A rise in home equity to record levels has led many Americans to refinance their mortgages to pay their bills.
Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
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As Credit Card Debt Mounts, Home Becomes a Piggy Bank
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The Ultra-Rich Are Moving to Miami, and Want Their Money Managers There, Too
The New York Times – Business:Tax incentives, among other benefits, have drawn the ultrawealthy to the city. And they need space for the firms that manage their money.
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Leaving Property to Your Heirs Can Lead to Headache, not Robust Wealth
The New York Times – Business:Real estate passed down without a clear title of ownership can prevent families from creating generational wealth.
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Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards
The New York Times – Business:Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
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China, Its Economy Stumbling, Signals Only Cautious Support
The New York Times – Business:The ruling Politburo called for “more proactive” tax and spending policies but did not endorse broad action to address weak consumer spending.
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In San Francisco, Some Home Sellers Now Ask for OpenAI or Anthropic Stock
The New York Times – Business:Even before OpenAI and Anthropic go public, they are distorting home sales in the San Francisco Bay Area, as people race to buy and sellers ask for stock instead of cash.
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In San Francisco’s A.I. Era, Even $180,000 Tech Salaries Are No Longer Enough
The New York Times – Business:As OpenAI and Anthropic prepare to go public, tech workers making six figures are grousing that they cannot compete with the new A.I. elite. Some doubt they can afford to stay.
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Housing Package Passed by Congress Has Wide Appeal, but It’s No Quick Fix
The New York Times – Business:The first housing package in decades will take time to put into effect, testing the patience of families rankled by high prices.
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In Homeless Crisis, California ‘Is Waging a War on R.V.s’
The New York Times – Business:The R.V.s are seen as an eyesore — the most visible sign of the state’s homelessness crisis. Neighbors and politicians want them gone. The people who call them home feel under siege.
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An Option That Can Help Cut Housing Prices Catches On
The New York Times – Business: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.
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Mortgage Rates, Now 6.5%, Hit Highest Level Since War Began
The New York Times – Business:The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose amid growing concerns over inflation and as the war with Iran showed no sign of ending.
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China’s Housing Slump Shows Signs of Bottoming Out. We’ve Been Here Before.
The New York Times – Business:Property prices in Shanghai, in particular, are rebounding, but the national market still faces an enormous overhang — 90 million empty or unfinished apartments.