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Columbus, OH

Georgia State

The pandemic sent the U.S. housing market into a spiral. Skyrocketing demand, inflation, rising interest rates, and dwindling supply have resulted in higher home prices. However, some housing markets in the South and Gulf areas are pretty “cool” at the moment. While no U.S. housing market has been immune to high home prices and rising interest rates, owning homes in these regions faces an additional hurdle. Homeowners’ insurance premiums have risen, which has made owning a home in these areas more expensive.

In Less Than a Year, You’ll Regret Not Having Bought Property in These 20 Housing Markets

ARMs can offer temporary relief for homebuyers who want to avoid paying higher mortgage rates — however, they also come with risk.

Thousands of homeowners are about to get slammed with higher monthly payments

Alabama State

When you buy a home, your monthly expenses can run much higher than your mortgage payment. Home insurance, maintenance costs, home association dues and property taxes can spike your monthly outlay by hundreds or even thousands of dollars. That’s why it’s important to keep all of these costs in mind when searching for a home.

7 States With Cheap Housing Markets and Low Property Taxes

USA TODAY

The housing market's tough but not impossible, experts say. They offer their best tips on how to buy or sell in this market to get what you want.

Want to buy or sell a home? How to get a 3% mortgage rate, negotiate fees, and more

The Motley Fool

For young home buyers, 4% mortgage rates may feel "normal," but they're not. Keep reading to learn whether you can count on them to be that low again.

Will Mortgage Rates Ever Be as Low as 4.00% Again?

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Virginia State

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Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Plano, TX

Law & Crime

A 20-month-old girl got access to a vape pen belonging to a Bright Horizons day care center employee in Texas and became sick from nicotine, a mother alleges in a lawsuit.
The post ‘I am furious’: Mom says 20-month-old was ‘poisoned’ by vape pen at a Bright Horizons day care, files lawsuit alleging employee ‘responded with laughter’ when toddler swelled up first appeared on Law & Crime.

'I am furious': Mom says 20-month-old was 'poisoned' by vape pen at a Bright Horizons day care, files lawsuit alleging employee 'responded with laughter' when toddler swelled up

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Bill Hayes portrayed Doug Williams on Days of Our Lives since 1970 and was beloved by fans. CNN reported that the 98-year-old entertainer passed away on January 12 of this year and was still acting.

Bill Hayes was completely blind in his last Days of Our Lives scene

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Gary, a small little Dachshund with a big personality! This pup grew up living comfortably in a home with his owner who adored him. Sadly, tragedy struck when Gary's owner passed away unexpectedly, leaving him all on his own.

Little Dachshund Who Lost His Owner Now Looking For A New Family

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

DC News Now

For years, real estate was considered a good investment. But is that still the case?

Is buying a home still worth it?

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Aurora, CO

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David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

APD reports person of interest in custody. Four family members were killed and others injured Wednesday night, July 10, in the 400 block of Kitty Hawk Road in Alameda. The Alameda Post was at the scene Thursday morning, where Alameda Police Lieutenant Alan Kuboyama confirmed three adults and one child have died, and another child is in critical condition.

UPDATED: Four Family Members Killed in Alameda Shooting

California State

Los Angeles County, CA

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Optum, a health care services subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, reported to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) report, July 18, that they would be laying off 524 employees across San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange and Alameda counties.

Optum laying off 524 employees in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange counties

Cleopatra Jade

In this week’s Astrology, Chiron and Mercury shift into their retrograde motion, plus there’s a New Moon in Leo. We have an interesting week full of planetary transits. In this week’s Astrology, Chiron has entered retrograde motion, allowing us to work on building healthy self-assurance. Mercury will also enter its inverse cycle, helping us reexamine where we lack self-expression and alignment in our lives. There’s a New Moon in Leo that should encourage us to take center stage in our lives. Venus is making the most transits over these next seven days, motivating us to see problematic patterns in our love life and finances.

This Week’s Horoscope Forecast For July 29th to August 4th, 2024

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

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Mortgage refinancing rises among DFW homeowners, kept down by high interest rates

DALLAS — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original article here. Mortgage refinancing activity is creeping...

Mortgage refinancing rises among DFW homeowners, kept down by high interest rates

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