Immediate threat of 7% mortgage rate disappears
Economists believe Fed's monetary policy is too tight More »
ICheck is 'Robocop' for real estate listings
Automated tool scans for typos, compliance with MLS rules More »
Mandarin Hotel to Beef Up Project Just Outside Dallas
Real-estate developer Hillwood's $3 billion Victory Park is one of a few ambitious U.S. developments that seek to create large-scale urban neighborhoods from scratch. More »
Commentary: Placing A Risky Bet on Housing
These investment tools offer other ways to gamble on real estate. But some investors may assume more risk and not realize it until it's too late. More »
Firms Shift to REITs Abroad As the U.S. Market Cools
More mutual funds are jumping into the hot international property sector drawn by some fast-growing economies and a shift to American-style real-estate investment trusts. More »
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A Robust Canadian Economy Fuels Toronto's Commercial Space
The city's warehouse and office sectors have benefited from the country's historically low unemployment rates, but the latter sector may offer greater potential for rising rents. More »
Ground Zero: Three Skyscrapers, Three Architects, Four Months
World Trade Center developer Larry Silverstein is having a trio of professionals draw up plans, all while working from one design studio, to meet the deadline for a lower Manhattan rebuilding project. More »
Mall-Building Industry Takes Stock To See How Long Growth Will Last
The outlook remains solid as lenders fund deals at record prices and retailers look to expand, while new construction remains in check. More »
Timing The Sale of a Home When Neighborhood Turns for the Worse
You've owned your property for quite some time and have built quite a bit of equity. But if the area in which you live appears to be declining, is it time to pick up and leave, despite a slowing housing market? June Fletcher on the pros and cons. More »
Top 2% of Market Still Selling As Overall Sales Volume Falls
Multimillion-dollar-home purchases aren't lagging despite an apparent real-estate slowdown. What's driving this trend? Rising prices have made seven-figure residences more common, and the rich are seemingly more insulated from market fluctuations. More »
Tribune Interactive buys ForSaleByOwner.com
Lands real estate advertising service for undisclosed price More »
Real estate information is not just 'data' anymore
Realtor leaders approve new rules for online information More »
Move Inc. leader sees 'ferocious' battle for real estate consumers
Allies could become enemies as portals compete for online users More »
Florida Snowbirds Question Fairness of Property Tax
Homeowners are fighting back against an unusual dual-bracket system that sets the taxable value of residential real estate at different levels for permanent and seasonal residents. More »
Condo Developers Add Clubs, Restaurants to Attract Buyers
As demand for condominiums cools, some developers in places like New York, Miami and Las Vegas are signing big-name chefs and opening trendy bars on their properties. More »
China Seeks to Damp Prices On Real-Estate with Taxes
A new crackdown on property speculation signaled by Chinese Premier Wen reflects growing concern among the country's top officials that investors will spur economic overheating and social unrest. More »