Markels, Alex
Articles by Markels, Alex
The city of Córdoba was once dubbed the "ornament of the world."
Their achievements were as diverse as they were impressive.
A mighty empire and how it grew.
Higher limits on mortgage loans mostly help those who don't need help.
Long the saving grace in the real-estate market, plummeting commercial construction may finally break the economy's back.
It's 'Barack Obummer' vs. John 'No Country for Old Men' McCain, offering clues for November.
Some real-estate agents say the standard 6 percent real-estate commission should be nonnegotiable. But I beg to differ.
After an ugly earnings betrayal, Wall Street and the government-backed mortgage behemoth try some make-up sex.
Home prices have fallen and construction stalled, but the Great Depression was twice as bad.
Will an extra 30 days really buy Americans enough time to avoid foreclosure?
