Root cause of the fire is still tbd but it might be electrical.

I also have roots in New York (did college over there among other things), so I would also enjoy connecting with real-estate enthusiast over in the States.

Rooting for you over here. 

The better-than-expected employment report suggests the economic recovery is growing deeper roots, giving the next occupant of the White House some breathing room when he takes office in January.

-Another aspect is industry appeal, are companies flocking to the city to plant roots and attract workers (potential tenants).

I put off investing in real estate, building networks and establishing roots/relationships in a couple cities because I knew I wanted to ultimately come back to Wisconsin.

If there is a credit union you have a relationship with or a local bank who has main roots in and around your market, these would be the best places to start. 

I will never ever consider buying a property with carpet for my residence.Carpet is full of dust and the root cause of many diseases.

Depends on the root cause.Regardless real estate down or not, but very basic theory is like this.

I love the shade, but the roots are destroying everything (including that retaining wall - which, by the way, what a difference it looks with that new wall.