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The Week Unwrapped: Egypt, deep-sea mining and age ratings
Podcast What's behind the EU's deal with Egypt? Should we mine the seabed for minerals? And are we getting more prudish about movies?
By The Week Staff Published
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How the Realtors' commission settlement could upend the housing industry
The Explainer Home sellers and buyers stand to benefit from the end of the 6% commission
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'Biden has contaminated the historic public support for LEGAL immigration'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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2023: the year of sticker shock
The Explainer Many Americans were down on the economy this year due to problematic prices
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why does it cost so much to sell a house?
The Explainer From staging to commission expenses, here's what to expect
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Where will mortgage rates head in 2024?
The Explainer Homebuyers are hoping a reprieve is somewhere on the horizon
By Becca Stanek Published
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What the Realtor lawsuit verdict means for home buyers
Talking Point The way agents are paid will probably change. And that could mean lower prices for buyers.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Labour and house-building: digging for victory?
Talking Point Keir Starmer's eye-catching pledge to reinstate Tory target of 300,000 new homes a year has divided critics
By The Week Staff Published
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How could a government shutdown affect you financially?
The Explainer The status of various food, housing, and loan programs may become uncertain if the government shuts down
By Becca Stanek Published
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The Liberal Democrat housing drama
In the Spotlight Ed Davey suffered a bruising defeat on the conference floor leading some to question his leadership
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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How climate change is going to change the insurance industry
The Explainer Some regions will soon be 'uninsurable'
By Devika Rao Published
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The pros and cons of new-builds
Pros and Cons More options for first-time buyers and lower bills are offset by ‘new-build premium’ and the chance of delays
By The Week Staff Published
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The UK’s looming rental crisis
feature Focus on the UK’s mortgage ‘timebomb’ has left plight of private renters largely overlooked
By Arion McNicoll Published
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How the Grenfell tragedy changed the UK
feature Six years on since the government vowed to ‘learn lessons’ has sufficient progress been made?
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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