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Older Homeowners Receive Lower Prices, Study Finds

Deferred maintenance and off-market sales contribute to financial losses for aging sellers.

Super Bowl LX Brings $500M Economic Boost to Bay Area

Officials tout big game's impact, but experts cast doubt on inflated estimates

Rent Rises Slightly in Beaumont-Port Arthur Metro

Local rents remain well below national median, data shows

U.S. Homeowner Equity Eases Slightly In Q4 2025 While Seriously Underwater Rates Stay Near Historic Lows

Equity-rich properties down slightly from Q3 2025 peak, but still well above pre-pandemic levels

BNSF Sees Shifting Grain Export Dynamics Heading Into 2026

Rail company says industry must adapt to new market realities as soybean exports to China remain low.

Farm Bankruptcies Surge 46% as Chapter 12 Filings Climb for Second Year

Midwest and Southeast regions see highest number of filings as crop losses and rising expenses take toll on farmers

Farm Bankruptcies Reach New High in 2025

Chapter 12 filings climb 46% as Midwest and Southeast regions see sharp increases

Fort Myers, Cape Coral Rents Down Amid Affordability Shift

Apartment listing prices in the Fort Myers metro area saw a 9% decrease from last year's median.

Russia Exports Record Crude to China

Moscow overtakes Saudi Arabia as top crude supplier to China amid rising demand and Western sanctions

Russia Surpasses Saudi Arabia as Top Crude Supplier to China

Moscow's seaborne crude exports to China hit record highs in January amid falling Indian imports and US pressure on New Delhi

Palo Alto Tops U.S. Cities for Highest Property Tax Bills

High home prices drive large tax bills even with relatively low tax rates in the Bay Area city.

Maine Blueberry Growers Offered $1.3M in Emergency Funds After Drought

The funding aims to help offset an estimated $28.1 million in lost revenue from the 2025 growing season.

L.A. and Long Beach Among Least Affordable Cities for Homebuyers

Recent report finds Southern California cities rank among the world's least affordable housing markets.

Cattle Prices Rise & US-Argentina Beef Deal: Impact on SD Ranchers & Consumers

Canton, South Dakota, sees changes in the cattle industry as economic forces and consumer preferences drive adaptation.

Crude Oil Spill Reported Near Arnegard, North Dakota

State officials monitoring the situation as cleanup efforts continue