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The Next Slum?

Check out this article from Atlantic Monthly for a smart take on future trends. We all know McMansions can be an eyesore, but that may only be the start of their nuisance potential! Time to move downtown if you haven't already...
On the related topic of the Levitt bankruptcy -- that's Levitt of Levittown, one of the first outposts of surburbia -- give this NPR story a listen.

How the Stimulus Plan Helps Sellers

The stimulus plan approved by Congress last week will be a big boon for those attempting to sell their home in high-priced areas, reports The Real Estate Bloggers.

Two Chicagoans on the National Stage

This is not ordinarily a place for politics, but it is hard to resist noting that on Super Tuesday we have not one but two native children in the final running...did you know that there is in fact such a thing as a Hillaryburger? Listen here.

The Next Big Thing: Storage Condos

Where to go with all those mantoys when you "downsize" to a smaller home or condo? How about a storage condo, where, as the Times puts it, you can store your gear and play with it too. Forget the sterile atmosphere of yesteryear; these units come with"cable television, high-speed Internet, individual thermostats and even clubhouses." You might be surprised how many people watched the superbowl from one of their units!

Foreigners Investing Heavily in U.S. Real Estate

For the first time, U.S. cities rank one and two in the top five places assigned by the Association of Foreign Investors in their annual survey. New York is number one, followed by Washington D.C. in a tie with London for second place, followed by Paris and Shanghai.