Want more housing market stories from Lance Lamberts ResiClubin your inbox?Subscribeto theResiClubnewsletter.Speaking to investors last week, Lennar co-CEO Jon Jaffe said that the spring 2025 selling season for Americas second-largest homebuilder is off to a slower-than-normal start.We do not see the seasonal pickup typically associated with the beginning of the spring selling season, Jaffe said. So we continue to lean into our machine focusing on converting leads and appointments and adjusting incentives as needed to maintain sales pace. These adjustments came in the form of mortgage rate buydowns, price reductions, and closing cost assistance.Last quarter, Lennar spent the equivalent of 13% of home sales on buyer incentivesup from 1.5% in Q2 2022 at the height of the pandemic housing boom. A 13% incentive on a $400,000 home translates to $52,000 worth of incentives.This weaker housing demand environment is causing unsold inventory to tick up. Indeed, since the pandemic housing boom fizzled out, the number of unsold completed new single-family homes in the U.S. has been rising:February 2018: 63,000February 2019: 75,000February 2020: 77,000February 2021: 39,000February 2022: 31,000February 2023: 70,000February 2024: 88,000February 2025: 119,000The February figure (119,000 unsold completed new homes) published this week is the highest level since July 2009 (126,000).Lets take a closer look at the data to better understand what this could mean.To put the number of unsold completed new single-family homes into historic context, we created a new index: ResiClubs Finished Homes Supply Index.The index is one simple calculation: The number of unsold completed new single-family homes in the U.S. divided by the annualized rate of U.S. single-family housing starts in the U.S.A higher index score indicates a softer national new construction market with greater supply slack, while a lower index score signifies a tighter new construction market with less supply slack.If you look at unsold completed single-family new builds as a share of single-family housing starts (see chart below), it still shows weve gained slack; however, it puts us closer to pre-pandemic 2019 levels than the 2008 housing bust.While the U.S. Census Bureau doesnt give us a greater market-by-market breakdown on these unsold new builds, we have a good idea where they are based on total active inventory homes for sale (including existing homes) that spiked above pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Most of those areas are in the Sun Belt around the Gulf.Some builders are facing pricing pressureespecially in key Florida and Texas markets, where resale supply is also well above pre-COVID norms, Dillan Krieg, an analyst at John Burns Research and Consulting, recently wrote on LinkedIn.Big picture: Theres greater slack in the new construction market now than a few years ago, giving buyers some leverage in certain markets to negotiate better deals with homebuilders.

A zero-waste lifestyle focuses on reducing the waste we generate, which otherwise fills landfills, contributes to environmental degradation, and accelerates climate change and global warming. It promotes sustainable living by preserving biodiversity, reducing carbon emissions, conserving finite resources, and minimizing our ecological footprint to protect the planet for future generations.Zero waste is also a method of managing products by eliminating the toxicity of waste and recovering valuable resources. It encourages people to rethink their lifestyle choices so that discarded items become raw materials for other products, rather than contributing to environmental harm. This approach aligns with the principles of a circular economy, which focuses on reducing waste, minimizing production, and promoting more sustainable consumption.The Krul cabin is a 100% self-sustaining, off-the-grid design that seamlessly integrates with its natural environment. Built using a unique assembly construction system, it can be transported to remote locations without the need for heavy machinery. The design focuses on passive energy systems, optimizing natural sunlight in winter for warmth and ensuring ventilation in the summer. Water is harvested and treated through a worm-based Lombrifiltro system, providing water for reuse, sanitation, drinking, and sewage. The cabins structure is designed to maximize the capture of sunlight and rainwater, mimicking the natural processes of trees.Crafted from chemical-free wood and advanced sealing technology, the Krul cabin eliminates the need for fossil fuels, utility services, and monthly bills. Additionally, each cabin sold supports reforestation efforts by funding the planting of native trees. The Krul cabin is not just a home but it is a sustainable lifestyle choice that fosters a deep connection with nature and reduces the ecological footprint of its occupants. It is customizable to fit different land types while adhering to strict environmental guidelinesHow to start and achieve a Zero-Waste Lifestyle?Achieving a zero-waste lifestyle requires conscious effort and a shift in our habits that can help in creating a world that is free from landfills. It involves maximizing the use of materials, optimizing their efficiency, and rethinking our approach to products to eliminate waste while making sustainable choices that protect the environment. The biggest advantages of adopting a zero-waste lifestyle include raising social awareness about waste management, conserving precious raw materials, and reducing pollution. By minimizing waste, we create a cleaner, healthier environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future.The Groundfridge is a modern take on the traditional cellar that offers an eco-friendly solution for food storage. While traditional cellars store food and serve as shelters, the Groundfridge adds refrigeration by using the earths natural insulation and cooler nighttime temperatures. This innovative design keeps vegetables, fruits, cheese, and even wine fresh year-round. The system uses a one-meter-thick layer of soil for insulation, a timer-controlled ventilator for cool nighttime air, and an optional cooler for extra comfort on hot days.One of the best features of the Groundfridge is its portability. It requires no permits for installation and can easily be relocated, making it an ideal solution for sustainable living. This design offers a simple, electricity-free way to keep food cool and reduce environmental impact. With its practical, off-grid benefits, the Groundfridge could become a key feature in eco-conscious family communities looking to adopt more sustainable lifestyles as it is a smart and efficient alternative to traditional refrigeration.What are the 5Rs of a Zero-waste lifestyle?Refuse: One of the main pillars of a zero-waste lifestyle is minimalism where you only keep what you truly need. For instance, refuse unnecessary items like plastic bags or disposable products as the goal is to create as little waste as possible.Reduce: Be intentional with your purchases and avoid single-use plastics and choose products with minimal packaging. Instead of throwing items away, repair and extend their lifespan.Reuse: Reuse old items by repurposing them, rather than buying new ones. It is important to think creatively about how to give items a second life, whether its through upcycling or finding alternative uses.Recycle: Recycle materials such as plastic, ocean plastic, old fabric, and glass by turning them into new products. Proper waste segregation is crucial to ensure materials are collected and repurposed through the recycling process.Rot (Compost): Why nor compost food scraps and biodegradable materials rather than sending organic waste to landfills? Composting helps return nutrients to the earth, recycling what nature has provided us such as food leftovers, fruit and vegetable peels, or used coffee grounds.BBDO Guerrero, a creative agency from the Philippines, has developed the Dissolving Bottle, an innovative shampoo bar designed to address the growing issue of plastic pollution. Inspired by traditional packaging methods, the shampoo bar is shaped like a bottle and gradually dissolves as users lather and wet it, leaving no waste behind. This simple yet effective design eliminates the need for plastic containers, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional toiletries.While the Dissolving Bottle offers a sustainable solution to plastic waste, the challenges remain with respect to its commercial viability. Note that the solid shampoo bar requires careful handling, as it may dissolve prematurely if exposed to water. The shift from liquid body washes, which are more convenient for many consumers, also poses an obstacle to widespread adoption. However, the innovative design and has the potential to capture consumer attention.The fashion industry, especially footwear, contributes significantly to environmental harm. Each year, 20 billion shoes are produced, most of which end up in landfills. Rubber shoe soles can take over a century to decompose, and burning them releases toxic gases. A more sustainable solution is recycling these materials. The WU stools repurpose discarded rubber from shoes into functional furniture. Made from 90% recycled rubber, each stool uses about 15 kg of material, equivalent to 60 rubber soles. While its a small fraction of total waste, these stools help divert hundreds of shoes from landfills, offering a creative and eco-friendly alternative.The design of the WU stool is as unique as its origins. The rubber is sorted by color, resulting in a striking and textured surface, with the subtle variation of colors and grains adding character. The stools feature a hexagonal seat and a three-pointed base, making them easy to group into larger forms like benches. These eco-friendly stools are a creative solution to reducing footwear waste while offering a visually captivating and functional piece of furniture.The zero-waste kitchen design by Ivana Steiner blends sustainability with modern living. Inspired by traditional methods, such as the 1926 design of Austrian architect Margarete Schtte-Lihotzky, Steiners kitchen rethinks food storage and cooking practices to minimize waste. The kitchen is built from durable recycled stainless steel, with a large central table serving as both a cooking and eating surface. It features designated areas for glass containers, baskets for fruits and vegetables, a worm composter for creating humus, and a vertical herb garden. The worm box provides nutrient-rich humus for the herbs while a daylight lamp can be added if natural sunlight is insufficient.This kitchen focuses on efficiency and uses glass jars for storage, eliminating the need for disposable bin liners and encouraging refills at zero-waste stores. The minimalist approach avoids upper cupboards and limits items to daily essentials, such as 12 deep plates, 12 flat plates, and 12 glasses. The kitchen includes a double sink and towel rack but does not feature a dishwasher. With ample prep space, a small oven, and a compact fridge, this thoughtfully designed kitchen promotes sustainable living with fresh, waste-free food.The post Zero Waste Revolution And The Design Innovations Creating a Sustainable Future first appeared on Yanko Design.

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In The First Berserker: Khazan, the resource collected from defeated enemies is known as Lacrima, but is essentially just XP that can be dropped on death just like in any souls-like. Lacrima can be spent at a Blade Nexus checkpoint, in order to raise the various primary stats. Dying before reaching a checkpoint will cause the Lacrima to drop at the location of your corpse, and will have to be recovered once more.This guide is all about the ideal location for farming Lacrima quickly and efficiently in The First Berserker: Khazan.Mount HeinmachYetis DomainBattered Blade NexusThis farm route consists of a large loop where you kite two large hostile creatures into fighting multiple small enemies. Begin by unlocking the Battered Blade Nexus in this area. Next, continue down the lower route and run past the two human enemies, until you arrive at the junction where the Imperial Soldier calls for help. Ignore him as well, and take the left route, past the three human enemies as well as the Yeti. Continue along this upper ledge overlooking the Blade Nexus and kick the cart off of the side to create a makeshift stairway. You have now successfully created the farming route.To begin an actual run, you can go in either direction, upper or lower, but ideally you will proceed via the lower route. Run past both human enemies again, and take the right path at the junction. Avoid killing any enemies just yet, as you will be pitting them against each other eventually. Enter the cave here and provoke the large Bear creature into following you back out the cave. As you leave you may run into the three enemies you evaded earlier. Continue on the right path at the junction, into the area with the three additional human enemies, and keep going right past the Yeti. By this point you will have aggravated a total of six human enemies, the Bear, and the Yeti into a melee. The two creatures will not fight each other, but will instead engage the humans. Either engage them directly, or allow them to reduce their health before finishing them off, and collecting all the Lacrima and loot drops. Your attack priority should be Bear or Yeti, then archers, and lastly the fighters.Return to the Battered Blade Nexus to rinse and repeat. The entire run takes approximately two minutes and is worth 1520 Lacrima.Embars RuinsHeart of the ForgottenBlade NexusThis farm is far simpler, as the enemy is within sight of the Blade Nexus and rewards you with a large chunk of Lacrima after being defeated. Head through the large double doors opposite the short staircase. Creep up on the large reptilian creature with the spiked club so that you are approaching it from the rear. Spam your attack so that it has no chance to retaliate, and this battle will be over within seconds.Return to the Blade Nexus to rinse and repeat. The entire run takes approximately thirty seconds and is worth 1104 Lacrima.Those are two of the easiest and quickest Lacrima farming locations in The First Berserker: Khazan.

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 77, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If youre new here, welcome, dont forget to make your Venmo private, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, Ive been reading about RISC and Ben Affleck and Googles new search boss, installing a SodaStream because my can situation is getting out of control, binge-watching How I Met Your Mother along with the new rewatch pod, watching Dead Talents Society after my colleagues raved about it, reliving a decade of great music through one Benny Blanco interview, enjoying a huge uptick in new friends on Signal, and doing a lot of retro racing in New Star GP.I also have for you a terrific new Apple TV Plus show, a deep dive into fax machines, the internets favorite new AI plaything, and much more. Kind of a light week this week, honestly, but still lots to dig into. Lets do it.(As always, the best part of Installer is your ideas and tips. What do you want to know more about? What awesome tricks do you know that everyone else should? What app should everyone be using? Tell me everything: installer@theverge.com. And if you know someone else who might enjoy Installer, tell them to subscribe here.)The DropThe Studio. Ive been excited for this show a comedy with Seth Rogen as a Hollywood exec who wants to make cool things but also doesnt want to get fired since I saw the first trailer. The first episode is excellent, and the reviews have been glowing. All the numbers say nobody watches Apple TV Plus, but it keeps having great stuff.Images in ChatGPT. This feature has made the internet super weird all week. Ive seen and made some really cool, beautiful stuff, and also horrors I hoped to never encounter. This feels like a step beyond any image generation stuff Ive seen before.The Twelve South AirFly Pro 2. This is one of those accessories that shouldnt need to exist, but Im glad it does a dongle for connecting Bluetooth headphones to seat-back screens, old-school audio systems, and more. The new model has better sound and faster pairing, which almost makes the $59.99 price tag tolerable.Beyond Im Back: How the Fax Machine Sent Sports to the Future. This is a really fun blast from the past about how fax machines intersected with some of the biggest moments in the history of sports, and how a now-quaint technology was, for so many years, a huge leap forward. The nostalgia is off the charts.Vivaldi. An excellent browser with a great new feature: a built-in VPN courtesy of Proton. Its never super difficult to get a VPN, but baking this in for free and as part of your browser account makes things easy. One to keep installed, even if its not your daily driver.Paul American. I cannot, in good conscience, tell you its a good idea to watch an eight-episode Max documentary about the Paul brothers that almost seems like a parody of itself. All I can tell you is that I will watch every single second of it.Side Quest. Now this I can happily recommend! Mythic Quest is one of my favorite comedies (another win for Apple TV Plus, somehow) and has always been at its best doing one-off bottle episodes. This is just that, but even more, and takes place in part inside the world of the games weve been hearing about all these episodes.Atomfall. A postapocalyptic survival game set in some extremely British locales, with a big world and a big story? I dont always love a wander-around game, but this sounds like my kind of wandering.Marina Galperina joined The Verge a few weeks ago as a senior tech editor and immediately started asking extremely fun questions. Questions like, shouldnt we do a thing about bird flu? And did you know that I once sold a Vine at an art fair? (And David, why are all your sentences so bad?) What Im saying is, she fit right in.Marinas been covering tech and science for a while, but I wasnt sure if she was a true gadget-head or not. So I asked Marina to share her homescreen with us, to see if I could figure it out. Here it is, plus some info on the apps she uses and why:The phone: iPhone 14 Pro. The screen is kind of crushed, but generally, its a fine device and actually fits in my hand!The wallpaper: Its a Gothko! Mark Rothkos Untitled (Black on Gray) that I saw at the Guggenheim years ago. It took me a minute to find the real one online, because before, I used to have to only worry about images of Rothko-style copycat prints, and now its all this AI garbage stinking up search results. I wanted that specific black on gray thing.The apps: Way of Life, Photos, Apple Notes, Messenger, Google Sheets, Camera, Signal, Clock, Momence, Apple Fitness, Expense, Google Maps, Slack, YouTube, WhatsApp, Hue, Pocket, Chase, Bluesky, Messages, Phone, Safari, Gmail.Clearly, Im really into gamified fitness right now. The Verges Victoria Song turned me onto both Apple Fitness and Ladder, and Im sort of oscillating between the two. I only still have Twitter as an occupational hazard. Otherwise it would be gone. The best (only good?) social network is Letterboxd.Way of Life I should explain that one, because it sounds like a cult manual. Its just a very simple habit tracker that doesnt just count multiple streaks but generates handy little graphs and charts to visualize your W v. L day ratios. Gamify everything.I also asked Marina to share a few things shes into right now. Heres what she sent back:I enjoyed reading Acts of Desperation recently, by Megan Nolan a good book about a bad relationship.Im still thinking about Companion even though I gave it only three stars on Letterboxd, but a solid three stars. More of an extended metaphor than a believable sci-fi flick, but satisfying.I havent actually gamed much lately since I started this job, and Im holding out for Silksong. Previously, I actually printed out a map of Hollow Knight on four sheets of paper taped together and crossed off the bosses as I beat them, which is kind of weird. Im a completionist. Ill play, like, one game at a time, but to death.CrowdsourcedHeres what the Installer community is into this week. I want to know what youre into right now as well! Email installer@theverge.com or message me on Signal @davidpierce.11 with your recommendations for anything and everything, and well feature some of our favorites here every week. For more great recommendations, check out the replies to this post on Bluesky and this post on Threads.As Formula 1 season begins, its worth mentioning that the best way of following the sport live or through replays for true F1 fans is by using the incredibly cool MultiViewer app. It enables you to use multiple streams and get live timing and tons of other data in real time. An F1 T V subscription is needed, and it also works for IndyCar, NASCAR and WEC. DavidThis week, I discovered GetInvoice, a tool that extracts invoices and receipts from your emails and web portals. Has saved our company a huge amount of time for tax season. MikiAmazons lockdown of book downloads convinced me to download all my books from various services and put them on a self-hosted server, accessible from my Kobo. So thanks for the nudge, Bezos! DanI wanted to recommend Lunatask, which might be the ultimate platform for life tracking. It works cross platform, and it is end-to-end encrypted. It has already replaced Todoist for me, but thats not all: it also has a Notes tab, which can be connected to your calendar or tasks. It has a journaling space, a mood tracker, a habit tracker, and a relationships tracker (you can get reminders to reach out to your friends to maintain your real-life connections). MatinWatched Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (available on Netflix) this week. Very good. RahulI started using the iOS Journal app and reflecting on my day every day. I dont write, like, an actual diary, but more looking back at the day to see how productive I am or if I did everything from my to-do list. So far, it helps a lot! ColinAmong the many subscription-based meditation apps, theres this lesser-known Healthy Minds Program, made by actual scientists and pretty customizable. You can pick your own meditation time for any specific lesson, for example. And its completely free. LiviuBeen diving into new Game Boy games after getting a ModRetro Chromatic. Besides the official games (my favorites are Dragonyhm and Hermano so far), there are a ton of polished games on itch.io and from other publishers. I had no idea. JustinI started using Runna to train for a local marathon and was impressed with its commitment to training plans. It gives off a far more serious vibe than Runkeeper (my previous favorite) or the Nike Run app, but it comes with a serious price tag. So far, Im digging it but skeptical its worth the $. TylerSigning offI talk a lot in this newsletter about some of the things I care too much about. Note-taking apps, for one. Bad shows and movies about cool spies, to name another. But theres one I dont talk about much here, and that is my deep and abiding obsession with snacks. Like, Im the guy who combs the blogs looking for the best finds at Trader Joes (Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread and the Elote Corn Chip Dippers, youre welcome), and who will happily try any weird variety of Goldfish or Oreo just in case its amazing.I say this because, one, I want you to send me snack recommendations, and two, I discovered Cabel Sassers annual snack roundups and, through them, have both found a ton of good snacks and a new love for snack-related content. Maybe Installer will one day just be about snacks. Or maybe Im just hungry. Either way, Im here for all of the internets snack content.See you next week!See More:

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Apple is cooking up a fully revamped Health app, according to Bloombergs Mark Gurman. This project, codenamed Mulberry, will feature a new health coach. Its set to debut next spring in iOS 19.4.Revamped health appGurman describes this new health coach as an AI agent that will replicate your real doctor. This is part of Tim Cooks long term vision for Apples greatest societal contribution to be in health care.The health coach will make its debut in a revamped health app, which is on track to launch in iOS 19.4, according to Mark Gurman:Since then, the effort has taken many twists and turns and hasroped in other parts of Apple, including its artificial intelligence group. Development is now full steam ahead, with a release due as early as iOS 19.4. That update isscheduled for spring or summer of next year.Apples revamped health app will utilize much of the health data that the company already has on you (especially if you have an Apple Watch), and then feed it to its new AI coach to offer you new health recommendations.New AI agentReportedly, this new AI agent is being trained on data from Apple-hired physicians. The company is looking in to bring in outside doctors to create videos for the new health app. Apple is looking to hire sleep experts, nutritionists, physical therapists, mental health experts, and cardiologists. These videos will play to help explain concerning health trends to users, and will be recorded in a new facility in Oakland, according to Gurman. Apple also wants to find a major doctor personality to serve as a host for the new service. Some inside of Apple are calling this service Health+.Food tracking will be a huge focus of this app, helping users keep track of what theyre consuming. Gurman reports that the AI agents will help users with their nutrition as well.Last but not least, Apple wants to use the rear cameras on the iPhone to study workouts and provide pointers to users, and this integration may tie into Apple Fitness+ in the future.What do you think of Project Mulberry? Let us know in the comments.My favorite Apple accessories on Amazon:Follow Michael:X/Twitter,Bluesky,InstagramAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

According to the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Apple is in late testing phases for the new M5 iPad Pro. The M5 iPad Pro will reportedly be one of the first devices powered by Apples new M5 silicon.This new M5 iPad Pro will likely just be a spec bump to the new M5 chip. iPad Pro just received its redesign last year, where it switched to OLED, incorporated a thinner design, and implemented a new front facing camera in landscape position. The codenames for the new M5 iPad Pro are J817, J818, J820, and J821, per Gurman.The M5 iPad Pro is in late testing, and is on track for production in the second half of this year.Apple is also working on a new M6 iPad Pro, whichll incorporate its new in house modems. Those wont debut until 2027, however. Its also working on new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with M5, neither of which will receive a redesign. Gurman also reaffirms that MacBook Pro will receive an overhaul in 2026.My favorite Apple accessories on Amazon:Follow Michael:X/Twitter,Bluesky,InstagramAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel