Southern states hit hard in July
But year-end forecast a different story
Recently built house not a guarantee of perfection
Reinvesting profits in another property avoids huge taxes
Move may not be the best financial decision
Unpainted surface a blessing for do-it-yourselfers
Will larger home unreasonably block view?
Avoiding tax depends on part-time, full-time status
Slowing sales may soon impact appreciation rates
Sales climb sharply in past year
Part 2: The real estate windfall
Refinancings gain market share
30-year fixed rate down at 5.33%; 10-year Treasury down at 4.18%
Minimum-service laws, banks in real estate on the agenda
Buys The Mitchell Group's five offices
