President Donald Trump joked that $5,000 would barely buy a hamburger and a small dessert at his Mar-a-Lago club on Tuesday. He made the remark while promoting his proposal to give adult US citizens a $5,000 payment if Republicans retain control of Congress. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Lubbock Memorial Civic … Read more
Four years after three friends decided to produce their own tequila for personal consumption, international beverage company Diageo agreed to acquire their brand for up to $1 billion. Announced in June 2017, the deal described Casamigos as “America’s fastest-growing super-premium tequila.” Under the agreement outlined in Diageo’s official announcement, the company would pay $700 million … Read more
For generations, Holly Hill Farm belonged to the same family. Now, after more than six generations of White family ownership, the 5.23-acre Massachusetts property has been secured for the future as a working farm, thanks to a fundraising effort by Friends of Holly Hill Farm (FHHF), according to a report by Cohasset Anchor. The nonprofit … Read more
East Hampton Town is moving toward a multimillion-dollar purchase that could dramatically change the future of a large former sand mine in Wainscott, New York. The East Hampton Star first reported the proposed $36.3 million acquisition on October 1, while Long Island Life & Politics reported this week that the town sees the purchase as … Read more
Representative Image (AI-generated) A 625-acre cattle ranch in Collier County, Florida, is set to take a different path after county officials agreed to move forward with its acquisition rather than see the property move towards a large-lot residential development. According to Gulfshore Business, the county agreed to pursue the property for about $7.8 million following … Read more
The immediate priority is now completing the city’s development agreement and closing the tower purchase before July 30, 2027. Downtown Dallas is betting that one of its most recognizable towers can have a second act. The developers behind a sweeping $409 million redevelopment of Bank of America Plaza have been given another 10 months to … Read more
Trump and Xi continued to discuss future US arms sales to Taiwan. US President Donald Trump sought to downplay Washington’s pending arms sale to Taiwan by telling Chinese President Xi Jinping that the US sells weapons to countries around the world, and even asking whether China would like to buy some, according to US ambassador … Read more
Wyoming Hot Springs LLC, owned by former Alaska Sen. Mark Begich, is taking over operations at several park properties. The company has already taken possession of the former Hellie’s TePee Pools and is scheduled to take over the Hot Springs Hotel on Oct. 31. For generations, Star Plunge has been part of the rhythm of … Read more
Representative Image (AI-generated) An effort in southeast Ohio could turn roughly 850 acres of former coal-company land into a publicly accessible community forest, creating a major connection between existing protected and recreational lands. Local stakeholders are negotiating with the Sugar Creek Coal and Mining Company to acquire the property in Dover Township and establish the … Read more
Mortgage rates have gone up compared with last week. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.91% today, according to Zillow lender marketplace. The 30-year rate is 24 basis points higher than it was a week ago. Mortgage rates today are higher, with 30-year rates at 6.91%. Check 15-year, ARM, VA and refinance rates, plus … Read more