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Putting a little faith in your listing

Nov 28, 2006
As the housing market cools across the country, sellers are working harder to move their properties. Commentator Mike Hickcox's home sat unsold for six months. That's when he tried something unconventional . . .

Housing stocks on the rise

Nov 28, 2006
Existing home sales are expected to fall again, but Wall Street is betting the worst of the housing slump is behind us. Is the celebration premature? Amy Scott reports.

Sellers, take Santa off the roof

Nov 27, 2006
If you're trying to sell your home, experts say its best to leave all those holiday decorations in the attic. Alex Cohen reports.

Rent's on the rise

Nov 21, 2006
Residential real estate is on the decline, but the commercial real estate market is still hot — and that means you can expect the rent on your apartment or office space to keep going up. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

Housing falls alone

Nov 20, 2006
A forecast out today says while the nation's housing industry may be on the ropes, economists don't see much fallout for the rest of the economy. John Dimsdale reports.

Buying in a soft market

Nov 17, 2006
The housing market is cooling. That's good news for buyers. Right? Janet Babin reports.

House falling in on related industries

Nov 7, 2006
Two of the nation's top luxury home builders reported steep drops in quarterly earnings today — and builders aren't the only ones feeling the pinch. Diantha Parker reports.

For public good, not for profit.

Housing market winners and losers

Nov 3, 2006
In September, new home prices fell by the greatest amount in 35 years. So what's the outlook for employers who bank on a soaring housing market? Diantha Parker reports.

Eminent domain's slippery, costly slope

Nov 2, 2006
Measures in four Western states would force local governments to pay property owners if regulations — such as zoning — reduce their property value. Commentator Jamie Court argues that would actually hurt taxpayers and homeowners.

Housing market continues slide

Oct 26, 2006
New home prices fell by the greatest amount in 35 years in September. The news comes on the heels of plunging existing home prices yesterday. So what's the outlook for the economy? Depends who you ask, Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.