With grim predictions out there of U.S. malls being hit hard by the economy in 2009 and turning into "ghost malls," what large malls in the country stand out as especially doomed? [more inside]
posted by Kirklander on Feb 4, 2009 - 26 answers

How can I help Southern California's homeless? [more inside]
posted by evil holiday magic on Oct 25, 2008 - 6 answers

Is the credit crunch (and every other economic crisis) an inevitable result of selfish attitudes? [more inside]
posted by Chris4d on Sep 26, 2008 - 6 answers

In the market of Buying a Condo in the Los Angeles areas and want to know how to research best. Need to find out sites that keep me up to date with the housing market, when its good to buy etc...for with the economy right now I don't really know what to do.....please help [more inside]
posted by matthelm on Sep 23, 2008 - 5 answers

How low an offer should I take for my house? [more inside]
posted by Mom on Jul 17, 2008 - 26 answers

What are the core reasons for the sagging housing market -- not in terms of what is going on at banks and at the Federal Reserve, but rather, why is Joe Sixpack is not walking in to Century 21 with a preapproval and eager to buy? [more inside]
posted by crapmatic on Mar 26, 2008 - 31 answers