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Renters who have given up the dream of an affordable Manhattan apartment may have a second chance: Average Manhattan rents declined in January for the fifth month in a row.

This renovated four-bedroom apartment overlooking Barcelona's Real Club de Tenis is in a listed building designed by Antonio Bonet.

The murky world of real-estate pricing by private-equity funds is about to become a little less murky, thanks in large part to New Jersey's state pension fund, which disclosed last month that it is putting on the block $1 billion of its positions in private-equity funds.

An unused brewery on the death strip that once bordered the Berlin Wall is being converted to a hub for start-up companies in a development that highlights Berlin's efforts to stoke its burgeoning technology industry.

Flanked by lush landscaping, this manor-style home drew inspiration from England's iconic Cotswold architecture.

This five-bedroom Georgian house in the northern English city of York has recently been completely modernized while retaining many period features.

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Everything from the motorized blinds to the home theater are controlled with the touch of a button in this Sydney home that overlooks several golf courses and the ocean.

This contemporary home in Beverly Hills was designed by the owners' son to create a bright and airy space for the family's art collection.

The Outlook: The Federal Housing Administration, a significant backer of new mortgage lending over the past five years, is facing billions of dollars in potential losses.

Swarovski creations go far beyond chandeliers; now, bejeweled furniture, wallpaper and hardware are adding sparkle to the décor.

In a low-rise city, a Parisian apartment is remodeled to take full advantage of its unusually tall perch.

The city first designated Stuyvesant Heights as a historic district in 1971, and the Landmarks Preservation Commission expects to vote this spring on an extension.

Fixed-rate mortgage loans are low, but is no-interest credit card debt better?

More investors are tapping their IRAs to invest in real estate. Here's how to do it without getting burned.

This castle 30 miles from Rome dates back to the 12th century and has 15 bedrooms, a ballroom, spa, tennis court and a heated swimming pool.

A house hunt across three states provided the inspiration for a business and ended in the purchase of this five-bedroom, Armonk, N.Y. home, now on the market for just under $2.9 million.

A look at three properties available to lease—for those who fall in love, there's an option to buy.

A rezoning of Hudson Square that would pave the way for new residential development was approved last month by the City Planning Commission.

Instead of watching their children tag along on their friends' family cruises, some parents are building beach getaways loaded with kid magnets.