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Investing in Real Estate, 2005

SLIDE SHOW: Guess the value of 15 luxury homes around the world



Real Estate: Avoid the Burn
In a market this hot, home buyers and investors can easily get singed. Here's what could happen. Plus: Tips to get you through unscathed

Luxury Homes Slip Closer to Earth
BW's new Luxury Housing Affordability Index shows high-end prices have fallen back a bit in several major markets -- but not all

A Billionaire's "Statement House"
Only a handful of folks in the world can afford this 103-room castle, with gold floor, marble driveway, and Queen Elizabeth for a neighbor

The Fed's Take on Real Estate
Alan Greenspan doesn't think the market is too frothy. He is concerned, however, that people may think it can go on this way indefinitely

"Of Course, There's No Bubble"
"We're still getting started," says real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, who has advice about buying, selling, and hot spots across the U.S.

The Wrong Time for REITs?
While overall 30%-plus returns may be gone, some subsectors, such as mall and office trusts, are likely to remain good buys

Can You Name That Price?
Take our interactive quiz, and see if you can guess the selling price of these 15 luxury homes from around the world

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