Pending home sales drop sharply in December

An “Open House” sign outside a home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US, on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. Zak Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stagnant mortgage rates, falling housing supply and ongoing economic uncertainty weighed heavily on homebuyers in December. Pending home sales, a measure of signed contracts on existing homes, dropped 9.3% last…

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Sri Lanka’s Flower Boys: The unexpected experience which makes the journey delightfully unique |

High in the misty hills of Sri Lanka, where winding roads take you past waterfalls, tea estates, and breathtaking valleys, a curious tradition unfolds. If you ever pass through this route, hold your breath for that sweet surprise. Because just when travellers are catching their breath from the steep drive towards places like Nuwara Eliya,…

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Suresh Raina’s ₹18 crore cottage-style home in Ghaziabad beautifully blends luxury, family warmth and his rich cricketing legacy

Raina’s private residence is located in the upscale Raj Nagar area of Ghaziabad which as per several industry reports, is valued at approximately ₹18 crore. It is one of his most prized assets where he lives with his wife, kids, and parents. This cottage-style residence offers privacy and space which is what celebrities look for…

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