The U. S. housing market is showing signs of improvement in 2026. The economy grew by 4. 3 percent in the third quarter, with housing contributing 16. 1 percent to this growth. Direct home building made up 3. 8 percent of the GDP during this period. Home prices have been rising for years, with the
So, there's this big talk about stopping large investors from buying up homes. The idea is to make housing more affordable for regular folks. Some folks think these big companies are making it harder for people to buy homes because they're buying so many. The person talking about this is Donald Tru
Portugal's plan to help young adults buy their first home is working. The government offers tax breaks on homes under a certain price. This has helped over 70, 000 young people in just over a year. The finance minister shared this news. He also said that more than half of the money set aside for thi
California is making big moves to tackle its housing crisis. The state's housing finance agency just hired Katherine McFadden to lead their multifamily programs. This is a huge deal because the agency has already pumped $3. 4 billion into affordable housing in just two years. They're not slowing dow
House Democrats are set to hold a forum to discuss the ongoing threats to elections and public safety, five years after the January 6 riot at the U. S. Capitol. This event, organized by the minority party, aims to highlight concerns about election integrity and the impact of former President Donald
The stock market had a wild ride recently, with some companies seeing huge gains while others took a big hit. Let's break it down. Zenas BioPharma, a biotech company, saw its stock drop by more than half after their new drug showed promise in trials. The drug, obexelimab, is meant to treat a rare d
In the heart of Portugal's Alentejo region, a unique tiny house named Atlantica stands as a testament to sustainable living. This 18-square-meter dwelling, completed in 2023, is more than just a home; it's a lifestyle choice. Designed by Madeiguincho, a team of architects and craftsmen, Atlantica is
New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, wasted no time making his mark. On his first day in office, he revoked several executive orders from his predecessor, Eric Adams. These orders, signed after Adams' federal indictment, included one that expanded the definition of antisemitism and another tha
New York City's newest mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is wasting no time making his mark. Just two days into his term, he's already tackling big issues like housing and public transit. On Friday, he chose to connect with everyday New Yorkers by hopping on the W train, chatting with commuters, and even attem
In 2025, a group of economists, led by Joseph Davis at Vanguard, made predictions that turned out to be quite accurate. They forecasted an unemployment rate of 4. 4%, an average of 97, 500 new jobs per month, and a 3% increase in the Consumer Price Index. As the year comes to a close, these numbers
