In Florida, correspondent Martha Teichner goes searching for sand dollars – cousins of sea urchins and sea stars – with naturalist Kristen Williams (a.k.a. The Seashell Mermaid). She also goes to the California Academy of Sciences’ Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco to learn what makes these sea creatures so special. (Originally broadcast April 12, 2026.) … Read more
Aspiring home buyers can look forward to a modestly more favorable real estate market heading into the spring house-hunting season. Although home prices remain historically elevated, purchase costs are growing more slowly. According to Redfin data, median home prices in January rose at an annual rate of 1.1%, down from 4.1% a year ago. “Conditions are … Read more
Aspiring home buyers can look forward to a modestly more favorable real estate market heading into the spring house-hunting season. Although home prices remain historically elevated, purchase costs are growing more slowly. According to Redfin data, median home prices in January rose at an annual rate of 1.1%, down from 4.1% a year ago. “Conditions are … Read more