Wall Street Journal

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.