Subscribe to this tag The Short-Lived Romance of Muslim Spain
By
Alex Markels
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Nation & World - April 7, 2008
The city of Córdoba was once dubbed the "ornament of the world."
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For Five Centuries, Muslims Dominated the World
By
Alex Markels
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Nation & World - April 7, 2008
A mighty empire and how it grew.
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The Glory That Was Baghdad
By
Alex Markels
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Nation & World - April 7, 2008
Their achievements were as diverse as they were impressive.
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Fannie: That Pricey Ski Chalet Can Now Be Yours!
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Alex Markels
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The Home Front - March 7, 2008
Higher limits on mortgage loans mostly help those who don't need help.
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The Next Shoe to Drop: Commercial Real Estate
By
Alex Markels
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The Home Front - March 3, 2008
Long the saving grace in the real-estate market, plummeting commercial construction may finally break the economy's back.
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Obama T-Shirt Sales Surge Online
By
Alex Markels
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Money - February 29, 2008
It's 'Barack Obummer' vs. John 'No Country for Old Men' McCain, offering clues for November.
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Do Brokers Deserve Their Fat Commissions?
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Alex Markels
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The Home Front - February 29, 2008
Some real-estate agents say the standard 6 percent real-estate commission should be nonnegotiable. But I beg to differ.
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Wall Street Hates, Then Loves, Fannie Mae
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Alex Markels
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The Home Front - February 28, 2008
After an ugly earnings betrayal, Wall Street and the government-backed mortgage behemoth try some make-up sex.
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Comparing Today's Housing Crisis With the 1930s
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Alex Markels
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Money - February 28, 2008
Home prices have fallen and construction stalled, but the Great Depression was twice as bad.
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Project Lifeline Really Project Band-Aid
By
Alex Markels
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The Home Front - February 27, 2008
Will an extra 30 days really buy Americans enough time to avoid foreclosure?
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4 Smart Moves for Getting a Great Deal on a House
By
Alex Markels
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Money - February 15, 2008
Know the market, don't expect a windfall, and negotiate with everyone.
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Project Lifeline Really Project Band-Aid
By
Alex Markels
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Money - February 13, 2008
Will an extra 30 days really buy Americans enough time to avoid foreclosure?
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3 Key Ways to Buy Foreclosed Properties
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Alex Markels
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Money - February 13, 2008
It's not as easy as the infomercials make it look.
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Upscale Builder Toll Says Buyers Are 'Hiding'
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Alex Markels
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Money - February 6, 2008
CEO reports: "We are not yet seeing much light at the end of the tunnel."
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Lesson From the Home Front: Don't Move!
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Alex Markels
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Money - February 6, 2008
The housing downturn claims new victims—Allied Van Lines and its parent company.
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A Sign of Hope for the Housing Market
By
Alex Markels
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Money - February 1, 2008
Beazer Homes abandons mortgage lending.
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A Sign of Hope for the Housing Market
By
Alex Markels
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The Home Front - February 1, 2008
Beazer Homes abandons mortgage lending.
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Vail, Colo.: No Worries in Ski Country
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Alex Markels
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Money - January 31, 2008
Foreign tourists flush with cash are crowding the slopes.
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Time to Purchase a House?
By
Alex Markels
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Money - January 28, 2008
New-home sales continue to plunge, but don't try to predict the bottom before buying.
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16 Years Later, It's the Economy Again
By
Alex Markels
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Nation & World - January 18, 2008
The similarities between today's presidential campaign and the election of 1992
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George H.W. Bush Checks His Watch During Debate With Bill Clinton and Ross Perot
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Alex Markels
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Nation & World - January 17, 2008
Where Bush appeared impatient, "Clinton steps in and empathizes, empathizes, empathizes."
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Your Chance to Refinance
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Alex Markels
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Money - January 10, 2008
Interest rates on 30-year fixed mortgages have fallen below 6 percent in many parts of the country.
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A Tested Recipe: Five Ingredients
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Alex Markels
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Money - January 9, 2008
Five lessons for start-ups from Chipotle Mexican Grill.
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Chipotle's Secret Salsa
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Alex Markels
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Money - January 9, 2008
A simple menu, fresh food, and loyal workers make for tasty results.
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Angry Independents Call for Bipartisanship
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Alex Markels
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Nation & World - January 7, 2008
Oklahoma conclave brings together possible candidate Bloomberg and other middle-roaders.
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