The buyer may continue to receive a tax credit for as long as they live in the home and retain the mortgage.

Mr. Hunt said the primary buyers would continue to be government ministries and companies.

Conversely, buyers at these auctions continued to pay high, even record, prices for some of the most desirable works.

"Wealthy buyers will continue to want the ultimate, which means living on the water," he said.

So far, it seems, international buyers - including some of the world's largest chocolate companies - are continuing to purchase cocoa.

Locals can only hope that any new buyer would continue to run the shop in the old traditional ways.

But several buyers continue to warn about the risks of car commerce on the Internet.

Other potential buyers continue to pursue some of Tribune's individual assets.

The buyer may then continue shopping or purchase the selected item.

Most buyers, however, continue to opt for something within a two-hour commute to home.