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The Eco-Kitchen Challenge
Renovating to be green takes more time, research and intestinal fortitude than doing it the regular way. Is a 16-month journey to a new kitchen worth it? Journal reporter Gwendolyn Bounds details her remodeling process.
Can Houses Be Sold Like Art?
A restored modernist home in Palm Springs, Calif., fetched $15 million this week at Christie's prestigious evening sales -- a record for a home sold at an art-house auction. But some devotees of midcentury architecture were dismayed. Photos
Fannie, Freddie Called Weak in Capital Base
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's meager capital could pose a significant risk to taxpayers and financial institutions, their regulator said.
Consumers Are Downbeat on Economy
Consumer sentiment about the economy hit a 28-year low, while housing starts jumped 8.2% in April on gains in the multifamily category.
Pushing the Envelope on Vegetables
Garden centers, catalogs and seed companies are promoting strange, colorful vegetables to intrigue veteran gardeners and inspire a new generation who -- until recently -- hadn't shown much interest in getting their hands in the dirt.
American Girl Founder Puts Houses on Sale
Pleasant Rowland, the founder of doll company American Girl, has put both of her houses in Aurora, N.Y., on the market. Former Bear Stearns executive Alvin H. Einbender has listed his apartment…plus more. Photos
Congress Faults Bush on Housing Bill
The Bush administration is a surprising wild card in the debate about a housing rescue. Lawmakers say the White House has sent mixed signals about what kind of housing bill it would approve.
Fannie to Scrap Policy Over Down Payments
Fannie Mae is expected to announce that it is scrapping a policy requiring higher down payments on home mortgages in areas where house prices are falling.
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