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Wall Street Suddenly Buying Fewer Single-Family Homes

Rising interest rates are having a major effect in the housing market—including on the large institutional investors who spent much of the past couple of years buying up single-family homes.

November 27, 2022 - Wall Street Journal

Congressional Republicans Agree to Three-Month Transportation Funding Patch

Overcoming their differences, Republican leaders in both chambers agreed Wednesday to a three-month patch bill to continue transportation spending through Oct. 29. The bill must pass by Friday due to lack of funds in the Highway Trust Fund.

July 29, 2015 - Wall Street Journal

End of the Line for Honda's CNG-Fueled Cars, Civic Hybrid, and Accord Plug-In

Honda announced that low gas prices contributed to low demand for the Civic Natural Gas, the only compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered car for sale, the Civic Hybrid, and their first plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle, the Accord.

June 18, 2015 - Wall Street Journal

Breaking News: $5 Billion Tesla Battery 'Gigafactory' Headed to Nevada

With competition from California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, Elon Musk, the CEO of Bay Area-based Tesla Motors, chose the Silver State to build his much sought after $5 billion battery "giga factory."

September 4, 2014 - Wall Street Journal

New 'Gold Rush' in Pittsburgh: Luxury Housing

Alina Dizik details what it takes to find a luxury home in the evolving Pittsburgh real estate market.

June 28, 2014 - Wall Street Journal

Crime Watch

As Cities Become Safer, Crime Decamps for the Suburbs

Homicides are decreasing nationwide, but a federal study reveals that the rate has decreased about 17% in cities and increased by the same rate in suburbs. Two WSJ reporters look behind the numbers for the causes with a focus on Atlanta's suburbs.

January 2, 2013 - Wall Street Journal

Towns Across The Country Let Their Paved Roads Return To Nature

"When counties had lots of money, they paved a lot of the roads and tried to make life easier for the people who lived out here," said Stutsman County Highway Superintendent Mike Zimmerman, "Now, it's catching up to them."

July 31, 2010 - Wall Street Journal

Creative Reuse Nets Local Food

What can you do with an old crane factory? Turn it into a fish farm, and a hydroponic produce operation.

May 17, 2010 - Wall Street Journal

New Twist on Eminent Domain

Boston uses the threat of eminent domain to force a developer to build on a site that's become an eyesore.

April 14, 2010 - Wall Street Journal

Obama Health Care Bill May Create Demand for Medical Office Space

Real estate brokers see opportunity in building office space for physicians who will serve newly-insured people under federal health-care overhaul.

March 24, 2010 - Wall Street Journal

Banks Swing Hammers to Finish Homes

Builders can't get credit but they may get jobs from banks, who, because of foreclosures, have unfinished homes that they need help completing.

March 2, 2010 - Wall Street Journal

Should Planners Always Strive for Efficiency?

The backlash against red-light cameras provide a cautionary tale for those who want to cut costs and raise revenue through technology.

February 26, 2010 - Wall Street Journal

Green Dream Put to the Test

Boulder Colorado has tried peer pressure, free weatherization services, and intense publicity, but so far, voluntary efforts to increase energy efficiency have yielded mediocre results.

February 16, 2010 - Wall Street Journal

Zoning Loosened to Help Home Businesses

The rough economy has made code officers negotiators between irked neighbors and entrepreneurs trying to make a living in their living rooms.

February 16, 2010 - Wall Street Journal

Canada Housing Prices Return to Pre-Recession Peak

What housing slump? Canada's real estate recovery has been so fast, some analysts worry it signals a return to speculation.

February 9, 2010 - Wall Street Journal

Cities Adjust to Presence of "Tent Cities"

Nashville is just one of many cities that have stopped dispersing and penalizing tent city settlements, but instead are relaxing some regulations and providing basic services.

August 12, 2009 - Wall Street Journal

The End of America?

A Russian analyst is predicting the 2010 dissolution of the United States into at least six republics, each under the influence of foreign nations.

December 30, 2008 - Wall Street Journal

Climate Protection Jeopardized By Financial Crisis & Recession

The worldwide credit crisis will affect the ability of the developed world to tackle climate change. Businesses in Europe and U.S. are asking for delays in meeting emission reductions mandates notwithstanding the drop in oil prices.

October 20, 2008 - Wall Street Journal

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