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COVER
At $24.9 million, this
25-room mansion is in the
prestigious Royal Palm
Yacht and Country Club in
Boca Raton, Fla.
For more, see page 51.

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

$19,274,338,475

That’s how much it would cost to purchase each of the 1,000 most expensive properties in
the U.S. at list price. Here, we break that number down on a state-by-state basis.

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THE BEST OF THE BEST

Here we rank the top luxury agents, companies, networks and organizations as represented on our Ultimate Homes nationwide list.

ULTIMATE

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THE TOP 10
We give you a glimpse into the 10 most expensive properties for sale in the U.S., with a
glance back at the recent history of the Top 10 and a discussion of what makes these
properties worth so much.
By Camilla McLaughlin

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THE TOP 10 BY THE NUMBERS
When people look at Ultimate Homes, it’s really the numbers that capture their fancy. This
year’s numbers paint a very interesting picture of the Top 10.
By Camilla McLaughlin

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ULTIMATE HOMES DIRECTORY

Our list boasts the most expensive residential properties for sale in the United States. This year, every listing is more than $11 million.

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STATE STATS

From Nebraska to California, we break down the values of the Top 10 lists from each state in the union, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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ULTIMATE STATE-BY-STATE DIRECTORY

We rank the 10 most expensive properties for sale in each state (plus D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands).

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INTERNATIONAL STARS ON THE RISE
Ultimate Homes doesn’t rank properties outside the U.S., but those looking abroad should
keep an eye on these locales.
By Camilla McLaughlin

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ADVERTISER INDEX

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