U.S. housing starts surged to a 1-1/2 year high in November and permits for future construction were the highest since March 2010 as demand for rental apartments rose.

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Talk about whimsical. Underneath the wavy roof of this picturesque Montana retreat sits an endless lap pool in the living room (yes, the living room) and the master bedroom is located within a grain-silo-like structure.

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U.S. homebuilder sentiment perked up in December for the third month in a row to its highest level in a year and a half, the National Association of Home Builders said on Monday.

Depressed real estate prices near the UC Davis campus make mansions cheap enough for students to afford to rent. NBC's George Lewis reports.

Among the nearly 4 million homes Barclays Capital estimates banks own today, this one stands out. For one thing, there's the waterfall in the foyer.

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