Oct 5, 2022

It seems Elon Musk likes a Twitter deal after all

Elon Musk has tweeted "The bird is freed". Carina Johansen/NTB/AFP via Getty Images

But why? There are a few possible reasons for the billionaire's change of heart. Florida's flatness works against its post-Ian cleanup efforts. The state of the housing market carries opportunity for all-cash buyers.

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It's harder to keep sewage systems working in a low-lying place like Florida when power's out

by Stephanie Hughes

Oct 5, 2022

Florida's wastewater system relies on electric pumps. Keeping them going through storms can be expensive.

Camper trailers and vehicles are still partially submerged by floodwaters at the Peace River Campground on October 4, 2022 in Arcadia, Florida.

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Rising mortgage rates, cooling market an opportunity for all-cash buyers

by Matt Levin

Oct 5, 2022

Institutional investors are buying up houses to use as rental properties - and renting them to people who can't afford to buy a starter home right now.

The U.S. housing market is seeing a slow down in home sales due to the Federal Reserve raising mortgage interest rates to help fight inflation.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nick Esposito Media Producer

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