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The population of the Slate Belt in Northampton County, Pennsylvania is expected to increase by 40 percent over the next 20 years.  Ten municipalities in the Slate Belt have partnered together to enhance their growth.The 10 municipalities are:  Bangor East Bangor Roseto Pen Argyl Portland Wind Ga...

In the growing and vibrant city of Knoxville, locals refer to sections of the city as East Knoxville, West Knoxville, North Knoxville, South Knoxville, and Downtown Knoxville.  Each area connotes a certain feel and culture.  Locals are also quite familiar with the zip codes.  It’s a common questi...

Around Knoxville, Tennessee, it's not uncommon for people to ask what zip code you're referring to when describing a particular locale.  37922 is part of West Knoxville, and it may even be considered west of West Knoxville.  Regardless, West Knoxville and 37922 are considered highly desirable to ...

The beauty of living in Vonore, Tennessee is that you can get away from it all in this peaceful setting, yet you can easily reach Knoxville, Chattanooga, or Nashville.  You get the relaxation of the country and still have the excitement and bustle of city life when you want it.Tennessee attracts ...

The population of the Slate Belt in Northampton County, Pennsylvania is expected to increase by 40 percent over the next 20 years.  Ten municipalities in the Slate Belt have partnered together to enhance their growth.The 10 municipalities are: Bangor East Bangor Pen Argyl Roseto Portland Wind Gap...

Imagine living on a tree-lined street with sidewalks on both sides of the road, perfect for that morning jog or the evening stroll.  Picture having a large Greenway within walking distance, allowing you to seemingly get lost in nature's wonder on the weekends.  Envision the convenience of having ...

Over the past handful of years, apartment building construction has beem booming, especially in the Northeast United States.  There has also been a wave of investors renovating former warehouses and other commercial properties into multi-unit dwellings.  In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, there is stron...

Apartment buildings are a popular investment these days, and for good reason.  The population is growing across most of the nation, and more people are choosing to rent.  In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, there is strong demand for apartment housing near the Center City area and the nearby colleges (Mo...

Lots of people crave spending a weekend by the water.  Why not spend all week, all month, and all year living the lake lifestyle, for a fraction of the price of being on the water?  You could pay $1 million to $3 million to live right on the edge of Fort Loudoun Lake, or you can pay $390,000 to l...

Below are some useful links regarding business incentives in Tennessee and in Oak Ridge, where scientific and business development is booming. Business Incentives and Support: The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development compiled a list of grants for businesses plus economic inc...