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Vote for WSJ's House of the Week
 Stefanos Chen on Lunch Break shows us the homes seeking the title of this week's WSJ "House of the Week," including an equestrian estate in Pennsylvania, an Asian contemporary in Bel Air and an 18th-century estate on the old road to New York.
Fri, 18 May 2012 17:36:03 GMT
Midtown Manhattan Duplex for $12 Million
 A former InterContinental Hotels president has put his midtown Manhattan duplex on the market for $12 million. Candace Jackson has details on The News Hub.
Thu, 17 May 2012 22:11:08 GMT
Celine Dion's Private Island for $29.3 Million
 Celine Dion lists a private island in Canada for $29.3 Million. Candace Jackson has details on The News Hub. Photo: Sotheby's International Realty.
Thu, 17 May 2012 20:41:22 GMT
Sisters Spend $150 Million for Two Houses
 The real-estate purchases of the daughters of Formula 1 Racing boss Bernie Ecclestone call attention to a handful of ultrawealthy young people making waves at the very top of the real-estate market. Candace Jackson has details on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty Images.
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:53:52 GMT
Ryan Seacrest Buys Ellen DeGeneres's Home for $37M
 Ryan Seacrest is in escrow to purchase Ellen DeGeneres's Beverly Hills estate for $37 million. Lauren Schuker has details on Lunch Break. Photo: Celebrityhomephotos/Newscom.
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:34:53 GMT
Mortgage Delinquencies Decline
 The percentage of homeowners delinquent on their mortgages in the first quarter fell to the lowest level since the end of 2008, but the share of loans in the foreclosure process remains high. Dawn Wotapka has details on Lunch Break. Photo: AP.
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:07 GMT
Malls Look to Play Areas to Lure Shoppers
 Shopping-mall designers see indoor shopping mall playscapes as a way to lure in more shoppers and get them to stay longer. Kris Hudson on Lunch Break looks at the most innovative playscapes in malls across the U.S. and what's next.
Tue, 15 May 2012 16:45:19 GMT
The House That Kayaking Built
 Tao Berman has made enough money as a professional whitewater kayaker to build a 3,500-square-foot contemporary house, perched above the Columbia River Gorge. Nancy Keates has details on Lunch Break. Photo: Wiqan Ang for The Wall Street Journal.
Fri, 11 May 2012 16:44:15 GMT
Is Bel Air Home the Next WSJ House of the Week?
 Stefanos Chen on Lunch Break shows us the four properties vying to be the next WSJ House of the Week, including a Manhattan duplex condo, a Bel Air Midcentury home, modern traditional in Sag Harbor and old Europe on the Upper East Side.
Fri, 11 May 2012 16:38:28 GMT
Saudi Prince Sells Miami Home for $9.5 Million
 A Saudi family sells a Miami home to a Los Angeles developer for $8.5 million. Lauren Schuker has details on The News Hub.
Thu, 10 May 2012 20:48:35 GMT
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Latest Top (25) News
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Psychoanalyzing Facebook's 'Like' Button
Pay Dirt: New research finds that people who "like" an inordinate number of Facebook status updates may be mentally unstable.
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:19:03 EDT
The New Muzak: Scent Marketing
Kadet: What's that smell? Companies using scent marketing say it's the sweet smell of success.
Fri, 18 May 2012 10:54:14 EDT
Cut Travel Costs With Free Gas
Deal of the Day: Hotels can help fund – and fuel -- a summer roadtrip.
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:31:27 EDT
The 5 Biggest Muni Defaults Ever
Real-Time Advice: With areas of the muni market showing signs of stress, we look back on the five biggest defaults -- and where they are now.
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:13:08 EDT
Why a 'Balanced' Portfolio May Not Work
Arends: That 60/40 portfolio of stocks and bonds your adviser is pushing might not work.
Thu, 17 May 2012 10:01:05 EDT
Banks: Back to Risky Business?
Real-Time Advice: J.P. Morgan's $2 billion loss suggests risky derivatives trading didn't end with the financial crisis.
Mon, 14 May 2012 07:34:36 EDT
The Case for Extreme Couponing
Deal of the Day: Shoppers looking to cut their grocery bills may need to expend more effort to get deals.
Thu, 10 May 2012 13:03:32 EDT
What's Keeping the Euro From Sinking
Casey: To the chagrin of many currency traders, the euro refuses to sink. What's behind its stickiness?
Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:57 EDT
Avoid Retirement Health-Care Mistakes
Coombes: The typical health-care tab will run $240,000, but could run much higher.
Wed, 09 May 2012 16:18:32 EDT
Who Should Regulate Investment Advisers?
Zweig: Investment advisers are being examined infrequently, inconsistently and incompletely. It's time to put computers on the case.
Tue, 08 May 2012 11:33:25 EDT
How Smaller Investors Can Play Facebook
With pre-IPO shares going mostly to Wall Street's top clients, advisers are seeking alternative ways to be part of the action.
Tue, 08 May 2012 10:26:33 EDT
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