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.
LATEST
American Express Enhances Platinum Card; Fee Rises to $895
For card members who opened accounts before Sept. 18, the new annual fee will go into effect at their next renewal.
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US Housing Starts in August Fall to Lowest Since May
Both single-family and multi-family new housing construction fell in August.
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Annual Cost of Owning a New Vehicle Logs First Drop in 6 Years
AAA points to depreciation, lower finance charges, reduced gas prices, and a shift toward more affordable vehicles as the main reasons for the savings.
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Sales Outlook for US Homebuilders Hits 6-Month High
Lower mortgage rates and anticipated Fed cuts are boosting expectations for stronger fourth-quarter sales.
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Angel Studios Debuts on New York Stock Exchange After Merger With Southport Acquisition
The stock rose as much as 70 percent in early trading before narrowing to an 8.42 percent gain at the close.
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75 Percent of New and Potential Homeowners Fear Insurance Becoming Unaffordable: Survey
The report also indicates that more than one in four homes in the United States are at risk of severe or extreme climate events.
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Ozempic Creator Novo Nordisk to Slash 9,000 Jobs by End of 2026
The company lowered its earnings outlook in August, citing increased competition in the U.S. obesity market.
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US Mortgage Applications Rise Nearly 10 Percent to 3-Year High
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate decreased to 6.49 percent last week, marking its lowest level since October 2024, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Most US Firms Still Embrace Hybrid Work Week: Report
Required office time saw a 12 percent uptick since the first quarter of 2024, but actual attendance increased by only 1 to 3 percent.
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America’s Median Household Income Rises Slightly, Poverty Rate Declines
America’s Asian households experienced an increase in median income of 5.1 percent, while Hispanic households saw 5.5 percent.
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American Express Enhances Platinum Card; Fee Rises to $895
For card members who opened accounts before Sept. 18, the new annual fee will go into effect at their next renewal.
|
US Housing Starts in August Fall to Lowest Since May
Both single-family and multi-family new housing construction fell in August.
|
Annual Cost of Owning a New Vehicle Logs First Drop in 6 Years
AAA points to depreciation, lower finance charges, reduced gas prices, and a shift toward more affordable vehicles as the main reasons for the savings.
|
Sales Outlook for US Homebuilders Hits 6-Month High
Lower mortgage rates and anticipated Fed cuts are boosting expectations for stronger fourth-quarter sales.
|
Angel Studios Debuts on New York Stock Exchange After Merger With Southport Acquisition
The stock rose as much as 70 percent in early trading before narrowing to an 8.42 percent gain at the close.
|
75 Percent of New and Potential Homeowners Fear Insurance Becoming Unaffordable: Survey
The report also indicates that more than one in four homes in the United States are at risk of severe or extreme climate events.
|
Ozempic Creator Novo Nordisk to Slash 9,000 Jobs by End of 2026
The company lowered its earnings outlook in August, citing increased competition in the U.S. obesity market.
|
US Mortgage Applications Rise Nearly 10 Percent to 3-Year High
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate decreased to 6.49 percent last week, marking its lowest level since October 2024, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
|
Most US Firms Still Embrace Hybrid Work Week: Report
Required office time saw a 12 percent uptick since the first quarter of 2024, but actual attendance increased by only 1 to 3 percent.
|
America’s Median Household Income Rises Slightly, Poverty Rate Declines
America’s Asian households experienced an increase in median income of 5.1 percent, while Hispanic households saw 5.5 percent.
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