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A growing procession of tech industry leaders including Elon Musk and Tim Cook are warning about a global crisis in the making: A shortage of memory chips is beginning to hammer profits, derail corporate plans and inflate price tags on everything from laptops and smartphones to automobiles and data centers — and the crunch is only going to get worse. Since the start of 2026, Tesla Inc., Apple Inc. and a dozen other major corporations have signaled that the shortage of DRAM, or dynamic random access memory — the fundamental building block of almost all technology — will constrain production.…
California Governor Gavin Newsom told a panel at the Munich Security Conference Saturday that he traveled there to reassure European allies that “Trump is temporary.” “He’ll be measured in years, not decades,” Newsom said, predicting Trump would suffer heavy losses in the midterm elections and face legal setbacks, including limits on his tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. President Donald Trump’s brand of politics does not represent enduring American values, Newsom added. The governor instead urged leaders to maintain stable subnational partnerships with US states like California during what he called a period of “instability” for America, and argued…
Trump made the comments shortly after visiting with troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and after he confirmed earlier in the day that he’s deploying a second aircraft carrier group to the Mideast. “It seems like that would be the best thing that could happen,” Trump said in an exchange with reporters when asked about pressing for the ouster of the Islamic clerical rule in Iran. “For 47 years, they’ve been talking and talking and talking.” The president has suggested in recent weeks that his top priority is for Iran to further scale back its nuclear program, but on Friday he suggested…
Key takeaways: AI is becoming a more prominent tool in the home buying process, often making searching more efficient and learning terms and trends simple. Redfin’s new conversational search tool can understand language to help you find the perfect home based on your specific wants and needs. AI cannot replace the expertise and advice of a licensed agent, and should be used carefully and strategically on secure platforms. Buying a home can feel like a full-time job between scrolling listings, comparing prices, and trying to spot the right opportunity before someone else does. But AI is rapidly evolving into a…
Most homebuyers close within 30 to 60 days after their offer is accepted. Your offer has been accepted. Congrats! Whether you’re buying a home in Seattle, WA, or Atlanta, GA, you’re officially on the path to homeownership. But before you get the keys, there is a multi-step marathon ahead. From inspections and appraisals to title work and the final signing, how long it takes to close on a house typically depends on your financing, your location, and how quickly the paperwork moves. If this is your first purchase, don’t forget to ask your lender about first-time homebuyer benefits, which can…
This episode alone could save you hundreds, thousands, or tens of thousands in taxes—all with 100% legal means.If you own a rental property, you could be paying significantly less in taxes. With the US tax code being favorable to real estate investors and renewed provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill, real estate investing is one of the most tax-advantaged investments on the planet. Today, we’re showing you how to pay the least amount of taxes, before tax day 2026!Amanda Han, CPA and real estate investor, says 40% of the tax returns she reviews are not optimized for deductions. Investors…
Stuck at one rental property? Maybe you spent years saving for that first down payment, and now, your funds are depleted. Where do you go from here? Not to worry—we’ll show you how to get past this common rookie roadblock and buy your second, third, and fourth deals!Welcome to another Rookie Reply! Ashley and Tony are back with more questions from the BiggerPockets Forums, the first of which is about scaling when you’re out of cash. Some rookie investors throw their entire savings at that first investment property, so do you really have to start over to buy the next…
Key takeaways Underwriting is a detailed review of the buyer’s finances and the property. Income verification, documentation consistency, and property or title issues are the most common causes of underwriting delays. Preparation, clear communication, and quick responses are the best ways to protect your client and close on time. Underwriting is often the most stressful phase of the homebuying process. Even well-qualified buyers can face delays or surprises if something changes or doesn’t align with the paperwork. Protecting your client during underwriting means anticipating where transactions typically stall and taking proactive steps to prevent delays that could jeopardize closing. Here’s…
In This Article Looking for an affordable, cash-flowing market earmarked for major development and a projected population and economic surge? Grand Rapids, Michigan, could fit the bill. Among the new projects planned in a billion-dollar development, the Transformational Brownfield Plan in the Grand Rapids Riverfront area, is the construction of a new soccer stadium, amphitheater, apartment building, and supportive infrastructure, Michigan Public, an NPR station, reported when the project was announced in 2024. In late 2025, another development was announced: the seven-acre Fulton & Market riverfront plan, led by Magellan Development and local partners, costing $795 million, backed by the…
BlockFills, a crypto trading platform, will temporarily prohibit customers from depositing and withdrawing funds. It is the latest sign of trouble for the digital assets industry, which has been beset by plunging prices and unease over its future. Chicago-based BlockFills announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday, saying that it was doing so to further the protection of clients and the firm. A spokesperson for BlockFills declined to provide any further comment on the matter, in a note to Fortune. BlockFills made the move in large part because of the current downturn in cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin is down roughly 48%…