Housing

Supreme Court Justice Could Lose Home

Logan Darrow Clements, an activist associated with the group Americans for Tax Reform, has proposed building at hotel on Justice David H. Souter's property to retaliate against the Kelo vs. New London ruling.

July 6, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

A New Approach To Affordable Housing

A new approach to affordable housing ensures economic diversity in a neighborhood.

July 5, 2005 - The Washington Post

California's Fastest Growing City

Low-cost housing is fueling an economic boom in this once-sleepy farming town, with an average of 12 new houses per day.

July 5, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Nationwide Interest In New York City Program To House Homeless

A program called "Pathways to Housing" has approval from the Bush Administration as a solution to the homeless situation across America.

July 4, 2005 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Cities Ranked By Transportation And Housing Costs

Households in regions that have invested in public transportation reap financial benefits fromhaving affordable transportation options, even as gasoline prices rise.

July 3, 2005 - Transportation Research Board

AARP Releases Evaluation Guide On Communities

The guide has been expanded and updated for the new 2005 edition, and includes many new chapters and topics.

July 1, 2005 - AARP

Oxnard, CA, Wins HUD Award For Affordable Housing Efforts

Oxnard, CA, earns an award from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department for its efforts to increase its supply of affordable housing.

June 30, 2005 - Ventura County Star

Affordable Housing Just A Dream For Most Retail Workers

A new study by the National Association of Home Builders shows that the vast majority of retail workers can't afford housing on their income.

June 30, 2005 - National Association of Home Builders

Hedging The Bubble

Economist and REIT manager Ken Rosen explains his new hedge fund againstthe backdrop of bubble babble.

June 30, 2005 - The Slatin Report

Beijing's Affordable Housing Crisis

Amid the flurry of other construction in the city, affordable housing gets lost in the shuffle.

June 26, 2005 - Xinhua News Agency

New Casino Proposed For Montreal

New casino promises 6,450 new jobs but residents fear social problems.

June 25, 2005 - The Montreal Gazette

The Global Housing Boom

Never before have housing prices risen so fast, for so long, in so many countries, according to new research by the Economist.

June 23, 2005 - The Economist

Housing Outstripping Population Growth, Report Warns

The U.S. economy is being artifically buoyed by the housing market; stalled or slumping housing sales will harm the economy.

June 22, 2005 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Hotel-Condo Hybrids Gaining Popularity

From Miami to New York, certain luxury hotels are allowing buyers to purchase suites.

June 21, 2005 - MSNBC

Tear-Down Trend Continues At Record Pace In Atlanta

The challenge for builders has been to retain the look of the intown neighborhoods while giving new residents suburban amenities.

June 21, 2005 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Fannie Mae Sees Signs of Housing Market 'Bust'

Fannie Mae VP makes case that current trends mirror previous housing bubbles.

June 21, 2005 - Marketwatch

Who Should Get Vegas' Sewage?

As Las Vegas grows, the city is sending more pollutants into Lake Mead, the source of drinking water for millions in the West.

June 20, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Unique Public-Private Development and Land Swap

A first-of-its-kind public-private development and land swap deal will save a southern California military base.

June 19, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Friday Funny: Non-profit Habitat Community Faces Criticism

Habitrail for Humanity is under scrutiny for unorthodox housing communities.

June 17, 2005 - The Onion

Affordable Housing At All Time Low In Spite Of Record Market

2004 saw record growth in the housing market, but a shift in the economy could be disasterous to owners.

June 17, 2005 - RISMedia

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