Columbus, OH

Mental_Floss

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

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

Connecticut State

Business Insider

Home prices continue to rebound around the country — especially in these two states.

The 2 hottest states to buy property in right now — and 3 where home price appreciation is being crippled by soaring insurance costs

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

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’

According to the study, 40% of surveyed Puerto Ricans prefer debit or credit cards for in-person purchases. Mastercard presented new research on the payment behavior of Puerto Rican consumers, revealing a growing adoption of digital payment methods on the island. According to the study, 40% of surveyed Puerto Ricans prefer...

Mastercard study shows growing use of digital payment methods in Puerto Rico

Reuters

(Reuters) -British business activity sped up this month and cost pressures were the weakest in over three years, according to a survey on Thursday that signalled growth momentum going into the second half of 2024.

UK businesses report more growth momentum in August

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

On the night in January 2023 when volunteers counted people experiencing homelessness in Denver, no shelter beds were available for individuals or families, according to data provided by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. More than 2,500 individuals and 181 families slept outside, the data showed.

State of homelessness in Denver: Full shelters, surge in older adults

GOBankingRates

Ever wonder where the real estate market's been hotter than hot? What are the U.S. housing markets that have been growing faster than you can say "sold!"? Well, GOBankingRates dug into data from a...

10 Housing Markets With Explosive Growth Over the Past Decade — Here’s What It Costs To Live There

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

Housing prices have been increasing for the past decade, with median home values soaring to record highs in 2021. While the market has cooled slightly, high mortgage rates and low inventory have kept...

Will Home Prices Crash in 2026?

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

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food, if the change is approved by the full council.

Denver may revoke cash assistance for migrants

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

Colorado State

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

North Carolina State

USA TODAY

Michele Morrow thinks children are being 'indoctrinated' by public schools and wouldn't answer if the 2020 election was stolen.

She 'sarcastically' said Obama should be killed. Now she wants to control kids' education.

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

The Independent

 A White House aide reportedly called Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention an “implicit rebuke” to President Joe Biden’s term, perpetuating rumors that there is a rift between the president and his former boss Barack Obama.The former first lady delivered a powerful speech on the second night of the DNC. She anticipated that a Kamala Harris presidency would bring a long-dormant sense of “hope” back to the country, reminding the nation of the enthusiasm felt during the Obama years — while glossing over President Biden’s term.“Something wonderfully magical is in the air, isn’t it?” Michelle Obama began....

White House aide says Michelle Obama’s speech was ‘implicit rebuke of the Biden era’

Mcpherson, KS

Following several years of legal back-and-forth, AMAG Pharmaceuticals has lost its bid to claim insurance coverage for a manufacturing snafu that took place at a Pfizer facility back in 2017. Late last week, a district judge in Massachusetts sided with AMAG’s insurer, American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Company (AGLIC), denying...

At Pfizer's once-troubled plant, AMAG loses insurance claim tied to manufacturing snafu

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AM Best: Recent market growth to help Puerto Rico insurers absorb Ernesto losses

To date, companies have indicated that losses should remain within reinsurance limits. Puerto Rico-domiciled insurers are expected to be able to manage losses from Tropical Storm...

AM Best: Recent market growth to help Puerto Rico insurers absorb Ernesto losses

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