Below are the latest real estate news headlines for buyers and sellers.

The Eco-Kitchen Challenge
Renovating to be green takes more time, research and intestinal fortitude than doing it the regular way. Is a 16-month journey to a new kitchen worth it? Journal reporter Gwendolyn Bounds details her remodeling process.Read Article
Fri, 16 May 2008 22:49:00 EDT

Can Houses Be Sold Like Art?
A restored modernist home in Palm Springs, Calif., fetched $15 million this week at Christie's prestigious evening sales -- a record for a home sold at an art-house auction. But some devotees of midcentury architecture were dismayed. PhotosRead Article
Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Fannie, Freddie Called Weak in Capital Base
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's meager capital could pose a significant risk to taxpayers and financial institutions, their regulator said.Read Article
Fri, 16 May 2008 20:50:00 EDT

Consumers Are Downbeat on Economy
Consumer sentiment about the economy hit a 28-year low, while housing starts jumped 8.2% in April on gains in the multifamily category.Read Article
Fri, 16 May 2008 23:29:00 EDT

Pushing the Envelope on Vegetables
Garden centers, catalogs and seed companies are promoting strange, colorful vegetables to intrigue veteran gardeners and inspire a new generation who -- until recently -- hadn't shown much interest in getting their hands in the dirt.Read Article
Fri, 16 May 2008 23:03:00 EDT

American Girl Founder Puts Houses on Sale
Pleasant Rowland, the founder of doll company American Girl, has put both of her houses in Aurora, N.Y., on the market. Former Bear Stearns executive Alvin H. Einbender has listed his apartment…plus more. PhotosRead Article
Thu, 15 May 2008 19:05:00 EDT

Congress Faults Bush on Housing Bill
The Bush administration is a surprising wild card in the debate about a housing rescue. Lawmakers say the White House has sent mixed signals about what kind of housing bill it would approve.Read Article
Thu, 15 May 2008 23:13:00 EDT

Fannie to Scrap Policy Over Down Payments
Fannie Mae is expected to announce that it is scrapping a policy requiring higher down payments on home mortgages in areas where house prices are falling.Read Article
Thu, 15 May 2008 21:52:00 EDT

Will Upgrading Your Home Help You Sell It?
The resale value of home improvements in general is sliding, according to experts. In a departure from recent trends, homeowners are getting the best payback from relatively mundane improvements, such as sprucing up the exterior of their house.Read Article
Thu, 15 May 2008 10:22:00 EDT

Sewer to Spigot: Recycled Water
A growing number of cities and counties grappling with water shortages are turning to a solution that may be tough for some homeowners to stomach: purifying wastewater so that residents can drink it.Read Article
Wed, 14 May 2008 23:14:00 EDT