Utah State

Homebuyers at open houses tend to get excited about high-end kitchen appliances, a landscaped garden or walk-in closets. But hallways? It’s hard to imagine anyone raving about the floor space connecting one room to another. Accordingly, designers are increasingly eliminating hallways in new construction homes to make them more...

To Lower Home Prices, Builders Are Cutting Back on… Hallways?

Fortune

Architects and builders are developing smaller home designs to cut costs. Home prices keep going up, yet new homes keep shrinking—and architects say they’ll just keep getting smaller, according to a July report by John Burns Research & Consulting (JBREC). Last year, about a quarter of new homes were downsized to cut costs, JBREC says, yet new-construction home prices increased by 2.5% in 2023, peaking at nearly $441,000 in August, U.S. Census Bureau data shows. In turn, that’s led economists and other housing experts to warn of the death of the starter home.

Shrinkflation is hitting homes: Expect ‘the death of the hallway’ and other Tetris-like designs to cut construction costs

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the retail scene, you might have heard that Rite Aid is getting close to hitting a major rough patch. The pharmacy chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcyChapter 11 bankruptcy protection back in October 2023, and things haven’t been looking too rosy since then.

A major retailer is edging closer to a dire situation: Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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

Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Anyone who appreciates a cute front door knows what a great first impression a beautiful color makes. That's why selecting the perfect color to don your door can be a big task—but thankfully, we have some expert help. “A front door can be used to tell your color story...

The 4 Most Popular Front Door Colors of 2024, According to Paint Experts

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?

North Carolina State

Nash County, NC

Town Talks

Pfizer will shut down operations at two of its manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, resulting in over 200 job losses. The affected sites are:. Recent History: This plant had recently reopened after sustaining tornado damage in July 2023.

North Carolina Job Market Devastate as Pfizer to layoff hundreds in Nash, Lee counties

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

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

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

Updating the furniture in your home may feel like an expensive task, whether you’re replacing an old area rug or adding a new armchair to your living room. However, you don’t always have to spend a fortune to make your home more cozy—Walmart’s furniture section has tons of affordable options to discover. No matter what your preferred décor, you’ll be able to find accent tables, dining chairs, area rugs and more to complement your country home. Ahead, we rounded up some of our favorite farmhouse-style furniture finds at Walmart, including plenty of cute, affordable options that’ll fit your personal style. In fact, we found pieces starting at just $20!

Walmart Has the Most Affordable Farmhouse-Style Furniture

FinanceBuzz

Dreaming of a cozy retreat? Explore 13 ingenious 'tiny homes' on sale at Home Depot from $699.

13 Tiny “Homes” You Can Buy at Home Depot (Starting at $749?)

A kitchen redesign is, without a doubt, one of the most popular and successful home improvement projects that homeowners engage in. The act itself has the potential to not only enhance the functionality and aesthetics of your kitchen but also can add a significant amount to your home’s value. This piece of writing scrutinizes the subject of how much money is put on a house by kitchen remodeling and what the elements of this increase are.

How Much Value Does a Kitchen Remodel Add to Your Home?

Newark, NJ

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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

House Digest

Outdoor furniture has a tendency to get dirty, given its exposure to the elements. Use this kitchen ingredient to clean a variety of furniture materials.

Use This Kitchen Ingredient To Freshen Up Your Outdoor Furniture

Iowa State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains, bringing threats of damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & A Few Tornadoes Expected in the Central Plains; July 2, 2024

Apartment Therapy

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. Buying and selling a home can often mean that you have to account for, and potentially update, every room in the house, including that intimate space where you conduct some of your most sacred rituals: the bathroom. Besides the overall infrastructure and appliances of the bathroom, bathroom design is super important to potential homebuyers.

The 3 Paint Colors That Instantly Date Your Bathroom, According to Pros

Savannah, GA

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

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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National homebuilders are trying ten new ways to lower home prices

SALT LAKE CITY – The National Association of Home Builders is trying a 10-point housing plan to combat rising home prices. Ultimately, the points were designed...

National homebuilders are trying ten new ways to lower home prices

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