Everybody needs a roof over their head -- even local businesses.

In a series of posts on the Reynolds Center for Business Journalism's website, Jonathan Lansner, a veteran reporter at The Orange County Register, details how to cover the story of real estate locally and nationally.
Some of the topics Lansner covers include:
- Tips for finding standout stories
- Avoiding traps and mistakes
- A glossary of terms
- Resources and experts
You can also find information on covering other business beats in our Beat Basics series on the site.
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