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Senate passes housing bill to lower home costs
Senate approves housing affordability bill The US Senate on Monday, June 22, approved a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering housing costs by encouraging new construction, easing permitting rules and limiting the role of large investors in the single-family housing market. The measure, called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, passed in an 85 to 5 vote and now heads to the House of Representatives. If approved there, it will be sent t
Senate passes housing bill to lower home costs
Senate approves housing affordability bill The US Senate on Monday, June 22, approved a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering housing costs by encouraging new construction, easing permitting rules and limiting the role of large investors in the single-family housing market. The measure, called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, passed in an 85 to 5 vote and now heads to the House of Representatives. If approved there, it will be sent t
San Francisco mansion sells for $56 million in off-market deal
A historic mansion in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood has sold in a private, off-market transaction for $56 million, according to public property records. The sale marks the city’s most expensive residential deal since a nearby property set a record in 2024, underscoring continued strength in the luxury housing segment. The property, located at 2898 Vallejo Street, was sold by a revocable trust linked to Daniel Alegre, a technology and media executive. The buyer was
San Francisco mansion sells for $56 million in off-market deal
A historic mansion in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood has sold in a private, off-market transaction for $56 million, according to public property records. The sale marks the city’s most expensive residential deal since a nearby property set a record in 2024, underscoring continued strength in the luxury housing segment. The property, located at 2898 Vallejo Street, was sold by a revocable trust linked to Daniel Alegre, a technology and media executive. The buyer was
How Covid-19 Sparked a DIY Home Improvement Boom and Billion-Dollar Deals for Lowe’s & Home Depot
The Covid-19 pandemic brought unexpected changes to the lives of millions across the United States. With more people spending time at home, a new trend emerged — the rise of do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement. From painting rooms to full kitchen remodels, Americans began tackling long-postponed projects, causing a surge in demand for tools, supplies, and renovation advice. Leading home improvement retailers Lowe’s and Home Depot experienced record-breaking growth du
How Covid-19 Sparked a DIY Home Improvement Boom and Billion-Dollar Deals for Lowe’s & Home Depot
The Covid-19 pandemic brought unexpected changes to the lives of millions across the United States. With more people spending time at home, a new trend emerged — the rise of do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement. From painting rooms to full kitchen remodels, Americans began tackling long-postponed projects, causing a surge in demand for tools, supplies, and renovation advice. Leading home improvement retailers Lowe’s and Home Depot experienced record-breaking growth du









