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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…
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…
Exclusive | AI fight shadows final preparations for Xi Jinping's White House visit
Rising tensions over artificial intelligence are shaping the final preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping 's visit to the United States. Washington and Beijing are discussing the possibility of folding a long-awaited AI dialogue into a…
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…
New 'floating' house hits the market in York street - have a look inside
The one-bedroom home is for sale in Howard Street, off Fulford Road, for £275,000. It marks the end of an almost 10-year process to make the development a reality, after nearby residents opposed the plans when they were first submitted in…
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…
K&K Property's One Stanley House 29 sells for $147 million by tender
K&K Property's One Stanley sold House 29 via tender for HK$147 million on Friday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT House 29 spans 3,382 square feet and has a four-bedroom layout. Tony Cheng, K&K Property's investment and sales director, said…
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