10 signs of over-the-top wealth and luxury I spotted in Vancouver — one of Canada's richest cities

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Cars parked on a residential street with the ocean, mountains, and city buildings in the background in Vancouver
Business Insider's reporter saw luxury cars and waterfront mansions during her trip to Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Robert Redford sold his last California property in 2024 for $4.65 million to spend more time in New Mexico and Utah

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Robert Redford (left) and the interior of a home in California (right).
Robert Redford is selling his home outside San Fransisco for $4.15 million.

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Billionaires create compounds for privacy and status — and their neighbors get richer, too

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Indian Creek, Florida.

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Wealthy Americans are buying second homes in this small ski town where slopeside property is quickly disappearing

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A view of Snowmass Base Village.
A view of Snowmass Base Village.

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Michael Jordan finally sold his mansion outside Chicago after 12 years — for a 67% discount. See inside.

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Michael Jordan wears a black leather jacket and wears a tense expression in March 2023 at a Charlotte Hornets game
Michael Jordan has finally offloaded his ultra-customized mansion in the Chicago suburbs.

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Luxury chalet buyers in the Alps are now interested in a lot more than just skiing

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Gstaad, Switzerland.
Property buyers in Europe's top ski resorts are becoming more demanding.

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Christian Louboutin wants to keep his favorite holiday spot special — but it's on Harry and Meghan's radar too

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The Melides lagoon.
Melides, Christian Louboutin's secret escape in Portugal, loses its mystery as tourists flock in.

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I visited 2 of America's wealth hubs: Scottsdale and Jackson Hole. One was ideal for vacation, while the other seemed better for living.

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Two images: Left: Mega mansions in the desert in Scottsdale with mountains in the background. Right: A wide view of a valley between two hills and a large mountains in the background
Scottsdale (L) and Jackson Hole (R) are wealthy enclaves in the American West.

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Ken Griffin takes a 44% loss selling 2 Chicago penthouses he never lived in as he moves to Florida

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Ken Griffin
Ken Griffin, the founder of the hedge fund Citadel, is selling off his Chicago real estate as he moves to Florida.

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A billionaire heir built one of America's largest homes. His bitter divorce means his $195 million mansion is for sale.

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exterior of the pritzker estate
The Pritzker Estate hit the market in October 2024.

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