There’s a national housing shortage, both market rate and affordable housing. At the same time there’s a large supply of empty office space and underutilized—and closed—hotels across the country.

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Cities across the nation are proposing tax breaks and other financial incentives for developers to help revive central business districts by converting vacant office buildings into residential and ...

The basic function of any fire department is the suppression of fire in any setting. The modern-era emergency responder must continue to train and prepare for all of the situations and circumstances ...

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Aspen City Council took steps Monday to mandate owners of commercial buildings and multi-family dwellings to track and reduce their energy use. It’s called Building IQ, an initiative that was ...

There are many ways to invest in real estate. Two common ways can involve commercial and residential properties. Commercial properties may offer higher returns and longer leases, while residential ...

Which category is the right investment choice for you? Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative ...