WSJ.com: Real Estate

Green Space in Thailand
The owner of this villa in a remote area of southern Thailand sought to escape the 'rat race' of Paris when he purchased this 4-acre property.

South of Wright in Atlanta
Frank Lloyd Wright's influence was built into this Usonian-inspired home in Georgia.

As Cushman CEO Exits, Industry Wonders 'Why?'
The biggest question in New York's commercial real-estate industry last week was what was behind Cushman & Wakefield's announcement that Glenn Rufrano was stepping down as CEO.

The Downsides of Cash
Cash home buyers need to guard their interests.

On the Move on Staten Island's South Shore
Long-held plans to develop 65 acres of city-owned property on Staten Island's South Shore are close to becoming a reality.

Fears of New Housing Bubble Full of Air
Ahead of the Tape: The numbers don't support the view that another housing bubble is brewing, and two important pieces of data this week on the housing market should underscore that point.

FHA Loss Could Soar in Extreme Scenario
The FHA's projected losses could reach as high as $115 billion over 30 years under a previously undisclosed stress test conducted last year.

In the Tropics, Beware of Creepy Houseguests
Open-air living?homes with spaces open to the outdoors?epitomize life in the tropics. But it also means unexpected roommates like snakes, bats, geckos and flying beetles.

Artificial Grass Enters Residential Turf
After a makeover, artificial grass is showing up in residential driveways, courtyards and high-traffic areas.

Piece of Mount Vernon for $25 Million
Also in Private Properties: Jodie Foster lists her Los Angeles home for $6.399 million, and more.

Creating a Contemporary Home in a Castle
Belgian interior architect Thierry Thenaers helps clients preserve and update castles and stately manors

A Developer's Larger-Than-Life Life
Real-estate developer and investor Jonathan Leitersdorf spares little expense creating luxury on a grand scale for his homes in New York, Tel Aviv and Switzerland: from a hotel to a home with a 12,000-square-foot gym.

Haunted by a Hollywood Starlet
A writer's enchanting afternoon with Patricia Neal ends with a promise of a return visit. But time runs out before the ailing actress can revisit the home she once shared with husband Roald Dahl.

How Lenders Can Help Forestall Foreclosures
Some luxury homeowners are still falling behind on their jumbo-mortgage payments. When that happens, lenders are typically willing to offer borrowers relief?what's officially called forbearance.

Larry Ellison's Fantasy Island
One of the world's richest people, Larry Ellison is known for his colorful exploits. Now he's tackling one of his most ambitious and expensive projects yet: rejuvenating one of Hawaii's smallest inhabited islands

Silverstein Nears First China Project
Larry Silverstein,best known for his role in rebuilding New York's World Trade Center, is close to moving forward with his first major project in China.

Carlyle Plans a New Fund
Carlyle Group plans this year to begin raising as much as $4 billion for a U.S. real-estate fund, one of the largest new property funds any firm has raised since the financial crisis.

Russian Rental Jump-Start
Russia has become a nation of homeowners. But one key sector of the housing market has been neglected: rentals.

Skyscraper Prices Head North
The office market is seeing a flurry of high-priced skyscraper sales, as cheap debt and the hunt for yield lead investors to pile money into tall towers, particularly in New York.

Enlightened Space in New Jersey
Inspired by the Buddhist idea of 'three worlds,' this contemporary home in Princeton is filled with contemplative spaces.

A Rhode Island Waterfront Retreat
A New England-style home on Block Island hides a modernist layout with expansive views of the water.