Massachusetts State

BOSTON – The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed an economic development bill designed to support life sciences, clean energy technology, and manufacturing industries. Passed 155-2 by the House, the bill would authorize $3.40 billion in bonds, with an extra $700 million in tax credits. It will need to...

House passes $3.4 billion economic development bill plus another $700 million in tax credits

First Home Alliance is dedicated to helping first-time homebuyers achieve homeownership through financial education, counseling and down payment assistance, making the process more accessible and manageable. FHA President and Founder Larry Laws, Sr. explains.

Homebuying Assistance Program for Veterans and Lower-Income Homebuyers

Newark, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Record-high median home prices, elevated mortgage interest rates, and limited for-sale inventory, are reshaping the landscape of the U.S. real estate market and the cost of buying a home. For example, the average median home price in the U.S. reached an all-time high of $419,300 in 2023, according to National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Average Cost of Buying A Home in the U.S.

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

Forty-three percent of last year's home buyers used a gift from family or friends to help with their down payment, the most since at least 2018. SEATTLE, June 20, 2024 -- To comfortably afford a typical U.S. home, a home buyer making the median income needs to put down nearly $127,750, or 35.4%, a new Zillow® analysis shows. Five years ago, when mortgage rates were hovering just above 4% and the typical home was worth about 50% less, that home would have been affordable with no money down.

To afford a monthly mortgage payment, middle-class Americans need to put more than $127,000 down

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

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

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

N the ever-changing and competitive world of manufacturing, strategic expansion is a pivotal step to ensure a business continues to thrive. If incentives are effectively considered and obtained, the reduced effective costs of expansion and local governmental support can prove to be a great catalyst to an expanding manufacturing enterprise.

The Last Word: A Look At Incentives

Dallas, TX

Business Insider

The "Million Dollar Listing" agent revealed the top five US cities where home prices are set to spike, from Atlanta to San Diego.

These are the 5 US cities you should buy a home in before you get priced out of the housing market, says 'Million Dollar Listing' real estate investor

The Hill

Story at a glance (NewsNation) — Many Baby Boomers are turning to home-sharing amid high inflation and rising housing costs, marking a rise in what people are calling “boommates.” Oftentimes, retired homeowners are renting out their extra rooms to younger people seeking affordable housing. Historically, Americans would buy larger houses while they were raising children and…

‘Boommates’: Many Baby Boomers are turning to home-sharing to tackle unaffordable housing

GOBankingRates

In recent years, the housing market has been a rollercoaster, and 2024 looks to be a pivotal year. Renowned financial YouTuber Graham Stephan has weighed in on the current state of the housing market,...

Graham Stephan: Here’s When the Housing Crash Will Happen

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Indiana State

Utah State

While most agents are headed toward beach towels and piña coladas, summer is your prime time to hone in on your business and set yourself up for dominating the second half of the year. Join us for BAM BBQ, our FREE virtual event on July 17 to do just that! Sign up here.

Top 10 Budget-Friendly States for Homebuyers in 2024

Georgia State

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Fox Business

Renters and homeowners have had to downsize, tap their retirement savings and delay critical housing repairs to afford the high cost of housing, a recent Nationwide survey said.

Homeowners and renters struggling to afford the high cost of housing: survey

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

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Massachusetts Boosts Gateway Cities with Record $27M in Housing Development Incentives

A stimulating housing development across Massachusetts' Gateway Cities, the Healey-Driscoll administration has rolled out a lion's share of $27 million in development incentives. According to a...

Massachusetts Boosts Gateway Cities with Record $27M in Housing Development Incentives

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