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Mattel to Reintroduce Dormant Brands Major Matt Mason, Big Jim and Pulsar

The toymaker will reintroduce three toy lines this week at Comic-Con as part of a strategy to dig deeper into its intellectual property portfolio.

Renters Face Fiercest Competition in Florida and the Northeast

Demand for apartments in Florida has intensified, followed by markets in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as Americans embrace remote work.

House-Flipping Rate Rises, but Investors’ Profits Are Falling

Nearly 10 percent of U.S. homes sold in the first quarter of 2022 were flipped, but investors were challenged by shrinking supply and rising costs.

In Bronx Housing Court, Tenants Fight to Stay in Their Homes

Since New York’s eviction moratorium ended in January, tenants and their landlords are returning to housing court.

Cost of Owning a Home Surges Above the Cost of Renting One

A new report shows that having a mortgage is far more expensive than having a lease, a disparity that is helping to cool a red-hot...

Dog Owners Want More Space. Here’s Where They’re Finding It.

Areas with homes that have pet-friendly features and are close to a dog park are in hot demand, a new analysis shows.

Lego Plans to Build a Factory in Virginia

The toymaker said it would invest $1 billion in the plant, which will be in Virginia, in an effort to shorten its supply chain in...

Jump in Mortgage Rates Could Add $100,000 to Housing Costs

With interest rates at 5 percent, borrowers could pay thousands in extra costs over the lifetime of a 30-year home loan, a report shows.

Homeownership Remains the American Dream, Despite Challenges

A new survey reveals that nearly three-quarters of Americans place owning a home above career, family and college as a sign of prosperity.

Gen Zers Are Buying Homes. Here’s Where They’re Looking.

Priced out of large metro areas, many young adults are seeking mortgages in midsize cities, new research shows.