Betsy DeVos – Holland, $10 Million

Betsy DeVos is the current Secretary of Education who has figured prominently on the news recently. She lost a case involving 19 states who accused her of delaying regulations that would protect stakeholders from predatory practices involving student loans. Her loss, however, did not mean she did not care for student welfare. The Secretary even has a foundation that she and her husband launched in 1989 that focuses on giving help for education, arts, community, leadership, and justice.

DeVos acquired a property in Holland for $10 million. It seems that it was part of her real estate portfolio and it probably didn’t even make a dent on her net worth of $1 billion. This property covers 12,000 square feet, and it features a guest house that is larger than an average home. The summer home is opulent and has a nautical theme. The roof makes use of the shingle-style, inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement in the 19th century, making the house dated, yet classy.