North Carolina State

Virginia Beach, VA

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. While there are some promising new signs that inflation may ease soon, the price of housing is only continuing to climb. While nationwide rent costs were previously on a downward trend, the average rent price in the United States has risen again, and is at the highest level it’s been since 2022, at least according to a new report from Rent.com. However, the same report shows that rents in some states are bucking the trend.

The 10 Cities Where Rent Is Actually Getting More Affordable

Uncle Sam accused a tech tool of scheming to help your landlord finally make the transition to premium cigars at your expense. Yesterday, the Justice Department and the attorneys general of eight states sued RealPage, an apartment-pricing tool widely used by corporate landlords, alleging that it lowers competition by allowing property owners to coordinate higher rents.

Real estate tech illegally drove up rents, DOJ says

Fox Business

The DOJ is reportedly targeting AI rental pricing software amid the Biden-Harris administration's push to block what it views as collusion, a move conservatives argue is misguided.

DOJ targeting AI rental pricing software is misguided, conservatives warn

Colorado State

Oregon State

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice and eight states sued RealPage on Friday, accusing the property management software company of using algorithms to help landlords illegally collude and drive up rents for apartments. The lawsuit filed in North Carolina accuses Dallas, Texas-headquartered RealPage of letting landlords collude...

U.S. Justice Department Accuses RealPage of Driving up Rents

Scientists are on the hunt for over 120 species of birds that may—or may not—be extinct, and they want your help to find them. The ubiquity of smartphones has led to surge in data for birders and researchers alike, in the form of apps that allow amateur bird watchers to photograph and catalog their sightings. The amount of available data is so vast that a group of ornithologists decided to analyze it to see which species just haven’t been turning up.

If You See Any of These Birds, Report Them Immediately

Charlotte, NC

Tampa, FL

A new report published by Realtor.com found that the share of available home listings that saw a price cut in July rose to the highest level in two years.

Home prices are finally starting to fall – and they dropped the most in these 3 cities

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Madison County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Recent arrests in Gluckstadt have highlighted significant drug-related issues in the area, according to the Dark Horse Press. Local authorities arrested Williams after discovering he was in possession of several pills suspected to be Ecstasy (MDMA), marijuana, and crushed powder believed to be Ecstasy. Williams has been charged with Trafficking a Controlled Substance and a Controlled Substance Violation. His bond has been set at $100,000 by the Gluckstadt Municipal Court.

Drug Busts in Gluckstadt: Two Arrested on Serious Charges

Florida State

Orlando, FL

Markets Insider

Homebuyer cancellations are cropping up in Florida after a meteoric rise in home prices.

Florida's housing market is seeing 'nightmare scenarios' as buyers back out due to affordability concerns, Redfin says

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

New York City, NY

GOBankingRates

A recent survey conducted by MarketWatch discovered that almost half (49%) of Americans consider themselves to be "broke," with almost two-thirds feeling like they're living paycheck to paycheck. With...

5 Expensive Cities That Will Drain Your Savings, According to a Financial Planner

South Carolina State

Austin, TX

Many or all of the products here are from our partners that compensate us. It’s how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures our experts’ opinions aren’t influenced by compensation. Terms may apply to offers listed on this page. It seemed as if everyone had the...

Here Are the 10 Most Affordable Southern U.S. Cities to Live In

Louisiana State

Punta Gorda, FL

The once booming U.S. housing market has cooled down considerably. Higher mortgage rates, lofty home valuations and a lack of inventory has kept a lid on both sales and price growth in many places. Fortunately, there is no evidence to date that this slowdown is going to cause the housing...

3 Housing Markets That Are in Deep Trouble

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The Pixel 9 looks and feels like an iPhone, through and through. I’m not just saying that to be inflammatory and get a rise out of the Android versus iOS crowd. Even if I am known to do that, there were far too many times I kept saying to myself, “Boy, this Pixel 9 Pro XL sure feels like an iPhone.” Everything from the curve on the rounded corners to the flattened-out sides to the fact that there are three models instead of two feels decidedly Apple-like. There are even exclusive features that are only available if you purchase specific models, mainly in the AI realm.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Early Review: Google’s Android Phone Is Doing Its Best iPhone Impression

Miami, FL

TheDailyBeast

The influencer widow of cash-strapped late financier Brandon Miller is relocating to Miami and putting the family’s “debt-ridden” Hamptons estate up for sale for more than $15 million, according to reports.Candice Miller, founder of luxury lifestyle social media brand Mama + Tata, has listed the seven-bedroom home on over an acre in Water Mill, New York, with Bespoke Real Estate for $15,495,000.Built in 2013, the mansion boasts eight full bathrooms, two staircases, five fireplaces, a pool house, an outdoor kitchen, and a three-car garage.“Upon entering, you are greeted by a grand double-height foyer featuring elegant shiplap interiors and custom millwork...

Influencer Selling Hamptons Estate, Moving to Miami After Husband’s Suicide

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Mississippi State

FinanceBuzz

A new analysis from Zillow reveals how much prices have skyrocketed and how much you need to earn to buy a home in 2024.

Can You Afford a Home in These 10 Cities?

NewsBreak

DOJ Sues Landlord Software Company RealPage for Inflating Americans’ Rents

The U.S. Department of Justice and eight state attorneys general have filed an antitrust suit against the real estate software company RealPage accusing it of colluding...

DOJ Sues Landlord Software Company RealPage for Inflating Americans’ Rents

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