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LA college students face a tough housing market. So why are so many beds at CSU Los Angeles empty?
For years, roughly 700 beds at Cal State Los Angeles that could be occupied by students have sat empty, even in what officials call a “highly housing challenged area.” The reason? Officials say lack of funding and deferred…
Michael Burry Warns AI Capex Boom Could Collapse Like 2008 Housing Market, Apollo Economist Flags Macro Risk
Investor Michael Burry, best known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, is sounding fresh alarms over the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure spending across major U.S. tech companies. Burry shared a post from Apollo Global Management (NYSE:…
Early Look at Local Housing Markets in July
The NAR is now reporting earlier in the month than in previous years. Existing home sales for July are scheduled to be released next week on Tuesday, July 11th. The consensus is for 4.07 million SAAR, down from 4.09 million in June. July sales were…
Our current housing crisis began in 2008 - and it never ended
America's housing crisis has been rightly blamed on a lack of supply. Lately the finger has been pointed at inflation as the driving force behind it. Some evidence seems to support that notion. Home prices remain stubbornly high. Mortgage rates…
UK house prices stagnant amid high mortgage costs
Everything buyers and renters need to know about the London property market, plus neighbourhood guides and interiors inspiration. I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The average…
Fate of the dog in The Last House explained
Netflix's latest film may contain some uncomfortable scenes for viewers. The streaming platform's latest sci-fi thriller is now available. The Last House was added to the platform's extensive library from today (August 7). It has quickly been…
UK house prices stagnant amid high mortgage costs
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The average UK house price flatlined last…
The AI capex explosion is outpacing the 2000s housing boom in one major way
The AI buildout is running at a rate that outpaces other major investment cycles, including the housing boom of the 2000s, Apollo's chief economist says. According to Torsten Sløk, AI's contribution to US GDP is growing faster than both the…
Burnham bounce' helps boost Northern house prices - as slump worsens in South
The “Burnham bounce” has spread to the property market fuelling the North as prices in the south tumble, figures suggest. Experts say new PM Andy Burnham 's championing of the North has given the housing market an added boost. Data…
Ex-White House official nominated as DOI watchdog
President Trump has nominated a former White House official and Project 2025 author to be the Interior Department's internal watchdog, a move that critics say could hurt the integrity of the office's investigations. Trump nominated Dennis Kirk, one…
Vintage childhood toys passion inspires Newport dolls' house museum
Val Ripley may be 101 but she still enjoys playing with dolls' houses. She was given her first by her parents when she was eight, in Christmas 1932, and remembers waking up and seeing a huge parcel all wrapped up. 'I remember thinking 'they can't…
Making the housing market meet demand
In a 2026 survey by the National Association of Realtors of 2,000 people in the 50 largest American metro areas, 89% said sidewalks and places to walk were important when deciding where to live, and 82% said the same for close access to shops and…
List of companies slashing prices as White House takes credit
The White House has released a list of companies that are cutting prices or offering other forms of relief to struggling consumers, and arguing that this is thanks to President Donald Trump's affordability-focused efforts. In recent weeks, dozens…
Agriculture groups call on Senate to pass reconciliation in White House push
The White House is amplifying calls from agricultural associations for the Senate to pass a $95 billion framework for a third budget reconciliation package, which includes a tranche of farm aid along with emergency Iran war funding. In statements…
UK house prices stagnant amid high mortgage costs
The average UK house price flatlined last month as mortgage rates edged higher in the face of global economic uncertainty, according to new figures. Property values for July reported no growth compared with the previous month, slowing down from…
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