One of the world's richest people, Larry Ellison is known for his colorful exploits. Now he's tackling one of his most ambitious and expensive projects yet: rejuvenating one of Hawaii's smallest inhabited islands
After a makeover, artificial grass is showing up in residential driveways, courtyards and high-traffic areas.
Real-estate developer and investor Jonathan Leitersdorf spares little expense creating luxury on a grand scale for his homes in New York, Tel Aviv and Switzerland: from a hotel to a home with a 12,000-square-foot gym.
Some luxury homeowners are still falling behind on their jumbo-mortgage payments. When that happens, lenders are typically willing to offer borrowers relief—what's officially called forbearance.
Real-estate agents who specialize in a small area often sell at a higher price.
A writer's enchanting afternoon with Patricia Neal ends with a promise of a return visit. But time runs out before the ailing actress can revisit the home she once shared with husband Roald Dahl.
Belgian interior architect Thierry Thenaers helps clients preserve and update castles and stately manors
Shellpoint Partners, a residential finance firm controlled by mortgage-bond pioneer Lewis Ranieri, is planning to sell at least $251 million of securities backed by home loans as it breaks into the market seeing its strongest recovery since the financial crisis.
Rising home prices are easing one of the biggest headaches from the housing bust: the high level of homeowners owing more than their homes are worth.
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Ahead of the Tape: The numbers don't support the view that another housing bubble is brewing, and two important pieces of data this week on the housing market should underscore that point.
Over the winter, The Wall Street Journal's Mansion section asked readers to submit essays about a memorable or special home. Starting this week, we'll feature some of our favorites.
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The FHA's projected losses could reach as high as $115 billion over 30 years under a previously undisclosed stress test conducted last year.
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