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Are Homebuyers Finally Catching a Break This Spring?
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U.S. existing home sales increased by 1.7 percent in February compared to January, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. Despite this monthly gain, sales remain 1.4 percent lower than the previous year, with only the Southern region showing year-over-year improvement. The national median sales price rose 0.3 percent year over year to $398,000, marking the highest February median since records began in 1999 and extending a 32-month streak of rising prices. Inventory levels have improved slightly, providing more options for buyers, while easing mortgage rates have helped release some pent-up demand. The market is recovering from a prolonged slump that began in 2022 due to rising mortgage rates, with last year’s sales near 30-year lows. Affordability remains a significant challenge as prices stay at record highs, and the market continues to be sensitive to changes in mortgage rates and buyer confidence.
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02:37|Amazon partners with Veolia to implement water-reuse technology at data centers in Mississippi, using reclaimed water for cooling. The project, expected to be operational by 2027, will reuse over 83 million gallons of potable water annually. Veolia's modular solution allows scalable deployment across Amazon's global data center portfolio. Amazon Web Services will aid Veolia in developing AI-enhanced water treatment solutions. Amazon is expanding the use of treated wastewater for cooling from 20 to 120 locations as part of its sustainability strategy. Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/How China's United Front Quietly Influences Western Tech and Politics
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02:18|China's DeepSeek has introduced AI models DeepSeek-V4-Pro and DeepSeek-V4-Flash, claiming superior performance in mathematics and coding compared to open models, with a slight lag behind Google's Gemini 3.1-Pro. The V4-Pro model is close in performance to OpenAI's GPT-5.4, while V4-Flash offers faster response times and cost-effective pricing. DeepSeek-R1 previously gained attention for its capabilities and low development cost. Concerns about data protection have led to restrictions in several countries. The Stanford AI Index 2026 reports that Chinese companies are closing the AI performance gap with US counterparts.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/How a Texas Chip Grant is Transforming Job Opportunities
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01:12|Artificial intelligence is transforming entrepreneurship by automating tasks, enhancing productivity, and providing data insights, while also presenting challenges such as ethical considerations, data privacy issues, and the need for a skilled workforce.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/