Housing
The Murky Future Of Megaprojects In The US
The Bay Bridge in San Francisco is fast becoming a poster child for megaprojects run amok.
A Heartland Of Affordable Homes
With prices far below those in red hot markets on the East and West coasts, the nation's heartland offers home buyers plenty of choices.
Looking For A Home In San Diego? It Will Cost You
The median home price in the seventh largest city in the U.S. reached $500,000 last month.
The State Of The Nation's Housing, 2004
The housing industry is well positioned for another strong decade according to the latest report from the Harvard Joint Center For Housing Studies.
How Real Estate Escaped The Scandal Wave
The public's trust in Corporate America has plunged, but the real estate industry seems to have escaped unscathed.
The New Home Builder Strategy: Build To Order
The new strategy for subdivision developers is build homes only after they have secured buyers.
Seattle's Poor Fight For Million-Dollar Views
Long-time residents of Yesler Terrace public housing are trying to keep their homes in one of America's most expensive downtowns.
Inclusionary Zoning Comes To Madison
New housing projects in Wisconsin's capital must include affordable units.
Limiting The Power Of Homeowner Associations
Californai legislators are seeking to limit the too-often abused power of homeowners associations to seize properties without going to court.
Neal Peirce: Detroit's Massive Urban Renewal
Neal Peirce compares 20th-century renewal plans with Detroit's New Urbanism-based formula for a massive urban renewal.
Retirees Choosing 'Traditional Neighborhood Developments'
There is a growing preference of retirees for "traditional neighborhood developments" which are intended to resemble actual "traditional neighborhoods" in many ways.
Detroit Cannot Afford Convention Center Expansion
In hard economic times, Detroit cannot afford at $1 billion conventiion center.
'Thames Town' Brings British Life to China
Shanghai's plan to move 500,000 people into 'Disneyland developments.'
Workforce Housing Fund Hopes To Be Smart Growth Catalyst
Jay Stark of the Phoenix Realty Group elaborates on the promise of workforce housing development in neighborhood revitalization.
Rural Flight?
Not quite. However, hobby farms as an alternative to suburban lifestyles are catching on in Chicago.
Suburban Living Contributes To U.S. Obesity Epidemic
Study finds that obesity is more likely in sprawling areas than mixed-use neighborhoods.
The Wide-Shallow Lot: A Good Thing for Buyers or Builders?
Purchasers don't always consider all of the facts when choosing a new home on a wide-shallow lot.
A Unique Collection Of Urban Properties
Will Starwood Urban's funky portfolio fetch a superfunky $500 million?
Holland's Floating Houses
Two-thirds of the Dutch live below sea level. A potential solution? Houses are built on hollow concrete pontoons.
Expiring Tax Credits Could Benefit Investors
Could a wave of expiring tax credits projects represent new opportunities for apartment building investors?
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