Real Estate Agents Cater To Bicycle Commuters

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 08/28/2008 - 12:11pm

With gasoline prices still high, many people are looking to move to areas with good bike lanes and bicycle stores.

Real estate agents are catering to the niche market by donning helmets and hopping on two wheels to show off houses in bike-friendly neighborhoods.

But not all agents are so eager to ditch their suits and cars.

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