Reuters - Manhattan apartment prices were flat instead of down in the second quarter as the market, recently battered by upheaval on Wall Street, returned to normal sales and inventory levels, according to reports released on Thursday by New York City’s biggest brokerages.

Reuters - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved a bill extending the closing deadline for homebuyers trying to take advantage of a popular tax credit.

AP - Congress has sent President Barack Obama a plan to give homebuyers an extra three months to finish qualifying for federal tax incentives that boosted home sales this spring.

McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — A congressional commission pressed Goldman Sachs executives Wednesday to spell out how much their company has earned from its exotic bets against the housing market, including $20 billion in wagers that helped force a $162 billion taxpayer bailout of the American International Group.

My Mom’s trick: Pack the blankie after all, but put in the lining of the suitcase so no one else would know. 8 Ways to Ease Separation Anxiety Phobias in Children

Getting ready for sleepaway camp was a less hilarious, more grueling experience. I think my mother still has nightmares about me asking how long it would take her to drive to my camp and bring me my blankie, if it turned out I needed it after all. The Benefits of Overnight Camp Is My Tween Is Ready for Overnight Camp?

I needed this list desperately. Even with Mom’s intervention, I think we had to burn my socks when I got home.

Making her way out east, Kim Kardashian was spotted arriving into JFK Airport in New York City on Wednesday (June 30). Joined by her supportive mother, Kris Jenner, the two lovely ladies headed out of the terminal to an awaiting car - as they made the trip so that Kim can unveil her wax figure at the famed Madame Tussauds in Times Square on Thursday, July 1. Quite excited about the event, Miss Kardashian told an awaiting paparazzo, “I can’t wait to see what ‘Kim’ looks like!” During the airport exit, photogs also brought up Kim’s rumored relationship with Dallas Cowboys receiver Miles Austin.

She’s been flying under the radar as of late, but Denise Richards is back and heading to Spike TV. The 39-year-old actress is set to join the cast of the football comedy called “Blue Mountain State” in a recurring role as woman named Debra. Co-star Darin Brooks told Us magazine, “She plays the coach’s ex-wife, and I think I sleep with her!” Continuing on, Brooks added, “Everyone said she was really cool, really nice, it was great to work with her.

Enjoying his wealth to the fullest after having been through his share of struggles, The Dream credits his solid cash flow with easing the struggles of fatherhood.