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Fisher Island: America's most exclusive zip code
Jeremy Hobson Jan 25, 2013
Just off the coast of Miami is one of the richest places in the country. Marketplace takes a tour of the ultra-exclusive enclave.
Letters: How to negotiate a short sale
David Lazarus Jan 25, 2013
Glenn Kelman, CEO of real estate website Redfin, answers listeners questions about short sales, home renovations and what to do when your family outgrows its house.
Miami home buyers compete with wealthy investors
Karen Burkett Jan 23, 2013
As the housing market revives, investors paying cash crowd out middle-class home shoppers
Miami’s condo king on the luxury real estate comeback
Jeremy Hobson Jan 23, 2013
Luxury real estate developer Jorge Perez talks about the highs and lows of selling ritzy condos to the rich and famous.
Atari declares bankruptcy
Queena Kim Jan 22, 2013
The legendary video game company could be facing the end after years of sagging business.
Yelp partners with city health departments; New real estate technologies
David Brancaccio Jan 18, 2013
Letter grades from the health department found in the windows of restaurants in cities like San Francisco and New York will begin appearing in Yelp reviews. And, the National Association of Realtors gets in the tech startup game.
Housing revival gives home builders hope
Jeff Tyler Jan 15, 2013
Companies like Lennar have an incentive to start building again as the inventory of vacant houses falls. Conditions are good for consumers, with some hitches.
Letters: Help! I need to find a financial planner
Barbara Bogaev Jan 11, 2013
Where can I find a financial planner for my wealth bracket? Will someone alert me when it's time to take my mandatory 401(k) withdrawals? Financial expert Louis Barajas answers listeners' letters.
NASA looks to lease old shuttle facility
Jim Burress Jan 15, 2013
NASA looks to find new uses for defunct space center.
Letters: My parents won't talk about money with me
Barbara Bogaev Jan 4, 2013
How can I get my aging parents to talk openly about their financial situation? Is it a smart move to retire overseas? Are there any downsides to credit cards that help pay down my student loan debt? LA Times consumer columnist answers listeners' letters.
