6 features that increase a home’s resale value over time

Durable flooring, high-end wall finishes, modern countertops, and outdoor lifestyle features can raise selling prices by several percentage points. Buyers often interpret quality materials as a sign of long-term durability and reduced maintenance, making such upgrades a reliable contributor to higher resale value. To increase a home’s resale value, consider actual improvements, efficient features, design,…

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Watch Japan’s yen and government bond yields as Takaichi storms to an election victory

Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s prime minister and president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), at the party’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Toru Hanai | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan’s Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party overwhelmingly found the support of voters in a Sunday election, sweeping a supermajority —…

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