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My family is selling a $2.6M home in Miami. We'd rather own OpenAI or Anthropic stock than keep it as a rental property.

  • A luxury Miami waterfront home is for sale—and the seller (Luis Noguera’s father) says he’d consider accepting shares in AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, or SpaceX as part of the payment.
  • The family is rethinking real estate vs. tech, believing stakes in AI companies could be a better long‑term investment than keeping the property.
  • The story highlights a generational shift toward creative deal structures and tech-focused investing—likely favoring cash-plus-stock offers.

After college, I moved from New York to Texas because the South is cheaper. It was the only way to afford my postgrad life.

  • Took a $60K software job and moved from Long Island to San Antonio to escape high NY rent and taxes.
  • Rent dropped from roughly $2–3K to $1,250 and Texas has no state income tax — ended up saving >40% and finally saw a path to homeownership.
  • Found and vetted an apartment remotely, landed a safe place with a short commute and amenities despite having no friends or family nearby.

See inside the $5.99 million Brooklyn home whose owner is willing to trade for Anthropic stock

  • A Williamsburg townhome is listed for $5.99M and the seller says they’ll accept bitcoin or vested Anthropic shares as payment.
  • It’s part of a growing trend—homeowners are taking private AI startup equity after big valuations and Anthropic’s recent IPO filing, reshaping luxury real estate.
  • The four-bed mews near Domino Park offers a rooftop with Manhattan views, landscaped garden, finished basement and a garage with EV charging—very lifestyle-forward.

Plans for new homes approved despite opposition

  • Councillors approved plans for almost 100 homes on the edge of Dishforth, though many said they felt they had "no choice" because of government housing targets and the risk of an expensive appeal.
  • Locals and councillors warned about strained infrastructure — notably lack of school places — and Yorkshire Water had objected over sewage capacity; a condition was added to require sewage upgrades before building.
  • The meeting was tense and emotional, with critics calling the government's targets "bullying" and saying local democracy was being undermined, even as the committee chair voted reluctantly in favour.

Dallas Mavericks have deal for arena site that would move club out of downtown for 1st time

  • The Mavericks have a preliminary deal for 104 acres at the former Valley View Mall about 10 miles north of downtown and plan to move into a new arena by 2031 when their American Airlines Center lease ends.
  • The club wants a basketball-only arena anchored in a mixed-use development with restaurants, entertainment, public green space and family-friendly amenities.
  • A downtown City Hall site was also considered, and the Mavericks are currently entwined in a legal dispute with the Dallas Stars over future arena plans for both teams.

Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.53%, the highest level in 9 months

  • Mortgage rates ticked up again — the 30-year average rose to 6.53% (highest in nine months) and the 15-year to 5.87%, though both remain below last year’s peak.
  • Geopolitical tensions with Iran have pushed oil prices and Treasury yields higher, helping lift mortgage costs; a de‑escalation could quickly ease rates.
  • The rise in rates is cooling demand and refinancing, but buyers are seeing more listings and softer asking prices in many markets.

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