May 18th 2010 2:15PM
Renters might want to take another look at this economic downturn. Why? Well, it could signal some really big changes in the way Americans live. In fact, renters may be at the forefront of massive lifestyle changes. Urban-studies theorist Richard Florida has a few ideas about what this economic downturn could mean and is... Continue Reading »
Nov 16th 2009 1:30PM
The Motor City is awash in real estate news coverage. While some see Detroit as wreckage, others see infinite opportunity. Rather, highly unusual opportunity. Check out this unexpected quote about real estate plans from New Geography: "Mitch and Gina have already been approached by some Germans who want to build a giant... Continue Reading »
Nov 4th 2009 1:00PM
Are developers finally getting hip to what renters want? Today, The New York Times reported on Philadelphia's Piazza at Schmidts (left), a mixed-use rental community with some enviable amenities. Developer Bart Blatstein - who prior to this had been building strip malls - turned a former brewery outside Philly's Center... Continue Reading »
Oct 21st 2009 12:00PM
A recent Canadian study suggests that the explosion of connectivity means more work options for the "creative class" outside traditional metropolitan areas. Renters in major cities everywhere are familiar with this equation: "If I lived in X, my rent would only be Y. With all the money I could save, I could do Z!" Factor... Continue Reading »
