More homeowners and renters demand to be treated as they would at an elite hotel or quaint B&B.

Just as we did last year, Cape Business editors met with its homebuilder’s panel to gauge their mood about the economy and forecasts for the coming year.

Cape Cod commercial real estate is an anomaly. Demand is as strong as ever. Vacancy rates are low. Long-term fundamentals are good, as population, income and jobs increase. Capital is available for commercial construction.

Companies selling and leasing commercial real estate here are as diverse as the Cape itself. Their business models vary like night and day.

Cape Business asked Rick Presbrey, founder and CEO of the Housing Assistance Corporation, about a call to action recently released by HAC and the Cape Cod Business Roundtable on workforce housing.

Whether you are managing your business or your investments, consider these tips for working from your home.

Cape Business spoke with Lynn E. Browne, Ph.D., executive vice president and economic adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.

Cape Business consultant Beth O'Neal, Esq., of Masterman, Culbert and Tully LLP discusses holiday parties and vacation policies in this column.