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Great Towns and Cities

Vol III     Issue 31 August 17, 2008 Next Issue:  August 24, 2008

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Real Estate for Sale

 Real Estate - Active Adult 55+ Communities

Real Estate for Sale - Retirement

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Stimulating State College, Pennsylvania

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Central Pennsylvania is not always on everyone's list when it comes to considering retirement destinations, but perhaps it should be because State College, site of Penn State University, has what many retirees are seeking, a moderate cost of living, a low crime rate, plenty of cultural amenities, athletic events and a vibrant milieu with something for most everyone.

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Last Week's Profiled Spot:

Jackson, Wyoming

Just south of awe-inspiring Teton National Park in northwest Wyoming is the alpine valley called Jackson Hole.  Nestled within it is the high altitude enclave of Jackson, an affluent oasis with a chic western flavor and an allure that beckons to tourists and retirees alike.  The setting is stunning; the air is clean and crisp, and retirees come seeking great recreation, a low crime rate and beautiful homes.




Top 10 Most Expensive Homes In The United States

A $135 million home tops the list of the most expensive homes for sale in America. Forbes.com compiled a list of the world's most valuable homes on the market for the year 2007. The following are the top ten of America's priciest mansions pulled out from the Forbes list. Interestingly six of the top ten of the world's most expensive homes in 2007 are American.

The top 10 most expensive homes for sale in the United States in 2007 are:

1. Hala Ranch - Aspen, Colorado, $135 million: This 95-acre ranch estate consists of an expansive 56,000-square-foot mansion, with 15 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. America's priciest mansion, owned by Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, former Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States, also boasts several smaller buildings, stables, a tennis court, an indoor pool, a steam room, an exercise room, cross-country ski trails and a fishing pond.

2. Fleur de Lys - Beverly Hills, California, $125 million: Modeled after the palace of Louis XIV at Versailles, this 45,000-square-foot Beverly Hills mansion is priced at $125 million making it the second most expensive home in the U.S. It had taken five years to complete this palatial home.

3. Maison de L'Amitie - Palm Beach, Florida, $125 million: Previously owned by former health care magnet Abe Gosman, the home was purchased by New York billionaire Donald Trump in 2004 at a bankruptcy auction for $41.25 million. Now refurbished, the mansion, featuring a ballroom, conservatory, a 100-foot swimming pool and 475 feet of ocean-front, is on the market for sale for $125 million.

4. Tranquility - Lake Tahoe, Nevada, $100 million: This expensive mansion sitting on a sprawling 210 acres is located on the tax-free Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. The property is owned by Joel Horowitz, the co-founder of Tommy Hilfiger. The 20,000-square-foot main house is modeled after a northern European mountain home. The Lake Tahoe house boasts of several luxuries such as a 3,500-bottle wine cellar, a giant indoor swimming pool and atrium, and a 19-seat movie theater.

 

5. Three Ponds - Bridgehampton, New York, $75 million: This home, designed by architect Allan Greenberg, is located amidst three lakes on 60 acres of Hamptons farmland. It features its own USGA-rated Rees Jones golf course, 14 gardens, a 75-foot-long swimming pool, golf pro shop, grass tennis court, and a guest house. The main house has a great room with a domed ceiling, 28 foot high.

6. The Portabello Estate - Corona del Mar, California, $75 million: This modern estate home built in 2002 is located on a triple oceanfront lot along the Pacific Ocean. The 30,000-square-foot home features eight bedrooms and 10 full baths.


7. Malibu, California, $75 million: This is a beach home with a difference. Located on a flat seven-acre lot the beach house is surrounded by picturesque ocean views. It features seven bedrooms, two riding stables, a riding ring, swimming pool, tennis court, and private access to the beach.

8. The Pierre Penthouse - New York City, $70 million: The eight most expensive home in the U.S. is a penthouse with balconies and windows that offer 360-degree views of Manhattan, Central Park, the East River, and the Hudson River. Consisting of the top three floors of one of the grandest hotels in New York, the Pierre is located overlooking Central Park. The penthouse features a grand salon that has a 23-foot high ceiling.

9. Belvedere, California, $65 million: This 10,000-square-foot home California home features six-bedrooms, herringbone floors, marble baths and front gates designed by Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan. The home offers the combined beauty of the scenic San Francisco Bay, Angel Island and the Golden Gate Bridge.

10. San Francisco, $65 million: This limestone palace is on the market for $65 million. It was sold for $32 million two years ago. It is significant that the limestone that the Gold Coast palace is clad in comes from a single quarry in France. Among the elite billionaires' row neighbors are the Getty family. The mansion features European windows and the guest house has a 19th-century Italian tile roof.

~ Article courtesy of ArticlesBase.



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