Preapproved plans trim weeks or months off the process of getting a building permit. “Every month of delay adds costs that ultimately land on the buyer,” one housing expert said.

With gas prices through the roof, more travelers are considering alternative vehicles to control costs. But how much will you really save?

Nearly three months since the fighting began, disagreements remain over the fate of Iran’s uranium stockpile and transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz.

With gas prices through the roof, more travelers are considering alternative vehicles to control costs. But how much will you really save?