Items by By KRISTINA SHEVORY
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Square Feet: Amazon Leads an Office Upswing in Seattle
Posted: March 7th, 2012, 1:27am EST by By KRISTINA SHEVORY
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The retailer’s recent expansion in the city has helped drive down vacancy rates and emboldened investors.
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Square Feet: Energy Spurs a Recovery in Houston Real Estate
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 12:43am EST by By KRISTINA SHEVORY
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Rising oil prices and a boom in shale exploration are leading companies to add office space in the Houston area, most notably Exxon Mobil.
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With Credit Tight, Microlending Blossoms
Posted: July 29th, 2010, 1:20am EDT by By KRISTINA SHEVORY
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After banks refused loan requests, some small businesses in the United States turned to microloans like those offered in the third world.
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Mini Versions of Big-Box Stores
Posted: May 20th, 2009, 1:22am EDT by By KRISTINA SHEVORY
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With the downturn eating away at sales, some chain stores are opening new concept stores that offer many of the same wares in smaller, more personal settings.
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Square Feet: Even in Resilient Seattle, Office Vacancy Rate Is Rising
Posted: October 22nd, 2008, 1:17am EDT by By KRISTINA SHEVORY
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Commercial real estate in the home of Washington Mutual, Starbucks and Boeing is taking a big hit in the economic slowdown.
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When the Mosh Pit Is Your Sofa
Posted: June 7th, 2008, 1:21am EDT by By KRISTINA SHEVORY
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As artist struggles to establish themselves or to resurrect former success, they’re booking themselves into private homes, and inviting fans to see them perform in these ad-hoc settings.
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Your Money: Keeping ‘Furniture Ransom’ Off Your Moving Bill
Posted: May 9th, 2008, 11:56pm EDT by By KRISTINA SHEVORY
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While the moving industry has long been a favorite of con artists because of lax regulation, consumers’ growing reliance on the Internet has made it even easier for the shady operators.