Lowe’s buying Foundation Building Materials for about $8.8B

Lowe’s is buying Foundation Building Materials, a distributor of drywall, insulation and other products, for approximately $8.8 billion as the home improvement retailer intensifies its focus on professional builders.

FBM also provides metal framing, ceiling systems, commercial doors and hardware

Home Renovations That Cost More in 2025

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This Frustrated Real Estate Agent’s Rant About The Real Cause Of The Housing Crisis Is So Spot On

Zachary Foust is a 31-year-old real estate agent who has been working in Delaware for over eight years, but he’s been going viral on TikTok for more than just selling homes. In a recent video, he shared a passionate

Home repair loans for low-income seniors and people with disabilities

Low-income Berkeley homeowners who have a permanent disability or are at least 62 years old can apply for interest-free, deferred loans from the City to repair their homes. 

You can borrow up to $60,000 for non-emergency repairs, like a new

New Book Alert: Abandon House: How to Survive a Home Repair Fiasco

At some point in life, nearly all of us have faced the same struggle: hiring a plumber, contractor, or other “essential service” worker, only to be overcharged, misled, or left with more problems than when we started. Whether it’s a

As Economic Conditions Tighten, Ray Dalio Says to Avoid Real Estate

Real estate has been a top investment choice through all kinds of economic cycles, prized for its resistance to inflation and its ability to generate steady cashflow — but you might want to think twice about diving into property investing

As India’s rich venture abroad, many anchor fortunes in real estate

Hello, this is Amala Balakrishner, writing from Singapore. This week, I look at how India’s wealthy are anchoring their fortunes in real estate. Enjoy!

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news

6 Most Reliable Refrigerator Brands, According to Repair Techs

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Pros:

  • Reliable fridges that last many years
  • Easy to fix
  • Special features like water dispenser and humidity control
  • Wide service network
  • Large range of styles and sizes

Cons:

  • Expensive
  • Some models can be noisy

Three of the three

Jim Carrey mansion saga ends with huge discounted sale

Jim Carrey has finally sold his mansion estate after years of slashing prices. Picture: Getty Images


Jim Carrey offloaded his sprawling Brentwood home at a major discount.

The 63-year-old actor’s home of more than two decades finally left the market

Edmonton seeing big jump in real estate listings, Realtors association reports

Edmonton’s housing market saw a 20 per cent increase in new listings compared to this same time last year, but that growing number hasn’t resulted in higher sales.

According to data released by the Realtors Association of Edmonton (RAE), the