Blog Profile / Developments - WSJ.com
| URL : | http://blogs.wsj.com/developments/?mod=WSJBlog | |
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| Filed Under: | Business & Finance / Real Estate | |
| Posts on Regator: | 2690 | |
| Posts / Week: | 11.6 | |
| Archived Since: | December 12, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Bang for the Buck: Where Investing in Rental Homes Is Most Profitable
A new study by foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac looks at the most profitable places to rent out single-family homes.
After Sandy, Rush on Fire Island to Prepare for High Season
Fire Island, long favored by New Yorkers as a warm-weather retreat, is preparing for the summer season amid post-Sandy cleanup efforts.
Real Estate News: Mortgage Gamble Pays Off for Wells
Here is a look at real-estate news from Wednesday in the WSJ.
Luxury Sales Sweep Into Windy City
Chicago has been known more for its deep-dish pizza than luxury real estate, but the return of high-rise development is bolstering the city's luxury market.
Washington, D.C., Home Rich in History Sells for $8.6 Million
Donald Roth, a founder of international private equity firm EMP Global, has sold his 11,000-square-foot home in the Georgetown area of Washington, D.C., for $8.6 million.
House of the Week: And the Winner Is…
Find out which home took top billing in this week's reader poll.
Sweet Sale: San Francisco Home With Ghirardelli History Sells for $3.4 Million
A San Francisco home with ties to the Ghirardelli chocolate company has sold for $3.4 million.
Real Estate News: Districts Lifted by Tech Glitz
Here is a look at real-estate news from the weekend and today on WSJ.
Larry Ellison Lists Lake Tahoe Compound for $28.5 Million
Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison has listed his 2.62-acre compound on the east shore of Lake Tahoe for $28.5 million.
Plots and Ploys: D.C.’s Jordache Look
At a time when budget cuts are causing unease in the nation's capital, the moguls behind Jordache Enterprises Inc., have paid more than $100 million for a Washington office building known as the Bond Building.
Real Estate News: China Developers Look Abroad—for Chinese Buyers
Here is a look at real-estate news from Wednesday's WSJ.
Q&A: Architecture’s Early Riser
Courtney Brett is one of the youngest architects in the industry and, until recently, was the youngest member of the American Institute of Architects.
Hotelier Wagers on Free Internet Access
Charges for basic Internet access will end at a collection of major hotels starting this summer, removing a frustrating fee for travelers and showing that a onetime amenity is now widely considered a necessity.
House of the Week: And the Winner Is…
Four new properties vied for the title of “House of the Week.” Find out which home readers chose as the top abode.
Bailout Funds Would Shrink If Profit Jumps at Fannie Mae
A quirk of Fannie Mae’s bailout agreement with the U.S. Treasury could reduce the amount of aid that the government would be able to provide the company if it reports a huge profit for the fourth quarter of 2012.
Trulia: Buying Beats Renting Despite Rising Home Prices
Trulia has come out with an analysis that says buying a home is still resoundingly cheaper than renting, in basically every corner of the country.
Mansion Video: Cityscape to Rolling Acres in Asia
Video: Here’s a look at some of the properties featured as the Asia House of the Day in March.
Housing Starts Under the Microscope
When it comes to new-home construction, it’s important to take a step back and remember where the market is.
Sen. Corker: Housing Regulator Needs A ‘Technocrat’ In Charge
As we reported last week, the White House has been considering nominating Rep. Mel Watt (D., N.C.) to lead the federal regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. But Mr. Watt could face a tough confirmation fight if comments from a key Republican are any indication.
Builders Frustrated by Lack of Lots
U.S. home builders' confidence dropped for the second straight month in March as builders became discouraged by a lack of land available for construction.