Chill in the Housing Market Seeps Into Other Industries The slowdown in the residential real estate market, a crucial cog in the American economy, is threatening sectors like home improvement and storage.
Don’t Flee the American Southwest Just Yet The era of shrinking water resources and rising temperatures will undoubtedly test Southwest states, but it’s a question of how we adapt, not whether we survive.
What’s Better Than a Tiny Island Cabin? Two, Side by Side. For years, the antique cottage off the coast of Washington had served her well. But with grandchildren on the way, she needed a little extra space.
Hong Kong Stocks Plunge to Losses for 4th Straight Year Investors worried about China’s economy shunned Hong Kong’s stock market, once one of the biggest and most important in the world.
China’s Property Crisis Blew Up Investments That Couldn’t Lose Citic said its new fund was as safe as they come because it would invest in real estate. Then the developer defaulted and the projects stalled.