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    • Starwood Capital Goes Shopping for Malls May 22, 2013
      Starwood Capital Group is in talks to buy seven U.S. shopping malls from Westfield Group for more than $1 billion, a deal that would mark the latest in a flurry of big-ticket acquisitions of retail property. […]
    • Trump-Branded Rio Project Faces Test May 22, 2013
      A developer is hoping to break ground soon in Rio de Janeiro on the first Donald Trump-branded project in Brazil, but with the country's growth engine low on steam, the office market may not cooperate. […]
    • For Developer, 3 Could Be Charm May 22, 2013
      Ian Bruce Eichner, a developer whose high-profile problems became symbols of the last two real-estate busts, is in final stages of a deal to buy a condominium development site near Manhattan's Flatiron Building. […]
    • Office Parks Get a Makeover May 22, 2013
      Once a symbol of suburban dominance, aging office parks from California to New Jersey are being reimagined as little cities. […]
    • Green With Ivy in Chicago May 20, 2013
      A late-1800s home on Chicago's Gold Coast is wrapped in greenery and flanked by tour-worthy gardens. […]
    • Midcentury-Modern Furniture for Kids May 20, 2013
      Why discerning parents can't get enough of tiny, collectible, midcentury pieces. […]
    • Pleasures and Pitfalls of Frank Lloyd Wright Homes May 18, 2013
      There are 20 Frank Lloyd Wright homes now on the market, and some are available at a markdown. But owning an architectural treasure can come with significant headaches. […]
    • Vessel Sinks That Double as Decorative Art May 17, 2013
      Five custom-made vessel sinks with inspiration from nature. […]
    • Can This House Sell for $190 Million? May 17, 2013
      An eye-popping price tag in Greenwich, Conn., is a new test of the ultra-high-end property market. […]
    • When Crisis Hits During a Move May 17, 2013
      Coping tips for handling the unexpected while selling a home […]
    • Artists Aim for the Heights in Jersey City May 17, 2013
      An arts district approved for a section of Jersey City's Heights neighborhood could spur new development and bring more creative types to an area that is already home to many artists. […]
    • Ackman, Investors in Deal to Buy N.Y. Penthouse May 17, 2013
      Hedge fund billionaire William Ackman and an investor group are in contract to buy a New York penthouse for over $90 million; Ron Radziner sells his California home for $4.4 million. […]
    • Buzz Aldrin on His Lunar Home May 17, 2013
      For 21½ hours in 1969, two astronauts lived aboard a cold, cramped lunar module with a balky circuit breaker. Buzz Aldrin talks about what this home aboard Apollo 11 was like. […]
    • Home for Water Toys in Austin May 17, 2013
      A home on Lake Austin is surrounded by natural beauty, but it's also a short kayak ride to the local coffee shop. […]
    • Why to Take Out a Mortgage in Retirement May 16, 2013
      Rather than pay off their homes, some seniors are finding that their money can work harder elsewhere. […]
    • Historic Palladian Mansion in Virginia May 14, 2013
      The Brandon Plantation, a National Historic Landmark with a detailed history tied to the Civil War and Washington politics, is scheduled for auction in June. […]
    • Prospect Park South Keeps 'Rural Beauty' May 13, 2013
      Prospect Park South, a landmarked Brooklyn neighborhood of detached houses spread out along gracious tree-lined streets, is drawing more young families priced out of surrounding areas. […]
    • Time Warner Looks West for Possible Office Move May 10, 2013
      Time Warner Inc. is leaning toward moving its roughly 1 million-square-foot headquarters to a fledgling office district on Manhattan's far West Side, according to a person briefed on the company's plans. […]
    • The New Luxury Kids' Rooms May 10, 2013
      To keep teens and tweens occupied at home, more parents try luxe, amenity-packed "kid zones." […]
    • French Normandy in Ohio May 8, 2013
      A 1916 home in one of Ohio's toniest areas has been expanded and updated to suit the needs of the owners and plenty of house guests. […]