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See how architects in Iceland want to build with molten lava

Iceland has entered a new period of volcanic activity with recent eruptions destroying homes and forcing thousands to flee. Now, one mother and son architect team want to turn lava’s destructive force into a building material of the future.

CNN

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Surprising rise in mortgage delinquencies: Here's what to know

CNBC's Diana Olick joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the rise in mortgage delinquencies.

CNBC

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As property prices soar, 'death tainted' homes find buyers in Japan

In Japan it used to be hard to find takers for homes where a death had occurred. But as property prices soar, more buyers are finding that discounted prices make up for a fear of restless spirits.

Reuters

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Dubai property more affordable than London, New York

Dubai real estate is nearly four times cheaper than London's blended average of $1,400 per square foot, Clementine Munro, sales director at haus & haus, tells Lizzy Burden on Bloomberg's Horizons Middle East and Africa.

Bloomberg

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Philippines' Batasan Island faces rising seas, residents adapt

An island in central Philippines is slowly sinking because of rising sea levels. Families living in Batasan Island have been dealing with this problem for years, but authorities now say the situation is getting dangerously worse.

Al Jazeera

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Creating a healthy climate in the home

Did you know that we spend 90% of our time in our homes? This makes it imperative to maintain a healthy indoor climate. So let’s break down the weather between your walls, and explain how you can maintain a healthy lifestyle with weather.

The Weather Channel

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Bus partially collapses through parking garage

North Hempstead town officials said they are demanding the report from the property owner's engineers to provide a better timeline on the next steps.

News 12

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Brown Harris: Rent freezes in New York City are a fairytale

Bess Freedman, Brown Harris Stevens CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss housing in New York City and the mayoral race.

CNBC

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New home sales hit 7-month lows

CNBC’s Diana Olick joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the latest in housing data.

CNBC

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Loire castles in France at risk due to climate change

The rampart of Amboise Castle is at risk of collapse. Last autumn’s heavy rains soaked the terraces near the wall, leading to an urgent landslide warning in late January, when 2,000 tonnes of earth were removed.

France 24

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Saint Peter Basilica's cupola gets a makeover

Saint Peter’s Basilica is getting a makeover as part of the current jubilee, the holy year celebrated by the Catholic church every 25 years. Improvements began several months ago.

France 24

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Tariffs hit home renovations

With new tariffs raising the cost of key building supplies like lumber, steel, and appliances, contractors say homeowners could see project costs skyrocket. Nancy Chen speaks with builder David Perotti on how to save money and navigate t...

CBS America

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Housing starts hit five-year low; jobless claims down

CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the latest economic data to cross the tape.

CNBC

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This home was built in a factory and runs on its own energy

In the face of a housing and construction labor crisis, some people are choosing energy efficient homes that are prefabricated in a factory. CNN’s Bill Weir speaks to Colin Goodson, who lives in one of these homes completely off the grid...

CNN

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Homebuilder sentiment nears pandemic low

CNBC’s Diana Olick joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to report on new data on homebuilder sentiment.

CNBC

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These scientists are trying to ‘grow’ buildings

A team of researchers and students are exploring the potential of biodesign in cities of the future. Blending science, design and technology, they are developing building materials that could be grown, with properties like self-coloring ...

CNN

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World's tallest 3D-printed building wants to revive a tiny community

Meet Tor Alva, the White Tower. Located in the sleepy village of Mulegns, Switzerland, currently home to only 11 people, the 30-metre-tall building rises above its surroundings.

Mashable

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U.S. home sellers outnumber buyers

The U.S. is facing the widest gap on record between the number of homebuyers and home sellers in the country, creating an opportunity market for those currently looking to buy a house. Axios Phoenix reporter Jeremy Duda discusses his art...

CBS America

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Dubai property market 'close to the peak': Fitch

Fitch Ratings is predicting a correction for the Dubai property market of as much as 15%. Redmond Ramsdale, head of Middle East bank ratings at Fitch Ratings, discusses the new report and the state of the real estate market in the city.

CNBC

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Bill Weir investigates Pacific Palisades home that survived fires

CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir speaks to the architect who built a Pacific Palisades home that went untouched by the wildfires.

CNN

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These drones map 150-degree temperatures in urban areas

Landscape architects Keenan Gibbons and Salvador Lindquist are using infrared drones to uncover the ways we’ve made our cities hot by design, and how we might be able to tackle this.

CNN

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Matchmaking service helps San Francisco homeowners cut costs

In the middle of a housing crisis, a San Francisco startup is zeroing in on an untapped market with a surprising matchmaking app that is helping both college students and homeowners cut costs.

CBS America

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Mortgage rates rose to highest level since January 2025

CNBC’s Diana Olick joins 'The Exchange' to discuss mortgage apps and rate and the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

CNBC

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Redfin: There's finally evidence of U.S. home price correction

Glenn Kelman, Redfin CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the U.S. housing market, prices cooling and buyer sentiment.

CNBC

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April home sales are the slowest since 2009

CNBC’s Diana Olick joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the most recent housing data and headlines.

CNBC

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Supply of homes in U.S. surge to highest level since 2020

The supply of homes for sale in the United States has reached its highest level since the beginning of 2020, according to data provided by Redfin. Nationally, housing inventory has increased by 18 percent compared to the same period a ye...

CNBC

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A St. Louis dream home, taken by a tornado after only a year

Uyama Umana-Hollinshed and her wife Vanessa spent seven years renovating a dilapidated house in northwest St. Louis, Missouri into their dream home. But they only got to enjoy one year in the home before a tornado destroyed it in minutes.

Reuters

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Meet the craftsmen who keep the French Quarter's ironwork alive

A city known for its centuries-old ironwork needs an expert who can keep it looking like new. Darryl Reeves is one of just a handful of restoration blacksmiths still working in New Orleans.

CBS America

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor living continues to thrive

Throughout history, the American backyard has greatly evolved. Even after the pandemic forced people to spend more time outside, outdoor living spaces have become a booming business, to the tune of about $10 billion a year.

CBS America

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Secret passageways to history

Nancy Giles speaks to Steven Humble, who specializes in building secret passageway doors and high-security panic rooms. She also hears from April Tucholke, who researches hidden spaces and says the phenomena of secret rooms goes back cen...

CBS America