SLIDE SHOWS
JANUARY 13, 2010
Despite promises from the White House, in 2009 the number of homes in oreclosure climbed to 2.8 million, an increase of 21% over 2008
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
Finding an affordable community that is safe and family-friendly is tougher than ever—unless you know where to look. See the best places to raise your kids in the U.S. Is your home town on the list?
NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Where will companies start hiring again in the first quarter of 2010?
OCTOBER 22, 2009
The 40 U.S. metros with the strongest economies based on job growth, employment, economic growth, and home prices
OCTOBER 13, 2009
Everyone has questions about the real estate market. We answer the biggest ones
OCTOBER 12, 2009
The global real estate crisis is finally abating, with prices in the second quarter of 2009 rising in half the countries surveyed by consultancy Knight Frank
SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
Good education need not bankrupt parents. See 25 communities around the U.S. with strong test scores and affordable housing
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
Energy, natural disasters, colleges, government jobs and the military are the main reasons behind the country's slow but growing rise in new building permits
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
The Midwest leads the U.S. in affordable housing. What might be an economic slump for some could be an opportunity for others
AUGUST 20, 2009
In 20 metropolitan areas across the U.S., the average cost to own a home is little more—and sometimes less—than the cost of renting
AUGUST 11, 2009
In many metros across the country, home values are on the rise. Find out which areas have seen the biggest increase
AUGUST 3, 2009
At the very top of the real estate market, ultra-luxury beach homes are still commanding boom-style prices
JULY 13, 2009
You don't have to spend a fortune to retire—if you know the right
places to look. If you're planning for your golden years, check out these 50 destinations
JUNE 29, 2009
From Birmingham to Cheyenne, a look at what median home prices are forecasted to be in the 50 biggest metro areas in the U.S. in 2012. Will your home be up or down?
JUNE 9, 2009
If you've been laid off or are just looking for a new place to start your career—or life—over, here are 20 places in the U.S. where companies are hiring and the living is affordable
JUNE 9, 2009
The Martin Prosperity Institute ranks the best U.S. cities for Gen Y's to live in
MAY 28, 2009
No one's calling a bottom yet, but prices for homes in California are up two months in a row
MAY 21, 2009
If you're thinking a move to the suburbs will save you money, be careful where you go. To help you plan ahead, BusinessWeek identifies the most expensive suburb in every state
MAY 19, 2009
Every town has a richest man or woman. We tell you who they are in 100 American cities
MAY 15, 2009
BusinessWeek identifies the best markets in the U.S. where recent college grads can find jobs ranging from aerospace engineer to zookeeper
MAY 8, 2009
Houses in California, Florida, and Nevada have suffered the
deepest cuts—but markets like New York and L.A. have also dropped
dramatically
MAY 5, 2009
Looking for a real estate deal? These 30 cities have seen the greatest percentage of their housing inventory heavily discounted
APRIL 28, 2009
From Southampton, N.Y., to Napa Valley, Calif., the downturn is having a dire impact on the second-home market
APRIL 27, 2009
From Spain to Singapore, this could be the right time to pick up a property bargain
APRIL 22, 2009
Low housing prices and interest rates make this a great time to buy rental properties. Which markets will offer the best return on your investment dollar?
APRIL 20, 2009
Highly anticipated building projects have failed to soar as the global economy suffers
APRIL 10, 2009
Twenty-five cities where your rental dollar goes farther
MARCH 25, 2009
Across the U.S., real estate listings prices are rising in some of the most affluent neighborhoods
MARCH 17, 2009
The top 25 towns in the U.S. with the highest income and net worth. Long Island's Gold Coast and Silicon Valley are the big winners
MARCH 5, 2009
Across the country, some ZIP codes are seeing an increase in sales of both distressed and nondistressed homes
FEBRUARY 26, 2009
The cities in the U.S. that had the highest overall score for depression, suicide, crime, divorce, unemployment, and poor weather
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
Every U.S. community has been affected by the housing crisis and the economic slowdown—but these 25 towns are suffering most
FEBRUARY 19, 2009
State by state, the most affordable suburbs that offer the lowest crime rate, finest schools, and best quality of life for the dollar
FEBRUARY 5, 2009
These are the towns in each state that grew the fastest during the housing boom. But now that the boom is over, will they continue to grow or go bust?
JANUARY 22, 2009
Rents are down all over, but these major metro areas around the U.S. have seen the biggest drops
JANUARY 15, 2009
The 2009 state-by-state guide to the best high schools in the U.S.
DECEMBER 23, 2008
A look state by state at the areas across the U.S. that saw the highest foreclosure rate in 2008
DECEMBER 18, 2008
Is your state going broke? The economic crisis has gutted state coffers, forcing governors to raise taxes, slash services, or both
DECEMBER 11, 2008
A state-by-state look at the best and worst real estate markets across the U.S. for 2008
DECEMBER 4, 2008
Around the country, Americans routinely commute more than an hour a day, and the rich travel farthest
NOVEMBER 25, 2008
From exclusive summer resorts to elite enclaves, here are communities where the values may be small-town but the valuations remain big
NOVEMBER 21, 2008
A new survey reveals the cities where Americans are most willing to move to—or away from
NOVEMBER 13, 2008
What's the only good thing about the real estate crisis? Prices have come down and those with good credit can actually buy more house for the buck
NOVEMBER 10, 2008
A state-by-state look at the 50 best places in the U.S. to raise children based on population, crime, culture, job growth, diversity, and cost of living
OCTOBER 23, 2008
In the wake-up of the economic downturn, many homeowners are
reassessing their priorities and giving up fancy addresses for homes that
are more down-to-earth
OCTOBER 22, 2008
From Miami to Manhattan and across the country, the once-hot
condo market is in freefall
OCTOBER 13, 2008
Some sectors will prove more resilient than others in a downturn. They may not be glamorous but at least they will be solid. Where are they?
OCTOBER 7, 2008
As economic problems blow into Europe, some cities are better placed than others to withstand the financial volatility
OCTOBER 3, 2008
California needs to be bailed out to the tune of $7 billion. Find out which other states are close behind
SEPTEMBER 25, 2008
Thousands of people who work in the finance, insurance and real estate sectors-from CEOs to backoffice staff—are losing their jobs. Their hometowns are about to get slammed. Is yours one of them?
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
Every city has at least one—a gritty neighborhood where artists are settling now and where prices are sure to rise soon
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
Even mighty enclaves of the rich and privileged have taken a hit in this housing market. The average selling price in Greenwich, Conn. is down 11%, and in Beverly Hills, Calif. it's off 19%
SEPTEMBER 5, 2008
Even in today's depressed real estate environment, some areas are selling more briskly than others. Find out where—and if you live in one
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
The Indianapolis-Carmel metropolitan statistical area offers the most affordable homes in the U.S. The New York-New Jersey MSA offers the least
AUGUST 21, 2008
With the real estate market so unstable, it can make sense to rent a second home instead of buying one—and you'll save money doing so
AUGUST 15, 2008
Just because there's a housing crisis, don't expect lower rents across the board. In many cities where economies are strong, rents are flat or up over last year
JULY 31, 2008
Happy Birthday Housing Crisis!
JULY 25, 2008
Home sales are up—sales of foreclosed homes, that is. In
California alone, foreclosed-home sales comprised 41% of all home sales for
the second quarter. The percentage for the same period in 2007? Only 9%
JULY 14, 2008
From Atlanta to Austin, Denver to D.C., home prices for suburbs across the U.S. have fallen dramatically—but not everywhere. If you're lucky enough to live in Dallas or Durham, N.C., you're sitting relatively pretty
JULY 9, 2008
From a 1914 Tudor mansion in Los Altos with a $45 million price tag to a 3.7-acre estate in Woodside on the market for just under $11 million, the real estate market in Silicon Valley remains as resilient as the tech sector itself
JULY 7, 2008
Investors see housing prices headed sharply lower over the next year
JULY 7, 2008
A look at the 20 U.S. banks carrying the largest amounts in second-lien home equity loans
JUNE 30, 2008
State tax revenue pays for everything from health care to education, but falling home sales, job losses, and weak corporate earnings have drained coffers. A new study reveals the states that will see the biggest shortfall in tax revenue and what that could mean for the residents of the hardest hit
JUNE 26, 2008
Chicago came out on top in a survey of U.S. cities, judged on architectural heritage, public transit, and environmental sensitivity
JUNE 19, 2008
In recent years many once moribund downtowns received funding to begin impressive comebacks as both residential and commercial centers. But as the economy stumbles and the money dries up, many projects are stalling. Will these downtowns be able to survive the downturn?
JUNE 18, 2008
Many builders have gone bankrupt, and even the biggest are
weakening. The biggest loss-maker in the first quarter of 2008? Centex of
Dallas
JUNE 13, 2008
Think you're on the top of the heap? It's possible you could be making more money and enjoy a better quality of life somewhere else
JUNE 11, 2008
Mercer Consulting's annual roundup of the global cities with the best quality of life is here, and Zurich once again comes out on top. The best place in the U.S.? Honolulu at No. 28
MAY 22, 2008
A look around the world at what $1.5 million buys in 20 of the world's most expensive housing markets. It doesn't buy much
MAY 16, 2008
Some of the poshest shopping streets saw double-digit gains in commercial rents between 2008 and 2007 while others were flat
MAY 9, 2008
A $1 million California house for less than $600,000? A Las Vegas mansion at 42% less than market value? In some of the toniest parts of the U.S., buyers can snap up luxury real estate for a fraction of its actual value.
APRIL 25, 2008
The rest of the country may be battered, but Manhattan steams ahead. Here are 10 apartments priced at $36.5 million to $75 million
APRIL 18, 2008
Think the O.C. is nothing but beaches, blondes, and BMWs? In fact, even this high-income California community has been hit by the housing bust, and some of its best homes are in foreclosure
APRIL 18, 2008
Of the 15 largest metro areas in the U.S., all but one have seen declines in home asking prices—at rates of as high as 40%
APRIL 14, 2008
In 2007, for the first time, the human race became more urban than rural, according to the U.N., with much of the growth in lower-income nations
APRIL 11, 2008
Here are some U.S.enclaves where the lofty house prices are in sharpest contrast to those of ordinary homes in the same metropolitan area
APRIL 7, 2008
The impact of the housing crash and accompanying economic slump is far from uniform. Western states have seen the sharpest declines in sales and prices of existing homes and the most repossessions. The Midwest is suffering pockets of high unemployment.
MARCH 21, 2008
U.S. college campuses aren't just talking sustainability in the classroom—they're putting it into the design of their buildings and utilities
MARCH 14, 2008
We reviewed the top U.S. college towns, known for great bookshops and strong property markets, to see if real estate values are still holding up
MARCH 3, 2008
If you live in these places, you're paying too much. Find out if you're suburb is on the list
FEBRUARY 22, 2008
For those with good credit and a solid income, the housing market hasn't been this good in years for buyers. Here's a look at what $1 million (or less) can buy you in 20 of the nicest suburbs of the nation's largest cities
FEBRUARY 12, 2008
Think that rents should be going down as the housing market softens? Find out where that's true, and where rents are still rising
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
So, you think the housing bust is bad? Prepare for worse to come. BusinessWeek says national home prices could plummet an additional 25% over the next two or three years. The charts and tables on the following slides tell the story of why prices could fall so much and what the fallout might be.
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
In many metropolitan areas, housing prices are resetting to their pre-boom level, although in some hard-hit cities, values have plunged even lower
FEBRUARY 11, 2008
If housing prices fall another 25% as predicted, the consequences will be far-reaching and long lasting
FEBRUARY 1, 2008
Subprime defaults have been a big issue, but foreclosures on home-buyers with good credit are growing in a scary way in many states
JANUARY 29, 2008
In addition to its top universities and red-hot sports franchises, from Cape Cod to the Berkshires the Bay State abounds with natural beauty—and real estate
JANUARY 17, 2008
Think you have to forfeit your whole paycheck to live an urban life? Here are 20 cities that offer big-city convenience at small-town prices
JANUARY 16, 2008
For the best skiing in the Northeast, year-round natural beauty, and small-town New England charm, it's hard to beat Vermont—or its prices
JANUARY 11, 2008
The U.S. states with the highest and lowest share of outstanding adjustable-rate mortgages in the third quarter of 2007
JANUARY 4, 2008
You're not likely to "live free" in New Hampshire but your real estate dollar will go farther in the Granite State—especially at the top end
DECEMBER 20, 2008
Looking to buy Down East? Maine is one of the most popular summer home markets in the U.S. From the Yorks to Bar Harbor, here's a roundup of Vacationland's priciest properties
DECEMBER 13, 2007
State by state, the most affordable suburbs that offer the lowest crime rate, finest schools, and best quality of life for the dollar
DECEMBER 10, 2007
The 40 markets across the U.S. that performed the best and worst in terms of price appreciation in the third quarter of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
In a surprising number of markets, new home sales are faring worse than existing homes. One of the hardest hit: Orlando-Kissimmee, Fla., is down 41%
NOVEMBER 19, 2007
National housing markets are a big factor in the global economy. And the deep housing recession in the U.S. could be echoed elsewhere as other countries see conditions slip.
OCTOBER 31, 2007
Investors see housing prices headed for steeper declines over the next year
OCTOBER 30, 2007
It's a buyer's market in these 10 cities, where demand is weak and homes for sale are plentiful
OCTOBER 29, 2007
Where the housing bust could mean great deals
OCTOBER 24, 2007
Expensive, yes, but London is still Europe's top-ranked place to locate a business. Others are gaining, though
OCTOBER 22, 2007
Strong demand for offices and hotels is bolstering nonresidential construction, but the economy's weaknesses loom
OCTOBER 18, 2007
With the U.S., Japan, and Britain in the lead, here are the 15 nations with the most households with assets of $1 million or more
OCTOBER 15, 2007
After years of fat profits, builders are posting negative total returns. The worst hit, TOUSA, fell as much as 84% in the first nine months of 2007. The rest aren't doing much better
OCTOBER 12, 2007
From Bogota to Bahrain, the U.S. dollar still buys a lot of house in these world cities
OCTOBER 3, 2007
The metropolitan areas with the highest number of contaminated sites per capita in the nation
SEPTEMBER 26, 2007
The most affordable housing markets in each state, according to Coldwell Banker's 2007 Home Price Comparison Index
SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
Investors see housing prices headed for steeper declines over the next year
SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
Fourteen experts, ranging from lawyers to housing advocates, offer their solutions for solving the housing crisis
SEPTEMBER 18, 2007
In light of affordability, home price forecasts, and job growth projections, here's where smart home buyers should—and should not—look now
SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
These coastal areas are the most likely to be hit by major hurricanes, but they might be worth checking out for real estate deals
AUGUST 31, 2007
After years of double-digit growth, the white-hot European residential property market looks to be cooling
AUGUST 22, 2007
It may be hard to feel sorry for these victims of the housing downturn, but here are the 10 men and women in the mortgage and construction businesses who have lost the most in share price and net worth this year
AUGUST 21, 2007
Foreclosure activity was up 9% in July, with five states accounting for more than half of the national total and Nevada once again topping the list
AUGUST 16, 2007
Home prices are falling nationally, but there are some markets that are still seeing big price gains. Find out where
AUGUST 13, 2007
The down-and-dirty tactics of some homebuilders are now coming to light in the fallout from the end of the housing boom
AUGUST 13, 2007
Disgruntled homeowners are turning to the Web to organize and attack unresponsive builders for faulty construction. Here are 12 sites that have generated the most anger and the most support
JULY 25, 2007
A month in some of these properties can cost as much as a lifetime in an average home
JULY 23, 2007
London's embarrassing Millennium Dome has been reborn as a sizzling new venue for concerts, sports, and shopping
JULY 19, 2007
Think you pay a lot for your rental apartment? Rents have skyrocketed in these 10 cities
JULY 12, 2007
After hitting a 30-month high in May, U.S. foreclosure activity subsided in June. Is the worst over?
JULY 2, 2007
A look at the most expensive single-asset real estate transactions of 2006 and 2007 (so far) in Asia
JUNE 26, 2007
From $100 million mansions to billion-dollar skyscrapers, the palatial homes of today's billionaires put the castles of yore to shame
JUNE 26, 2007
Investors see housing prices headed for further declines over the next year
JUNE 15, 2007
After a calmer April, foreclosure activity shot up 19% in May, supporting suspicions that housing troubles would last longer than expected
JUNE 13, 2007
Shopping centers so enormous, they're tourist attractions
JUNE 6, 2007
Cats, dogs, insects, and dead bodies—just some of the gruesome findings, unintended consequences, and unsung victims of foreclosure that you may have never heard about—until now
MAY 31, 2007
Where the best-performing CEOs of the BusinessWeek 50 spend the most productive part of their day
MAY 30, 2007
From skyscrapers to historic landmarks, European properties are selling for record prices
MAY 24, 2007
Searching for southern comfort at a reasonable price? Try out one of these 25 communities
MAY 16, 2007
For fine living at an agreeable price, the nation's central states may be your best bet yet
MAY 15, 2007
With the spring buying season in full bloom, foreclosure activity fell slightly in April—but defaults on risky loans still kept numbers well above last year's
MAY 9, 2007
You don't have to be a pioneer to settle in the West's finest communities, where life these days is both comfortable and sensibly priced
MAY 1, 2007
Thinking about moving to the region--or leaving? Before you make the change, be sure to check out these reasonably priced, high-quality options
APRIL 25, 2007
A growing number of foreigners are snapping up homes in the Eurasian country
APRIL 18, 2007
As the market cools and competition heats up, big-city developers are lavishing more dollars on branding and marketing
APRIL 11, 2007
As the federal government orders more ethanol, farmers are literally reaping the benefits—especially in Midwest corn country
APRIL 11, 2007
Rural land values are on the rise all over the nation, but prices remain highest where real estate in general costs the most
APRIL 6, 2007
A new Mercer study hat-tips Zurich and other European, North American, and Asian cities for delivering a stellar quality of life for expatriate executives
APRIL 2, 2007
Ever wondered what makes a house worth $35 million? Decide for yourself by touring the most expensive home ever listed in California's Sonoma Valley
APRIL 2, 2007
In 2000, these states had isolated markets for million-dollar real estate, but since then their luxury home totals have grown significantly
APRIL 2, 2007
When local industries dry up, so do wealthy neighborhoods. Could the affluent suburbs of Hartford and Detroit be next?
APRIL 2, 2007
Looking for a top-dollar home? You'll have plenty to pick from in these states, which boast the greatest number of properties valued at $1 million or more
APRIL 2, 2007
A look at the ZIP codes, by state, that had the greatest appreciation of single-family home prices between the third quarter of 2001 and the third quarter of 2006
MARCH 28, 2007
Investors are predicting a drop in housing prices in these 10 markets over the next year
MARCH 26, 2007
Foreclosure activity dwindled in the year's shortest month, but some states still felt the strain of rate increases and tighter lending
MARCH 26, 2007
As the spring shopping season approaches, the housing market is in turmoil. For buyers, this is a time to negotiate. If you're a seller, you may need to adjust your expectations. Here are timely tips for those on both sides of the contract.
MARCH 19, 2007
They might not all have clean air yet, but these 15 metros saw the steepest declines in ground-level ozone pollution—the primary constituent of smog—between 1990 and 2005
MARCH 14, 2007
Investors are predicting a drop in housing prices in these 10 markets over the next year
MARCH 7, 2007
Ten areas that offer both affordable housing and rapidly rising home values in some of the country's largest cities
FEBRUARY 26, 2007
The best combination of artistic resources, relatively low living costs, and young, diverse populations make these ten metro areas ideal for art-making
FEBRUARY 21, 2007
Home prices may still be slipping across much of the nation, but these 14 metro areas saw double-digit price growth last quarter
FEBRUARY 14, 2007
In 2006, international investors bought up more than $19 billion in U.S. commercial real estate. Find out which countries are buying the most
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
Total U.S. foreclosures were up 42% last year, with Detroit and Atlanta leading the list of metro areas with the highest percentage of household filings
JANUARY 30, 2007
Miami tops the list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the highest degree of housing inequality. Where does your metro rank?
JANUARY 26, 2007
As the housing market weakens, will it lead to consolidation among builders? For an answer, keep close tabs on these top 10 players in the industry
JANUARY 23, 2007
With soaring home prices, living costs, and property taxes, these towns offer the most that money can buy on the outskirts of the nation's biggest cities
JANUARY 12, 2007
As the Sunshine State nurses its housing-bust burns, the market for luxury homes remains sizzling. And with properties like these, it's no surprise
JANUARY 10, 2007
Can't afford to buy or borrow? These 20 metropolitan areas--all with populations greater than 1 million--are bucking the trend of fast-rising rental rates
JANUARY 5, 2007
Forget Palm Beach or Aspen—from the Outer Banks to the Appalachian Mountains, the Tar Heel State's top homes offer snow, sand, and everything in between
JANUARY 4, 2007
Take a tour of our dazzling showcase of the 14 best home improvements money can buy
JANUARY 3, 2007
A housing downturn may create investment opportunities--but what about those dollars already invested? Here are 10 tips for polishing up your home in a lackluster market
DECEMBER 26, 2006
Stuyvesant Town tops the list of the 10 priciest property sales of the year, which add up to a record-smashing $17 billion
DECEMBER 20, 2006
With real estate prices down and bonuses up, now is a good time to buy that new home or weekend getaway
DECEMBER 13, 2006
From wall-mounted to waterfall, see-through to three-sided, designer hearths are keeping the home fires burning in style this winter
DECEMBER 12, 2006
What the New Year holds for prices, sales, housing starts, and mortgages in the biggest metro areas in the U.S.
DECEMBER 3, 2006
From Vancouver to the Dominican Republic, a new generation of luxury condo-hotels is coming on the market over the next few years
DECEMBER 1, 2006
Dairy farms, horse stables, lake houses and mountain lodges. Today Vermont still offers plenty of scenic charm—but with a liberal dose of luxury
NOVEMBER 30, 2006
Cut out the costly gym membership fees and ditch the excuses for not working out. Ten ways to turn your home into a fitness fun center
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
Valuable wine collections deserve a customized display room, which may cost between $25,000 and $250,000
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
In the wake of a lousy month for home construction, we look back at the winning and losing years for housing starts from 1959 to present and discover that 2006 wouldn't even make the bottom 20
NOVEMBER 17, 2006
For the week ending Nov. 15, from Vermont to the San Juan Islands, here are 10 properties that sizzled despite the cooling market
NOVEMBER 16, 2006
Looking at median home prices, cost of living, crime, and local schools, here are the 25 best and most affordable suburbs of the largest cities in the U.S.
NOVEMBER 10, 2006
For the week ending Nov. 10, from SoHo to Bel-Air, 10 properties that sizzle despite the cooling market
NOVEMBER 10, 2006
The third quarter saw a big jump in home foreclosures around the U.S., with Detroit and Fort Lauderdale getting hit hardest
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
The secret is out—lavish designer dressing rooms are the next remodeling frontier for the home
NOVEMBER 6, 2006
Where are housing prices headed? Like most other things real estate, it depends on location, location, location
OCTOBER 31, 2006
Ten towns with an educated population, culture, good hospitals, and Division I football—all at a reasonable price
OCTOBER 31, 2006
Whether you're an alum of a Division I school or just really into college football, here are 12 towns by conference that offer the most bang—and ball—for your buck
OCTOBER 19, 2006
San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago lead a list of cities where residents spend the most on housing and transportation combined
OCTOBER 18, 2006
The $5.4 billion paid for Manhattan's Stuyvesant Town sets a new property record. Here are the nine other biggest deals
OCTOBER 10, 2006
Investors are predicting a drop in housing prices in these 10 markets over the next year
SEPTEMBER 27, 2006
The most affordable housing markets by state, according to Coldwell Banker's 2006 Home Price Comparison Indexs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2006
Ranging from seven figures to under $20,000, these 10 state-of-the-art designs give new meaning to home theater
SEPTEMBER 20, 2006
The best ways to avoid falling victim to unscrupulous mortgage lenders
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006
Last year the housing market was so strong that new listings were in short supply. Today, as demand sags, inventories are way up
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
Steve Glenn's Living Homes sets a new standard in eco-friendly homebuilding
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
In this game almost every player wins—except for the cash-strapped homeowner
AUGUST 31, 2006
The median home price in the U.S. is around $230,000. But the most expensive area boasts a median of $745,000, while the least shuffles in at a mere $67,000
AUGUST 24, 2006
Houses that have lingered on the market due to price, location, or idiosyncratic features could be a bargain for the right buyer
AUGUST 23, 2006
The housing news may be gloomy but for homeowners there are still some oases in the growing real estate desert
AUGUST 21, 2006
Ten spots that have honed competition to a fine art
AUGUST 21, 2006
Check out this timeline of hot spots throughout history
AUGUST 17, 2006
If 2006 has a mild hurricane season, these homes and others like them could see a big jump in price
AUGUST 17, 2006
Going from B-school digs to a new apartment can be a life-altering experience. Here's how some did it
AUGUST 10, 2006
Indianapolis leads the nation in foreclosure rates in the second quarter. But, on a good note, nationwide foreclosures are down 15% from Q1. Here's a look
AUGUST 1, 2006
A tour of real-world properties at the top end of the Monopoly board
MAY 22, 2006
As the housing boom cools, buyers are getting choosier. Check out these ways to increase your home's drawing power
MAY 19, 2006
International icons such as the Eiffel Tower and the Washington Monument were often regarded as eyesores by contemporaries
MAY 18, 2006
Thanks to new high-tech gadgets and gizmos, the simple life is just a few touch screens away. Never burn the popcorn or starve the fish again
APRIL 13, 2006
Eye-popping prices mean you won't get much for your money. Take a look at some of the choicest offerings in charming areas
APRIL 10, 2006
Half a million dollars - what's one man's fortune is another man's pocket change in U.S. real estate.
APRIL 10, 2006
Behavioral economists have identified avoidable errors of judgment that lead to poor housing decisions.
APRIL 7, 2006
Here we look at high-end makeovers aimed at lifting a property's sales appeal. Warning: These new looks don't come cheap
APRIL 4, 2006
An insider's look at the residences of 165 Charles St., designed by the "starchitect" and decked out in 20th century modernist furnishings
APRIL 3, 2006
You don't have to take out a second mortgage to put the best face on your property when it goes on the market. In fact, even a low-cost makeovercan open buyers' wallets
MARCH 31, 2006
The decorating doyenne has teamed with KB Home to produce the first Stewart-branded community. Do they make the grade with architecture school dean Mark Robbins?
MARCH 24, 2006
Stagers take a property that's sitting on the market and transform it with a little design magic. Check out these Chicago-area examples
MARCH 3, 2006
They were wrecks, eyesores, and neighborhood abominations. Now, thanks to imaginative exterior makeovers, these homes are the toasts of their streets.
FEBRUARY 24, 2006
The fourth in our series on home remodeling for under $100,000 looks at how to convert available space into a heavenly master bedroom suite
FEBRUARY 17, 2006
Here's a look at six renovations that added modern comforts to outdated or dull spaces for less than $100,000
FEBRUARY 10, 2006
Here's a look at some ambitious—but-on-a-budget—remodeling projects, undertaken with an eye on flow and comfort
FEBRUARY 7, 2006
Leading architects are transforming shipping containers into industrial-chic dwellings that are cost-efficient, rapidly built, and strong
FEBRUARY 6, 2006
These remodeling jobs for around $50,000 brought new flavor to homes whose cooking areas were getting a little stale
JANUARY 31, 2006
Eco-friendliness used to mean a house with a solar roof. Now skyscrapers are rising to the occasion with stunning innovations
JANUARY 25, 2006
Factory-built modular houses come in all shapes and sizes. Take a look at these beautiful rustic structures
JANUARY 20, 2006
Factory-built modular homes are breaking new ground with their contemporary designs. Check out these modern-as-tomorrow examples
JANUARY 20, 2006
The final piece in our series takes a look at homes with a past on the market in the Great American West
JANUARY 17, 2006
These customized, traditional-looking homes are a far cry from cookie-cutter structures most folks associate with modular homes
JANUARY 12, 2006
The third in our series takes a look at some vintage properties on the market in America's Heartland
DECEMBER 30, 2005
The second in our series takes a look at some historic homes on the market in the land of cotton
DECEMBER 23, 2005
Here's the first in our series of homes on the market that are not only beautiful but have walls whispering tales from the past
DECEMBER 9, 2005
It's an increasingly popular option for people who love that hotel lifestyle. And now, it's not just for the ultrarich
NOVEMBER 18, 2005
The final installment of our series highlighting dream homes for under $500,000 brings us to California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado
NOVEMBER 11, 2005
We take in the splendors of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the fifth part of our series highlighting American Dream homes for under $500,000
NOVEMBER 4, 2005
The fourth in our series highlighting American Dream homes for under $500,000
takes us to sweet homesteads in the nation's heartland
NOVEMBER 1, 2005
These prefabricated modernist homes, created by respected architects, are a boon for those searching for stylish yet affordable options.
OCTOBER 27, 2005
The third in our series highlighting American Dream homes for under $500,000 offers a tour of some attractive finds in Dixie
OCTOBER 21, 2005
The second in our series highlighting American Dream homes for under $500,000
takes us to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Wyoming
OCTOBER 14, 2005
This first slide show in a series highlights American Dream homes available for under $500,000, though you may be far from a big city
AUGUST 25, 2005
You don't have to be a golfer to love these fairway-friendly houses—some also offer nearby skiing, beaches, and more
AUGUST 17, 2005
Along with housing overall, the market for ski houses is soaring as well. Here's a look at some listings nationwide for different budget levels
JULY 27, 2005
Floating in comfort or absolute luxury, it's your choice with today's breed of houseboats
JULY 15, 2005
Hankering for a house near the ocean or on the bay? Here's a coast-to-coast sampling of what's available now. Better move fast
JULY 1, 2005
Who says a second home has to be in one place? With an RV, you can take it anywhere you go. And the range of models means something for everyone
MAY 23, 2005
Take a look at the different homes available for that princely sum—and how location impacts how far your money will go.
MARCH 30, 2005
What will the ultrarich buyer of Updown Court get for his $134 million? Let's take a look inside and around this opulent estate.
MARCH 15, 2005
Here are 15 homes ranging from under a half-million dollars to over $130 million. How close can you come to guessing their recent value?
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