Celebrities who waited years to buy their dream homes

Even celebs have to wait years for their dream homes. Picture: Getty Images Falling head-over-heels for a home without actually stepping foot in it is a universal experience — and it impacts celebrities, too. Perhaps it’s a bungalow bursting with character that’s been calling your name since childhood, but has been in the same family for generations. Maybe it’s a lavish condo with a sprawling balcony you always notice on your way to work, but is way out of your budget. In any case, it’s safe to assume that most people have a property that lives top-of-mind rent-free. While A-listers may be better positioned to make their real estate dreams come true, building their own ideal dwellings or snapping up property behind the scenes in secretive, off-market deals, they’re not totally immune from having to play the waiting game. Barbra Streisand’s Malibu passion project Barbra Streisand detailed the process of designing her dream home in her first book, “My Passion for Design.” But before the Malibu property was transformed to fit the now 84-year-old’s exact vision — which now includes an actual mall — it was a breathtaking coastal home she knew she had to have. According to Oprah.com, Str...