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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Lawsuits Over Disabilities Act Hobble California’s Small Businesses, Owners and Advocates Say
Lawyers suing over wheelchair ramps and restroom doors want a settlement, not compliance, say business owners: ‘It’s about how they can make a quick dollar.’
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US Home Listing Prices See Steep Drop in May: Report
New listings also hit their highest May level since 2022, according to Realtor.com.
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Ford Recalls Nearly 420,000 Vehicles Over Inadvertent Seatbelt Lock Issue
The company was aware of two warranty claims, two field reports, and one injury related to the issue.
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Amazon’s Ring Doorbell Hit With $5 Million Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Feature
The ‘Familiar Faces’ feature was designed to alert homeowners about who is approaching their front door, the company said.
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UAW Members Strike at American Axle’s Michigan Plant, Disrupting Major GM Supplier
The company supplies most of GM’s axles.
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US Airlines Enter New Competitive Phase: What It Means for Consumers
Carriers are increasingly competing on product rather than price, aviation industry insider William Swelbar said.
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Investor Home Purchases Drop to Lowest Level in 6 Years: Report
Growth in median capital gains for investor-sold homes also slowed significantly, according to Redfin.
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Toyota Recalls 43,500 Tundra Vehicles, Says Debris in Engine May Cause Stalls
As of May 13, the automaker had received 360 warranty claims related to engines but had no reports of accidents resulting from the malfunction.
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US Homebuying Income Threshold Falls for Seventh Straight Month: Report
Home price gains continued to slow in the first quarter.
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San Diego Empty Homes Tax Nears Vote; Opponent Urges Different Approach
Similar taxes have been proposed in a number of U.S. cities and have faced legal challenges in some cases.
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