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Housing market affordability is so stretched that this $23B builder is shelling out $55K incentives per home
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert's ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. During the Pandemic Housing Boom, many publicly traded homebuilders achieved record profit margins as home prices soared and buyer…
Why hazard insurance is becoming a housing market constraint
Disasters such as fires, floods and tornadoes are striking a widening geographic area across our country, and their frequency appears to be rising. The cobbled-together framework of consumers' hazard insurance policies, state insurance programs…
Demand for home additions shifts amid tough Arlington housing market
In lieu of moving, some homeowners in Northern Virginia appear to be opting for larger home addition projects amid a challenging housing market. Some local construction firms have reported seeing demand shift in favor of certain kinds of home…
Your cheat sheet to Anthropic's latest drama with the White House
Anthropic is at the center of another showdown with the Trump administration — this time over the recent release of the artificial intelligence company's latest AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. For those catching up on the flurry of news…
Military stealth coating sold as cheap house paint? China might do it
Radar-absorbing materials have long been associated with stealth fighters, cruise missiles and other high-end military platforms for which performance often comes at a high cost. But in China, some stealth coatings could be moving into large-scale…
An absurd illustration of Britain's housing problem | Letters
Grand properties lying empty when we're in the midst of a housing crisis is ludicrous. Sam Wollaston's article about a homeless person sleeping in the portico of a £200m palace, which used to be terrace houses, is the most apt and absurd…
House Democrats eye affordability push, anti-corruption agenda if they win majority
House Democrats are beginning to map out a governing agenda in anticipation of a potential return to power next year, placing affordability at the center of their pitch to voters. Economic concerns are dominating the political landscape, and…
Britain's top hotspot for house price growth revealed by Rightmove
Manchester has emerged as the UK's leading city for the growth in average home asking prices over the last decade. In stark contrast, London finds itself at the bottom of this ranking, according to data compiled by property website Rightmove. The…
Dad wins £2million Omaze mansion - then sells it six months later for new house
A fortunate father of two scooped an Omaze mansion in Devon valued at over £2million plus £100,000 in cash after purchasing a £25 ticket. Just six months on - he offloaded his enormous prize and pocketed millions. Aircraft…
Will Beijing's tighter capital-control rules stall Hong Kong's housing rebound?
New homes that Hong Kong developers will launch in the coming days and weeks will serve as a crucial test of the impact of Beijing's latest capital-control measures, amid signs of recovery in the city's residential property market.
Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-June 2026
On Friday, in Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-June 2026 I reviewed home inventory and sales. I noted that the key stories this year for the existing home market that although months-of-supply is above pre-pandemic…
Sorry Netflix, but We'd Be Just Fine Trapped in a House With Wagner Moura
Imagine an apocalypse scenario where you physically cannot exit your home. Some unseen force keeps you locked inside, and you can't break through the walls or windows to find an escape route. Terrifying, right? But what if you were confined with…
The UFC Freedom 250 Fight at the White House in Photos
Odds are, never again will a UFC fighter, or any athlete, walk out of the Oval Office, down the West Wing, and onto the Truman Balcony before entering their competitive arena. On June 14, weather did not fell the UFC's highly anticipated, and…
Anthropic to meet White House officials over AI tool suspension
Bosses at the artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic are set to meet senior White House officials amid fresh national security concerns over the company's latest release. The meeting is set to take place on Monday in Washington DC between…
Asking $3.9m, the Hilltop Steak House family home went under contract in one day
After only one day on the market, the eclectic Hilltop Steak House family home is under contract. In 1973, Frank and Irene Giuffrida, owners of the famous Saugus restaurant, built their 10,265-square-foot house in Lynnfield. They decorated the…
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