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Startups see untapped potential in apartment buildings

by Adam Allington
Aug 25, 2017
High-rise apartment buildings are a target for the growing home-sharing economy.
Construction workers work beside new apartment buildings in downtown Los Angeles, California on April 5, 2017.
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Churches convert to rentals as young people leave the flock

by Marketplace Contributor
Oct 11, 2016
Houses of worship are merging or closing. In Philly, more than a quarter of those have been redeveloped.
Philadelphia’s former St. Anthony of Padua Church (left) has been converted into upscale lofts, and apartments are planned for St. Laurentius' site, also in Philadelphia.
Courtesy of Bobby Allyn
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Renting becomes a lifestyle for the long haul

by Reema Khrais
Aug 17, 2016
Falling homeownership rates could give way to a permanent renter class
The rising cost of home prices may be creating a permanent renter class.
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Testing a home that gets to know your habits

by Marketplace Contributor
Aug 15, 2016
Control your house through a smartphone.
Grant Park Village in Portland, a pilot apartment complex of IOTAS. 
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Home building improves in fits and starts

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 18, 2015
Housing starts fell sharply in October, while permits rose substantial. Over the past three years,they've nearly doubled.
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Inflation is tame — unless you're a renter

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 17, 2015
Rents are up 3.7 percent nationwide, and by double digits in some urban markets.
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If you look hard, housing data offers good news

by Scott Tong
Jul 17, 2015
Numbers suggest recovery is gaining steam; banks may hold key to the next level.
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The debate against affordable housing in Marin

by Krissy Clark
Jun 11, 2015
Not all Marin County residents have embraced George Lucas' plan to build an affordable housing project.
A canal in Marin County, California
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Landlords have the upper hand in many rental markets

by Annie Baxter
Feb 17, 2015
Low apartment vacancy rates mean renters are often at the mercy of landlords
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Detroit real estate on the rise

by Adam Allington
Dec 25, 2014
Detroit property values are beginning to approach pre-recession levels.
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