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

Sweden Sells Property Firm
Sweden sold property firm Vasakronan to Fastigheter for $6.88 billion, continuing its privatization drive.Read Article
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:57:00 EDT

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.Read Article
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:22:00 EDT

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.Read Article
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:07:00 EDT

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.Read Article
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:19:00 EDT

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.Read Article
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:08:00 EDT

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."Read Article
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:38:00 EDT

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.Read Article
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:53:00 EDT

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)Read Article
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:50:00 EDT

Businesses Taking Less Office Space
Companies are taking less office space, driving down rents in most U.S. markets and giving tenants an edge.Read Article
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:24:00 EDT

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.Read Article
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:57:00 EDT