With a landscape of sun-soaked coastal dunes, saltwater marshes and mesic forests—as well as a warm, wet climate—the eastern Florida seaside town of Merritt Island can often resemble a tropical island. “The first time I drove down the South Tropical Trail I could have sworn I had been transported to the Caribbean,” says Grace Vista,
monkeybusinessimages | iStock | Getty Images Looking for a new home may seem like a daunting task these days. Prices are up, inventory is low and mortgage rates are rising. That’s why, in this environment, it pays to do your homework before you enter the market. Once you start looking, you’ll have to move at
The new Illinois fund set up to manage the assets of suburban Chicago and downstate police pension funds would get an extra year to complete the consolidation under legislation being pursued by the fund that says it can’t meet a June 30 deadline. The Illinois Police Officers’ Pension Investment Fund told lawmakers during a committee
Ethereum (ETH) and decentralized finance (DeFi) are undergoing a seismic shift as the transition to Eth2 and a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism is helping to increase the value proposition for the network which has historically has been plagued with scaling issues and high transaction costs. Alongside this transition has been the introduction of liquid staking, which
Bitcoin (BTC) began a nervous weekend at around $39,000 on Feb. 26 after an overnight spike briefly saw $40,000 return. Stocks gains but crypto “fear” pervades Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView revealed calmer conditions for BTC/USD Saturday after overnight volatility saw highs of $40,330 on Bitstamp. With traditional markets closed, the probability of “fakeout”
Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin gave a “still needs improvement” rating to the city’s efforts to put a $1.2 billion bond authorization for affordable housing to work. The city spent $870,000 per unit on one project and if it doesn’t rein in costs, the per unit price could soar to $900,000 or $1 million, Galperin
ISS Expedition 64 crew member, Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov takes part in a training session at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Zvyozdny Gorodok [Star City], Moscow Region. Anton Novoderezhkin | TASS | Getty Images For more than two decades, the space agencies of the United States and Russia have been partners through the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler testifies before a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee oversight hearing on the SEC on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 14, 2021. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rule that would tell investors more about short sales is part
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 26, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before Congress in the week ahead, and markets will hang on what he says regarding how the Ukraine conflict could impact Fed policy. Powell will
The founder of the infamous crypto exchange BitConnect, Satish Kumbhani, has been charged for allegedly misleading investors globally and defrauding them of $2.4 billion in the process. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), a San Diego-based federal grand jury specifically charged Kumbhani for orchestrating the alleged Ponzi scheme via BitConnect’s “Lending Program”: “BitConnect operated
Sometimes, finding the perfect listing is just the start of the process; It can take an entire team of experts to turn a house into a home. The vast majority of homeowners need some type of repairs, renovations, furnishing, or design help. If you’re a real estate agent, there’s a good chance your clients are
Iryna Imago | Istock | Getty Images Ah, the joys of homeownership … until something breaks and there’s no landlord to call. If you just moved into your new home or are in the market for a house, be aware that 77% of homeowners have dealt with an unexpected issue that required shelling out money
Municipal triple-A yields rose three to four basis points on Friday, losing up to half the gains they made Thursday, as U.S. Treasuries saw losses throughout the day but ended flat. Equities rallied hard after the European Union imposed sanctions on Russia and the U.S. indicated it would follow suit. Municipals had a hard time
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As sanctions rain on Russia, following the Kremlin’s decision to invade Ukraine, media reports have suggested that they are unlikely to limit the country’s access to crypto assets. While the Russian elite may use them to circumvent restrictions, ordinary Russians are also likely to keep trading digital coins on foreign platforms. Cryptocurrencies Deemed Potential Tool
Nevada has doubled down on housing efforts with a $500 million “Home Means Nevada” initiative and the dedication of the majority of its private activity bond authority to affordable housing. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced plans to tap federal funds for the housing initiative during an off-cycle State of the State speech delivered Wednesday at
Satellite imagery of the Chuhuiv Airbase outside of Kharkiv, Ukraine on Feb. 21, 2022. Planet Labs PBC Satellite imagery gives another perspective on the developing situation in Ukraine, as Russian troops move into the country and strikes occur in multiple Ukrainian cities. Russia launched an unprecedented invasion early on Thursday, with reports showing attacks by
In this article CVNA KAR ETSY COIN BYND Beyond Meat “Beyond Burger” patties made from plant-based substitutes for meat products sit on a shelf for sale in New York City. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Beyond Meat — Shares of the alternative meat producer tumbled
Wallpaper has made a major comeback in recent years. It’s easy to understand why. Wallpaper is a touch that can truly transform a room. One of the most interesting brands to make a debut in this space is Housewife Essentials. Founded by serial entrepreneur and author, Molly Borman, the brand recently launched a line of super
A “for sale” sign in front of a home that Zillow shows has a pending sale of 750,000 dollars on February 18, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Climbing mortgage rates are hitting both potential homebuyers and refinance candidates. Total mortgage applications decreased 13.1% last week to the lowest level since December
Municipals rallied Thursday on a flight-to-safety bid after Russian troops invaded Ukraine, outperforming U.S. Treasuries while equities reversed major losses to end in the black. Triple-A yields were bumped from five to 10 basis points across the curves, while UST yields saw earlier double-digit gains fall to single digit basis points at the close. The
Global financial markets and crypto markets were pummeled over the past 24-hours as the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces sent investors scrambling and sell-offs took place across most asset classes. Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView shows that the price of Bitcoin (BTC) hit a low of $34,333 in the early trading hours
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The Puerto Rico Oversight Board approved a budget amendment that includes more than $9 billion for bond payments after efforts by legislators failed to pass the debt payments required by the bankruptcy court-approved Plan of Adjustment. The board on Monday approved a $23.5 billion General Fund budget for the current fiscal year, with $12.5 billion
Jim Cramer Scott Mlyn | CNBC CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday the stock market may have “another couple days of this uncertainty,” until it becomes clear whether Russia will invade Ukraine or whether Moscow will stop with recognizing the independence of Luhansk and Donetsk, two breakaway regions there. “The market needs to get a little
In this article BIRD BBWI REAL EBAY BKNG Signage at eBay headquarters in San Jose, California, U.S., on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading: Booking Holdings — Shares of the travel booking site operator rose more than 2% in after-hours
Global crypto and stock markets plunged after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on a national broadcast that his army would conduct a “special military operation” in Ukraine. As the sun began to rise in Ukraine, the Russian army launched missiles around several areas of the country, including the capital of Kiev and the city of
After almost two years of increasing demand, housing starts are poised to decline in coming months. This is among factoids divulged in newly released housing industry data, including LegalShield Economic Stress Index and Magnetic Collective/Century 21 findings regarding the pandemic’s effects on the real estate market. The dichotomy of elevated demand and moribund sales is
Signage at the Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland Hotel, developed by Shimao Group Holdings, in Shanghai, China, on Feb. 9, 2022. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — Moody’s downgraded Chinese property developer Shimao Group Holdings on Wednesday based on expectations that the company will find it harder to repay investors on time. The move