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When an extended car warranty pays off and when it does not

Extended car warranties can offer peace of mind, especially for owners of luxury vehicles like Lexus, by covering repair costs that exceed factory warranties. However, the financial value of these warranties is often debated, with some analyses suggesting they may not deliver proportional benefits given the rising costs of repairs. For 2025 buyers, top-rated plans…

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New York City braces for a surge of 99-unit towers

New York City developers are increasingly designing 99-unit apartment towers to sidestep prevailing wage requirements for construction workers on larger projects. This approach, gaining traction amid ongoing housing shortages, leverages a technicality that exempts buildings under 100 units from those rules, potentially spurring a wave of mid-sized developments across boroughs like Brooklyn and Queens. As…

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Trump defends 50 year mortgages says it is not a big deal

President Donald Trump has stirred controversy with his proposal to introduce 50-year mortgages, a plan he insists is “not a big deal” despite significant backlash. Trump argues that this initiative will make homeownership more accessible by extending loan terms beyond the traditional 30 years. However, the proposal has faced criticism from both his political base…

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Realtors report a Mamdani effect already and it’s not good

Realtors in New York are observing an emerging trend dubbed the ‘Mamdani effect,’ where affluent clients are beginning to leave the city following Zohran Mamdani’s primary win on June 25, 2025. This shift is already impacting Miami, where wealthy individuals are intensifying competition in the luxury real estate market, sidelining regular home buyers. Industry experts…

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