Nov 12, 2024

Climate change is front of mind for homebuyers

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Nearly 90% want a house with at least one "climate-resilient” feature. Also: what a stronger dollar means for the U.S. economy.

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Trump's election win is making the dollar stronger

by Mitchell Hartman

Nov 12, 2024

It started picking up strength as soon as betting markets indicated he was winning.

The dollar started rising most recently in late September, around the same time betting markets started to anticipate a Trump victory.

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Bitcoin's post-election market price

by Nova Safo

Bitcoin is a key component of the so-called “Trump trade” — where investors are betting on assets and sectors that align with his policies and business interests.

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A Warmer World

Hot real estate these days is also climate resilient

by Samantha Fields

Nov 12, 2024

A new report from Zillow shows that nearly all buyers want these features, and home listings are increasingly touting them.

The share of listings that advertise climate-resilient features — like flood barriers, for example — is up about 20% over last year.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

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