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Trying to find an affordable house in Vermont or New Jersey is tough right now, but those aren’t the only states in the U.S. where home prices are on the rise.

10 States Where Home Prices Are Rising the Fastest

Markets Insider

As mortgage rates fall, refinancing applications soared 34.5% last week to the highest level in over two years, according to the MBA.

Borrowers are rushing to refinance their mortgages as rates tumble to the lowest level in over a year

Corcoran explains why homebuyers who wait for lower mortgages will end up paying more in the end.

Beware lower mortgage rates that could unleash a buying spree and push home prices higher, 'Shark Tank' investor Barbara Corcoran says

Forbes shares housing market predictions. According to Forbes, experts say the housing market will only see renewed momentum once mortgage rates drop enough to ease affordability challenges and incentivize homeowners locked in at low rates to move so inventory grows substantially to meet demand. Housing Market Forecast for 2024. U.S....

Housing Market Predictions for 2024: When Will Home Prices Be Affordable Again?

Scripps News

Experts anticipating a cut of the Federal Reserve's benchmark interest rate this fall think it could stabilize the housing market's wild ride of the last few years.

What an interest rate cut could mean for buyers in a wild housing market

Los Angeles, CA

Mens Journal

Leno and his friends had also not spotted the missing hiker.

Search & Rescue Team Accidentally Finds Jay Leno

California State

California's Names Before Statehood: A Tapestry of Cultures and Aspirations. Long before Spanish explorers set foot on its shores, California was home to many indigenous tribes, each with its own unique language and names for the places they inhabited. The diversity of these names mirrors the state's varied landscapes and the distinct cultures that flourished within them. Some names, such as Yosemite (meaning "grizzly bear" in the Miwok language) and Tahoe ("big water" in Washo), have endured, reminding us of the deep connection between the land and its first inhabitants.

What Was California Called Before it Became a State?

CBS News

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  It may be hard to believe now, but it wasn't that long ago that mortgage interest rates were near historic lows. On August 27, 2020, the average rate on a 30-year loan was 2.91%. One year later, it had dropped even further to just 2.86%. However, as the pandemic and influencing economic factors waned, inflation rose dramatically and by June 2022 it was at a 40-year high. Interest rates soon followed, and by August 2023, the average mortgage interest...

Here's when mortgage interest rates could fall below 6%

New York Post

Lowe’s cut its annual profit and sales forecasts on Tuesday, echoing bigger rival Home Depot’s concerns of a slim chance of a recovery in home improvement demand this year.

The Federal Reserve was expected to cut interest rates earlier this year, but insufficient proof of easing inflation thus far has kept the rates high, which is affecting home sales, and consequently demand for expensive renovation projects.

“We’re seeing significant implications … people aren’t moving nearly as often as they typically do because current mortgage rates are so much higher,” said CEO Marvin Ellison on a post-earnings call.



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Lowe’s follows rival Home Depot with dismal profit forecast: ‘People aren’t moving’

Columbus, OH

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The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

The US Sun

I DREAM of Jeannie star Barbara Eden has made a rare public appearance for her 93rd birthday. The actress got all spruced up for a date night with her husband, Jon Eicholtz. One day before her birthday, Barbara headed to RC Hair Salon in Los Angeles, California. The actress spent the day at the beauty […]

I Dream Of Jeannie star Barbara Eden glams up on her 93rd birthday in rare public outing for date night with husband Jon

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

The Independent

UK inflation rose to 2.2 per cent in July, marking the first increase this year and increasing the chances the Bank of England keep interest rates at the same level when they meet next month.The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose from 2 per cent in June, but undershot economists’ expectations who had forecast it rising to 2.3 per cent.However, despite the smaller than anticipated inflation increase, it is still above the Bank’s target of 2 per cent and casts doubt on back-to-back interest rate cuts at September’s meeting.CPI services price inflation, which is closely monitored by the Bank, fell...

Inflation rises to 2.2% for first time this year in blow to interest rate cut next month

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Economists at Goldman Sachs are increasing the odds that the US economy will enter a period of an economic downturn by the end of the year. Analysts at the banking behemoth have raised the odds of a recession occurring in the coming months from 15% to 25%, citing the last month’s jump in unemployment data, reports the Straits Times.

Goldman Sachs Raises US Recession Odds As Total Bankruptcy Filings Surge by Almost 25%: Report

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NewsNinja

"What am I supposed to do? Walk out holding it?". Too much trash is a big issue in the United States. Consequently, both local governments and businesses are searching for methods to decrease the use of materials to lessen the quantity of waste generated.

Chick-fil-A's customer gets charged for a bag. ‘"What’s next?" she asks

Plymouth, MA

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Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Colorado State

NewsNation

Almost 90% of metro areas in the U.S. had increased housing prices in the second quarter.

Top 10 most expensive US housing markets

Texas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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Marin median house price dips to $1.6 million and sales rise

The median price for a detached home in Marin was $1.6 million last month, a decline of $10,000 from the prior July, according to new data...

Marin median house price dips to $1.6 million and sales rise

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