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I've always found it fascinating that no matter how much money someone has, they eventually reach a point where a perfectly functional house simply isn't enough. Shelter stops being the objective somewhere around the third garage. After that, you're no longer buying a home. You're buying increasingly elaborate ways to convince yourself you've escaped the ordinary. Luxury real estate isn't really about walls, roofs, or square footage. It's a competitive sport where everyone insists they're above competition. Every listing claims the same thing. "One of a kind." "Timeless elegance." "Unparalleled craftsmanship." It's amazing how many completely unique homes manage to use the exact same adjectives while displaying kitchens larger than most public libraries. Somewhere along the way, luxury stopped meaning comfort and started meaning excess with a better interior designer. The deeper I looked into high-end real estate, the mo...