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Crimson Desert Essentials: Early tips for faster travel, bigger inventory, and tougher fights
gaming15 days ago

Crimson Desert Essentials: Early tips for faster travel, bigger inventory, and tougher fights

Kotaku’s spoiler-free guide for Crimson Desert compiles practical early-game tips: don’t spam attacks or sprint—hold attack for continuous hits and use a steady pace to conserve stamina; upgrade gear with a blacksmith early and visit all shopkeepers to expand your inventory with inexpensive bags; complete Sealed Artifact challenges to earn Abyss Cores and boost stamina for better exploring and sprinting; hold the looting button to grab nearby items quickly; use the magic sword (L1+R1) to reveal fast-travel points and light fires for cooking and healing; stock up on cooked meat and craft meals for tougher fights; ring bells in major towns to clear fog and reveal the map; watch the yellow Abyss Core bar on the mini‑map to unlock new skill nodes as you explore.

February housing data shows small lift in sales, but supply remains tight
economy1 month ago

February housing data shows small lift in sales, but supply remains tight

February existing-home sales rose 1.7% from January to a 4.09 million pace, but are down 1.4% from a year ago, as tight inventory persists (1.29 million for sale, 3.8-month supply). The median price was $398,000, up 0.3% YoY, and time on market rose to 47 days; first-time buyers were 34% of sales and investors 16%. Relisted delistings hit a January record, signaling only modest inventory gains but continued headwinds for affordability.

Sellers Return to the Market as Relistings Hit a Decade-High Pace
business1 month ago

Sellers Return to the Market as Relistings Hit a Decade-High Pace

Redfin data show January relistings surged to the highest level in a decade, with about 45,000 homes that were delisted last year relisted in January (3.6% of on-market homes). Overall inventory rose 7.9% year over year in February but remains 17% below 2019 levels, with gains centered in the South and West and among homes under $500,000. After last year’s higher mortgage rates and uncertainty, the market now faces a question: will the dip in rates spur more buyers or more sellers during the spring market?

December Pending Home Sales Fall 9.3% Amid Tight Inventory
real-estate2 months ago

December Pending Home Sales Fall 9.3% Amid Tight Inventory

December 2025 pending-home-sales fell 9.3% from November and 3.0% year over year, with declines in all regions (Northeast -11.0% MoM, Midwest -14.9%, South -4.0%, West -13.3%); the South showed a YoY gain of 2.0% while other regions were down. Inventory remained tight at about 1.18 million homes—the lowest level of 2025—despite rising closing activity. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun cautions that seasonality and scarce listings may have dampened demand in the short term, though several metro areas still posted notable YoY gains per Realtor.com Economics.

December Pending Home Sales Fall Sharply Amid Tight Housing Supply
economy2 months ago

December Pending Home Sales Fall Sharply Amid Tight Housing Supply

Pending home sales declined 9.3% in December from November, missing expectations as activity fell across all U.S. regions; year-over-year, sales were higher only in the South. Inventory stood at 1.18 million homes, down 9% from November and at 2025’s lowest level, while the 30-year mortgage hovered around 6.25%. Homes spent about 39 days on the market, up from 35 a year earlier, underscoring the demand weakness amid tight supply.

Intel: OEMs stockpiling RAM buys laptop market time against RAMageddon
technology2 months ago

Intel: OEMs stockpiling RAM buys laptop market time against RAMageddon

Intel says its laptop OEM partners are holding about 9–12 months of memory inventory, creating a buffer that could blunt near-term RAM price hikes. The long memory lead times push vendors to stockpile ahead of future releases, while Intel also cites Core Ultra Series 3 memory enhancements (larger L3 cache and new memory-management tools) that may reduce RAM demand. It’s not a full fix for RAMageddon, but it offers several months of relief for buyers and manufacturers.

December home sales jump as inventory stays tight at year’s end
real-estate2 months ago

December home sales jump as inventory stays tight at year’s end

December’s seasonally adjusted annualized sales rate rose to 4.35 million, up 5.1% from November and 1.4% year over year, with the full year totaling 4.06 million (unchanged from 2024). Inventory fell to 1.18 million (about 3.3 months’ supply), helping the median price rise 0.4% to $405,400—the 30th straight annual gain. December was the strongest in nearly three years after seasonal adjustment, aided by mortgage rates hovering around 6.2–6.3% during closings. Analysts note Q4 improvement amid easing rates and expect more listings to come in February.

US Home Sales Surge in September Amid Falling Mortgage Rates
real-estate5 months ago

US Home Sales Surge in September Amid Falling Mortgage Rates

US existing home sales increased in September to their fastest pace since February, driven by declining mortgage rates and increased property availability, though high borrowing costs and a persistent housing shortage continue to impact the market. Home prices are at a record high for September, and while more homes are on the market, the supply remains below pre-pandemic levels, affecting affordability and sales dynamics.

September US Home Sales Rise as Mortgage Rates Drop, Prices Remain High
real-estate5 months ago

September US Home Sales Rise as Mortgage Rates Drop, Prices Remain High

In September, U.S. home sales increased by 1.5% due to falling mortgage rates, reaching the highest pace in seven months, while prices remained high with a 2.1% annual increase, driven by tight supply and strong demand, especially at the high end of the market. Inventory levels rose but remain below pre-COVID levels, and first-time buyers are gaining ground amid favorable borrowing conditions.

US Existing Home Sales Decline Amid Rising Mortgage Rates and Sluggish Demand
business6 months ago

US Existing Home Sales Decline Amid Rising Mortgage Rates and Sluggish Demand

US existing home sales slightly declined in August due to affordability issues, with sales dropping 0.2% to an annual rate of 4 million units, but year-over-year sales increased by 1.8%. Mortgage rates have decreased but remain high, impacting buyer activity, while inventory levels are stable. Home prices continue to rise, and regional differences in sales are observed.

US Existing Home Sales Decline in August Amid Rising Mortgage Rates
real-estate6 months ago

US Existing Home Sales Decline in August Amid Rising Mortgage Rates

Existing home sales in August remained flat amid rising mortgage rates, with higher-end homes performing better than affordable ones. Supply decreased slightly, helping keep prices up, while homes stayed on the market longer. The Midwest showed stronger activity, and overall market conditions remain constrained by limited inventory and high mortgage costs.