David Duchovny and Téa Leoni put their Malibu home on the market for $12 million. And then they dropped the listing just a couple of weeks later. What gives?

Hot Property reports conflicting stories. We’ve heard they want to return to New York - maybe even before school starts. I guess even the beautiful ocean view isn’t enough to make them forget about the frequent Malibu fires. But their agent says they like the house so much they’re trying to make up their minds. She wouldn’t comment on whether the 6,578 square-foot house has an offer (another reason to withdraw the listing).

They stand to make a tidy profit, though, having bought the house in 1999 for $3.55 million. With two pools, a gym, and a guest house, it’s possible the house is under contract. After maybe 2 - 2 1/2 weeks on the market. That’s impressive given the recent lackluster sales in much of SoCal real estate.

In fact, just two doors down, Kenny Chesney’s house is still awaiting a sale.

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