My wife and I live in a small matchbox in Silicon Valley that cost enough to buy my sister's whole street in Nowhere Indiana.
We have friends who live in Santa Clara and Palo Alto whose houses are no doubt worth two to three times my matchbox.
But nothing compares to what Bill Gates paid for his home ($40 million) and the different amenities that came with it.
Here are some of the unique characteristics of the Gates' home:
* No visible electrical outlets anywhere. Gates does not like "clutter."
* 112 steps from the main floor to the main entry (or take the elevator).
* Wood columns from main floor to roof in entry area are over 70 feet long.
* All timbers used inside and out are finished the same - 3 inches have been removed from the exterior of the wood and then sanded to a satin finish and there are virtually no knots.
How about your home?
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