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Hooker Furnishings 2Q Mixed as Slow Housing Market Dampens Sales
The furniture company on Friday posted a swing to a profit of $1.7 million, or 15 cents a share, compared with a loss of $3.3 million, or 31 cents a share, a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet were expecting a loss of 2 cents a share. Revenue…
Portland sellers face a pickier housing market
It's a picky buyer's market in Portland residential real estate, but both sides still feel squeezed, experts tell Axios. The big picture: High interest rates are making buyers more likely to demand concessions and scrutinize every flaw, while…
California's obscene housing market exposed by two $10M home listings
In one home, you have a fantastical, sprawling castle in the woods and lush fields of Iowa. In another, you have a smaller, trendy California abode that's disappointingly normal for the price. For the home alone, the decision is easy for many…
A Vancouver housing wish list
Please log in to bookmark this story. Create Free Account An ad hoc coalition of Vancouver planners, professors and architects has released a list of 14 ideas to generate housing for average-income earners who've been shut out of the market. It's…
Seasonal workers in the tourism industry see housing costs as a major problem
Take Adelboden in the Bernese Oberland, for example: It's not always easy for seasonal workers to find suitable housing. According to a study, a concerted effort is needed to address this issue. (File photo) Seasonal workers in Swiss resort towns…
More inventory, fewer sales as Northeast Florida housing market moves toward balance in August
DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – Northeast Florida's housing market continued shifting toward a more balanced environment in August, with buyers gaining more choices as inventory remained elevated across much of the region. The median price for…
Observers prepare to monitor House of Keys election
A team of independent observers will be arriving on the Isle of Man next week to evaluate the fairness, transparency and accessibility of the House of Keys general election. Organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association British Islands…
Grade II Ugly House up for auction putting Gwynedd cafe at risk
Town and Country Property Auctions Matthew Richards, BBC Wales and Elen Wyn, Newyddion S4C A cafe manager says she has been left 'heartbroken' as the Grade II-listed historic cottage in north Wales which houses her business is set to go up for…
Grade II Ugly House up for auction putting Gwynedd cafe at risk
Town and Country Property Auctions A cafe manager says she has been left 'heartbroken' as the Grade II-listed historic cottage in north Wales which houses her business is set to go up for auction. The Ugly House, or Tŷ Hyll, is a familiar…
UK House of Commons votes against legalizing assisted suicide
The bill was put forward by Labour MP Lauren Edwards to replace the almost identical bill put forward by fellow Labour MP Kim Leadbeater last session, but the legislation had less institutional backing from party leaders this time around. Prime…
Democrats urge Johnson to keep House in session over AI concerns
The lawmakers cite risks including “agentic misalignment,” mass cybersecurity breaches, and the development of biological or chemical weapons. “Reasonable minds may disagree about precisely how Congress should regulate this…
NYC's best shot at affordable housing has hit some roadblocks
Office-to-residential conversions — one of New York City's leading housing strategies — have been shaken by recent safety concerns. This summer, a 'stop work' order was issued for the former Pfizer building in Midtown due to…
The law firm supporting social housing tenants with essential property repairs
Living in a rental property with persistent maintenance issues can make daily life a source of ongoing stress. From mould and severe dampness to faulty heating systems and structural leaks, social housing tenants can often be left waiting far…
San Francisco mayor declares rent emergency as housing costs soar
San Francisco 's mayor, Daniel Lurie, declared a rent emergency on Thursday, proposing reforms aimed at curbing evictions and preventing rent spikes as the city grapples with soaring apartment prices. The Bay Area city, home to a large number of…
Betting the House: Before Bessent, There Was Mr. Yen
Welcome to Next Japan, your insider's guide to what's driving the agenda in Japan's economy, business and beyond. Each week, our journalists bring you insight on some of the biggest stories in the country, and share the local buzz on Japanese…
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