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Anna Kournikova Sells in Miami

Feb 3rd, 2012 | By WSJ.com: Real Estate | Category: News worldwide

Anna Kournikova sells in Miami, Nobu Matsuhisa Buys in Los Angeles and a Kauai beachfront home asks $24 million.



A Modest Home for Palm Beach

Feb 2nd, 2012 | By WSJ.com: Real Estate | Category: News worldwide

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.



Plots & Ploys: Touchdown Before Kickoff

Feb 2nd, 2012 | By WSJ.com: Real Estate | Category: News worldwide

Regardless of whether the New York Giants or the New England Patriots win Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, a prohibitive favorite has emerged: Indianapolis-area hotels.



Mortgage Plan Draws GOP Opposition

Feb 2nd, 2012 | By WSJ.com: Real Estate | Category: News worldwide

Obama is betting his latest proposal to aid the housing market will fare better than earlier efforts, despite congressional opposition.



Elegant English House

Feb 2nd, 2012 | By WSJ.com: Real Estate | Category: News worldwide

This partially moated seven-bedroom home in eastern England probably dates back originally to the 15th century.



Mountain Retreat

Feb 2nd, 2012 | By WSJ.com: Real Estate | Category: News worldwide

This four-bedroom mountain retreat, with natural stone from Montana and oak ceilings, is in Truckee, Calif., near Lake Tahoe, and is part of a development with a golf course and access to a ski lift.



Ally Financial Swings to Loss

Feb 2nd, 2012 | By WSJ.com: Real Estate | Category: News worldwide

Ally Financial, the U.S. government-owned auto lender, swung to a $250 million net loss in the fourth quarter after taking a charge for regulatory penalties stemming from foreclosure matters.



When the Home Bank Closes

Feb 1st, 2012 | By WSJ.com: Real Estate | Category: News worldwide

The housing bust means many small businesses can no longer use home-equity loans for funding.



English Country Home

Feb 1st, 2012 | By WSJ.com: Real Estate | Category: News worldwide

This seven-bedroom, Georgian-fronted residence in England’s South Downs National Park has evolved over almost 500 years through a series of additions.



Housing’s Firmer Foundation

Feb 1st, 2012 | By WSJ.com: Real Estate | Category: News worldwide

Right now, the connection between what the S&P/Case-Shiller index says and what is actually going on with housing may be lukewarm at best.