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A Modern Carriage House in Brooklyn

May 23, 2013

At first glance, this home looks like another stately 19th-century Brooklyn home, but it was completed less than a decade ago as a modern mansion with a historic feel.

French Riverside Home


This 19th-century house on the banks of the River Indre comes with separate guest accommodation in a converted mill building.

Starwood Capital Goes Shopping for Malls


Starwood Capital Group is in talks to buy seven U.S. shopping malls from Westfield Group for more than $1 billion, a deal that would mark the latest in a flurry of big-ticket acquisitions of retail property.

Can This House Sell for $190 Million?


An eye-popping price tag in Greenwich, Conn., is a new test of the ultra-high-end property market.

Artists Aim for the Heights in Jersey City


An arts district approved for a section of Jersey City’s Heights neighborhood could spur new development and bring more creative types to an area that is already home to many artists.

Green With Ivy in Chicago

May 21, 2013

A late-1800s home on Chicago’s Gold Coast is wrapped in greenery and flanked by tour-worthy gardens.

Sweet (Waterfront) Home, Alabama

May 18, 2013

Looking to connect with his roots, the owner sought out this French Colonial-style home overlooking a bay.

Pleasures and Pitfalls of Frank Lloyd Wright Homes


There are 20 Frank Lloyd Wright homes now on the market, and some are available at a markdown. But owning an architectural treasure can come with significant headaches.

Ackman, Investors in Deal to Buy N.Y. Penthouse


Hedge fund billionaire William Ackman and an investor group are in contract to buy a New York penthouse for over $90 million; Ron Radziner sells his California home for $4.4 million.

When Crisis Hits During a Move


Coping tips for handling the unexpected while selling a home

Housing-Permit Surge Suggests Blip


Construction of new homes sank last month far more than expected, but a surge in building permits points to a pickup in the months ahead.

Party Time in Phuket

May 17, 2013

This Thai villa is designed for entertaining, with a pool, rooftop bar, poker table and a soundproofed disco.

Home for Water Toys in Austin


A home on Lake Austin is surrounded by natural beauty, but it’s also a short kayak ride to the local coffee shop.

At Home in a Hong Kong Fishing Village

May 15, 2013

An old fishing village in Hong Kong’s Clear Water Bay serves as the backdrop for this contemporary home with a wine cellar, rooftop Jacuzzi and waterfront views.

Secluded English Country Home


Built around 1920, this house in the Surrey Hills is surrounded by picturesque countryside.

Housing Rebound Grows as Prices Climb Sharply


Home prices in metropolitan areas saw their biggest year-over-year gains in more than seven years in the first quarter, evidence that the housing recovery is spreading across the nation.

Prospect Park South Keeps ‘Rural Beauty’


Prospect Park South, a landmarked Brooklyn neighborhood of detached houses spread out along gracious tree-lined streets, is drawing more young families priced out of surrounding areas.

Falling in Love With Hamilton Heights


The owners of this Hamilton Heights townhouse planned to live here after a gut renovation but discovered their dream home was on the market. Now the space with brand new interior is on the market for slightly under $2.7 million.

Home, Plus Teepee, in Australia

May 9, 2013

This property in rural Australia includes a six-person teepee and room for platypuses and turtles to roam.

French Normandy in Ohio


A 1916 home in one of Ohio’s toniest areas has been expanded and updated to suit the needs of the owners and plenty of house guests.