Banks' Offices Shrink Wall Street firms have begun to quietly jettison office space in a sign that repercussions from the recent contraction in the financial-services industry will be felt in the city for several years. Deal Gets Closer On Foreclosures State and federal officials hope to announce early next month a deal with five large banks valued at as much as $25 billion. Harlem Art Transformation Artist and designer Luis Da Cruz gutted and transformed this four-story Harlem home into a modern artist's abode. Elegant English House This partially moated seven-bedroom home in eastern England probably dates back originally to the 15th century. Less Building Now, Higher Office Rents Later Office-building construction is in the midst of a severe drought. This means higher rents may be on the horizon in some cities, if history is any guide. Two Office REITs Post Higher Earnings Boston Properties Inc. and SL Green Realty Corp. reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings, a sign that the nation's largest office landlords have been able to boost revenue despite tepid job growth. Checking Out Continuing Care Communities Though convenient, continuing care retirement communities are costly. Here's how to cut the risk. China's Housing Market Cools The average housing price in 100 major Chinese cities fell for a fifth consecutive month in January. Tiny Homes Carve a Niche It may be one of the most intriguing trends in homebuilding: do-it-yourself tiny homes. Amid a growing interest in eco-friendly lifestyles comes a spate of picture books capturing the joys of shoe box living. By: Maryland Real Estate | Baltimore Real Estate | Annapolis Real Estate Generated by Free RSS to HTML v1.27
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