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Luring developers to rebuild on polluted land
Jim Burress May 16, 2013
Sometimes the government has to kick in to convince developers to reclaim "brownfield" sites. The EPA says it's developed a good partnership in Atlanta.
Abandoned buildings get starring role in social media
Gigi Douban May 8, 2013
Some people like to go into old, vacant buildings to post photos and video of their exploits on social media sites like Instagram and Flickr. Sometimes, that can be an advantage for real estate agents.
How zoning affects the wealth gap
David Brancaccio May 7, 2013
Lisa Prevost's new book, 'Snob Zones: Fear, Prejudice, and Real Estate,' looks at towns that have used zoning laws to keep low- and middle-income families out, in favor of the rich moving in.
Checks sent to foreclosure victims are bouncing
Kai Ryssdal Apr 18, 2013
Thankfully, it seems it's just a paperwork snafu.
What's hot in housing trends these days?
Sally Herships Apr 16, 2013
Housing starts in March rose at the highest rate in five years. Which begs the question: What kind of house do people want these days?
Home makeovers: What to rennovate before putting your house on the market
Mitchell Hartman Apr 12, 2013
Now that the housing market is picking up, making improvements on your home is worth it if you want to put it on the market. Which ones pay off in a quicker sale?
Deciding to buy while just getting by: Low-income families and the housing market
Tracey Samuelson Apr 12, 2013
Would-be homeowners balance the risks of buying with benefits like building their assets and bettering their children's chances.
Renting homes to recovering addicts, for a profit
Sarah Gross Apr 9, 2013
A growing number of U.S. homeowners are renting rooms to recovering addicts and turning their properties into so-called ‘sober homes.’ It's a hot but sketchy new real estate market.
Is the housing recovery leaving too many behind?
Shannon Mullen Apr 3, 2013
According to a report in the Washington Post, President Obama's administration is worried that the housing recovery is leaving too many people, including young people, behind.
No money down home loans return, with a twist
Mark Garrison Mar 25, 2013
No down payment mortgages died in a wave of foreclosures -- for nearly all Americans. But now they’re crawling out of the grave, for the wealthy, at least.
