The economy may be tanking, but America's wealthiest still have money, and this summer while many stay close to home, the nation's rich are enjoying their membershipss in luxury vacation clubs. This article describes Destination Clubs and refers readers to an online resource, The Sherpa Report.

In some fast growing metropolitan areas, city and county governments are slowing growth through the use of building moratoriums. This story provides insight into a building moratorium in Union County, North Carolina, from the perspective of a Charlotte realtor.