| SouthPark offices get LEED gold rating The two office towers at Piedmont Town Center in Charlotte’s SouthPark area have earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. (PNY) bizjournals.com |
Some simple fixes made our house more energy efficient After years of exhorting readers to make their houses more energy efficient, I decided it was time to take a hard look at my own. feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Homeowners make sacrifices in tough times More than two thirds of Americans who've been unable to sell their home and buy one that better fits their needs have cut back on household expenses to pay their mortgage, a survey shows. Mortgage - United States - Business - Home insurance - Financial Services pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
Unsettled questions surround tax breaks for conservation easements Q: My neighbor just gave an easement in her property to some company and claims that she will get a huge tax benefit when she files her next income tax return. What is that, and are there really any tax benefits available? Easement - Property - United States - Law - Legal Information feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Colleges going on real estate shopping sprees Colleges and universities are buying up chunks of land at bargain prices, sometimes without a clear idea how they'll be used. Real estate - Business - Education - Colleges and Universities - Directories pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |