New York Home Sales in Flood Zones Are Booming. Why Do Buyers Take the Risk

The real-estate industry is battling over how homes are listed for sale. Here’s why that matters to buyers and sellers.

The outcome of a real-estate industry dispute could change how the average American finds for-sale home listings.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

New-home sales jump to highest level since May 2023, as lower mortgage rates drew buyers in

New-home sales surged in September, as home buyers seized on lower mortgage rates.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Existing-home sales sink to a 14-year low, as home buyers pull back ahead of the November election

Existing-home sales fell to a rate of 3.84 million in September, the National Association of Realtors said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

First-time home buyers’ share of home sales hits 43-year low, real-estate group says

It has never been this challenging to be a first-time home buyer.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Pending home sales jump to six-month high as lower mortgage rates draw buyers in

U.S. pending home sales rose 7.4% in September, the National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Morning Report — Trump, Harris take risks down the home stretch

In today’s issue: In the final weeks of the presidential campaign, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are ramping up efforts to reach voters where they’re at — and directly addressing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

The boom in home schooling

Parents and children unhappy with traditional education are turning to online alternatives after the pandemic opened the door to new ways of learning

World - Financial Times - October 15

Harris signals new willingness to take risks as polls tighten

Vice President Harris is set to participate in a high-stakes interview with Fox News, an indication her campaign is willing to take more risks as polls tighten in the final weeks of the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

With Dreams of a Lunar Outpost, China Takes New Risks in Space Race With U.S.

China put its space ambitions on display before dawn on Wednesday as it blasted three astronauts into orbit from a remote desert launch center.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Why home equity loan lending is rising (and what to do about it)

More and more borrowers are turning to home equity loans this year. Here's why you may want to pursue one, too.

Spain sends thousands more troops to flood zone

World - Yahoo News - November 2

Do People in ‘Blue Zones’ Really Live Longer?

The premise is catchy, but some think it’s based on faulty data.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Why Trump is rallying in New York City

Former President Donald Trump held a rally Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York City, even though he is not expected to win the state of New York. Robert Costa explains the reason for the ...

Beatles for sale: new home sought for Abbey Road recording console

Current owners hope to attract musicians who want to work with desk used to make fab four’s celebrated album – after it previously failed to sell. Millions of dollars worth of Beatles memorabilia ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

This surprising investment strategy could boost your retirement nest egg—but proceed with caution

Most people want to play it safe with their retirement nest egg — but they could also lose ground that way.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Pylons rule and rural beauty is up for sale. Why do those in power so hate the countryside? | Simon Jenkins

Ed Miliband seems happy to see the landscape blighted. We value townscape – everywhere else has to fend for itself. Does Labour believe in beauty? The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, celebrated his ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Steve Bannon is in prison, but Trump is using his 'flood the zone' media strategy

Steve Bannon's strategy of flooding the media with misinformation and lies is being used by Donald Trump in the 2024 election, drowning out important issues and facts in favor of spin and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery

The Associated Press has learned that two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect krill for fishmeal and human dietary supplements near ...

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Take-Two selling Private Division label to unnamed buyer

The indie label under Take-Two is up for sale as the parent company doubles down on triple-A titles like Grand Theft Auto.

Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago

Middle-class buyers are increasingly springing for homes they can barely afford

Homeownership in the U.S. is increasingly coming with unaffordable monthly costs, especially among middle-class homebuyers, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data.

‘A disappointment to home buyers’: Mortgage rates surge to a two-month high

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.44%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

6 ways a second Trump presidency will affect home buyers and sellers

Voters unhappy over soaring prices, including runaway housing costs, helped put Donald Trump back in the White House. But what will a second Trump presidency mean for home buyers and sellers?

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Why New York’s Orthodox Jewish Voters Could Tip the Battle for the House

In three key swing districts in New York’s Hudson Valley, candidates are pressing for the support of ultra-Orthodox Jews, who tend to vote as a bloc.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Why Democratic megadonors poured millions into blue New York and California

The nation’s largest network of left-leaning megadonors poured millions of dollars into California and New York House races this year to build a get-out-the-vote operation in states so blue that ...

Why the Knicks are counting on the 'king of New York' to level up again

As New York sports hit fever pitch, the Knicks are banking on a revamped roster to capitalize on their new captain's rise to stardom.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Why the New York Times Editorial Board Endorsed Kamala Harris

Kathleen Kingsbury, the editor of Times Opinion, explains why the editorial board concluded that “Kamala Harris is the only patriotic choice for president” and shares more about its approach to ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Tech is the star Friday, and why we'd be buyers of the dip on CrowdStrike

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - October 25

J. Lo and Ben Affleck: Why it’s taking so long to sell their $68 million home with 24 bathrooms

Lots of attention has done little to attract a buyer. The Beverly Hills estate has now sat on the market for 100 days.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Why Kompany managing Bayern is 'not a risk'

Nedum Onuoha discusses how his former Manchester City team-mate Vincent Kompany will lead Bayern Munich in this season's Champions League.

Prada continues to defy luxury slowdown as Miu Miu sales boom

Italian group bucks gloom but warns that conditions in Asia are becoming ‘more challenging’

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Foreign buyers eye Japan's empty houses with millions available for cheap — but experts warn of risks

While many places in the world face a housing shortage, Japan is facing the opposite problem: An oversupply of homes on the market.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Can Mets pull off another miraculous comeback? What New York must do to slow down Dodgers in NLCS

Teams down 3-1 in best-of-seven MLB postseason series go on to win those series just 15.1% of the time

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

How much prize money do the New York City marathon winners get?

New York City marathon top winners will each earn six figures for outpacing their competitors in the race Sunday.

Morning Report — Break a political deadlock? Take risks.

In today’s issue: Vice President Harris insists she’s the underdog in the presidential race. This week, she’s campaigning that way. Underdogs, when hemmed in, take risks. And sitting for a Fox News ...