AGNT says housing market is tough but not broken

Downtown Brooklyn is consolidating its beautification and branding efforts across three commercial hubs under a new proposal to combine business improvement districts that surround the long-neglected Fulton Mall retail corridor. The pitch, filed by Christine Paglialunga, chief operating officer of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, aims to merge an existing BID around MetroTech with another that…

2 min read Last Updated : Nov 05 2026 | 2:28 PM IST Prospective homebuyers navigating the mortgage market face a choice between lucrative interest rates and processing flexibility, according to home loan data from Paisabazaar.com as on November 4, 2026.   Public-sector banks continue to hold the competitive edge for cost-conscious borrowers, offering floor…

40% of pet owners with wills/trusts have included provisions for their pets WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ahead of National Dog Day (August 26), a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) shows that Americans don’t just love their pets, they are making personal financial decisions…

With 9,787 active listings – 33% above the 10-year seasonal average – and a sales-to-active listings ratio of 10%, the region remains firmly in buyer’s market territory. “We’re seeing a bit of a tug-of-war between buyers and sellers right now,” said Ishaq Ismail, FVREB chair. “Some buyers are seeing an opportunity to negotiate below asking…

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi responds to questions from reporters at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo on May 25, 2026. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on May 25 the government will compile a $19 billion supplementary budget to support households grappling with soaring everyday costs driven by the Iran war. (Photo by JIJI PRESS…