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Want Affordable Housing? Move To Charlotte

New homes and condos are keeping prices at a moderate level, well below the national average.

August 26, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Rancher Turns Tables On Environmental Group

An Arizona rancher wins a defamation claim against conservation nonprofit, 'turning the tables on the green groups by using their own playbook.'

August 22, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

What's Behind The Condo Explosion?

Do exploding condo prices signal and housing bubble or the preferences of a new demographic of homeowner?

August 21, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Supersizing The Suburban McMansion

Top home builders report that the top-selling designs are home with more and bigger rooms.

August 18, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Florida In The 1920s. Deja Vu?

WSJ columnist Cynthia Crossen looks back at the colorful Florida land rush of the 1920s.

August 5, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Eminent Domain Backlash Grows

An unexpected populist backlash against the Supreme Court's eminent domain ruling threatens a variety of projects that depend on the use of eminent domain.

August 4, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Anti-Terrorist Planning That Works

National landmarks and government buildings can be aesthetically pleasing as well as provide protection from terrorist attacks. So, why are so few utilizing those tools?

July 6, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Pedicabs As Urban Transportation

Pedicabs -- affordable, human-powered, pollution-free, urban transportation -- are making a comeback in U.S. cities.

July 5, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

The Science Of Traffic

How do engineers explain mysteries such as phantom traffic jams and why a brief drop in volume can trigger a traffic jam?

July 1, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

East Coast Rediscovering Urban Waterfronts

From Pittsburgh to New York to Boston, former summer beach retreats are now being redeveloped as year-round living to satisfy the demands of the housing market.

June 24, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

The Growing Popularity Of 'Cinderella' Sites

Brownfield redevelopment is increasingly popular in major U.S. cities.

June 2, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

When A City Cannot Support Its Talent

Berlin, Germany's capital, is faced with such severe economic stagnation that it can no longer support its bohemian residents.

May 31, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

How 9/11 Transformed D.C.'s Real Estate Market

How did 9/11 and the bursting of the stock-market bubble transform Washington D.C.'s sleepy real estate market?

May 28, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Housing Market Drives Urban Renewal

The national real estate boom is starting to transform some neighborhoods that urban renewals programs couldn't help.

May 26, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Are College Campuses Turning Into Country Clubs?

As competition for students heats up, universities are expanding campuses and physical amenities.

May 19, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Oregon Considers 'Vehicle Mileage Tax'

Thinking of getting a fuel-efficient hybrid car in response to rising gas prices? Think again.

May 12, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Battle Over Real Estate Listings Heats Up

The U.S. plans to file an antitrust suit against the National Association of Realtors for restricting access to real estate listings.

May 11, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Seven 'Harsh' Real Estate Investment Truths

Wall Street Journal real estate columnist Jonathan Clements offers his seven "harsh truths" for investing in real estate -- even when the market is "silly".

May 10, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

SUV Sales Begin To Fall In Texas

As the cost to gas up a full-size SUV nears $100, even Texans are beginning to rethink purchasing the 'National Car of Texas'.

May 9, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Biodynamic: Ecosystem Farms

Organic farmers are offering up a set of new labels for organically-grown foods: 'Biodynamic', 'Food Alliance Certified', 'local' and even 'beyond organic'.

April 22, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

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