Only time will tell if the real estate rebound will continue into the new year, though for well-heeled homebuyers now is as good a time as any to get in.
So where does one buy when money is no object? 2013's ranking of the most expensive zip codes in the country is one place to start. But we thought we'd take our search even further and asked our friends at Zillow and Realtor.com for help. (We can dream, can't we?) Here's a compilation of some the most expensive homes for sale across the U.S. this year, including a residence that's slated to be the largest single family home in New York City, a home where John and Jacqueline Kennedy spent part of their honeymoon and the famous Owlwood Estate being sold by a real househusband of Beverly Hills.






And even more ridiculously pricey homes...
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