We see pictures of the world's most richest individuals in the news and magazines, but off camera, what type of lives do they lead? Are their homes all glitz and glamor, or retreats from an otherwise demanding daily life?
From Omaha, Nebraska, to London, England, here are the homes of some of the world's most well-known billionaires. Some of these digs are exactly what you'd expect, while others are quite surprising Omaha Nebraska news .
He imparts an inspiring identity to members of the Berkshire Hathaway family. The vision he constantly communicates is that Berkshire companies are well managed and have great people. It's not unusual to hear him tell employees to "just keep on doing what you're doing . . . we're never going to tell a .400 hitter to change his batting stance." Who wouldn't be flattered to be praised by Buffett?
Buffett shows that he values people in several ways. He is trusting and forgiving. By investing for long periods in the companies he owns, Buffett indicates that he trusts his managers. He delegates decision-making authority, in his own words, "to the point of abdication." And when a manager makes an honest mistake, he keeps it in perspective. One manager who informed Buffett that his business had to write off $350 million was stunned when Buffett told him, "We all make mistakes . . . if you didn't make mistakes, you can't make decisions ...You can't dwell on them."
Buffett models civility and respect for others. His secretary has said she hasn't seen him mad once in the nine years she has worked for him. The one time I met Buffett at a meeting in New York City, he patiently waited around to speak with everyone who wanted to meet him. He was attentive and focused on them, never projecting the slightest hint of self-importance.
He is confident, yet humble. Buffett knows he's very good at what he does, and he projects easy confidence rather than superiority or arrogance. He credits his managers for his success, remains plain-spoken, works in a modest office, lives in a modest house, and proclaims thrift as a virtue (the vanity plate on his former car read "Thrifty").
Compare Warren Buffett to Donald Trump, for example. It's hard to imagine Buffett prominently displaying his name all over everything he owns or relishing in telling someone "you're fired." Instead of everything being all about him, Buffett insists it's all about others. He appears to be guided by the Golden Rule rather than Machiavelli's The Prince.
Bill Gates:
Who could talk billionaires without mentioning Bill Gates? Even in a tumbling economy that has seen the rise and fall of numerous financial titans, Bill Gates has retained his billionaire status with a net worth of about $40 billion. His home, though not garish, is definitely his castle. At 66,000 square feet, this hillside fortress in Medina, on the shore of Lake Washington is virtually surrounded by mature trees and forest except for a cleared lawn area by the lake. Complete with a 60 foot swimming pool, with underwater stereo system, and 1,000 square foot dining room, we're certain Bill has all the comforts of home after a busy day at the office.
Warren Buffett:
Although his fortune took a $25 billion dollar loss during the recession, investment mogul Warren Buffett is still up there as the world's second richest man. His unpretentious home reflects an owner who still appreciates the value of a dollar. He resides in the same grey stucco, Omaha, Nebraska house he bought in 1958 for $31,500.
Lakshmi Mittal:
Mittal's home is a far cry from our former billionaire, with a residence that reflects his status as the wealthiest man in Britain, and Chairman and CEO of Mittal Company, the largest steel provider in the world. His townhouse at Kensington Palace Gardens was purchased for $128 million in 2004. After a tough day at the office, Mittal retires to the "Taj Mittal", complete with 12 bedrooms, an indoor pool, Turkish baths, and a 20-car garage. Sometimes he even fires up the barbeque and invites over neighbor, the Sultan of Brunei to join him.
Paul Allen:
Paul Allen, the owner of the Portland Trailblazers and co-founder of Microsoft, has remained close to his childhood roots near Seattle. His 10,000-square-foot estate is located on Mercer Island, on the shores of Lake Washington. His waterfront home provides the perfect facilities to dock his yacht (the world's largest), complete with a helipad.
Michael Dell:
Michael Dell, founder of Dell Computers was a billionaire before he turned 40. His 33,000-square-foot Austin, Texas mansion sits on a hilltop on 60 acres. Looking more like a college than a house, Dell's home features eight bedrooms, 21 bathrooms, a conference room, and a home gym.
Larry Ellison:
You would expect that the richest man in California and co-founder of Oracle would have a home reflecting this status, and Larry Ellison's $65 million Malibu pad does not disappoint. In 2004, he purchased five beachfront properties (including one house, just for the pool), to create a private oceanfront compound. In keeping with his reputation for extravagance, the estate included a million-dollar entertainment system that features a massive video projector at one end of a drained swimming pool, using the enormous hole as a giant subwoofer.
Prior to building his Malibu home, Ellison constructed a $200 million Japanese palace-styled home in Woodside, California, complete with its own 2.3-acre lake.
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We see pictures of the world's most richest individuals in the news and magazines, but off camera, what type of lives do they lead? Are their homes all glitz and glamor, or retreats from an otherwise demanding daily life?
From Omaha, Nebraska, to London, England, here are the homes of some of the world's most well-known billionaires. Some of these digs are exactly what you'd expect, while others are quite surprising Omaha Nebraska news .
He imparts an inspiring identity to members of the Berkshire Hathaway family. The vision he constantly communicates is that Berkshire companies are well managed and have great people. It's not unusual to hear him tell employees to "just keep on doing what you're doing . . . we're never going to tell a .400 hitter to change his batting stance." Who wouldn't be flattered to be praised by Buffett?
Buffett shows that he values people in several ways. He is trusting and forgiving. By investing for long periods in the companies he owns, Buffett indicates that he trusts his managers. He delegates decision-making authority, in his own words, "to the point of abdication." And when a manager makes an honest mistake, he keeps it in perspective. One manager who informed Buffett that his business had to write off $350 million was stunned when Buffett told him, "We all make mistakes . . . if you didn't make mistakes, you can't make decisions ...You can't dwell on them."
Buffett models civility and respect for others. His secretary has said she hasn't seen him mad once in the nine years she has worked for him. The one time I met Buffett at a meeting in New York City, he patiently waited around to speak with everyone who wanted to meet him. He was attentive and focused on them, never projecting the slightest hint of self-importance.
He is confident, yet humble. Buffett knows he's very good at what he does, and he projects easy confidence rather than superiority or arrogance. He credits his managers for his success, remains plain-spoken, works in a modest office, lives in a modest house, and proclaims thrift as a virtue (the vanity plate on his former car read "Thrifty").
Compare Warren Buffett to Donald Trump, for example. It's hard to imagine Buffett prominently displaying his name all over everything he owns or relishing in telling someone "you're fired." Instead of everything being all about him, Buffett insists it's all about others. He appears to be guided by the Golden Rule rather than Machiavelli's The Prince.
Bill Gates:
Who could talk billionaires without mentioning Bill Gates? Even in a tumbling economy that has seen the rise and fall of numerous financial titans, Bill Gates has retained his billionaire status with a net worth of about $40 billion. His home, though not garish, is definitely his castle. At 66,000 square feet, this hillside fortress in Medina, on the shore of Lake Washington is virtually surrounded by mature trees and forest except for a cleared lawn area by the lake. Complete with a 60 foot swimming pool, with underwater stereo system, and 1,000 square foot dining room, we're certain Bill has all the comforts of home after a busy day at the office.
Warren Buffett:
Although his fortune took a $25 billion dollar loss during the recession, investment mogul Warren Buffett is still up there as the world's second richest man. His unpretentious home reflects an owner who still appreciates the value of a dollar. He resides in the same grey stucco, Omaha, Nebraska house he bought in 1958 for $31,500.
Lakshmi Mittal:
Mittal's home is a far cry from our former billionaire, with a residence that reflects his status as the wealthiest man in Britain, and Chairman and CEO of Mittal Company, the largest steel provider in the world. His townhouse at Kensington Palace Gardens was purchased for $128 million in 2004. After a tough day at the office, Mittal retires to the "Taj Mittal", complete with 12 bedrooms, an indoor pool, Turkish baths, and a 20-car garage. Sometimes he even fires up the barbeque and invites over neighbor, the Sultan of Brunei to join him.
Paul Allen:
Paul Allen, the owner of the Portland Trailblazers and co-founder of Microsoft, has remained close to his childhood roots near Seattle. His 10,000-square-foot estate is located on Mercer Island, on the shores of Lake Washington. His waterfront home provides the perfect facilities to dock his yacht (the world's largest), complete with a helipad.
Michael Dell:
Michael Dell, founder of Dell Computers was a billionaire before he turned 40. His 33,000-square-foot Austin, Texas mansion sits on a hilltop on 60 acres. Looking more like a college than a house, Dell's home features eight bedrooms, 21 bathrooms, a conference room, and a home gym.
Larry Ellison:
You would expect that the richest man in California and co-founder of Oracle would have a home reflecting this status, and Larry Ellison's $65 million Malibu pad does not disappoint. In 2004, he purchased five beachfront properties (including one house, just for the pool), to create a private oceanfront compound. In keeping with his reputation for extravagance, the estate included a million-dollar entertainment system that features a massive video projector at one end of a drained swimming pool, using the enormous hole as a giant subwoofer.
Prior to building his Malibu home, Ellison constructed a $200 million Japanese palace-styled home in Woodside, California, complete with its own 2.3-acre lake.
KeysToFlorida.com is by far the most advanced Omaha Nebraska news website. Visit its pages (rich in listings!) for info about the local areas and property types, including