Jun 22, 2020

Housing under pressure during COVID-19

The number of homes for sale is down 17% from this time last year. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images

Nearly 4.5 million homeowners late on mortgage payments in May. Potential home sellers have been cautious about getting into the market. As businesses reopen, some add a COVID-19 surcharge. And, Wirecard says the missing $2 billion never existed.

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COVID-19

Despite economic downturn, home prices haven't come down much

by Amy Scott

Jun 22, 2020

Demand is still outstripping housing supply.

The number of homes for sale is down 17% from this time last year.

Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images

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COVID-19

As businesses reopen, some add a COVID-19 surcharge

by Jasmine Garsd

Jun 22, 2020

The extra charges cover masks, gloves, protective gear and cleaning to prevent the spread of the virus.

People at a Bangkok restaurant eat within plastic partitions set up to contain the potential spread of the coronavirus. Some businesses are adding charges for such equipment.

Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP via Getty Images

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