WSJ.com: Real Estate

The Home Insulation Conundrum

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:22:00 EDT - 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

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:07:00 EDT - 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

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:19:00 EDT - 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

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:08:00 EDT - 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

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:38:00 EDT - 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

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:53:00 EDT - 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

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:50:00 EDT - 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

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:24:00 EDT - Companies are taking less office space, driving down rents in most U.S. markets and giving tenants an edge.

Construction Loans Sour Small Banks

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:57:00 EDT - 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

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:32:00 EDT - Real-estate shares fell victim to economic and credit concerns in the second quarter, registering bigger declines than the broader S&P 500.