Buying a home in November was tough. Prices stayed high, mortgage rates didn't budge much, and there were fewer homes on the market. Sales of used homes only went up a tiny bit from October. They were even lower than they were in November last year. About 4. 13 million homes were sold in a year, but
Gardeners often face the puzzle of why their Christmas cactus isn't blooming. This plant, bought in full bloom last year, now sits in a dining room window, looking healthy but flowerless. The issue might be the lack of cool nights and long darkness it needs to trigger blooms. Indoor lights and warm
Oliver Bussmann has been chosen to lead SkySparc as the new Chairman of the Board. This move comes after a big investment from Bregal Milestone, a major player in the software private equity world. Bussmann is no stranger to the tech scene. He's got a strong background in financial technology and ha
Buying a home has been tough lately. Prices keep going up, and so do mortgage rates. But there's some good news. Experts think things might get better by 2030. First, let's talk about what "normal" means. A home is usually considered affordable if it costs about 30% of your income. That's the stand
Buying a used electric vehicle (EV) is a smart move right now. There's a tax credit of up to $4, 000 for qualified buyers, but it's only available until the end of September. This means you'll have to act fast and be smart about your purchase. First things first, check the battery. It's the most im
Olive oil is famous for its health benefits. Two key compounds in olive oil are oleacein and oleocanthal. They are known for fighting inflammation, cancer, and even brain diseases. But there is a catch. These compounds are highly reactive. They quickly bond with primary amines. These amines are foun
Olive trees, a staple in Mediterranean farming, are facing a challenge. They need to adapt to modern farming methods. These methods include high-density orchards and mechanized cultivation. This means farmers need to control the size of the trees. This is where the study comes in. It uses genetic ma
Olivet University, founded by Korean-American cleric David Jang, has been ordered to close by a California judge. The university is no stranger to legal trouble, with a federal criminal investigation underway for money laundering, visa fraud, and labor trafficking. The state's education regulator, t
Oliver Berben, the new head of Constantin Film, is taking on the fast-changing German media scene with a new strategy. He's all for the government's plan to tweak production incentives and make broadcasters invest more in European shows. Berben thinks it's time for producers to find new ways to make
