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Buying foreclosures to turn them into rental properties is tricky business. Mack Companies, a Chicago real-estate firm, invests in about one out of every 40 homes it inspects. MarketWatch's Amy Hoak looks at why some make the cut and others don't.
Architect David Solner bought a small home on a wooded lot in the mid-1990's with plans to build a dream home. But it took a tornado in 2008 to spur him to begin building. He used wood from the downed trees and other recycled materials throughout the contemporary, 4200 sq. ft. house.
Architect Dave Solner replaced his storm-damaged home with a 6,000-square-foot contemporary, wrapped in stainless steel and recycled wood shingles, that looks like a series of interconnected boxes. Candace Jackson has details on Lunch Break.
Each week, readers vote on their favorite of the homes featured as the House of the Day. Tour January's winners, from a French chateau style mansion north of Fort Worth, Texas, to a 18th century estate with a swimming pool and beach access on Martha's Vineyard.
WSJ's Robbie Whelan discusses a consequence of the housing crisis on small business: the drying up of home-equity loans businesses have relied on for funding. Photo of Garner Grub creator Keith Mullin by Michal Czerwonka for The Wall Street Journal.
President Barack Obama announced a fresh bid Wednesday to revive the housing market by letting millions of homeowners refinance their mortgages, Laura Meckler reports on the News Hub. Photo: AP.
Corrie Driebusch on Lunch Break shows off the four properties vying to be WSJ's House of the Week, including "Mid-Century" Modern Loft in Manhattan, a Caribbean Getaway in St. Lucia, a Kid Friendly Loft In Manhattan and a California Mountain Retreat.
Russian tennis player Anna Kournikova has sold her 6,630-square-foot home on Miami Beach's exclusive guard-gated Sunset Island for $7.4 million. Lauren Schuker has details on The News Hub
With home values falling, many owners are counting on a tax break. So why are county assessors making it harder than ever to get one? Alyssa Abkowitz has details on Lunch Break.
A 9,000-square-foot home beachfront home on Kauai has gone on the market for $24 million. The seller is Bill Jurika, a San Francisco-based private investment banker. Lauren Schuker has details on The News Hub.
Arne Sorenson, the man who will take over as Marriott's chief executive in March, spoke to the WSJ's Gerard Baker during his first visit to Davos. 
Kevin Sintumuang discusses how to pack a week's worth of foodie hangouts and contemporary architecture into a long weekend in Los Angeles. Photo: Amando Marsalis for the Wall Street Journal. 
Heidi Mitchell reports on a family falconry outing, plus five other places to learn spear-fishing, gladiator skills and other arcane sports. Photo: Gleneagles Hotel. 
How far does $5 million go in northern Thailand? WSJ's Andrew LaVallee talks to Deborah Kan about this 8,342-square-foot luxury villa adjoining the Four Seasons resort in Chiang Mai. 
This St. Lucia compound faces the Pitons -- two volcanic spires -- and the Caribbean Sea. The property, with a total of six bedrooms, is listed for $10 million. Quarter-shares are available for $2.5 million. 
The parent of American Airlines will seek to cut 13,000 jobs and save $2 billion through bankruptcy protection, Jack Nicas reports on the News Hub. Photo: Getty Images. 
Le Bernardin chef Eric Ripert dishes on his favorite places to eat in airports around the world, Sara Clemence reports on Lunch Break. 
Mark Long joins Lunch Break to discuss how to avoid boarding chaos as more passengers try to side-step baggage fees and carry-on larger luggage. Photo: AP. 
"Premium economy" is the fastest growing offering from airlines, offering room to stretch at a more affordable price than business class. Scott McCartney on Lunch Break looks at the spread of the services and what it offers. 
Consumers who got frequent-flier miles for signing up for a new Citibank credit card have been shocked that Citi considers them taxable. Does this mean all frequent-flier miles are taxable? Laura Saunders explains on The News Hub. Photo: Reuters
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