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In a hot housing market, Boston buyers are being more strategic
Mortgage payments in Greater Boston still rank among the highest in the nation. But a shift has taken place. No longer are prospective buyers getting caught up in the frenzy of bidding wars and stretching their purchase price and mortgage payment…
Investors Are Suddenly Piling Into Flint's Dilapidated Housing Market
It has been more than a decade since a deadly water crisis gripped the city of Flint, Mich. Now, the city is nearly lead-free and is the unlikely setting for a mini-housing boom. A new class of home buyers and real-estate investors is driving up…
Spring housing market shows 'cautious optimism'
The US spring housing market held up more firmly than many expected in April, even as geopolitical tensions, gas prices and mortgage rates rattled consumers. Realtor.com's latest Monthly Housing Trends Report showed new listings edging up and…
The future of the White House Correspondents' Dinner is in doubt
The fallout from Saturday's shooting at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner threatens to cut deep and last a long time, affecting the president, reporters and the future of the event itself. At a hastily assembled post-shooting press…
Guernsey housing cost concerns subject of webinar for students
University graduates have been encouraged to raise their concerns about the cost of housing in Guernsey, which some said had stopped them from returning to the island. A webinar will be held on 19 May to discuss the issue. It follows a survey by…
UK house sales plunge by 41% with one factor blamed for 'distorting' market
UK home sales saw a 41 per cent decline in March compared to the same month last year, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) data. The sharp annual fall was primarily due to a rush of transactions in March 2025, as buyers sought to complete…
Exclusive: House may ban lawmakers from prediction markets
The House may follow the Senate in banning lawmakers and staff from taking part in prediction markets after the Senate unanimously passed a ban for senators on Thursday. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise told Semafor “we'll surely take a…
Cardiff man earns £36k but can't afford to buy a house
Wales social affairs correspondent Daniel King grew up with the idea that if you work hard, get a good education and a job, you would be able to buy a house. However, despite working between 50 and 60 hours a week, he said saving for a deposit to…
UK house prices jump despite impact of Middle East conflict
House price growth in the UK has surprised estate agents and economists by jumping in April at the fastest annual pace in 11 months, according to Nationwide. The UK's biggest building society said its mortgage data showed that house prices…
Brooks and Capehart on fallout from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting
Fallout from the third alleged assassination attempt of President Trump, another indictment of a former FBI director, and a consequential Supreme Court ruling made it a busy week in politics. To discuss that all, we turn now to the analysis of…
The Online Games Where the House Always Wins
Never miss an episode. Follow The Big Take daily podcast today. Game apps like High 5 Casino and Monopoly GO! are wildly popular. Players pay up for perks and the mobile game industry makes money – a lot of money. But scrutiny on these kinds…
UK house prices in surprise increase; NatWest braces for slowing economy - business live
NatWest is now the biggest faller on the FTSE 100, down 3.7% after analysts suggested that its underlying profits were slightly weaker than expected. Gary Greenwood, banks analyst at Shore Capital, said that profits before tax benefited from…
Major parties back Metrocentre housing scheme but raise concerns
Jonny ManningNorth East and Cumbria Flood risks, costs and damage to wildlife habitats have been highlighted as potential problems with a scheme to build thousands of new homes. The MetroGreen development could see up to 4,500 homes built on land…
TD Garden has been a house of horrors for the Bruins in the playoffs. How can they counter it?
Nikita Zadorov is no stranger to being on the receiving end of a bevy of boos whenever he has the puck on his stick in an opposing rink. He heard those jeers throughout Boston's Game 5 overtime win over the Sabres in Buffalo — just a game…
Big Take: The Online Games Where the House Always Wins
Game apps like High 5 Casino and Monopoly GO! are wildly popular. Players pay up for perks and the mobile game industry makes money – a lot of money. But scrutiny on these kinds of games and what some players call addictive, gambling-like…
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