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Forbes.com: Real Estate News

The New Homebuyer Tax Credit Won't Die --Should It?

The government has given buyers using the credit another three months to close sales, and the initiative is being imitated on a smaller scale by states and private companies. But some think the market would be better off if we laid it to rest for good.

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Middle-Of-Nowhere Mansions

Ultra-high-end homes are on the market for tens of millions in Door County, Wis., and other unexpected spots. What are they doing there?

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The World's Most Expensive Cities For Expats

A new study reveals the cities that cost the most for foreign-based companies and individuals.

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WSJ.com: Real Estate

Green With Ivy in Chicago

A late-1800s home on Chicago's Gold Coast is wrapped in greenery and flanked by tour-worthy gardens.

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Ackman, Investors in Deal to Buy N.Y. Penthouse

Hedge fund billionaire William Ackman and an investor group are in contract to buy a New York penthouse for over $90 million; Ron Radziner sells his California home for $4.4 million.

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Can This House Sell for $190 Million?

An eye-popping price tag in Greenwich, Conn., is a new test of the ultra-high-end property market.

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Artists Aim for the Heights in Jersey City

An arts district approved for a section of Jersey City's Heights neighborhood could spur new development and bring more creative types to an area that is already home to many artists.

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Prospect Park South Keeps 'Rural Beauty'

Prospect Park South, a landmarked Brooklyn neighborhood of detached houses spread out along gracious tree-lined streets, is drawing more young families priced out of surrounding areas.

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When Crisis Hits During a Move

Coping tips for handling the unexpected while selling a home

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Home for Water Toys in Austin

A home on Lake Austin is surrounded by natural beauty, but it's also a short kayak ride to the local coffee shop.

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Historic Palladian Mansion in Virginia

The Brandon Plantation, a National Historic Landmark with a detailed history tied to the Civil War and Washington politics, is scheduled for auction in June.

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Midcentury-Modern Furniture for Kids

Why discerning parents can't get enough of tiny, collectible, midcentury pieces.

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Why to Take Out a Mortgage in Retirement

Rather than pay off their homes, some seniors are finding that their money can work harder elsewhere.

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Vessel Sinks That Double as Decorative Art

Five custom-made vessel sinks with inspiration from nature.

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The New Luxury Kids' Rooms

To keep teens and tweens occupied at home, more parents try luxe, amenity-packed "kid zones."

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Huey Lewis at Home on the Ranch

After fishing trip,Huey Lewis was hooked on Montana; now the News frontman sings Sinatra and Satchmo on horseback.

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Pleasures and Pitfalls of Frank Lloyd Wright Homes

There are 20 Frank Lloyd Wright homes now on the market, and some are available at a markdown. But owning an architectural treasure can come with significant headaches.

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Chinese Credit Surge Raises Property Fears

Surging credit has kept China's real-estate sector humming in the teeth of a renewed attempt by the government to bring prices under control, risking a destabilizing correction in prices down the line.

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Lehman Keeps Apartment Sector Guessing

The apartment sector's biggest mystery these days: What will Lehman do with its stakes in Equity Residential and AvalonBay?

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Plots & Ploys: Taking Seagram

Aby Rosen and Michael Fuchs of RFR Holdings have taken full ownership of the Seagram Building in Manhattan....And Beacon Capital Partners is gradually getting out of the Seattle area.

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Mitsui Fudosan Has Big Plans for Abroad

While many Japanese real-estate companies are only just starting to emerge onto the international stage after years of focusing on Asia, Mitsui Fudosan has been aggressively pursuing deals in the U.S. and Europe.

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Buzz Aldrin on His Lunar Home

For 21½ hours in 1969, two astronauts lived aboard a cold, cramped lunar module with a balky circuit breaker. Buzz Aldrin talks about what this home aboard Apollo 11 was like.

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Time Warner Looks West for Possible Office Move

Time Warner Inc. is leaning toward moving its roughly 1 million-square-foot headquarters to a fledgling office district on Manhattan's far West Side, according to a person briefed on the company's plans.

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French Normandy in Ohio

A 1916 home in one of Ohio's toniest areas has been expanded and updated to suit the needs of the owners and plenty of house guests.

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Property Tax Rates 2013
Plano 2.17%
Dallas 2.66%
Frisco 2.18%

Sales Tax 8.25%

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