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Economics & Business Sep 23, 2025

Study discovers link between vehicle emissions and commercial real estate returns

As sustainability rises to the forefront of investment strategy, new research from Virginia Tech published in the Journal of Real Estate Research reveals that environmental factors, specifically vehicle emissions, play a ...

Social Sciences Sep 23, 2025

Managing mold, housemates, and landlords: Research reveals sharehousing horror stories

Sharehousing has traditionally been a rite of passage for many young people and students in Australia, but is also increasingly common among all age groups.

Archaeology Sep 22, 2025

Cornerstone dating to 1822 yields intriguing insights into art museum's history

A surprising discovery has been made behind an inconspicuous hole in a wall at the Academic Museum of Art in Bonn: a roughly 200-year-old cornerstone dating back to the building's construction. A lead plate concealed inside ...

Economics & Business Sep 7, 2025

Insurers have detailed data on your home's flood risk. So why don't you?

Buying a house is one of the most high-stakes decisions many people will make in their lives. Yet many households are investing millions without an adequate understanding of a property's exposure to growing climate risks.

Economics & Business Aug 29, 2025

First impressions pay: Curb appeal adds 7% to home prices

They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. In real estate, that first impression starts at the curb. From a freshly mowed lawn to a well-kept walkway, a home's exterior can instantly shape a buyer's ...

Economics & Business Aug 27, 2025

Education pays in Arkansas, especially for women

When we think about smart investments, we usually think about the stock market, real estate or retirement accounts. But there's another investment that delivers consistent, lifelong returns for individuals and society alike: ...

Economics & Business Aug 26, 2025

Why lowering commissions can slow home sales

In 2024, the National Association of Realtors paid $418 million to settle an antitrust lawsuit. Part of the settlement gives homebuyers more leverage over their agents' compensation, potentially lowering the cost of buying ...

Economics & Business Aug 26, 2025

The price of shade: New study finds location of trees affects home values

In densely populated urban areas, trees may be the leafy secret to an increase in property values.

Earth Sciences Aug 22, 2025

Study confirms that properties adjacent to tornado destruction initially plunge in value

The power of a tornado can inflict tremendous damage on residential property, but the impact is also felt by nearby homeowners, even when their property is unscathed.

Environment Aug 21, 2025

Rising temperatures linked to declining moods around the world

Rising global temperatures affect human activity in many ways. Now, a new study illuminates an important dimension of the problem: very hot days are associated with more negative moods, as shown by a large-scale look at social ...

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