Ditch the Drive? Here’s What Americans Would Give Up to Live in Walkable Communities

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Americans are parking their cars and stepping up to walkable communities—and increasingly, they don’t mind giving up space to do so, a new report finds.

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Nearly 7 Million Homes Are at Risk of Hurricane Storm Surge, Even as National Flood Insurance Program May Expire

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The National Association of Realtors estimates that some 40,000 home sales could be lost each month that authorization lapses.

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It’s Official: 2016 Was The Best Year for Existing Home Sales in a Decade

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Low interest rates and an improved economy drove more home buyers into the market last year, resulting in the highest number of home sales since 2006.

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