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Traffic Deaths Soar—Is Cheap Gas a Culprit?
An August 17 press release from the National Safety Council indicates the United States is on track to exceed 40,000 road deaths this year, the highest since 2007. A January NPR report links the spike to decreased gas prices.
More Hybrid Cars Available, But Fewer People are Buying Them
2009 may have been the peak year for hybrid vehicle sales as a percentage of total sales, despite the addition of 23 models available to consumers, reports CNNMoney. The current price of fuel does not justify the premium price paid for these models.
Budget Cuts Take Bite Out of Urban Agenda
CNN is reporting on the budget cuts for 2011, many of which will affect America's cities, infrastructure and vulnerable populations.
Rental Housing Costs Increased 28% Since 2000
A person must earn at least $28,475 a year to afford the fair market rent on a one-bedroom apartment in the U.S. in 2006.
Historic Architecture Tours Get Trendy
Architectural and home tours focused on historic or neighborhood preservation or gentrifying urban areas are becoming increasingly popular.
Katrina's Effect on Oil, US Economy
Disruption of gulf oil production due to Katrina may lead to a national "gas crisis".
McMansion Backlash
CNN Money reports on a growing backlash against the 'mansionization of America'.
World's Most and Least Expensive Cities
Can you imagine paying $4,595 a month in rent for an unfurnished apartment?
Young Families Are Reinvigorating Older Suburbs
Inner-ring suburbs make a comeback.
U.S. Should Let U.K.'s Housing Market Serve As A Warning
Skyrocketing real estate prices in the U.S. could soon fall, a situation the U.K. is already facing.
Top Overpriced and Underpriced Housing Markets
Study ranks 99 major real estate markets based on how much they are under or overpriced.
Free Land
Small communities in the midwest are seeking to reverse population decline by offering relocation incentives -- including free parcels of land.
Most Expensive Places To Own A Car
A management consulting firm publishes a study detailing the costliest places to own and operate a car.
Most Heavily Taxed States
A new study by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation reports that New York tops the nation in its tax burden.
Emerging Urban Development Markets
Once, these neighborhoods weren't so nice after dark. But things change when districts gentrify.
Decaying Cities Turn To Bilbao Model
Dozens of cities across America are vying to become 'the next Bilbao' in order to revitalize their shattered economies.
The Historic Teardown Syndrome
Increasingly, people are paying millions for beautiful, historic homes -- and then try to demolish them.
A Novel Approach To Boosting Property Values
A team approach to improving a neighborhood while getting a good return on investment.
Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Put In Catch-22 By Bush's HUD Plan
The two corporations are being forced by the new guidelines to divert more money from middle-income financing to the poor. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac call the new rules "unrealistic."
Wal-Mart's $1 Billion Subsidy
A subsidy watchdog group details how Wal-Mart has received over $1 billion in government subsidies.
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