The East has longer American history. The West has more palm
trees. The East has rolling deciduous forests. The West has
towering evergreens and Rocky mountains. Homeowners from coast
to coast take pride in their design, their cities, and their
environment. Yet at the same time, a home in Boston is likely
designed much different from a home in Los Angeles. How and why
are East and West Coast housing different? What, if anything,
makes one better or more attractive than the other? In this post
we’ll attempt to explore the markets, architecture, and
environment on both sides of the Mississippi River. Up until a
few years ago, East and West both enjoyed an unprecedented
housing boom. Unfortunately, both are now deep in the throes of
a rapid economic downturn, resulting largely from a sudden crash
in the housing market. It’s hard to say if East or West has it
any better than the other. After all, Florida and California,
the two states taking the hardest hit, are geographical
opposites. In terms of housing permits