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1950/60s Neighborhoods… What to Save and Lose?

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 Posted in Historic Preservation, Teardown Phenomenon | 2 Comments »

National Trust for Historic Preservation The National Preservation Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has concluded, though staff members from around the National Trust for Historic Preservation are still sending in field ... Read more..

Taming of the monster home

Monday, September 22nd, 2008 Posted in Illinois, Building New, Teardown Phenomenon | No Comments »

High-end buyers looking for quality, not quantity, in square footage. by MARY ELLEN PODMOLIK  chicagotribune.com McMansions epitomized the excesses of the housing market, but don't think that just because the market is ... Read more..

Home demolitions: Can North Minneapolis avoid becoming a Little Detroit?

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 Posted in Housing Market Conditions | No Comments »

Last week, the city of Minneapolis tore down the duplex at 2914 Dupont. It had been condemned since 2006, cracked by flames and blackened by smoke, and sat kitty-corner across ... Read more..

Lot Sales Are a Sure Sign of a Rebound

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 Posted in Florida, Housing Market Conditions, Real Estate Business, Teardown Phenomenon | 1 Comment »

The housing market in Naples, Florida which had been pleading for signs as well has indeed received another sign that things are definitely getting better. Lot sales. In Naples not ... Read more..

California’s Manhattan Beach Becoming Popular Residential Destination For Pro Athletes

Monday, July 21st, 2008 Posted in California, Teardown Phenomenon | No Comments »

“Most athletes are outdoors people,” said Dodger infielder Nomar Garciaparra, who lives in Manhattan Beach with his wife, soccer player Mia Hamm. “You look outside and it’s a beautiful day, ... Read more..

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