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Blame the winter doldrums. This week readers were looking to steal away to warmer climes. Several of the most popular stories this week involved sweet vacation homes. Here they are:

• Cher finally unloads the amazing Hawaiian compound she designed for $8.7 Mil.

• And if that's not enough eye candy, the slide show of the full compound continues to tease readers.

• Cher's not the only one hanging in Hawaii, the Obama's Hawaii vacation home ain't too bad either. Check out our exclusive pics.

• And finally, one for the people: Chicago sells a landmark flatiron building for just $1.