Preapproved plans trim weeks or months off the process of getting a building permit. “Every month of delay adds costs that ultimately land on the buyer,” one housing expert said.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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An Option That Can Help Cut Housing Prices Catches On
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With Gas Prices Through the Roof, Will Renting an EV or Hybrid Car Save You Money?
The New York Times – Business:With gas prices through the roof, more travelers are considering alternative vehicles to control costs. But how much will you really save?
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Oil Prices Jump on Impasse Over Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:Nearly three months since the fighting began, disagreements remain over the fate of Iran’s uranium stockpile and transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz.
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With Gas Prices Through the Roof, Will Renting an EV or Hybrid Car Save You Money?
The New York Times – Business:With gas prices through the roof, more travelers are considering alternative vehicles to control costs. But how much will you really save?
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Retailers Say Squeezed Shoppers Are Focused on Deals
The New York Times – Business:Walmart, Target and TJ Maxx reported increases in sales, but shoppers are seeking out low-price items and cutting back in some categories, a potentially worrying sign for the U.S. economy.
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Walmart, Target and TJ Maxx Attract Shoppers Squeezed by Energy Prices
The New York Times – Business:The retailers reported increases in sales, even as higher fuel costs drove up the cost of everyday goods.
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Majority of Fed Officials Embraced Possibility of Higher Rates at Latest Meeting
The New York Times – Business:A record of the April meeting, Jerome H. Powell’s last as chair, underscored the extent to which the war with Iran has upended the economic outlook.
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Rising Energy Costs and Data Centers at Heart of NextEra’s Dominion Bid
The New York Times – Business:NextEra’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy comes as Americans are paying a lot more for electricity, and data centers are demanding a lot more power from utilities.
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Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles
The New York Times – Business:A House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.
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Calls for ‘No Seed Oil’ Push Companies to Order Up Butter and Beef Tallow
The New York Times – Business:Businesses are finding different (and more costly) ways to fry foods as shoppers demand alternatives to seed oils as part of the Make America Healthy Again movement.
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Calls for ‘No Seed Oil’ Push Companies to Order Up Butter and Beef Tallow
The New York Times – Business:Businesses are finding different (and more costly) ways to fry foods as shoppers demand alternatives to seed oils as part of the Make America Healthy Again movement.
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TrumpRx Adds Generic Drugs, With Mark Cuban, GoodRx and Amazon
The New York Times – Business:President Trump announced the addition of 600 medicines to his online drugstore as he appeals to Americans concerned about high drug prices and affordability.