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North Macedonia are preparing to host Scotland in a World Cup qualifying match, with bookmakers and tipsters already publishing odds and betting tips ahead of kick-off. Racing Post has offered a 9-1 bet builder tip along with team news for the fixture. Fans in both countries are discussing predicted line-ups and Scotland's chances of taking points away from home.
- 2Homebuilders Blame Data Centers, Tariffs for Rising Housing Costs▼Housing Costs Keep Rising: Lennar Points to Data Center Labor Demand While KB Home Flags Fuel, Tariff and Inflation Pressures
Major US homebuilders Lennar and KB Home say housing costs continue climbing, with no relief in sight. Lennar points to strong labor demand from data center construction pulling workers away from homebuilding, while KB Home flags rising fuel prices, tariffs and broader inflation as pressures on costs. Their comments suggest home prices will stay elevated even as buyers struggle with affordability.
- 3DIY builder applies first insulation coat on log house●Next day, with sun! Looks okay for a first-timer. Some dew has been streaking down on one side. Now to wait for it to cu
A homeowner renovating a log house shared an update a day after applying what appears to be a first coat of insulation or render, saying the result looks acceptable for a first attempt. Chilly overnight conditions slowed the curing process, and dew has streaked down one side, but several dry, sunny days are forecast, allowing the material time to set properly.
- 4Homebuilders Warn of US Housing Slowdown as Rates Top 7%●Homebuilders Sound Alarm on US Housing Slowdown as Mortgage Rates Top 7% — KBH, LEN Warn Conditions Have ‘Deteriorated’
Major US homebuilders, including KB Home and Lennar, are warning that housing market conditions have deteriorated as mortgage rates climb above 7%. The companies are flagging weakening demand and a broader slowdown in home sales, raising concerns about the outlook for the housing sector and the wider economy.