My mother, Ann Small Niess (1923-2015), was born in York and grew up in the Elmwood House. It was always referred to as the Elmwood House, not mansion. The term mansion came into being with ...

Luxury homes tend to have a few defining characteristics, but one of the most important aspects is doubtless an abundance of space. The most expensive homes currently on the market--$195 million ...

For comparison, the White House sprawls about 55,000 square feet across its ground floor, state floor and residential areas, per the White House Historical Association. It is over two centuries old.