July 16, 2025
Intangible Assets

Austin housing inventory increase pushes it to No. 2 in U.S. since pre-pandemic

Maryam Ahmed, Austin American-Statesman  |  Hearst – Austin Transition Austin’s housing supply has jumped back to pre-pandemic levels, easing pressure on would-be buyers who’ve been stuck in a ruthless market.  A new report shows the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area’s inventory of homes for sale in June increased nearly 70% since 2019 — the second-largest surge in the

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Operating Assets

Ridgewood NJ cuts affordable housing obligation. See how

2-minute read Affordable housing: How government is addressing the housing shortage If you are looking for affordable housing, here are some resources to help in New Jersey. Ridgewood has constructed three affordable housing projects on East Ridgewood Avenue, Broad Street and Chestnut Street. RIDGEWOOD — The village contends it has to build four fourth-round affordable

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Operating Assets

Detroit land bank leads uneven housing revival, analysis finds

Most of the more than 20K homes purchased by Detroit residents since 2014 have appreciated in value. But the gains are not evenly distributed across the city. Detroit — More than half of homes purchased from the Detroit Land Bank Authority over the last decade have appreciated in value — some by tens of thousands

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Tangible Assets

DE vault where $76M in gold, silver went missing lands man in prison

What to know about jury duty in Delaware Here are some tips and information about what to do when you receive a jury summons in the mail in Delaware. Robert Higgins, 69, received a 65-year sentence for defrauding investors of $76 million in gold and silver. Prosecutors highlighted Higgins’ lavish lifestyle, funded by the stolen

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Fixed Assets

Trump policies could threaten public land protection, advocates warn

Tufan Neupane  |  Special for the Arizona Republic Arizonans worries about Trump plan to extract resources on public land Residents worried about Trump’s calls to open public lands to resource extraction gathered March 27, 2025, at the Arizona Capitol to voice their grievances. Conservation advocates raised concerns that Trump administration policies could undermine public land

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Financial Assets

How to choose a financial adviser? We rank the top firms.

Financial Pros: Help USA TODAY and Statista determine the winners in our fourth annual survey of top-rated firms, which publishes in April 2026. You can pre-register to take the survey here. Investments always come with risk, but between tariffs, recession worries and overall economic uncertainty, markets have been especially volatile over the past few months.  Markets

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Intangible Assets

Amazon cancels some inventory orders from China after tariffs

Spencer Soper  |  Bloomberg Amazon.com Inc. has canceled orders for multiple products made in China and other Asian countries, according to a document reviewed by Bloomberg and people familiar with the matter, suggesting the company is reducing its exposure to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The orders for beach chairs, scooters, air conditioners and

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Financial Assets

Is investing too risky now? History says current tariffs are bad news.

Trevor Jennewine  |  The Motley Fool Historically, February in a post-election year has been the worst month for the U.S. stock market, according to Carson Group. Indeed, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) declined 1.4% last month as disappointing economic data and concerns about potential tariffs weighed on the stock market. Is the February dip a

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Financial Assets

10 essential steps to create a future-proof financial plan

Johnson Financial Group  |  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel A rock-solid financial plan ensures that your assets are working to secure both your short- and long-term stability. Having a clear financial strategy also brings invaluable peace of mind, as it reassures you that you are on track to achieve your life goals. While it may sound like

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Financial Assets

Is a stock market crash looming? Here’s what I’m doing to prepare

Katie Brockman  |  The Motley Fool How to start investing: Everything you need to know The idea of investing your money can be a bit intimidating. Here is everything to know about how to start. While the stock market is still surging right now, investor sentiment may be taking a turn. Around 34% of U.S.

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