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Real Estate

Home Sales Rose in October, But the Trend Won’t Last

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Sales of used homes in the US rose in October. But it may have been a flash sale, because mortgage rates are already climbing again.

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Personal Finance

Home Economics: Homeownership is still the American Dream. But Should it Be?

Buying a home is expensive. And so is owning one. In the era of high mortgage rates and soaring expenses, is homeownership still worth it?

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Real Estate

Mortgage Refinancings Surge as Rates Drop, Inflation Cools

As mortgage rates drop, current homeowners are using the opportunity to refinance their mortgages at the fastest pace since 2022.

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International Economics

China Brings in Subsidies for Smartphones

On Friday, Beijing announced that a trade-in program that previously applied to big appliances and cars will now be widened to smartphones.

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Private Equity

Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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Private Equity

All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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