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High-end buyers boost Florida condo market
Kate Archer Kent Jul 24, 2012
Empty nesters with money to spend are fueling something of a boom in Florida's vacation home market.
Watches thrive even in the smartphone age
Sally Herships Jul 21, 2012
Even as more people use their smartphones as to check the time, watch sales are rising at a healthy clip -- especially on the luxury end
Luxury brands adding more airport locations
Jeremy Hobson Jul 5, 2012
In recent years, sales at airports and other travel venues have risen far more quickly than at regular stores for many chains, prompting luxury retailers to focus on the travel market.
Condo buyers square off against foreign investors
Karen Burkett Jun 25, 2012
The condo market is on the rise in hot cities like Miami. But that means competition from international buyers who bring cash.
After NBA finals, will Heat do a cooldown?
Jeff Horwich Jun 22, 2012
The Miami Heat, in five games, won the NBA championship last night by... a lot. From a strictly business point of view -- what now?
Letters: Real estate entaglements with family members
Tess Vigeland Jun 1, 2012
Tess is joined by senior producer Paddy Hirsch and credit expert Liz Weston to talk about credit utilization, bankruptcy amongst seniors, and the down side of buying real estate for your kids.
Miami hardware store swears off the penny
Tess Vigeland May 28, 2012
Miami Herald reporter Douglas Hanks on why a hardware store has decided to get rid of the penny and what it's done for business.
New home construction up 30% from last year
Josh Brown May 16, 2012
Housing starts, as they're called, were up 2.6 percent last month, and compared with last April, home construction was up almost 30 percent.
Real estate agents bristle at online listings
Bob Moon May 2, 2012
Zillow, Trulia and other sites contain inaccuracies that skew the market, real estate agents say. Some are pulling their online listings.
Are Americans ready to start buying homes again?
David Brancaccio Apr 26, 2012
According to recent Gallup data, Americans feel home prices are still at a pretty low level -- but that also means many think it is a great time to buy.
