As Insurers Flee Coast,
States Face New Threat
Much of the risk associated with hurricane coverage is shifting to the public and away from private companies and coastal homeowners. This means taxpayers may be forced to help foot the bill.

Solar-Panel Rebate System
Helps Spur Demand -- and Prices
Costs continue to rise as backlogged solar installation companies accommodate homeowners willing to pay more.

What You Don't Know About
Real Estate May Cost You
Few consumers really understand the real-estate process and it could be hurting their wallet -- especially when it comes to commissions.

Iraq War Memorial Sparks
Fight Over Property Values
A budding controversy in the San Francisco Bay Area over a memorial to U.S. soldiers who died in Iraq highlights how unease over home prices can trump antiwar attitudes.

OPEN HOUSE
Tactics for Creating 'House Lust,' Renting When You Can't Sell

BUY/SELL TACTICS
Using Real Estate to Build Your Retirement Portfolio

BUY/SELL TACTICS
Getting the Price Right On Home Value Sites

Survey Identifies the Best Cities For Families Looking to Relocate

Mortgage Brokers: Are They Friends or Foes for Borrowers?

Tax Strategy for Real Estate Hits Some Rocky Turf

For Sale: Condo With Chicken Coop

Where Home Prices Are Hot Now Despite the Housing Slowdown

Nancy Keates chronicles her decision to tear down her home and build anew. Read her latest column, post your views on her project on the Teardown Diary discussion board or view a slideshow of her house.

Home remodeling -- Do it yourself, or call in the pros?

Avoiding paying income taxes on both homes when owning houses in two different states. Plus, the wisdom of home inspections.

The backlash against gated communities, wines for barbecues, reducing junk mail and more.

Tips on selling your home in a tough market and cutting back on household expenses.

Why house hunting is often a battle of the sexes. Plus, high-tech options for monitoring your home.

Homeowners are waging a tax rebellion, writing a home listing, and verifying that your house's value is listed accurately on home-value Web sites.

June Fletcher on handling low-ball home bids; Dana Mattioli on using photos to sell your house.

Read our special coverage of articles on prepping your home for the spring selling season.

Wall Street Journal reporter June Fletcher answers reader questions in her weekly "House Talk" column. Email June your question or post a response on the House Talk message board.

Readers Comment on the real estate market.
"It looks like everyone is happy! The bulls are celebrating because there were record sales and the bears are celebrating because home prices have dropped by double digits and real estate is beginning its decline to more reasonable valuations." Read more.

My Investment: Learn about individuals' real-estate triumphs and mistakes.

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