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As Papal Conclave Vote Comes, Go Inside the Vatican Tourists Don't See" alt="As Papal Conclave Vote Comes, Go Inside the Vatican Tourists Don't See" />

By Michael Kelley This week the Vatican's papal conclave began the process of choosing the next spiritual leader of 1.18 billion Catholics worldwide. White smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, indicating a new pope was elected. The conclave voted amid Michelangelo's imposing frescoes imagining ... Continue Reading »

14 Worst Housing Markets for the Next 5 Years" alt="14 Worst Housing Markets for the Next 5 Years" />

By Mamta Badkar Many analysts agree that home prices have bottomed out. According to the latest data from Fiserv Case-Shiller, National home prices are expected to rise 3.3 percent in the next five years. Of course, there will be many cities that see home prices lag behind the rest of the country. We drew on the ... Continue Reading »

China's Empty Cities: These Satellite Images Will Shock You" alt="China's Empty Cities: These Satellite Images Will Shock You" />

By Gus Lubin and Mamta Badkar China's notorious ghost cities are a disaster waiting to happen, according to a new report from CBS News' "60 Minutes." Take it from the CEO of Vanke, the country's largest residential real estate developer, who tells the news program that developers are deep in debt, projects are being ... Continue Reading »

15 Best Housing Markets for the Next 5 Years" alt="15 Best Housing Markets for the Next 5 Years" />

By Mamta Badkar National home prices are expected to climb 0.6 percent in the next year, according to the latest home price report by Fiserv Case-Shiller. But over the next five years, home prices are expected to rise 3.3 percent. We drew on Fiserv Case-Shiller's latest data to identify the best housing markets for ... Continue Reading »

Hamptons Summer Rentals Are Already Flying Off the Market" alt="Hamptons Summer Rentals Are Already Flying Off the Market" />

By Max Rosenberg The Hamptons have always been a hot summer rental market. But this year, the biggest checks are being written earlier than ever, New York's Daily News reports. One developer, who rented a home to Jay-Z and Beyonce (pictured above) last August for $400,000, has already turned down a $400,000 offer for ... Continue Reading »