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More New Yorkers want apartments in the Philly area

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

More out-of-towners and fewer locals are searching for rental homes in the Philadelphia region, with New Yorkers leading the way. No word on whether they plan to become Eagles fans.

In an analysis of the country’s 50 largest metropolitan areas, Philadelphia had the second-largest drop in local rental demand since before the pandemic, as ...Read more

Kara Gildea/Las Vegas Review-Journal/TNS

New project in Las Vegas inspired by 'grungy' Copenhagen complex

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

A Las Vegas developer has built a project in the Arts District area that is designed to look like converted shipping containers filled with food-and-beverage outlets.

KLA Capital owner Adam Foulad finished construction earlier this year on The Distrikt. The project, near the northeast corner of Commerce Street and Wyoming Avenue, has eight ...Read more

Real estate Q&A: Is it better to rent or buy when I move for a new job?

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

Q: I’m relocating to a new area a few hours away for a job. I plan to stay there for the long term. I’m unsure whether I should buy a new house or rent one. What are your thoughts? —Charles

A: Moving to a new area for a job is an exciting opportunity, but it also involves important decisions, one of the biggest being whether to buy a ...Read more

Yong Kim/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS

Good government fix or a demolition derby? Historic preservation bill is provoking debate in Philadelphia

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

Historic preservation advocates are sounding the alarm about legislation from Councilmember Mark Squilla, which they argue would weaken existing protections in Philadelphia.

The bill, introduced Nov. 20, would institute changes to the city’s Historical Commission, which regulates properties on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places and ...Read more

Las Vegas Review-Journal/Las Vegas Review-Journal/TNS

Rooftop solar panels could be a hindrance for home sellers, real estate agents say

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

LAS VEGAS — Solar panels have become a “hindrance” for some luxury home sellers and potential buyers in Las Vegas, according to some real estate agents.

A recent national Re/Max survey found that wellness features such as spas, saunas and pickleball courts now outrank green features such as solar panels for preferred amenities, and Robert...Read more

Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group/TNS

Third attempt to repeal Prop. 19's tax burden on inherited property aims for 2026 California ballot

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

When Sheri Duffy and her ailing mother, Jean, voted for Proposition 19 five years ago, an ad campaign running during episodes of “Judge Judy” convinced them the measure would provide what its title promised: “Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters.”

Campaign mailers praised...Read more

Everyday Cheapskate: Money Leaks That May Be Draining Your Wallet Dry

Consumer / Everyday Cheapskate /

What would it feel like to check your bank balance and find a pile of money you didn't know you had? Stop wasting money on goods and services that don't matter in the long run. By plugging the money leaks in your life, it's possible you could see the financial equivalent of working a second job in your wallet.

BUYING FROM A TV OR INTERNET AD. ...Read more

Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times/TNS

Insurers won't be forced to offer home coverage after California measure dropped

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

An initiative that would have required California insurers to offer policies to homeowners who fireproof their houses has been withdrawn after the backer of a competing industry measure similarly did so.

The mutually agreed upon move means the consumer protections offered by California's landmark Proposition 103 will remain unchanged. The ...Read more

Everyday Cheapskate: How to Remove Ink Stains From Leather

Consumer / Everyday Cheapskate /

A new leather sofa or leather handbag -- so beautiful. Or perhaps it's the car you've had for a long time, the one with leather upholstery that still looks fantastic because that you've babied and protected it against spills and stains. And then somehow, that beautiful leather gets hit with an ink stain. It shouldn't happen, but life being what ...Read more

Everyday Cheapskate: Once You Use This DIY Glass and Mirror Cleaner, You Will Never Look Back

Consumer / Everyday Cheapskate /

I love simple DIY household cleaners, not only because they're so much cheaper than their commercial cousins but because they work better. I'm certain that over the years I've tried hundreds of recipes and formulas. Let's just say that some work well; others, not so much.

Recently, I've been researching and testing the wonders of cornstarch to ...Read more

Pioneering 'buffer' ETF firm Innovator sells to Goldman Sachs for $2 billion

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

In what may be the ultimate Wall Street meets Main Street story, Goldman Sachs has agreed to buy Wheaton, Illinois-based Innovator Capital Management, an 8-year-old ETF investment firm, for $2 billion.

Founded in 2017, Innovator offers everyday investors a portfolio of exchange-traded funds that include options to buffer downside risk while ...Read more

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These bills meant to help Philadelphia renters take effect Tuesday

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

Philadelphia renters have some more to be thankful for this holiday season.

City Council bills that cap rental application fees and allow renters to pay security deposits in installments take effect Tuesday.

“The goal was to address the unaffordability of moving in for so many tenants in Philadelphia,” said City Councilmember Rue Landau, ...Read more

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Buy now, pay later? Florida has a problem with credit card delinquency

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

Florida is known for its beaches, palm trees and sunshine. But a new study shows that the state is known for a darker cloud: credit card delinquency.

Using 2025 data through June, finance company WalletHub ranked the 50 states in terms of credit card delinquency — and Florida came in last. The research didn’t indicate why Florida fared so ...Read more

Everyday Cheapskate: Fresh Walls on a Dime

Consumer / Everyday Cheapskate /

Hiring a professional painter is like hiring a magician. One day your walls are dingy, the next they're flawless. The only trick? The bill. A single room can set you back $400-$600. Multiply that by a few rooms, and you might as well start selling plasma.

The good news: You can paint your own walls. With the right tools and tricks, nobody will ...Read more

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6 ways AI can upgrade your holiday shopping this season

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

Despite trade uncertainty, inflation and the government shutdown, the National Retail Federation anticipates sales in the 2025 holiday season will hit $1 trillion for the first time ever.

But a different forecast shows average consumer spend is expected to drop 10% from 2024. That’s according to professional services firm Deloitte, which ...Read more

Everyday Cheapskate: How to Clean the Dirty Edges of Carpet

Consumer / Everyday Cheapskate /

Dark, shadowy, dirty lines on the carpet along baseboards, under doors and draperies, along the edges and in the crevices of carpeted stairs are visible signs of a problem called filtration soil. With the right tools and information, you can clean the dirty edges of the carpet. But first, it's important to know what that dirt is and how it got ...Read more

Everyday Cheapskate: 10 Ways to Get Rid of Ants Using Ordinary Stuff in Your Pantry

Consumer / Everyday Cheapskate /

Knowing how to get rid of ants around the house is important. But it's also fun to learn just how fascinating these creatures are. They're industrious and super smart, as far as insects go. Some ants can support up to 50 times their own weight while upside-down on glass. Ants are found almost everywhere on Earth. The largest ant colony ever ...Read more

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Why long-term CDs can be a smart choice in any rate environment

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

You don’t have to look far to find predictions for the future of interest rates. While it’s wise to keep an eye on whether experts believe that rates are poised to rise or fall — the movements can play a big role in how much it costs to buy a home or a car — there are some decisions you can feel confident in making without worrying about...Read more

$10-billion One Beverly Hills project gets off the ground

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

Development of the massive One Beverly Hills residential and hotel complex reached a milestone over the weekend as construction started going vertical.

The work to erect the two tallest towers in Beverly Hills started Friday with an overnight continuous pour of 3,800 cubic yards of concrete, the equivalent of 41,000 wheelbarrows-full. It was ...Read more

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Silicon Valley commercial leasing surges and new development rises

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Commercial leasing activity jumped in Silicon Valley during the third quarter of 2025 and development activity rose at a modest pace as owners of commercial properties scout for an elusive market rebound, a new report shows.

Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and Fremont commercial property leases totaled 20.4 million ...Read more

 

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