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The House a Storm Built
When violent winds knocked down trees and damaged their home, a Minnesota couple seized the opportunity to start over.
Eateries Cross the Bridge to Williamsburg
In a New York real-estate fantasy come true, young foodies driven from the East Village by rising apartment rents are seeing many of their old restaurant favorites appear in their new neighborhood, Williamsburg.
Anna Kournikova Sells in Miami
Anna Kournikova sells in Miami, Nobu Matsuhisa Buys in Los Angeles and a Kauai beachfront home asks $24 million.
Home Sales Drop In Connecticut
A real-estate tracking group says home sales in Connecticut dropped 13% in 2011 and sank to the lowest total since the firm began monitoring property data in 1987.
A Modest Home for Palm Beach
This 2,286-square-foot house, built around 1925, has no garage but does boast original details like pecky cypress ceilings, handblown stained-glass panes in the powder-room door and Cuban tile floors.
A Contractor Spills His Secrets
A builder of luxury homes reveals how he created his weekend retreat on a budget.
Tim Headington Asks $25 Million in South Beach
Tim Headington asks $25 million in South Beach, Phil Mickelson relists in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., and Mats Wilander puts his Idaho estate up for sale.
A Waterfront Home in Rhode Island
A Jamestown, R.I., home of about 6,500 square feet, with six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and two half-bathrooms, is asking $5.8 million.
Navigating a Tight Rental Market
Demand and rents are up as the housing crisis and tighter lending standards have left many people unable to or wary of purchasing a home. So finding a deal requires compromise and negotiation.
Rent Payments Can Boost Credit
Experian now includes rent data in its VantageScore, while a new website lets you upload data that's then sent to credit-reporting companies.
A Clear Merger of Equals
With twin entrances, the home of two Massachusetts doctors celebrates its historical origins as two side-by-side duplexes.
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Buys in Maui
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler buys in Maui; Hollywood producer Roger Birnbaum relists in Beverly Hills; Bill Pulte puts a Florida penthouse on the market.
A Hobbit House in Nevada
The owners say this 6,640-square-foot house, finished in 2006, was designed to look like something you might find while hiking through the mountains of Austria in the 18th century. It's asking $3.7 million, or $557.22 a square foot.
A Globe-Trotter's New York Pad
The larger-than-life SoHo duplex of a hotelier and party-circuit fixture.
Regis Philbin Sells Home for $3 Million
Regis Philbin sells in Greenwich, Conn.; Hollywood screenwriter Dale Launer lists in Aspen, Colo., for $8.5 million; a Long Island estate lists for $22.5 million.
A Colonial on the Water
This Colonial-style home on Long Island's north shore dates back to 1790, according to the current owner. It's asking $3.6 million, or $719 a square foot.
Spanish Banks Build Housing
Spanish banks, which played a big role in the country's housing bust, are continuing to fund new real-estate projects despite a huge glut in unsold homes.
Bunny Mellon Lists in Cape Cod
Rachel "Bunny" Mellon lists in Cape Cod for $28.7 million; a New York penthouse lists for $29.5 million; Megan Ellison sells near Malibu.
Midcentury Made Modern
A Palo Alto couple takes on an architectural symbol of Silicon Valley.
A Loft in San Francisco
A married couple with his-and-hers lofts in the same building decide to sell his.
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