Denver, CO

Columbus, OH

Fox Business

Middle-income households are feeling the squeeze after years of elevated inflation, and 66% reported they are falling behind due to the high cost of living in the U.S.

Two-thirds of middle-income Americans say they are falling behind due to cost of living: Primerica

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Ohio State

Business Insider

In an interview with Business Insider last year, Vance blamed high housing costs largely on high interest rates.

JD Vance says deporting 20 million people is part of the solution to high housing costs

Virginia State

Benny Hinn was a popular preacher during the 1990s and early 2000s. There were Virginia churches that offered bus rides to his crusades in North Carolina, and I knew quite a few Virginians who purchased his books and tapes and donated to his ministry.

Benny Hinn is being criticized for asking for money again

Las Vegas, NV

Gainesville, FL

According to the Eviction Lab at Princeton University, home evictions have surged by over 15% nationwide compared to pre-pandemic levels, with five cities experiencing a particularly severe increase of at least 30%, driven by rising rent prices, high demand, and steep mortgage rates, causing significant financial strain especially on households without college degrees, who spend nearly 10% of their annual expenditures on rent.

Skyrocketing Evictions: The Top 5 U.S. Cities Feeling the Squeeze

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?

24/7 Wall St.

Home prices are at an all-time high in the United States. After rising year-over-year for 11 consecutive months, the median sale price of existing homes hit a record-breaking $419,300 in May 2024, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors. High prices are largely attributable to a lack of inventory, as high […]
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Cities Where Home Prices Are Actually Falling

Detroit, MI

Detroit is the most affordable city for Black families in the U.S. While the current housing market is unaffordable for many American households, recent data show underrepresented communities are even more affected by the state of the market. According to real estate data tracker Redfin, the average Black family can afford a starter home in just 10 of the 50 most populous U.S. metros. Comparatively, the typical white family can afford a starter home in 32 of these metros.

As Starter Homes Become Increasingly Difficult to Afford, Black Households Are at an Even Greater Disadvantage

Markets Insider

"When it comes to the housing market, the laws of supply and demand don't seem to apply any longer," the economist David Rosenberg said.

The US housing market has entered bizarro world

Shenandoah, PA

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The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Colorado State

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Judged as the most laid-back cities in the nation, these are excellent choices for those who want to kick back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of their labor in retirement.

10 Cities for Retirees Who Want To Take it Easy

Indiana State

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Franklin, IN

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A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

High interest rates and tight housing supply are hurting both homebuyers and sellers. The extent of the residential real estate crisis varies widely from state to state, and in some top states, climate risks are also rising. Because companies consider the residential real estate market when deciding where to locate,...

These are America's 10 best states for buying and selling a home in 2024, with a big caveat at No. 1

California State

Ahmad Faruqui is an energy economist who has worked on electricity pricing issues throughout the globe and testified numerous times before regulatory commissions and governmental bodies. The notion that fixed charges should be based on income may be said to have originated in California with the publication of a paper...

Seven Reasons why other States should not Emulate California’s Income Graduated Fixed Charge

By tracking these layoffs, we’re able to understand the impact on innovation across companies large and small. We’re also able to see the potential impact of businesses embracing AI and automation for jobs that had previously been considered safe. It also serves as a reminder of the human impact of layoffs and what could be at stake in regards to increased innovation.

A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs

Family Handyman

The year 2023 was a heck of a run for the residential construction market. Recent real estate statistics show just under 1.5 million homes were completed over the course of the year—the most in a year since 2007’s pre-global financial crisis activity. Yet housing is still considered to be unaffordable, even with an additional 1.5 million homes hitting the market. How can that be the case?

Construction Is Booming, So Why Is Housing So Unaffordable?

Renters with a new electric vehicle found themselves facing an unexpected — and seemingly unreasonable — $75 per month charge from their landlord. "Our landlord texted both [us and our neighbor, who also has an EV] that he's upping utilities for car charging," they wrote on Reddit. "We asked our landlord for proof it was costing both us and my neighbor $75 and he said the utilities for the whole property have gone up 'about $300.'"

Renter concerned after landlord demands more money for utilities for one specific reason: 'Are landlords allowed to do this?'

Englewood, CO

Littleton, CO

Aurora, CO

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s affordable housing sales tax hits a City Council speed bump

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston wants voters to consider a .5 percent sales tax to raise $100 million a year to create and preserve 44,000 units of...

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s affordable housing sales tax hits a City Council speed bump

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