Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.
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US New Home Sales Drop for 2nd Straight Month in May: Report
May sales were down 7.3 percent from April and 6.8 percent from a year earlier, according to the Census Bureau.
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Small Investors Account for Nearly Two-Thirds of US Single-Family Home Purchases as Mega Investors Retreat
It marked the highest share in more than 15 years.
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Internships Give College Grads Advantage in Job Offers, Study Finds
About 55 percent of 2026 graduates who participated in a paid internship received at least one job offer, compared with 44 percent overall.
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Share of Affordable US Rental Listings Rises to Record High for May: Zillow
The share of rental listings priced below $1,000 a month also reached its highest level since May 2022.
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US Median Rent Falls for 34th Consecutive Month: Report
The national median asking rent declined by 1.5 percent year over year.
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‘Real Investment Coming,’ Trade Adviser Says as US Manufacturing Grows for 5th Straight Month
Trump is prioritizing heavy industries such as aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding—a significant shift from the Biden-era focus on clean energy.
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Indiana Tops Housing Affordability Report Card While New York Ranks Last: Realtor
Indiana’s homebuilding keeps moving at a healthy pace, while New York is building at less than half the rate its population requires.
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JBS to Close 2 US Facilities as Beef Consumption Drops
Higher beef prices and additional choices could result in more Americans seeking alternative protein sources, according to a recent Federal Reserve Bank report.
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Ford Recalls 255,000 Vehicles for Engine Stalls While Driving
To date, Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to the malfunction.
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Ford Recalls Over 540,000 Vehicles for Peeling Center Console Causing Sharp Edges
Globally, 65 injuries and one accident have been reported.
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