msnbc.com: Real estate http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8874568/ns/business-real_estate/ Msnbc.com is a leader in breaking news and original journalism. Copyright 2012 msnbc.com en-us http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/SiteManagement/SiteWide/Images/msnbc_logo.gif msnbc.com http://www.msnbc.msn.com/ Tue, 15 May 2012 16:56:39 GMT News 60 Listing of The Week: A 'Hobbit House' at Lake Tahoe 885 Hill Lane, Lake Tahoe, Nevada For sale: $3,700,000 When Paul Arnold and his wife Elizabeth decided to build their custom home, they wanted something beyond fun. They wanted something fantastic. Hence, "The Hobbit House" was born.885 Hill Lane, Lake Tahoe, Nevada For sale: $3,700,000 When Paul Arnold and his wife Elizabeth decided to build their custom home, they wanted something beyond fun. They wanted something fantastic. Hence, "The Hobbit House" was born.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=dd95390e82486b956099e49418569088 http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/15/11661179-listing-of-the-week-a-hobbit-house-at-lake-tahoe?lite 885 Hill Lane, Lake Tahoe, Nevada For sale: $3,700,000 When Paul Arnold and his wife Elizabeth decided to build their custom home, they wanted something beyond fun. They wanted something fantastic. Hence, "The Hobbit House" was born. 885 Hill Lane, Lake Tahoe, Nevada For sale: $3,700,000 When Paul Arnold and his wife Elizabeth decided to build their custom home, they wanted something beyond fun. They wanted something fantastic. Hence, "The Hobbit House" was born. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 885 Hill Lane, Lake Tahoe, Nevada For sale: $3,700,000 When Paul Arnold and his wife Elizabeth decided to build their custom home, they wanted something beyond fun. They wanted something fantastic. Hence, "The Hobbit House" was born.


]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:55:38 GMT News http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/15/11661179-listing-of-the-week-a-hobbit-house-at-lake-tahoe?lite California cities lead fastest-growing housing markets Nationally, home prices are projected to decline 4 percent by the end of this year, according to Fiserv Case-Shiller’s latest projections. The country’s largest population centers will not escape this fate.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=e3197825feafae1a92ba2ead2ad364d8&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=e3197825feafae1a92ba2ead2ad364d8&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://tags.bluekai.com/site/5148"/><img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://insight.adsrvr.org/track/evnt/?ct=0:ef7jeah&adv=wouzn4v&fmt=3"/> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=e3197825feafae1a92ba2ead2ad364d8 http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/15/11639189-americas-fastest-growing-housing-markets?lite Tue, 15 May 2012 16:27:57 GMT News http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/15/11639189-americas-fastest-growing-housing-markets?lite Celebrity homes: Billy Joel, Babe Ruth, Bristol Palin This week in celebrity real estate: Billy Joel listed his house for sale in Miami. Bristol Palin sold her house in Maricopa, Ariz. And a home that Babe Ruth once owned near Boston is on the market.This week in celebrity real estate: Billy Joel listed his house for sale in Miami. Bristol Palin sold her house in Maricopa, Ariz. And a home that Babe Ruth once owned near Boston is on the market.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=f334bab03ccf8b0c5160e55c0bf6807c http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/11/11643683-celebrity-real-estate-billy-joel-babe-ruth-and-bristol-palin?lite This week in celebrity real estate: Billy Joel listed his house for sale in Miami. Bristol Palin sold her house in Maricopa, Ariz. And a home that Babe Ruth once owned near Boston is on the market. This week in celebrity real estate: Billy Joel listed his house for sale in Miami. Bristol Palin sold her house in Maricopa, Ariz. And a home that Babe Ruth once owned near Boston is on the market. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 This week in celebrity real estate: Billy Joel listed his house for sale in Miami. Bristol Palin sold her house in Maricopa, Ariz. And a home that Babe Ruth once owned near Boston is on the market.


]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 14:24:29 GMT News http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/11/11643683-celebrity-real-estate-billy-joel-babe-ruth-and-bristol-palin?lite Slideshow: What home buyers can get for $350,000 Each week, TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran looks around the U.S. to see what home buyers can get for their money. Each week, TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran looks around the U.S. to see what home buyers can get for their money.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=1ce2c88c4247ff3d2e23be670462ae3d http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47373616/displaymode/1247/beginSlide/1/beginChapter/1/beginTab/1/ Each week, TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran looks around the U.S. to see what home buyers can get for their money. more photos Copyright msnbc.com 2012 Each week, TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran looks around the U.S. to see what home buyers can get for their money.


]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 14:22:51 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47373616/displaymode/1247/beginSlide/1/beginChapter/1/beginTab/1/ Homeowners may need to brighten up to sell TODAY's real estate expert Barbara Corcoran discusses how using bright colors in your home decorating can help attract buyers to your home.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=ab8734d7b0400719f9d58108acbbb113&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=ab8734d7b0400719f9d58108acbbb113&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://tags.bluekai.com/site/5148"/><img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://insight.adsrvr.org/track/evnt/?ct=0:ef7jeah&adv=wouzn4v&fmt=3"/> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=ab8734d7b0400719f9d58108acbbb113 http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/10/11642321-homeowners-my-need-to-brighten-up-to-sell?lite Thu, 10 May 2012 19:30:39 GMT News http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/10/11642321-homeowners-my-need-to-brighten-up-to-sell?lite <![CDATA[Sponsored By:]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=ab8734d7b0400719f9d58108acbbb113&p=4 ab8734d7b0400719f9d58108acbbb113 ]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 19:30:39 GMT Mortgage rates keep dropping, hit record lows Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week. The 30-year loan ticked down to 3.83 percent, the lowest since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=fd103bc6f40182e2dad003dfd67b90ea&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=fd103bc6f40182e2dad003dfd67b90ea&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://tags.bluekai.com/site/5148"/><img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://insight.adsrvr.org/track/evnt/?ct=0:ef7jeah&adv=wouzn4v&fmt=3"/> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=fd103bc6f40182e2dad003dfd67b90ea http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/10/11638037-30-year-mortgage-rate-hits-record-383-percent?lite Thu, 10 May 2012 14:41:45 GMT News http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/10/11638037-30-year-mortgage-rate-hits-record-383-percent?lite For sale: Home where 'Deep Throat' was filmed There are homes where famous films were shot that still enjoy a kind of real estate celebrity status all their own. There are homes where famous films were shot that still enjoy a kind of real estate celebrity status all their own.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=38e4a65d3f828f40c8fa250763c89996 http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/09/11618546-for-sale-infamous-home-where-deep-throat-was-filmed?lite There are homes where famous films were shot that still enjoy a kind of real estate celebrity status all their own. There are homes where famous films were shot that still enjoy a kind of real estate celebrity status all their own. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 There are homes where famous films were shot that still enjoy a kind of real estate celebrity status all their own.


]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 16:05:16 GMT News http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/09/11618546-for-sale-infamous-home-where-deep-throat-was-filmed?lite Listing of the Week: An A-list Hollywood party pad Talk about a house that deserves an Academy Award for set design. This place has everything and more when it comes to a rockin' Hollywood party, including a two-story disco.Talk about a house that deserves an Academy Award for set design. This place has everything and more when it comes to a rockin' Hollywood party, including a two-story disco.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=6693154c1d159b96a45c2d0953aeee92 http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/04/11542745-listing-of-the-week-an-a-list-hollywood-party-pad?lite Talk about a house that deserves an Academy Award for set design. This place has everything and more when it comes to a rockin' Hollywood party, including a two-story disco. Talk about a house that deserves an Academy Award for set design. This place has everything and more when it comes to a rockin' Hollywood party, including a two-story disco. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 Talk about a house that deserves an Academy Award for set design. This place has everything and more when it comes to a rockin' Hollywood party, including a two-story disco.


]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 13:47:29 GMT News http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/04/11542745-listing-of-the-week-an-a-list-hollywood-party-pad?lite Wells Fargo may face fair lending claims Wells Fargo could face civil charges from the U.S. Department of Justice under laws that prohibit discrimination against minority homebuyers, the bank disclosed on Tuesday. <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=210197f033c26ab1e365b26f38dd3930&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=210197f033c26ab1e365b26f38dd3930&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://tags.bluekai.com/site/5148"/><img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://insight.adsrvr.org/track/evnt/?ct=0:ef7jeah&adv=wouzn4v&fmt=3"/> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=210197f033c26ab1e365b26f38dd3930 http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/08/11599642-wells-fargo-may-face-fair-lending-claims?lite Tue, 8 May 2012 16:34:25 GMT News http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/08/11599642-wells-fargo-may-face-fair-lending-claims?lite The best cities for jobs Austin, Texas, has logged strong growth in manufacturing, technology-related employment and business services.Instead of government, the big drivers of growth now appear to be three basic sectors: energy, technology and, most welcome all, manufacturing.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=f2b88114d4766ffe03cd0706f4563c3e http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47296175/ns/business-forbes_com/ istockphoto Copyright © 2011 David Sucsy - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Austin, Texas, has logged strong growth in manufacturing, technology-related employment and business services.


]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 11:39:28 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47296175/ns/business-forbes_com/ <![CDATA[Sponsored By:]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f2b88114d4766ffe03cd0706f4563c3e&p=4 f2b88114d4766ffe03cd0706f4563c3e ]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 11:39:28 GMT Own an Irish island for less than $1 million It's name is lyrical and it's price tag... For less than half the price of an Aston-Martin One-77, you can buy your own private island in Northern Ireland.It's name is lyrical and it's price tag... For less than half the price of an Aston-Martin One-77, you can buy your own private island in Northern Ireland.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=9c242db378e18347c6b01fb67c3a5cd9 http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/04/11539745-own-an-irish-island-for-less-than-1-million?lite It's name is lyrical and it's price tag... For less than half the price of an Aston-Martin One-77, you can buy your own private island in Northern Ireland. It's name is lyrical and it's price tag... For less than half the price of an Aston-Martin One-77, you can buy your own private island in Northern Ireland. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 It's name is lyrical and it's price tag... For less than half the price of an Aston-Martin One-77, you can buy your own private island in Northern Ireland.


]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 16:55:19 GMT News http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/04/11539745-own-an-irish-island-for-less-than-1-million?lite Celebrity real estate: Manilow and Seacrest re-list This week in celebrity real estate, Barry Manilow and Ryan Seacrest re-list  their homes, and the home that billionaire Howard Hughes crashed his plane into is on the market.This week in celebrity real estate, Barry Manilow and Ryan Seacrest re-list  their homes, and the home that billionaire Howard Hughes crashed his plane into is on the market.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=868aa0813eca4bf05ea795b8c2dc26a6 http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/04/11525978-celebrity-real-estate-manilow-and-seacrest-re-list?lite This week in celebrity real estate, Barry Manilow and Ryan Seacrest re-list  their homes, and the home that billionaire Howard Hughes crashed his plane into is on the market. This week in celebrity real estate, Barry Manilow and Ryan Seacrest re-list  their homes, and the home that billionaire Howard Hughes crashed his plane into is on the market. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 This week in celebrity real estate, Barry Manilow and Ryan Seacrest re-list  their homes, and the home that billionaire Howard Hughes crashed his plane into is on the market.


]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 11:10:06 GMT News http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/04/11525978-celebrity-real-estate-manilow-and-seacrest-re-list?lite 30-year mortgage rates hit record low 3.84% Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week, offering more incentive for Americans to buy or refinance homes.<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=ca4604412c58d8ba7a1687ad9dfe8c04&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=ca4604412c58d8ba7a1687ad9dfe8c04&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://tags.bluekai.com/site/5148"/><img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://insight.adsrvr.org/track/evnt/?ct=0:ef7jeah&adv=wouzn4v&fmt=3"/> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=ca4604412c58d8ba7a1687ad9dfe8c04 http://economywatch.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/03/11521603-30-year-mortgage-rates-hit-record-low-384?lite Thu, 3 May 2012 15:50:00 GMT News http://economywatch.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/03/11521603-30-year-mortgage-rates-hit-record-low-384?lite Listing of the Week: A 'Mushroom' sprouts in Cincinnati Located amid Colonials, Cape Cods and ranch homes in Cincinnati is a home that may have you asking yourself "what is that?" "That" is the "Mushroom House" — a home built over a 10-year span by architect Terry Brown. Located amid Colonials, Cape Cods and ranch homes in Cincinnati is a home that may have you asking yourself "what is that?" "That" is the "Mushroom House" — a home built over a 10-year span by architect Terry Brown.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=991d4a331697fb916d28e73d64a0ba4f http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/27/11434034-listing-of-the-week-a-mushroom-sprouts-in-cincinnati Located amid Colonials, Cape Cods and ranch homes in Cincinnati is a home that may have you asking yourself "what is that?" "That" is the "Mushroom House" — a home built over a 10-year span by architect Terry Brown. Located amid Colonials, Cape Cods and ranch homes in Cincinnati is a home that may have you asking yourself "what is that?" "That" is the "Mushroom House" — a home built over a 10-year span by architect Terry Brown. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 Located amid Colonials, Cape Cods and ranch homes in Cincinnati is a home that may have you asking yourself "what is that?" "That" is the "Mushroom House" — a home built over a 10-year span by architect Terry Brown.


]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 15:56:57 GMT News http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/27/11434034-listing-of-the-week-a-mushroom-sprouts-in-cincinnati Housing chief blocked mortgage plan, 2 Dems say A top housing regulator failed to implement a plan to cut loan principals for underwater homeowners even though a pilot program showed it could save taxpayers money.A top housing regulator failed to implement a plan to cut loan principals for underwater homeowners even though a pilot program showed it could save taxpayers money.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=7dd2e9b0d3064a72f92da03bccfff9db http://economywatch.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/01/11476793-agency-ignored-program-to-save-homes-tax-dollars-documents-show?lite A top housing regulator failed to implement a plan to cut loan principals for underwater homeowners even though a pilot program showed it could save taxpayers money. A top housing regulator failed to implement a plan to cut loan principals for underwater homeowners even though a pilot program showed it could save taxpayers money. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 A top housing regulator failed to implement a plan to cut loan principals for underwater homeowners even though a pilot program showed it could save taxpayers money.


]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 21:28:34 GMT News http://economywatch.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/01/11476793-agency-ignored-program-to-save-homes-tax-dollars-documents-show?lite <![CDATA[Sponsored By:]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=7dd2e9b0d3064a72f92da03bccfff9db&p=4 7dd2e9b0d3064a72f92da03bccfff9db ]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 21:28:34 GMT Texas dominates list of fastest-growing cities Seven of the top 10 cities are in the South, supporting the idea that low taxes and inexpensive real estate are still drawing jobs and economic activity from other parts of the country. Seven of the top 10 cities are in the South, supporting the idea that low taxes and inexpensive real estate are still drawing jobs and economic activity from other parts of the country.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=d0514ffc472c2e3a72762f3acf74affb http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/27/11430472-bigger-in-texas-state-has-many-of-us-fastest-growing-cities Seven of the top 10 cities are in the South, supporting the idea that low taxes and inexpensive real estate are still drawing jobs and economic activity from other parts of the country. Seven of the top 10 cities are in the South, supporting the idea that low taxes and inexpensive real estate are still drawing jobs and economic activity from other parts of the country. Copyright msnbc.com 2012 Seven of the top 10 cities are in the South, supporting the idea that low taxes and inexpensive real estate are still drawing jobs and economic activity from other parts of the country.


]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:54:48 GMT News http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/27/11430472-bigger-in-texas-state-has-many-of-us-fastest-growing-cities The world's hottest real estate markets The Vancouver, Canada, skyline. Canada's housing market has stayed robust over the past few years, unlike its neighbor to the south.Global real estate markets had a forgettable last year, with prices rising a paltry 0.5 percent, leading to gloomy forecasts for 2012. But over the past five years, prices have registered huge gains.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=291a18f7adbfd6e1ad95f5215315ad86 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47197011/ns/business-world_business/ Getty Images 2009 Getty Images The Vancouver, Canada, skyline. Canada's housing market has stayed robust over the past few years, unlike its neighbor to the south.


]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:34:56 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47197011/ns/business-world_business/ Slideshow: What home buyers can get for $250,000 Each week, TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran looks around the U.S. to see what home buyers can get for their money. Each week, TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran looks around the U.S. to see what home buyers can get for their money.




]]> http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com/click.phdo?i=cf4a1cbcca34dc399dbe86164a297423 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47190844/displaymode/1247/beginSlide/1/beginChapter/1/beginTab/1/ Each week, TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran looks around the U.S. to see what home buyers can get for their money. more photos Copyright msnbc.com 2012 Each week, TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran looks around the U.S. to see what home buyers can get for their money.


]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:55:14 GMT News http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47190844/displaymode/1247/beginSlide/1/beginChapter/1/beginTab/1/