- Many American readers described places close to home, in scenic areas across the U.S.
- @WSJrealestate On the Penobscot Bay in Maine. A house that mixes modern touches w/ classic New England style, oh, and a dock for a seaplane.
- @WSJrealestate my #dreamhome is a neoclassical white mansion with a lush green lawn and a rose garden. somewhere in the midatlantic...
- Others looked to more farflung locales for their inspiration.
- @WSJrealestate A ten room forested hilltop villa w sheltered garden about three miles outside of Nelson, N Zealand with a view of the sea.
- @WSJrealestate my #dreamhome: a cottage style dwelling on several acres surrounded by farmland and flower plots in southern edinburgh
- Many of the responses paid more attention to the surroundings than the home itself. One priority for many commenters was to be close to a body of water.
- @WSJrealestate #dreamhome An apartment on a high floor overlooking the Sumida River in Tokyo.
- A moderate sized nice home in a warm climate either on the water or with a water view with my husband. #dreamhome
@WSJrealestate #dreamhome On a lake, Surrounded by mts. 330 days sun, orchards/vineyards outside my door. #Chelan Wa http://pic.twitter.com/SuumzBbp- A few people commented that they valued their loved ones more than the material comforts of a new home.
- @WSJrealestate Would not move, my family and friends and neighborhood is much more important than the size/quality of my house. #dreamhome
- For some jet-setting readers, there was no single ideal home. They would choose to travel as much as possible.
- @WSJrealestate Winter/spring in Whistler BC for the skiing, Summer in Montreal, fall in Tuscany, Christmas in Manhattan, #dreamhome (s)
- @WSJrealestate if money were no object? I'd live as many places as possible. NYC, Miami, London, Madrid, Bahamas, etc. #dreamhome
- The not-so-humble abodes of superheroes inspired others.
- @WSJrealestate My #dreamhome would be Wayne Manor complete with the Bat Cave underneath
- @WSJrealestate in a large, yet practical underground dwelling secluded in the woods. Lots of skylights. #batcave #dreamhome
- And some readers took the opportunity to think outside of the box.


















