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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Scranton metro area
9+ hour, 42+ min ago (681+ words) The typical home value in the United States was $365, 545 in March, 0. 8% higher than the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show…...
More than 1 in 3 American workers are delaying or canceling major purchases due to job security concerns
14+ hour, 34+ min ago (596+ words) As global socioeconomic stress continues to rattle markets, American consumers are facing a difficult period. Inflation is rising, investors are uneasy, mortgage rates are elevated, and many people are uncertain about the future. But beyond spending concerns, fears around AI's…...
16 ways small businesses are funding growth in 2026
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (991+ words) With banks tightening lending standards for the third consecutive year, owners are tapping a wider funding toolkit'and the data shows it's working. From CDFI loans to equity crowdfunding to invoice factoring, owners are reaching for options their local branch never…...
How auto-secured loans are becoming the new car loan extension
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (613+ words) For vehicle buyers opting for extended loan terms, the intersection of record-high prices and immediate asset depreciation has created a persistent negative equity trap. According to Edmunds, 29. 3% of all trade-ins in the fourth quarter of 2025 involved "underwater" loans, where the…...
Small businesses are owed $17, 500 on average: How the fastest-paid are closing the gap
2+ week, 1+ day ago (866+ words) New data shows what faster-paid small businesses do differently, and what slow-paying clients are really costing the owners still waiting. More than half of U. S. small businesses are currently owed money they haven't collected. According to the 2025 Intuit Quick Books Small…...
5 warning signs that inflation is eroding your profit margins
2+ week, 2+ day ago (788+ words) Balancing profit margins and inflation is a widespread issue among founders. In fact, a Bank of America survey found that 88% of business owners are affected by inflation, prompting many to raise prices or cut spending. First and foremost, finance leaders…...
Sell now or wait? 5 home seller fears in 2026, according to a survey of agents
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1667+ words) Thousands of U. S. homeowners across the country have been holding off on making a move because the housing market keeps sending mixed signals. Home Light's Top Agent Insights & Predictions Survey for 2026 was fielded between Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, 2025, through an online poll…...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Utah
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1126+ words) Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Utah using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the dollar change in the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes from the 12 months ending February 2026. The charts…...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Texas
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1156+ words) Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Texas using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the dollar change in the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes from the 12 months ending February 2026. The charts…...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in New Jersey
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1540+ words) Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in New Jersey using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the dollar change in the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes from the 12 months ending February 2026. The…...