• Private Island on the Thames: $11.7 Million

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    Larry Ellison's Fantasy Island

    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

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    Artificial Grass Enters Residential Turf

    After a makeover, artificial grass is showing up in residential driveways, courtyards and high-traffic areas.

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    A Developer's Larger-Than-Life Life

    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.

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    Haunted by a Hollywood Starlet

    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.

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    Creating a Contemporary Home in a Castle

    Belgian interior architect Thierry Thenaers helps clients preserve and update castles and stately manors

  • Mortgage-Bond Pioneer Sets Jumbo Offering

    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.

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    Number of 'Underwater' Borrowers Drops Below 10 Million

    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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    Fears of New Housing Bubble Full of Air

    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.

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    House Call: Rebuilt From the Ashes

    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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    FHA Loss Could Soar in Extreme Scenario

    The FHA's projected losses could reach as high as $115 billion over 30 years under a previously undisclosed stress test conducted last year.