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
Older Adults Outnumber Children in More US States, Median Age Hits New High
Between 2020 and 2024, the number of states where seniors outnumber children rose from 3 to 11.
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Luxury Housing Market No Longer Out of Reach for Some ‘Move-Up’ Buyers: Report
New Coldwell Banker study reveals five emerging trends in the U.S. luxury home market.
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One Job Not Enough: Surveys Show Record Number of Americans Hold Side Hustles
Economic pressure is reshaping the traditional “9-to-5” work routine, a report says.
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Average Americans Spend 5 Years Saving to Buy First Home: Survey
Many surveyed are planning to use money from second jobs or family support to make their home purchase a reality.
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Renters Outnumber Homeowners in Hundreds of US Suburbs
Cudahy in LA County has the highest share of residents who are renters at 88 percent. ‘It’s not just younger people ... but retirees as well,’ an expert said.
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Most Americans Struggle to Afford Healthy Eating, Pew Research Finds
The report highlights a significant shift in Americans’ diets toward ultra-processed foods.
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More Americans Plan Summer ‘Staycations;’ Cincinnati Named Top Spot: Survey
The high cost of living and traveling is cited as the top issue among those choosing a ‘staycation,’ according to the survey.
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Social Security Claims Soar in First Half of Fiscal 2025
Analysis shows that more Americans are filing for retirement benefits earlier, which could hurt their long-term retirement security.
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Rising Costs of US Pet Services Could Dampen Adoptions by Retirees
Pet owners are growing more concerned about the affordability and access to pet services and veterinary care, according to the APPA.
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Nearly 30-Year-Old Capital Gains Tax Exemption Rules Blamed for US Housing Shortage
Many homeowners avoid selling because of high capital gains taxes, prompting real estate professionals to call for changes.
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Older Adults Outnumber Children in More US States, Median Age Hits New High
Between 2020 and 2024, the number of states where seniors outnumber children rose from 3 to 11.
|
Luxury Housing Market No Longer Out of Reach for Some ‘Move-Up’ Buyers: Report
New Coldwell Banker study reveals five emerging trends in the U.S. luxury home market.
|
One Job Not Enough: Surveys Show Record Number of Americans Hold Side Hustles
Economic pressure is reshaping the traditional “9-to-5” work routine, a report says.
|
Average Americans Spend 5 Years Saving to Buy First Home: Survey
Many surveyed are planning to use money from second jobs or family support to make their home purchase a reality.
|
Renters Outnumber Homeowners in Hundreds of US Suburbs
Cudahy in LA County has the highest share of residents who are renters at 88 percent. ‘It’s not just younger people ... but retirees as well,’ an expert said.
|
Most Americans Struggle to Afford Healthy Eating, Pew Research Finds
The report highlights a significant shift in Americans’ diets toward ultra-processed foods.
|
More Americans Plan Summer ‘Staycations;’ Cincinnati Named Top Spot: Survey
The high cost of living and traveling is cited as the top issue among those choosing a ‘staycation,’ according to the survey.
|
Social Security Claims Soar in First Half of Fiscal 2025
Analysis shows that more Americans are filing for retirement benefits earlier, which could hurt their long-term retirement security.
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Rising Costs of US Pet Services Could Dampen Adoptions by Retirees
Pet owners are growing more concerned about the affordability and access to pet services and veterinary care, according to the APPA.
|
Nearly 30-Year-Old Capital Gains Tax Exemption Rules Blamed for US Housing Shortage
Many homeowners avoid selling because of high capital gains taxes, prompting real estate professionals to call for changes.
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