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Featured articles in the September/October issue:

• Foreclosure fixes progress as delinquencies increase
  
  • Read about state and local efforts to stabilize neighborhoods hard hit by the foreclosure crisis. Using federal dollars, cities like Phoenix are purchasing and renovating foreclosed homes and selling them to moderate income buyers. At the same time, delinquencies are increasing in many metro areas.

• Western states lead the way for sustainability
  
  • According to an in-depth survey of government actions to promote sustainability, Western states are taking the most actions, whether legislating for green building or implementing recycling programs. Find out how your community stands up.

• Americans show a preference for smart growth communities
  
  • A preference for smaller houses and a shorter commute, a mix of housing and businesses within an easy walk and nearby public transit are among the results revealed by the National Association of Realtor's survey of what American's desire most in their neighborhoods and homes.

• Preservation and Retrofit
  
  • With new construction at a standstill, retrofit of existing buildings is getting more attention from housing sponsors. In this issue we look at efforts to preserve and retrofit affordable multifamily properties.

• Emission Reduction Program Hits a Rough Patch
  
  • The pioneering emission allowance auction in the Northeast is having problems, with one state withdrawing and another fighting to stay in the program.

• PLUS much more.

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