For many Americans, living in a mansion is the epitome of success. Many people grew up watching "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" or even "MTV Cribs," dreaming of when they could own a palatial ...

As much of the United States struggles with housing affordability, some states and local governments believe one solution is an extra tax on those who buy and sell expensive homes. A "mansion tax" is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park, New York, was built by Frederick Vanderbilt in the 1890s. The 45,000-square-foot Gilded Age ...