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Th e M Rep o RT | 9 Department Los Angeles, California Median List Price: $3,155,608 Median Square Footage: 3,641 Luxury Homes Available: 856 Hot home: Los Angeles is the undisputed entertainment capital of the world, and the entertainers live well. Fresh off of the sale of his company to Apple for $3.2 billion dollars, rap superstar- turned-producer-turned- entrepreneur Dr. Dre purchased another Los Angeles mansion across town. Of course, this mansion is now expendable. Listed at $35 million dollars, this near 10,000-square-foot home was completely rebuilt in 2001, complete with six bedrooms, nine baths, library/media, a den, guest house, and wine cellar. Silicon Valley, California Median List Price: $2,454,295 Median Square Footage: 3,321 Luxury Homes Available: 269 Hot home: As the home of some of largest and most profitable tech companies in the world, Silicon Valley is also home to some of the most expensive real estate. This flawless, 5,155-square- foot home on the market for almost $3.3 million sits close to California's first winery, which allows the owners to put the wine cellar to good use. The luxurious master suite is a true retreat. Take a deep breath and picture yourself relaxing by the fireplace or enjoying views of the Almaden Valley from the private flagstone patio. Washington, D.C. Median List Price: $1,827,783 Median Square Footage: 4,540 Luxury Homes Available: 670 Hot home: If power is what drives you, there is no better place on earth to be than Washington D.C. This completely renovated 1929 English- manor-inspired residence allows you to experience the rich cultural history and Old World charm that the city has to offer without having to give up the conveniences of the modern age. Listed at a shade under $6.75 million, this seven-bedroom, eight- bathroom house offers blended period details with exquisite finishes and state-of-the-art amenities. Chicago, Illinois Median List Price: $1,501,869 Median Square Footage: 4,243 Luxury Homes Available: 778 Hot home: Before there was Lebron, Kobe, or Shaq, there was Michael. The former personal home of NBA legend Michael Jordan, located just outside of Chicago, has everything you would expect to be in the home of basketball royalty with a few surprises along the way. Anyone can build a putting green; why not include a full size par three golf hole to practice your chipping? Yours for a cool $16 million, the 7.39-acre estate calls out to any basketball fan wanting to own a piece of history. Honolulu, Hawaii Median List Price: $1,433,989 Median Square Footage: 2,511 Luxury Homes Available: 513 Hot home: "Mele kalikimaka" is Hawaii's way to say "merry Christmas" to you. After getting a look at this unique home, you'll want to stay all year. This island-style con- temporary home is an archi- tectural masterpiece and was renovated in 2010 with the finest materials money can buy. The luxury custom es- tate offers a gourmet chef's kitchen, an infinity pool, a putting green, a rock sauna room, an elevator, a tiki bar, and our personal favorite, a 30-foot indoor waterfall. It's island living done the way it should be. Sources: Information acquired from Zillow and luxuryhomemarketing.com. You can't put a price on comfort, but these markets sure try their best. If you crave only the finest in life, look no further. With homes containing any amenity that a person could desire, these locales are the most expensive in the United States.