Mansions

They don't make them like this anymore. When you see what remains inside of a Willow Springs, Illinois mansion that was built over 150 years ago, you'll understand.

I have an unrealistic wish-list for what I'd love to have in a home. I'd like a basketball court, arcade and a water park. I'd also love to have a bowling alley lined with albums. Guess what. I found such a place and it's really in Wentzville, Missouri.

I have a lot of dreams just like I'm sure you have a lot of dreams. If your visions include a mansion in Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks that has its own mammoth private peninsula, I may have found your place. Oh, and it has its own indoor pool and movie theater, too.

When you're looking for a home, how important are fish accommodations to you? If that's a priority, you'll want to see what's inside an exotic St. Louis, Missouri estate that has 2 mammoth aquariums.

Kat Von D is one of the most famous tattoo artists in the world. She and her family made the decision this year to move to the Midwest and this is the exotic and very gothic mansion she's selling to make that happen.

Rope swings are underrated. There. I said it. If you don't believe me, you should see this Quincy mansion I found which has one that overlooks the mighty Mississippi River.

The Empire TV series was one of the most popular for 5 years. Now, you can see inside one of the mansions featured on the show that just happens to be a real place in Illinois.