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
Lucid Motors to Cut 12 Percent of US Workforce
The company said the move aims to improve efficiency and gross margin.
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GM Recalls More Than 43,000 Vehicles for Rear Wheel Lock-Up Risk
The automaker first became aware of the potential hazard in November 2025 and has received only one crash report, with no injuries reported.
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California’s Wine Industry Faces Crisis as Demand Drops, Imports Gain Ground
Older wine enthusiasts are aging out and not being replaced by Millennials and Gen Z. And the weight-loss trend is no help.
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Amazon Can Be Sued Over Suicides Linked to Sodium Nitrite, Court Rules
The company is also required to avoid exposing consumers to any harm from the conduct of a third party.
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Nestlé Plans to Exit Ice Cream Market to Refocus Sales for 2026
The company is also seeking potential buyers for its water and premium beverages division.
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Hawaii Has Lowest, New Jersey Highest Real Estate Tax Rates in 2026: Report
Meanwhile, only 29 percent of Hawaii’s residents can afford to buy property locally.
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Renters Could See More Price Breaks as Apartment Vacancy Rates Hit Multi-Year High
Milwaukee saw the largest shift in vacancy rates, with the average rising from 4.9 percent in 2024 to 10.8 percent in 2025.
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Danaher to Acquire Masimo in $9.9 Billion Deal to Expand Diagnostics Market
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of this year, subject to Masimo shareholder approval.
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US Homebuyers Pay Less in Down Payments for First Time in 5 Months
The typical down payment on homes declined from 16.7 percent in December 2024 to 15.2 percent in December 2025.
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Costco Sued Over Alleged Salmonella Risk in Rotisserie Chicken
Court documents also allege the company’s cost-cutting measures are affecting the safety of the food.
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Lucid Motors to Cut 12 Percent of US Workforce
The company said the move aims to improve efficiency and gross margin.
|
GM Recalls More Than 43,000 Vehicles for Rear Wheel Lock-Up Risk
The automaker first became aware of the potential hazard in November 2025 and has received only one crash report, with no injuries reported.
|
California’s Wine Industry Faces Crisis as Demand Drops, Imports Gain Ground
Older wine enthusiasts are aging out and not being replaced by Millennials and Gen Z. And the weight-loss trend is no help.
|
Amazon Can Be Sued Over Suicides Linked to Sodium Nitrite, Court Rules
The company is also required to avoid exposing consumers to any harm from the conduct of a third party.
|
Nestlé Plans to Exit Ice Cream Market to Refocus Sales for 2026
The company is also seeking potential buyers for its water and premium beverages division.
|
Hawaii Has Lowest, New Jersey Highest Real Estate Tax Rates in 2026: Report
Meanwhile, only 29 percent of Hawaii’s residents can afford to buy property locally.
|
Renters Could See More Price Breaks as Apartment Vacancy Rates Hit Multi-Year High
Milwaukee saw the largest shift in vacancy rates, with the average rising from 4.9 percent in 2024 to 10.8 percent in 2025.
|
Danaher to Acquire Masimo in $9.9 Billion Deal to Expand Diagnostics Market
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of this year, subject to Masimo shareholder approval.
|
US Homebuyers Pay Less in Down Payments for First Time in 5 Months
The typical down payment on homes declined from 16.7 percent in December 2024 to 15.2 percent in December 2025.
|
Costco Sued Over Alleged Salmonella Risk in Rotisserie Chicken
Court documents also allege the company’s cost-cutting measures are affecting the safety of the food.
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