Sweden Sells Property Firm
Sweden sold property firm Vasakronan to Fastigheter for $6.88 billion, continuing its privatization drive.

The Home Insulation Conundrum
Fiberglass or foam spray? Figuring out what kind of insulation to use in a new house turns out to be a complicated calculation.

Buying a Sense of Security for the Home
How would different security companies configure a home with a system, and what would they charge to alert the police about triggered motion sensors? Here's a look at ADT, Brink's, Monitronics and Protection One.

With Energy Rights, Money Trumps All
Financial opportunity is outweighing environmental issues for property owners swept up in a land grab by energy companies targeting gas reserves. Rights for deep drilling are fetching as much as $2,500 an acre, or more.

Finding Foreclosures, Screening Deadbeats
June Fletcher offers her take on two recently launched sites: RentBureau.com, which helps landlords screen tenants and ForeclosurePoint.com, a listing service.

IndyMac Works With U.S. Regulators
IndyMac is working with U.S. regulators on a plan to shore up the company's "safety and soundness."

Banks Are Freezing Lines of Credit
As lenders recoil from falling home prices and mortgage defaults, many have been reeling in credit lines or freezing them. If your home-equity line of credit has been frozen, and you need access to the funds, here are some tips.

Florida Files Countrywide Lawsuit
Florida filed a lawsuit against Countrywide and its chief executive, alleging the mortgage company engaged in deceptive and unfair trade practices. (Complaint)

Businesses Taking Less Office Space
Companies are taking less office space, driving down rents in most U.S. markets and giving tenants an edge.

Construction Loans Sour Small Banks
Regional and small banks are expected to report large losses from their mounting volume of soured loans made primarily to home builders.