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Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

After Repairs to Building, Artists Return to Their Lofts

More than 100 artists have begun to return to their loft spaces in Brooklyn, about three months after the Fire Department cited their landlord for a flurry of code violations.

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Developer seeks $660m to overhaul landmark

WASHINGTON - Developer Peter Malkin is seeking to finance a $660 million renovation of the Empire State Building to lure large firms to New York City’s tallest skyscraper, a haven for small businesses for decades.

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Bernanke urges more foreclosure aid

Federal Reserve chairman Ben S. Bernanke, seeking to end the worst housing slump in 25 years, has urged the government and mortgage lenders to intensify their efforts to avoid foreclosures.

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Selling mom’s condo becomes long-distance nightmare

Q: I’m trying to sell a condo for my mother, who has moved to a retirement home. The first real estate agent did very little, so when the listing period expired I switched to a new one. (Both agents had been recommended.)