All articles tagged with #regional differences
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
The apartment construction boom in the US is slowing down due to higher costs and market saturation, especially in the South and West, leading to potential rent increases and a focus on luxury units, while rental markets in the Midwest and Northeast remain tight.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Forbes
Borderlands 4's release times vary by region and platform, with most players in the US able to start playing on September 11th, while others will have to wait until September 12th, especially for console versions. The game has generated excitement after a six-year wait, with critics' reviews expected soon.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Forbes
Borderlands 4's release times vary by region and platform, with most players in the US able to access the game on September 11th and others, including Europe and Asia, on September 12th, leading to staggered launch times worldwide.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Wolf Street
Pending home sales in the US continue to decline, reaching near record lows across all regions, with a significant increase in cancellations and rising inventories, especially in the South and West, as high prices and economic factors suppress demand.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Barron's
Home price gains are expected to slow down nationally, with regional variations showing some markets experiencing declines, especially in the South and West, while others in the Midwest and Northeast see significant increases. The overall trend suggests a slowdown in price growth through 2024, influenced heavily by mortgage rates and regional market conditions.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Bloomberg
The US housing market experienced its slowest spring in over a decade due to high prices, rising mortgage rates, and economic uncertainty, leading to decreased sales and increased price reductions, with regional variations influencing market dynamics.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Rude Baguette
A Reddit user received two Nintendo Switch bundles with different packaging designs, highlighting regional variations and logistical strategies in Nintendo's distribution, which sparked discussions on marketing and brand consistency.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by SciTechDaily
A top cardiovascular researcher warns that current global heart health guidelines are too one-size-fits-all, overlooking regional differences and social determinants of health, as revealed by the multi-country PURE study, which highlights disparities in physical activity, diet, and environmental factors affecting heart disease risk worldwide.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Gizmodo
A study analyzing veteran health records reveals significant regional disparities in dementia rates across the U.S., with higher rates in the Southeast, Northwest, and other regions, even after accounting for factors like income and education, suggesting other underlying causes related to social determinants of health.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nintendo Life
Nintendo of Europe has made a comical change to the key art for Everybody 1-2-Switch! by shrinking down the horse in the image to be smaller than the people surrounding it, in contrast to the larger horse featured in the Japanese and North American versions. The game is a sequel to the Switch's party launch title, 1-2 Switch!, and allows players to take part using both Joy-Con controllers and their smart devices.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNBC
Home prices in the US rose 0.7% YoY in March, indicating that the decline in home prices that began in June 2022 may have come to an end, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices. However, the 10-city composite dropped 0.8% YoY, and the 20-city composite fell 1.1%. After seasonal adjustment, prices increased nationally 0.4% in March compared with February. The Southeast remains the country's strongest region, while the West remains the weakest.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland
Ancestry.com reviewed phone book listings from across the US to determine the three most popular last names in each state and found that Smith is the most common surname in almost every state. Other popular surnames include Johnson, Miller, Jones, Williams, and Anderson. Regional differences were also found, with Andersons being more common in the Northwest and Garcia being popular in Southwestern states. Hawaii was the only state where Lee, Wong, and Kim were the most popular last names.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
Ancestry.com reviewed phone book listings from across the US to determine the three most popular last names in each state. The study found that Smith is the most common surname in the US, except for five states. Other popular surnames include Johnson, Miller, Jones, Williams, and Anderson. Regional differences were also found, with Andersons being more common in the Northwest, Miller in the Midwest and Appalachian Mountain regions, and Garcia in Southwestern states. Hawaii was the only state where Lee, Wong, and Kim were the most popular last names.