US housing market trend: Home sales rise in July as mortgage rates ease, inventory hits 5-year high
Existing home sales saw a slight increase in July, driven by marginally lower mortgage rates and a rise in available properties. The market experienced a 0.8% year-over-year sales increase, exceeding expectations, while home price growth slowed. Inventory levels reached a five-year high, offering buyers more negotiating power despite properties taking longer to sell.
US housing market trend: Home sales rise in July as mortgage rates ease, inventory hits five-year high
Existing home sales saw a slight increase in July, driven by marginally lower mortgage rates and a rise in available properties. The market experienced a 0.8% year-over-year sales increase, exceeding expectations, while home price growth slowed. Inventory levels reached a five-year high, offering buyers more negotiating power despite properties taking longer to sell.
AR Rahman battled stage fright at his first concert
After the groundbreaking success of Roja in 1992, AR Rahman became a national sensation and a new voice in Indian music. By 1996, the maestro was invited to perform his first-ever concert in Malaysia at Stadium Shah Alam, a venue filled with over 40,000 eager fans. But while the audience waited with anticipation, Rahman was…
Ram Gopal Varma SLAMS ‘dumb dog lovers’: ‘You can’t see…’
Ram Gopal Varma has strongly criticized those opposing the Supreme Court’s order to relocate stray dogs to shelters, citing rising cases of dog bites and rabies. He questioned the practicality of mass vaccination and shelters, suggesting measures like culling and euthanasia. Varma emphasized the need for a balanced approach considering public safety and animal rights.
Fly in food is ‘part and parcel,’ says Gauri’s restaurant’s co-founder
Gauri Khan’s restaurant faced controversy after its co-founder, Abhayraj Kohli, stated that finding a fly or hair in food is “part and parcel of doing work.” This statement followed an earlier incident where the restaurant was accused of using fake paneer. Kohli defended the restaurant’s hygiene standards, mentioning the use of a super freezer for…
Optical illusion: Only a person with a detective level of observation skills can spot 5 differences in these crime scene photos
Test your observation skills with this crime scene challenge! Two seemingly identical photos hide five subtle differences, demanding a keen eye for detail. Sharpen your focus and patience as you meticulously scan each image, training your brain to spot the hidden clues. Uncover the discrepancies and experience the satisfying dopamine rush of a successful detective.
UPSC Civil Services Mains 2025 to start tomorrow: Check details here
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will commence the Civil Services Mains Examination 2025 on August 22, spanning five days across two daily shifts. Only candidates who cleared the June Preliminary round are eligible. With an essay paper opening the test, UPSC has enforced uncompromising protocols — strict entry deadlines, a complete gadget ban, and…
Boeing in talks with China, reports say 500-plane sale possible, outcome linked to US-China trade deal
Boeing is in discussions to potentially sell up to 500 aircraft to Chinese companies, a deal contingent on a resolution to the ongoing trade dispute between Washington and Beijing. This potential agreement could significantly benefit Boeing, which is working to recover from recent setbacks and safety concerns. Past trade negotiations have involved aircraft purchases to…