Buyers Looking to New Homes and Cheaper Housing Markets
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Buyers Looking to New Homes and Cheaper Housing Markets
Buyers Looking to , New Homes and Cheaper , Housing Markets.
Despite record mortgage rates,
Americans continue to
purchase new homes.
According to the 'Wall Street Journal' and
Realtor.com, the Midwest offers prospective
homeowners the most affordable possibilities.
The Emerging Housing Markets Index report, released on October 25, says high mortgage rates have kept many homeowners from selling, suppressing the sales market.
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However, buyers have instead been looking
to find newly constructed homes, creating
a situation that benefits builders.
It helps that builders can be a little
bit more flexible in the terms that
they can offer buyers.
You know,
they can pay points to help lower
the mortgage rate that buyers
of new constructions are getting, Danielle Hale, Chief economist at Realtor.com, via 'Newsweek'.
Builders don't have any
emotional skin in the game.
They're just trying to price for
what will get the deal done, Danielle Hale, Chief economist at Realtor.com, via 'Newsweek'.
Sales were up over 12% compared with August,
reaching 759,000, which is almost 34% higher than
the same time in 2022, exceeding analyst expectations.
According to Danielle Hale,
chief economist at Realtor.com, the top five
of the top 20 markets are in state capitals.
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Prospective buyers looking to find affordable homes
can also reportedly look to places like Elkhart-Goshen,
Indiana, Springfield, Ohio, and Jefferson City, Missouri.
Prospective buyers looking to find affordable homes
can also reportedly look to places like Elkhart-Goshen,
Indiana, Springfield, Ohio, and Jefferson City, Missouri.
Prospective buyers looking to find affordable homes
can also reportedly look to places like Elkhart-Goshen,
Indiana, Springfield, Ohio, and Jefferson City, Missouri
Happy Birthday,
Janet Jackson!.
Janet Damita Jo Jackson was born on May 16, 1966, and turns 54.
She was born in Gary, Indiana.
The singer began her career on the television shows 'The Jacksons,'
'Good Times' and 'Fame.'.
Jackson released her debut album,
'Janet Jackson,' in 1982.
The pop icon made her claim to fame with her later albums, ‘Control’ and ‘Rhythm Nation 1814.’.
Jackson landed her first lead film role for
'Poetic Justice' in 1993.
The singer has her own record label, Rhythm Nation.
She was selected as the
inaugural MTV icon in 2001.
received the
Billboard Icon Award in 2018.
and was inducted into the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.
Happy Birthday,
Janet Jackson!
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Deadly Storms , Forecast to Cross , 1,000 Miles of the US.
'Newsweek' reports meteorologists have warned
that a life-threatening storm could impact millions of
people across the central United States this week.
On April 23, AccuWeather issued a warning regarding , "one of the most widespread severe
weather events so far in 2024.".
According to AccuWeather, the incoming storm , "will unleash tornadoes, hard-hitting hail
and damaging winds across a dozen states.".
On April 25, the first storm of the system is set
to arrive, closely followed by subsequent storms
expected to last throughout the weekend.
AccuWeather warned the storms are expected to pose a , "significant risk to lives and property.".
All modes of severe weather
are likely with the multiple-day
event in the central U.S, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief
On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'.
Two storms, off the Pacific
coast on Tuesday, will swing
across the West and cause
moisture to surge northward from
the Gulf of Mexico while, at the
same time, temperatures surge, Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather Chief
On-Air Meteorologist, via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that the
states at greatest risk are:, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas,
Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee,
Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
According to AccuWeather, the storm is expected to cross
an estimated 1,000 miles on April 26, passing into
central Texas all the way from southern Minnesota. .
In addition to dangerous storm conditions,
the National Weather Service has warned
that critical fire weather conditions, "will also be present across parts of the
Southwest into the southern High Plains."
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Carl Erskine, , 1950s Dodgers Pitcher, , Dead at 97.
NBC reports that the baseball legend
died at Community Hospital Anderson in Indiana.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
The right-handed pitcher had a career record of 122-78 with 981 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.00.
Erskine's best season came in 1953
when he led the National League
with a record of 20-6.
In 1954, Erskine had another
All-Star season, winning 18 games.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
For millions of fans, he was
a baseball hero. For his family
and thousands of Special Olympians,
Carl was someone who always
believed everything was possible. , Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC.
His legacy is one
of deep compassion
and encouragement
of the human spirit, Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC
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FDA Testing Reveals , Bird Flu Virus , in 1 in 5 Milk Samples.
'Time' reports that the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has warned that traces of bird flu have been found
in nearly one-fifth of commercial milk samples tested. .
In a statement released on the agency's website,
the FDA said that traces of the virus do not
necessarily indicate a risk to consumers. .
According to the FDA, more tests are needed
to confirm if intact pathogens that remain
infectious are present in the samples.
Those tests would determine , "whether there is any risk of illness
associated with consuming the product.".
'Time' reports that the results of the study
come as a stark warning of how quickly the
virus is spreading among dairy cows in the U.S.
The virus has already killed millions of birds globally,
raising both health and food security concerns,
as well as spooking global markets.
The virus has already killed millions of birds globally,
raising both health and food security concerns,
as well as spooking global markets.
So far, the Department of Agriculture has already
confirmed 33 infected herds across eight states,
including Texas, Michigan and Ohio.
So far, the Department of Agriculture has already
confirmed 33 infected herds across eight states,
including Texas, Michigan and Ohio.
In an effort to understand the extent of the outbreak
and potentially contain it, the USDA has implemented
mandatory testing of cows moving across state borders.
Authorities have stressed that the current
risk to humans remains low, with only one
identified human case in the U.S. this year. .
To date, the retail milk studies
have shown no results that would
change our assessment that the
commercial milk supply is safe. , FDA statement, via 'Time'
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Norfolk Southern Offers , Settlement to Resolve Lawsuits , Related to 2023 Derailment.
Train operator Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600
million as part of a settlement to a class-action lawsuit as
part of a February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Train operator Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600
million as part of a settlement to a class-action lawsuit as
part of a February 2023 derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Associated Press reports that the agreement, which would
resolve all class action lawsuits within a 20-mile radius
from the derailment, is still pending court approval.
Associated Press reports that the agreement, which would
resolve all class action lawsuits within a 20-mile radius
from the derailment, is still pending court approval.
According to the agreement, the settlement would also
resolve personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius of
the accident site for residents choosing to participate.
According to the agreement, the settlement would also
resolve personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius of
the accident site for residents choosing to participate.
On April 9, Norfolk Southern said that
the settlement does not constitute an
admission of liability or fault for the fiery crash.
The East Palestine derailment has already cost
Norfolk Southern over $1.1 billion, including
$104 million in aid for residents and the town. .
The East Palestine derailment has already cost
Norfolk Southern over $1.1 billion, including
$104 million in aid for residents and the town. .
AP reports that while the company has promised
to create a fund to help pay for the community's
long-term health needs, that fund has yet to be created. .
AP reports that while the company has promised
to create a fund to help pay for the community's
long-term health needs, that fund has yet to be created. .
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw said that the railroad operator is, “becoming a more productive and efficient railroad. .
There is still more work
to be done to achieve
industry-competitive margins, Alan Shaw, Norfolk Southern CEO, via Associated Press.
There is still more work
to be done to achieve
industry-competitive margins, Alan Shaw, Norfolk Southern CEO, via Associated Press.
The operator reported preliminary Q1 earnings of
23 cents per share, reflecting the impact of the settlement and cleanup costs for the derailment.
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The Indian embassy confirmed Mohammed Abdul Arfath's tragic death in the US after he went missing for three weeks. His family received a ransom call, highlighting the grim situation. Arfath's demise adds to the alarming trend of Indian student deaths in the US this year. Calls for improved security measures persist as concerns for student safety escalate.
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The Indian Consulate in New York confirmed the death of Indian student Uma Satya Sai Gadde in Ohio, amid a concerning trend of Indian students facing adversity in the US. This incident adds to recent cases highlighting safety concerns, prompting calls for greater accountability from the Biden administration and enhanced support for international students studying in the country.
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New US Home Sales , Grew in September.
Even though mortgage rates are hovering around 8%, sales of newly-built homes surged 12.3% in September, CNN reports. .
Compared to a year ago,
sales increased..
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