Elevate Albany: Tough odds in the affordable housing lottery
There’s a tremendous demand for affordable housing, but developers face big obstacles as they pursue new projects.
Elevate Albany: Housing has gotten too hard
The Albany region has long been one of the most affordable metros for housing. That’s started to change and the shift will have serious consequences if we don’t pursue solutions.
Elevate Albany: The math for apartment construction is now much harder
Developers say getting the numbers to work for new apartments has become a challenge due to rising costs and interest rates.
Editor’s column: Housing is more than a place to live
A vibrant, growing regional economy requires diverse and affordable housing options.
Elevate Albany: How homes drive growth
Laura Schultz has seen the data, heard the stories, and looked at the research when it comes to housing policy. There's good news and bad news.
Real estate firms seek big changes to ‘ignored’ Bulfinch Triangle
The RMR Group and other commercial property owners in Boston's Bulfinch Triangle are quietly lining up behind an effort to rezone the neighborhood to allow for taller buildings, encourage more housing, and make its streets more aesthetically pleasing and pedestrian-friendly.
2008-like housing crash unlikely in Buffalo even as market cools
Experts say conditions today, including lending standards, are very different than they were 20 years ago.
Ashburn’s Fratello Cigars to launch Fratello Beer, all in the name of the perfect pair
“For me, it’s about pairing. It’s about the experience,” said the owner of Fratello Cigars.
Edens draws new batch of tenants to Cabin John Village in Potomac, including The Grove
The half-dozen new shops and restaurants are the latest to join the retail mix.
Hokkaido Ramen and Sushi Restaurant, Costa del Sol coming to Colonial Gardens
The restaurants are filling the spaces formerly home to Biscuit Belly and El Taco Luchador.