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North Carolina's Research Triangle Is Showing Signs of a Rebound
The Raleigh-Durham economy is back in the game. Less than five years after the tech bust prompted companies to slash jobs, the area is rapidly collecting business relocation and expansion announcements. More »
New Urbanist Leader Draws Up Plans For Rebuilding New Orleans
Several large neighborhoods in the city are pushing ahead with developing their own reconstruction plans, and Andres Duany is weighing in with his ideas. More »
An Expensive Memorial Mess On World Trade Center Project
Soaring cost estimates have pushed the price tag to $1 billion. Planners may be forced to return to the drawing board to scale back some of the pricier portions of the massive project. More »
Toll Brothers Orders Decline 32%, Trims Luxury-Home Sales Forecast
The builder reduced its estimate of the number of houses it expects to sell this year. The company said it is entering the ninth month of a slowdown in most of its markets. More »
Mills Refinances Debt Amid SEC Inquiry of Mall REIT
After accepting strict terms on earlier financing the mall developer received $2.2 billion from Goldman Sachs, giving the real-estate investment trust until at least the end of this year to resolve its troubles, according to a securities filing. More »
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Jacksonville Is a Financial Hub With Affordable Commercial Space
In the fourth-quarter of 2005, average rents for apartment, office, retail and warehouse properties in this riverfront city were among the lowest of Florida's major metro areas, a research firm says. More »
Tips for Investors on Finding A Solid Home-Builder Stock
With sales of new houses slowing in some parts of the U.S. consumers are anxious to know which companies are prepared to ride out the storm. Figuring that out can be tough, because industry analysts are all over the map when it comes to pinpointing good performers. More »