Zillow reveals 5 home trends for 2025
Consumers look for certain qualities in a home when considering buying one, but here are the trends you should know that may define the housing market next year.
Consumers look for certain qualities in a home when considering buying one, but here are the trends you should know that may define the housing market next year.
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Travel Tuesday 2024: Here's when it is and how to snag the best deals
Forget Black Friday. We have a shopping event gaining steam among American consumers known as “Travel Tuesday."
Forget Black Friday. We have a shopping event gaining steam among American consumers known as “Travel Tuesday."
Govee electric space heaters recalled over fire and burn risks
Over 500,000 smart electric space heaters have been recalled over their potential to overheat, causing fire and burn risks.
Over 500,000 smart electric space heaters have been recalled over their potential to overheat, causing fire and burn risks.
Brie cheese sold at Aldi, other stores recalled over listeria concerns
Savencia Cheese USA announced a voluntary recall regarding six different kinds of soft ripened cheeses manufactured at one of its facilities.
Savencia Cheese USA announced a voluntary recall regarding six different kinds of soft ripened cheeses manufactured at one of its facilities.
Retailers quietly offer 'returnless refunds'—but don't expect them to explain
Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.
Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.
First-time homebuyers are older than ever before, National Association of Realtors survey finds
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
National Sandwich Day 2024 deals and freebies
National Sandwich Day is Sunday, Nov. 3 this year, and a handful of restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
National Sandwich Day is Sunday, Nov. 3 this year, and a handful of restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
HALO recalls Wawa-branded tumblers following ‘laceration injuries’
The recalled products were sold in August at Wawa stores across the United States.
The recalled products were sold in August at Wawa stores across the United States.
Price difference between new and used cars hits all-time high — what to know
The gap between the average price of a new vehicle compared to a used car topped $20,000 for the first time last quarter, according to data from auto shopping guide Edmunds.
The gap between the average price of a new vehicle compared to a used car topped $20,000 for the first time last quarter, according to data from auto shopping guide Edmunds.
Nearly half of recent buyers have mortgage rates below 5%, Zillow says – here's how
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
Historic Fergus Falls home saved by anonymous donor, nonprofit says
A nonprofit organization that currently owns the nearly 130-year-old home of Prince Honeycutt, the first Black resident of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, says an anonymous donor has stepped up to pay a city assessment that put the home in jeopardy.
A nonprofit organization that currently owns the nearly 130-year-old home of Prince Honeycutt, the first Black resident of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, says an anonymous donor has stepped up to pay a city assessment that put the home in jeopardy.
Recall expanded for Dynacare Baby Powder due to potential asbestos contamination
The baby powders were sold on Amazon.com and in several states.
The baby powders were sold on Amazon.com and in several states.
Costco issues recall notices for frozen waffles, freeze dried meat over listeria concerns
Two more products were added to Costco's recall list this due to concerns of listeria, a foodborne illness especially dangerous for pregnant women. (321 kB)
Two more products were added to Costco's recall list this due to concerns of listeria, a foodborne illness especially dangerous for pregnant women. (321 kB)
Visa report highlights emerging scams targeting consumers and travelers
Visa's new report highlighted the emergence of digital pickpocketing and scams targeting travelers.
Visa's new report highlighted the emergence of digital pickpocketing and scams targeting travelers.
Frozen waffle recall over listeria concerns expanded: see the product list
A frozen waffle recall has been expanded to include more food items, including pancake products, amid the risk of listeria contamination.
A frozen waffle recall has been expanded to include more food items, including pancake products, amid the risk of listeria contamination.
Amazon brings gas benefit to Prime membership: Here's how it works
E-commerce giant Amazon brought a fuel savings benefit to its Prime membership that will knock 10 cents off each gallon of gas they purchase at about 7,000 U.S. gas stations.
E-commerce giant Amazon brought a fuel savings benefit to its Prime membership that will knock 10 cents off each gallon of gas they purchase at about 7,000 U.S. gas stations.
Existing home sales fall to lowest level since 2010
Sales of previously owned homes have fallen unexpectedly to a 14-year low.
Sales of previously owned homes have fallen unexpectedly to a 14-year low.
Butterball unveils Thanksgiving turkey you ‘cook from frozen’
Butterball’s new “cook from frozen" turkey requires only two steps to make it: unwrapping it and popping it in the oven.
Butterball’s new “cook from frozen" turkey requires only two steps to make it: unwrapping it and popping it in the oven.
Consumers moving to more affordable cars amid rising prices, insurance costs in U.S., report finds
With costs rising related to inflation, some consumers have affordability concerns when shopping for their next car.
With costs rising related to inflation, some consumers have affordability concerns when shopping for their next car.