Gas Prices Impact Suburban Housing Markets May 30, 2008 | Housing/Land Use - County Housing Authorities, Housing/Land Use - General Sites, Housing/Land Use - Local Housing Authorities, Melange - MunicipalAs if the subprime mortgage crisis wasn’t enough, now gas prices are affecting the real estate market, particularly in the outer suburbs.
Planned Strategic Investment Can Lead to Growth, Revitalization of Cities May 27, 2008 | Economic Development - County Agencies/Organizations, Economic Development - Local Agencies/Organizations, Professional Organizations, Urban Planning - Regional Planning Organizations, Urban Planning/Real Estate/Ec. Dev. - General SitesRick Tripp shares his insights on strategic planning for government affiliated projects
Debate Over Restructuring Muni Ratings System Continues May 19, 2008 | Fiscal Distress, Municipal Bankruptcy, Municipal Bond - Pricing/Analytics, Municipal Bond Market News/Research, Municipal Bonds, Municipal Bonds, Credit Quality and Disclosure, Municipal Finance - GeneralWhile proponents of a radical change in the municipal ratings system would like to see imminent change, others caution against acting in haste.