Homes Of The 27-Wealthiest Americans

From the garish to the sublime, from Palm Beach to Arkansas, the homes of the world's richest people offer something for everyone. [Includes a slide show.]

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October 13, 2005, 5:00 AM PDT

By Brenda Meyer


"America's wealthiest citizens can buy or build just about any type of house they like, and so it should come as no shock that many of them live very nicely, indeed. They can easily purchase in some of the most expensive and desirable locations in the world, from Park Avenue to Beverly Hills, guarding their privacy with extensive grounds and high private hedges. And real estate bubble be damned--when you have upward of $10 billion in banks and brokerages, price simply isn't an issue."

"...Location isn't always a common factor among the richest Americans, either. Although wealth tends to concentrate in specific areas, being a member of the billionaire's club doesn't automatically come with a house in Palm Beach--though John Kluge of Metromedia does occupy a pale yellow mansion there. "

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