Today's new luxury homes are a far cry from even the most opulent mansions of a half-century ago. Just a quick look through the luxury homes in this site will reveal a host of new "must have" luxury home components that earlier builders of luxury real estate never considered - or dreamed of. For one thing, many contemporary luxury home buyers are leading the movement for Eco-friendly building materials. Energy-saving innovations are a common component of most new luxury homes and renovated luxury real estate today.

 

In addition, many of today's luxury homes - known as Smart Houses - are equipped with high-tech computers that monitor and control everything from lighting, heating and cooling, to inside and outside security. Pampering has also risen to new heights in luxury real estate. Luxury Home buyers often expect bathrooms with many spa features, complete with whirlpool, garden tubs for two (or more), saunas, heated marble floors and towel bars.

Gourmet kitchens in Luxury Homes often feature large work/conversation islands, stainless steel "smart" appliances, plenty of hidden storage in cabinets and drawers, and expansive space for entertaining. Living in a luxury home makes you more vulnerable because your home and the items in it are very valuable.