These wonder-homes from around the world have been shortlisted for the HGTV Ultimate House Hunt competition in the 'Waterfront Homes' category, a title that is selected through public voting. The competition is a joint venture from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio International, which features premium properties. Pictured is a private island in Norwalk, Connecticut, top left, a villa in Laguna Beach, California, top right, a family home in Falmouth, Massachusetts, bottom left, and a tropical escape in Hawaii, bottom right.