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What's driving latest home-sale spike?

Over the past year potential home buyers sought new homes “due to a historically-low inventory of existing homes and shifting preferences for larger homes, backyards and suburban neighborhoods.” Now, they're seeking a more affordable option, especially as prices of new homes remain elevated due to lumber costs.

United Airlines completes first Afghanistan rescue mission

United Airlines has completed its first flight as part of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, which is assisting in the effort to evacuate American citizens and personnel, Special Immigrant Visa applicants, and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan.

Airbnb covering housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees around the world

In the wake of the Taliban seizing control of Afghanistan, Airbnb said that it felt the responsibility to step up and help, calling the "displacement and resettlement of Afghan refugees here in the United States and elsewhere is a significant humanitarian crisis."