Is the Time Right To Rent Or Buy?

Is the Time Right To Rent Or Buy?
A roundup of online resources to help you figure out whether renting or buying a home is the best financial option for you in today's hot housing market.

Real-Estate Flip Deals Have a Catch
Amateurs who have been 'flipping' houses in the hot real-estate market could be facing an income-tax audit -- and higher tax bills than expected.

Huge Saltwater Fish Tanks Bring the Sea Inside
Inspired by resort aquariums and spurred by technology advances, some fish-loving consumers are creating at-home versions of Atlantis.

Early Fall Auction Sales May Offer Better Value
From ceramics to photography and period jewelry upcoming lower-profile sales at major auction houses might offer some bargains, but they may be hard to find.