Real Estate News
Home Resales Climb Higher
Posted on 22 February 2012 | 5:59 pm
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose last month to the highest level in more than 1½ years, while the inventory of unsold homes contracted to a level economists consider healthy, positive signs for housing.... more»
Berkeley House Features Great Views, Modern Style
Posted on 22 February 2012 | 5:32 pm
In Berkeley, an 8,100-square-foot home with views of Mount Diablo and the Golden Gate Bridge is on the market for $9.5 million.... more»
Toll Brothers Posts Loss
Posted on 22 February 2012 | 2:33 pm
Toll Brothers reported a quarterly loss as fewer deliveries and increased cancellations weakened revenue, but the home builder said contracts are picking up.... more»
Rural Population Stagnates
Posted on 22 February 2012 | 11:17 am
The nation's rural regions saw much slower population growth over the past decade, reflecting a drop in the number of jobs in these often-isolated areas.... more»
Homeowners Roll Up Sleeves to Trim Costs
Posted on 22 February 2012 | 11:04 am
Some of the most attentive pupils at a home-improvement class in Far Rockaway, Queens, are homeowners who are facing the imminent threat of foreclosure..... more»
A Hunter's Ranch House
Posted on 22 February 2012 | 10:10 am
This hacienda-style ranch house is part of a sprawling development in Okeechobee, Fla., that offers quail hunting and amenities such as a 600-foot zip line across a lake.... more»
Should Mortgage Rates Even Be Lower?
Posted on 22 February 2012 | 9:50 am
According to a key historical measure, rates should be even lower. The wide spread between mortgage rates and mortgage-backed bonds suggests the gears of the banking system are gummed up.... more»
Provençal Home
Posted on 22 February 2012 | 5:42 am
This four-bedroom house with artist's studio is located in a protected natural park near the village of Les Baux-de-Provence... more»
Showdown Over Miami's Swank Set
Posted on 21 February 2012 | 10:54 pm
One of South Beach's developers is creating a new shopping district in hopes of taking on Bal Harbour Shops, long the top draw for Miami's big spenders.... more»
'Avatar' Blues for Builder
Posted on 21 February 2012 | 7:12 pm
Development company Avatar Holdings has to change its name because of confusion with the popular "Avatar" movie.... more»