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For millions of renters in the U.S., the biggest hurdle to homeownership is often a lack of downpayment funds. Downpayment shortfalls are particularly acute among Gen Z members, defined as adults who were between the ages of 18 and 28 in 2025. That demographic had a median planned downpayment of $41,250, or 10% of the…

Lovers and haters are erecting monuments for their favorite tech billionaire, Elon Musk. Just north of the US-Mexico Border, near Brownsville, Texas, sits Starbase, SpaceX’s massive rocket launch and development site. In 2025, the surrounding area became incorporated as the City of Starbase, with a population of more than 500 residents, though thousands of people…

“Canada’s housing market had been showing signs of stabilisation, but the ongoing trade war could put that recovery back on hold,” she said. “The housing market needs confidence as much as it needs lower borrowing costs. If the trade war persists, weakening economic sentiment could weigh on sales activity even if mortgage rates remain relatively…

Scotland has implemented new rental regulations as of 6th October 2026, introducing stricter requirements for landlords and letting agents regarding damp and mould, tenancy succession, and wrongful termination penalties. Damp and mould investigation requirements Under the new regulations, landlords must ensure that a competent person investigates reports of damp and mould within 10 working days….

A Charleston-based developer plans to transform an aging Central Perimeter shopping center into a mixed-use destination with a new public park. North River Shopping Center at 8830 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs Woodfield Development will redevelop North River Shopping Center, a 13-acre strip center off Roswell Road with a mix of 336 apartment units, 85…

Soaring swap rates caused a small fixed rate mortgage increase this week, according to Moneyfacts, with more hikes expected. The average two-year fix is now 5.6%, up from 5.59% a week ago, while the typical five-year fix also rose by 1bps, to 5.64%. Moneyfacts personal finance analyst Caitlyn Eastell said: “While mortgage rate activity remained…