May Sees Homebuilder Sentiment Exiting Negative Territory

Builders are finding success in an unusual way during the current housing market downturn. With a lack of existing homes available for purchase, newly-built homes are becoming increasingly important. This has caused new home prices to rise since many homeowners are opting to stay put rather than trading up to a new home at a …

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Mortgage Penalty Imposed by Tories Adds an Extra £7,000 to Homeowners’ Expenses, Affirms Labour

Labour has accused the Conservatives of imposing a “Tory mortgage penalty” on homeowners, with interest rates triple those of two years ago, costing an extra £150 ($206) per week, or £7,000 per year. Shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, Pat McFadden, claimed the Conservatives had taken a “reckless economic gamble” during the mini-budget last September, when Liz Truss was …

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What I learned from the Chelsea Flower Show

After the excitement of the Chelsea Flower Show, it’s time to get back to reality in the garden. British gardeners need rain to revitalize their beds, and those who suffered winter losses are still searching for replacements. As for me, I lost so much on my terrace last year that I’m looking for harder alternatives. …

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Former NYC Building Owned by Mark Rothko Goes on Sale for $3.65M.

The historic townhouse at 313 E. Sixth St, originally built as a single-family home and later transformed into a three-unit building, is now up for sale after 53 long years, priced at $3.65 million. This iconic residence boasts of a remarkable past, having housed some of the most celebrated personalities of their time. Most notably, …

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UK companies that lack flexible working options “will find it challenging to recruit in the next five years” | Work and Employment

Natalie Campbell, co-chief executive of Belu Water and a hopeful Tory mayoral candidate, has stated that companies that fail to adopt flexible working will find it difficult to attract talent in the next five years. She made this remark in preparation for a speech at a cross-party event held by the 4 Day Week Campaign, …

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The Census reports a 135% surge in California outmigration over the past 2 years, according to the Orange County Register.

The “Survey says” section assesses various rankings and scorecards that evaluate different geographic locations. However, it’s important to note that these grades are a combination of data analysis and interpretation. So, according to recent data from the Census Bureau’s state-to-state migration report for 2021, California is experiencing a significant mismatch in relocation. While interstate moves …

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22 Ways to Enhance Your Comfort During a Long Flight

Looking to simplify your travel experience? We’ve got you covered with some must-have items for your next flight. Tired of struggling to fit all your essentials in those tiny seat-back pockets? Opt for an airplane seat back organizer, designed to keep your belongings within easy reach. And if you’re looking to stay connected throughout your …

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According to ECA, NYC beats Hong Kong as the priciest city for expats.

New York has dethroned Hong Kong as the world’s most expensive city for expats in a new survey conducted by ECA International. The study, which looked at cost-of-living in 207 cities based on a basket of goods and services that are commonly purchased by assignees, revealed that Hong Kong’s four-year reign as the most expensive …

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