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Sweden Sells Property Firm	7/3/2008 6:57 PM
Sweden sold property firm Vasakronan to Fastigheter for $6.88 billion, continuing its privatization drive.
The Home Insulation Conundrum	7/3/2008 1:22 PM
Fiberglass or foam spray? Figuring out what kind of insulation to use in a new house turns out to be a complicated calculation.
Buying a Sense of Security for the Home	7/2/2008 8:07 PM
How would different security companies configure a home with a system, and what would they charge to alert the police about triggered motion sensors? Here's a look at ADT, Brink's, Monitronics and Protection One.
With Energy Rights, Money Trumps All	7/3/2008 9:19 AM
Financial opportunity is outweighing environmental issues for property owners swept up in a land grab by energy companies targeting gas reserves. Rights for deep drilling are fetching as much as $2,500 an acre, or more.
Finding Foreclosures, Screening Deadbeats	7/3/2008 1:08 PM
June Fletcher offers her take on two recently launched sites: RentBureau.com, which helps landlords screen tenants and ForeclosurePoint.com, a listing service.
IndyMac Works With U.S. Regulators	7/1/2008 8:38 PM
IndyMac is working with U.S. regulators on a plan to shore up the company's "safety and soundness."
Banks Are Freezing Lines of Credit	6/30/2008 8:53 PM
As lenders recoil from falling home prices and mortgage defaults, many have been reeling in credit lines or freezing them. If your home-equity line of credit has been frozen, and you need access to the funds, here are some tips.
Florida Files Countrywide Lawsuit	6/30/2008 8:50 PM
Florida filed a lawsuit against Countrywide and its chief executive, alleging the mortgage company engaged in deceptive and unfair trade practices. (Complaint)
Businesses Taking Less Office Space	7/3/2008 2:24 AM
Companies are taking less office space, driving down rents in most U.S. markets and giving tenants an edge.
Construction Loans Sour Small Banks	7/2/2008 7:57 AM
Regional and small banks are expected to report large losses from their mounting volume of soured loans made primarily to home builders.
REITs Bruised by Credit Crisis	7/1/2008 5:32 PM
Real-estate shares fell victim to economic and credit concerns in the second quarter, registering bigger declines than the broader S&P 500.
LaSalle Is BofA's Other Vexing Deal	7/2/2008 6:53 AM
Bank of America is seeing a rapid run-up in delinquencies on building loans, a timely reminder of the liabilities that the bank will be taking on with Countrywide. Part of the blame comes from its acquisition of LaSalle Bank.