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WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging (P4A), announced this week that $425,000 of the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement funding will be invested in two innovative housing programs that help older adults stay in their homes and communities. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency provided a $225,000 grant for the expansion of the Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity, which will fund the construction of a cottage in Perry County. PHFA also awarded a $200,000 grant to facilitate and...

Welcome to Property Unfiltered, a collection of raw and uncensored conversations with Simon Loo and some of the nation’s most savvy investors – giving you the insights you need to achieve your property dreams. In this episode of Property Unfiltered, Simon Loo, founder of House Finder, and Smart Property Investment’s Liam Garman are joined by head of Strategic Brokers Hung Chuy and investor Lawrence Khuu to unpack how to build a nine-property portfolio in three years. Lawrence, a physiotherapist, built a nine-property portfolio in three years despite a tough post-COVID...

The monetary policy committee (MPC) voted for a 50 basis points repo rate cut in its last meeting to give a leg-up to private sector investments, which have been weak despite high capacity utilisation and improved corporate balance sheets, and revive consumption demand. The six-member MPC, which met from June 4-6, voted by a 5-1 majority for a front-loaded policy repo rate reduction from 6 per cent to 5.5 per cent amid a benign inflationary outlook, even as they changed the monetary policy stance to “neutral” from “accommodative”. The RBI,...

The federal government of Nigeria has called for investments in ports and digital platforms to help cross-border businesses across West African countries.The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Jumoke Oduwole, disclosed this on Friday while delivering the opening keynote address at the ongoing 2-day West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) 2025, currently being held in Abuja and attended by Nairametrics.The call comes days after the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA)  announced the establishment of Export Process Terminals (EPTs) to streamline and simplify the process of exporting Nigerian goods. Mr Asuquo Okon, Principal...

ROMEItalian Premier Giorgia Meloni and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday co-chaired a summit in Rome focused on strategic investments for Africa, announcing EU-Italy shared agreements worth €1.2 billion ($1.38 billion).The two leaders reaffirmed their common ambition to deliver “impactful partnerships, drive high-quality investments, and unlock opportunities for African-led sustainable growth – anchored in mutual respect, long-term collaboration, and shared prosperity,” they said in a joint statement. The Rome event was attended by African leaders from Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia, including the chairperson...

Happy Friday! It's not goodbye. It's see you later. I start the second half of my paternity leave next week. I'll be out for the summer, but you're in good hands with my UK colleague Hallam Bullock. Just try not to give him too much grief on July 4.In today's big story, some advice for people looking to get their real-estate empire off the ground.What's on deckMarkets: Why understanding Goldman Sachs' "coffee culture" is so important for interns.Tech: How Gen Z is getting around the brutal market for entry-level jobs...

The controlling shareholder of distiller Davide-Campari Milano NV is close to acquiring a significant minority stake in consumer-focused private equity firm Bluegem Capital Partners, according to people familiar with the matter.Luxembourg-based Lagfin, which manages the investments of the billionaire Garavoglia family, is finalizing terms of a deal to take an about 20% stake in Bluegem, the people said. Lagfin is also in talks to commit to be an anchor investor in Bluegem’s upcoming fund, the people said.A transaction could be announced within days, the people said, asking not to be...

In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal and Adrian Lee from InvestorKit, and Jack Fouracre from Fouracre Financial, sit down with Tuan Duong from Duo Tax Quantity Surveyors to unpack the often overlooked power of depreciation in property investment. The episode starts by unpacking depreciation and how it allows investors to claim tax deductions on the wear and tear of buildings and fixtures, boosting cash flow without out-of-pocket costs. Since 2017, rules have tightened for second-hand residential properties, but commercial properties still allow broader depreciation claims, making...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the National Investment Commission (NIC) and the Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC), has announced an upcoming Trade and Investment Conference under the theme "Bridge to Prosperity." Scheduled to take place today, Tuesday, June 17 to 21, 2025 in Monrovia, the five-day event will bring together a delegation of prominent U.S. investors and business leaders to explore trade and investment opportunities across Liberia's key economic sectors. This flagship initiative is a hallmark of the Ministry's economic diplomacy agenda, under the leadership of Sara...

CBS News Live CBS News Baltimore Live Maryland chose nearly 400 communities to be prioritized for state funding in an effort to address what the governor's office calls "discriminatory policies," which include redlining and mass incarceration. The Just Communities campaign targets state investments that help reverse these policies. What is Just Communities? The governor approved the first Just Communities designation for 419 census tracts in Maryland. The communities will be prioritized for nearly $400 million in funds during the 2026 fiscal year. The Just Communities designation will create opportunities for areas that have been...