The housing market may finally be starting to cool, but homes are still selling faster than they did at this time last year. Homes were on the market for a median of 31 days in May, according to data from Realtor.com. That’s four days faster compared to the same period in 2021, though it’s significantly slower than the 21 days homes spent on the market at the beginning of the year. In a blog post, Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale said she expects the pace of home sales to continue to slow. “The big trend that we’ve seen just about nationwide is that homes are not sitting for very long anywhere,” Hale said. “We have relatively few homes on the market for sale, and up until recently, buyer demand has been really intense. But there have been some signs that demand is cooling.” So you want to buy a home. Do you know how much you can afford? Speaking to a mortgage expert will give you a better understanding of everything you need to make it a reality. Click on … [Read more...] about 10 Cities Where Homes Are Selling in 15 Days or Less
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Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Monday (June 27, 2022)
Malaysia: * Covid-19 Watch: 2,003 new cases bring total infections to 4,556,664 * Covid-19: Rise in new infections, drop in death cases last week - Health DG * RM1.74bil BKM Phase 2 will benefit 8.6 million recipients, says Tengku Zafrul * Sivasangari out of Commonwealth Games after major car crash * Finas to promote popular M'sian destinations to international film producers * M'sia hopes UN-Habitat recognises its SDG cities roadmap, says Reezal Merican * M'sia proud to be first Asian country to hose harbour masters' congress, says Dr Wee * Online sales scam syndicate busted, 23 Taiwan nationals arrested * Govt must come up with strategic plan to address energy, food security, says Shafie * Sarawak aims to become net food exporter by 2030, says Abang Johari * Tajuddin: Ahmad Zahid should step down as Umno president, he’s a liability * Sapura Energy returns to the black with RM91.9mil net profit in 1Q A crocodile swims in a river at the Sungei Buloh … [Read more...] about Asean News Headlines at 9pm on Monday (June 27, 2022)
Dividend Paying Tata Stock Gives 90% Returns in 2 Years; Analysts See 25% Further Gains
Tata Consumer Products , which sells tea, salt, spices and other consumer products, has delivered as high as 90 per cent returns in the last two years to its investors despite rising inflation and a pandemic that threatened growth. In it’s FY22 annual report it said that the FMCG company focuses on six strategic initiatives identified by the management to strengthen its foundation as a strong consumer products company. “Tata Consumer’s holistic strategy aims at transforming by strengthening and accelerating its core business, exploring new opportunities, unlocking synergies, digitization of the supply chain, expansion of its product portfolio and innovation,” highlighted domestic brokerage and research firm Motilal Oswal. The company is also enhancing its focus on premiumization and health and wellness products, embed sustainability, and expanding its sales and distribution infrastructure, supply chain, and capability building towards being a multi-category FMCG player. “Tata … [Read more...] about Dividend Paying Tata Stock Gives 90% Returns in 2 Years; Analysts See 25% Further Gains
California budget includes cash payments for most taxpayers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Most California households would get up to $1,050 from the government to help them put the nation's most expensive gasoline in their cars, part of a relief package in the state's record-setting operating budget that lawmakers are scheduled to approve later this week. The proposal would send cash directly to taxpayers instead of suspending the state's tax on fuel, which accounts for 51.1 cents per gallon of the price at the pump and is scheduled to increase nearly another 3 cents on Friday. While some other states have halted their fuel taxes and Democratic President Joe Biden has called for a suspension of the national gas tax, Democrats who control California's government have refused to do the same because they said they didn't trust big oil companies and refineries to pass along the savings to drivers. Instead, California officials plan to send $9.5 billion to about 23 million people — accounting for about 10% of the state's record-breaking $97 … [Read more...] about California budget includes cash payments for most taxpayers