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Days on market increases despite low inventory of existing homes

Days on market increases despite low inventory of existing homes

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported today on two trends in existing home sales that we have seen for many months: sales are down while total inventory data has fallen straight for three consecutive months. On a positive note, however, days on the market are no longer a teenager: this metric has dropped from …

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Inflation increases cost of menstrual products on top of 'pink tax' and pandemic

Inflation increases cost of menstrual products on top of ‘pink tax’ and pandemic

Decades-high inflation is the big economic story of 2022, making it difficult for American consumers to afford essential supplies, including vintage goods. Menstrual hygiene, which was already facing cost increases due to state taxes (i.e. the so-called “tampon tax”), was also affected by inflation over several foreheads. According to data from analytics firm NielsenIQ and …

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Days on market increases despite low inventory of existing homes

Days on market increases despite low inventory of existing homes

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported today on two trends in existing home sales that we have seen for many months: sales are down while total inventory data has fallen straight for three consecutive months. On a positive note, however, days on the market are no longer a teenager: this metric has dropped from …

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Moderna says new booster increases protection against omicron subvariants

Moderna says new booster increases protection against omicron subvariants

Comment this story Comment Vaccine maker Moderna announced on Monday that its new omicron-targeted booster boosts a key line of immune defense by boosting levels of anti-coronavirus antibodies that block BA.5. This omicron subvariant was dominant in the United States until recently and still accounts for nearly a third of reported cases. In blood drawn …

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