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North Korea Opens Housing District for Families of Soldiers Killed Fighting with Russia in Ukraine
“Before their death, the heroic martyrs must have pictured in their mind’s eye their dear families living in the ever-prospering country,” said Kim Jong-un. Continue Reading North Korea Opens Housing District for Families of Soldiers Killed Fighting with Russia in Ukraine
HUD Launches Investigation of Muslim-Only Community Proposed in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement supporting HUD’s investigation. Continue Reading HUD Launches Investigation of Muslim-Only Community Proposed in Texas
Ground Broken for New 770-Acre Master-Planned Community in Texas
The community will include approximately 2,400 single-family home lots. Continue Reading Ground Broken for New 770-Acre Master-Planned Community in Texas
Retailer Forever 21 Plans Store Closures While Mulling Bankruptcy
If a buyer cannot be secured, Forever 21 will most likely be forced to shut down its entire 350-store chain. Continue Reading Retailer Forever 21 Plans Store Closures While Mulling Bankruptcy
HUD’s Turner Cancels $4 Million in DEI Contracts
“DEI here at HUD is dead,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD’s Turner Cancels $4 Million in DEI Contracts
Warren and Schiff Claim Elon Musk Brings Conflicts of Interest to DOGE Actions at CFPB
Musk did not immediately comment on the senators’ assertions and demands. Continue Reading Warren and Schiff Claim Elon Musk Brings Conflicts of Interest to DOGE Actions at CFPB
California Home Sales Slumped in January
January’s statewide median price of $838,850 was down 2.6% from December’s $861,020. Continue Reading California Home Sales Slumped in January
Buyers Willing to Pay Nearly 4% More for a Remodeled Home Rather Than a Fixer-Upper
Zillow found that remodeled listings on its platform generated 26% more daily saves. Continue Reading Buyers Willing to Pay Nearly 4% More for a Remodeled Home Rather Than a Fixer-Upper
Feds Shut Down NYC’s Congestion Pricing Toll Program
The program was introduced in early January and charged most drivers who entered Manhattan between 60th Street and the lower tip of the island. Continue Reading Feds Shut Down NYC’s Congestion Pricing Toll Program
Duracell Relocates R&D Headquarters from Connecticut to Atlanta
The new R&D facility is scheduled to open in Summer 2026. Continue Reading Duracell Relocates R&D Headquarters from Connecticut to Atlanta
Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 8.4%
Single-family housing completions in January were at a rate of 982,000, a 7.1% rise from the revised December rate of 917,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 8.4%
Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels Go in Decline
The MBA reported the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased to 0.40% as of Jan. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels Go in Decline
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