142)
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7: Kelowna, BC - $20 million(77 of142)
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7: Kelowna, BC - $20 million(78 of142)
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7: Kelowna, BC - $20 million(79 of142)
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7: Kelowna, BC - $20 million(80 of142)
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7: Kelowna, BC - $20 million(81 of142)
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6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(82 of142)
This massive, 16,000-square-foot home sits on a one-acre lot and features a pool and a stunning poolside kitchen, as well as a wine cellar, a theatre, a guest suite, a pool room and a gym. And oh yeah, it has bedrooms too - six of them.
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(83 of142)
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(84 of142)
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(85 of142)
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(86 of142)
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(87 of142)
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(88 of142)
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(89 of142)
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(90 of142)
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(91 of142)
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(92 of142)
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(93 of142)
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(94 of142)
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(95 of142)
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(96 of142)
6: West Vancouver - $21.8 million(97 of142)
5: West Vancouver, BC - $22 million(98 of142)
This nearly 10,000-square-foot home in West Van features all sorts of sci-fi goodness, like a TV built into a circular sculpture and an LED-lit wet bar. You have to see the pictures to believe it. Five bedrooms and eight bathrooms in the house. (credit:Malcolm Hasman)
5: Vancouver, BC - $22 million(99 of142)
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5: Vancouver, BC - $22 million(100 of142)
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5: Vancouver, BC - $22 million(101 of142)
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5: Vancouver, BC - $22 million(102 of142)
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5: Vancouver, BC - $22 million(103 of142)
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5: Vancouver, BC - $22 million(104 of142)
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5: Vancouver, BC - $22 million(105 of142)
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5: Vancouver, BC - $22 million(106 of142)
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5: Vancouver, BC - $22 million(107 of142)
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5: Vancouver, BC - $22 million(108 of142)
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5: Vancouver, BC - $22 million(109 of142)
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5: Vancouver, BC - $22 million(110 of142)
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5: Vancouver, BC - $22 million(111 of142)
5: Vancouver, BC - $22 million(112 of142)
4: Vancouver, BC - $22.8 million(113 of142)
The "Mayfair," as this property is known, sits in Vancouver's upscale Shaugnessy district and features four bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The house "blends classical Tudor Architecture with touches of Art Deco," as the realtor describes it. The property features a pool and hot tub, and outdoor kitchen and dining terrace, and a botanical garden. (credit:Faith Wilson Group)
4: Vancouver, BC - $22.8 million(114 of142)
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4: Vancouver, BC - $22.8 million(115 of142)
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4: Vancouver, BC - $22.8 million(116 of142)
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4: Vancouver, BC - $22.8 million(117 of142)
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4: Vancouver, BC - $22.8 million(118 of142)
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4: Vancouver, BC - $22.8 million(119 of142)
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4: Vancouver, BC - $22.8 million(120 of142)
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4: Vancouver, BC - $22.8 million(121 of142)
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4: Vancouver, BC - $22.8 million(122 of142)
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3: Vancouver, BC - $23.8 million(123 of142)
Yet another property near UBC (are all of Canada's rich people moving into the same neighbourhood?), this house features a rec room, a media room and a wine cellar. Six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, and a damn fine view. (credit:Sutton Group)
3: Vancouver, BC - $23.8 million(124 of142)
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3: Vancouver, BC - $23.8 million(125 of142)
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3: Vancouver, BC - $23.8 million(126 of142)
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3: Vancouver, BC - $23.8 million(127 of142)
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3: Vancouver, BC - $23.8 million(128 of142)
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3: Vancouver, BC - $23.8 million(129 of142)
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3: Vancouver, BC - $23.8 million(130 of142)
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3: Vancouver, BC - $23.8 million(131 of142)
2: Toronto, ON: $25.8 million(132 of142)
Seven bedrooms and 14 bathrooms in this house in Toronto's uber-posh Bridle Path. Sadly, the realtor wasn't able to provide any photos of this, the second-most expensive house publicly listed on the market, because it's under construction. But we hear it's awesome! Moving right along... (credit:Re/Max)
1: Vancouver, BC - $29.9 million(133 of142)
Six bedrooms and 14 bathrooms in this house near UBC, which also features geothermal heating, a 16-seat home theatre, a gym, a two-lane bowling alley and a four-level elevator. You may never need to leave home again. (credit:Homeland Realty)
1: Vancouver - $29.9 million(134 of142)
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1: Vancouver - $29.9 million(135 of142)
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1: Vancouver - $29.9 million(136 of142)
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1: Vancouver - $29.9 million(137 of142)
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1: Vancouver - $29.9 million(138 of142)
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1: Vancouver - $29.9 million(139 of142)
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1: Vancouver - $29.9 million(140 of142)
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1: Vancouver - $29.9 million(141 of142)
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1: Vancouver - $29.9 million(142 of142)
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