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The number of homeowners taking out reverse mortgages tripled from 2005 to 2009, perhaps in part because retired homeowners who are strapped for cash are using these loans to turn home equity into a monthly check, says MarketWatch's Andrea Coombes.
The company is planning a luxury vacation-home development in Disney World in Florida. Vacant lots go on sale this week.
A former horse stable once owned by American Express was recently renovated into a series of duplex luxury apartments. The TriBeCa north property was an especially difficult renovation because of the building's age. Lee Hawkins reports.
Nick Timiraos discusses why, in markets across the country, home sales are deteriorating, inventories of unsold homes are piling up and builders are scaling back construction plans.
Ronnette Riley owns thousands of international buildings, and they all fit into her office on the Empire State Building's 74th floor.
Some negative housing numbers fuel new concerns for investors, Barrons.com's Bob O'Brien reports.
San Jose city officials and owners of the Silicon Valley area's big flea market debate the future of the large property, with plans on track to expand the San Francisco Bay Area's rapid transit system to the site.
Hal Winer doubled the size of a 19th-century home in Westchester County's Ossining to create a home recording studio, where artists like Rob Thomas and Bjork have recorded.
As more homeowners invest in renewable energy and other high-efficiency appliances, they're spiffing up the dank mechanical room and turning new iPod-inspired designs into showpieces. WSJ's Gwendolyn Bounds reports on six signs you might be a "boiler room junkie."
U.S. home prices rose in May for the second straight month, according to the latest report from S&P/Case-Shiller. Is this the beginning of a sustained recovery in housing? Reporters Nick Timiraos and Robbie Whelan weigh in.
Tourists are making their way to Chile's Easter Island to bear witness to a total solar eclipse this weekend. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Video Courtesy of Reuters. 
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner jet, whose delivery to clients faces fresh delays, landed Sunday in England after its first flight outside the U.S., in advance of the Farnborough International Airshow. Video Courtesy of Sky News. 
Bowery Lane Bicycles are built in Queens, N.Y., and sold to folks looking for a leisurely ride, and retails stores looking for displays. Zenovia Earle heads to the factory to see what goes into making these classy cruisers. 
Celebrity Cruises Chief Executive Daniel Hanrahan explains why Europe is a key market and tells Dow Jones Newswires' Veronica Dagher about opportunities in China and what might be in store for Cuba. 
Melbourne Zoo's baby elephant Mali celebrates turning 6 months old. Video Courtesy the Herald-Sun. 
Sarah Nassauer discusses why reality TV shows are being sought out by vacation destinations in an effort to generate buzz among viewers and travelers. 
Increasing numbers of British residents are turning to the staycation instead of flights to warmer climates. Video Courtesy of Sky News. 
The first family stops at "Mt. Desert" for ice cream during their summer holiday in Maine. 
Paul Sheridan talks about the upcoming Farnborough Airshow, likely orders and trends in aircraft values. 
Kenny Dichter, CEO of Marquis Jet, takes Lee Hawkins on a WalkAbout to tour the company's lounge underneath Phillipe's in Midtown. Dichter explains that, while many people might not know about the lounge, it's open to the public. © Copyright 2008 - 2010 | CondominiumHotels.com | Jeff Johnstone - Arizona Real Estate Broker | PrivateResidenceClubs.com | LuxuryUrbanLiving.com | BoutiqueHotelRates.com |