Ohio State

Columbus, OH

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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

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

Fox Business

Rising home supply and anticipated lower mortgage rates to come will "open the floodgates" for a real estate market "boom," says RE/MAX's chairman and co-founder.

Real estate tycoon explains when house prices will start to drop and 'open the floodgates'

The housing market looks far different than it did when the pandemic was just starting. These charts help explain why. It's no secret that the housing market looks far different than it did a few years ago. While surging mortgage rates and housing prices have taken away consumers' purchasing power,...

The housing market, explained in 6 charts

New data published Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors shows that the median existing home sale price smashed another record high in June.

Home prices smashed another record in June as sales slump

New Jersey State

GOBankingRates

The price of housing has become absurdly expensive, making it difficult to imagine the halcyon days of the post-WWII American Dream, when home ownership was a lot more affordable. Unfortunately, the...

How Much Homes Could Cost in Every State in 2030

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Home sales fell 0.5 percent month over month in June on a seasonally adjusted basis. While that may seem like a small decline, it’s the biggest since October 2023. Home sales dropped 1.1 percent from a year earlier and were 21.5 percent below pre-pandemic (June 2019) levels.

U.S. Home Sales Posted the Biggest Monthly Decline Since October

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

WashingtonExaminer

Existing home sales fell in June for the fourth month in a row as median sales prices hit record levels, bad news for the housing market and the broader economy. Existing home sales in June fell a notable 5.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.89 million, the National Association of Realtors reported on Tuesday, as higher mortgage rates and home […]

Bad housing market news: Existing home sales plunge as prices hit record

North Carolina State

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Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

When it comes to grocery shopping, consumers often debate the prices at different stores. In North Carolina, two chains are particularly known for their higher prices:. Locations: 16 across North Carolina, predominantly in larger cities like Charlotte and Raleigh.

North Carolina Is Home To Two Of The Most Expensive Grocery Stores in America

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Homebuyers shouldn’t expect market conditions to improve too much in the second half of 2024, with mortgage rates likely to remain elevated and supplies tight. Economists expect home prices will rise by about 4%, and mortgage rates to remain at about 6.5%, in the second half. Despite strong demand...

What to Expect in the Housing Market in the Second Half of the Year

New York Post

The “hidden costs” of homeownership, including rising property taxes and homeowners insurance, are the biggest risk factors for rising mortgage delinquencies in the present market, according to a new survey.

The Auction.com survey of leaders in the default servicing space found that respondents assigned 37% out of a hypothetical 100 risk factor points to hidden costs, beating out any other factor.

Rising consumer debt delinquencies were not far behind with 32%, followed by rising unemployment at 15%, commercial mortgage defaults at 10%, and falling home prices at 6%.

The finding comes as insurance costs for homeowners skyrocket in many parts of the country. Nationally, they jumped 33.8%...

Rising cost of insurance and property tax is the top risk for mortgage delinquencies: survey

Denver, CO

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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

Texas State

Houston, TX

The number of housing deals that have fallen apart appears to have hit a high in June, according to data from Redfin. That’s people agreeing to buy a home, then backing out. Maswari Asmawar, a Houston-based real estate agent with Compass, said he’s noticed more deals suddenly go south.

As home prices rise, more deals fall through

LOS ANGELES -- Mortgage rates inched higher this week, keeping the average rate on a 30-year mortgage essentially flat and near the 7% range it's been in most of this year. The rate rose to 6.78% from 6.77% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.81%.

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage inches up to 6.78%, first uptick in three weeks

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

California State

USA TODAY

Almost half of U.S. cities with starter homes worth $1 million are located in California.

Starter homes are worth $1 million in 237 U.S. cities. See where they're located.

As luxury home inventory lags, their value continues to climb. It’s a tale of two housing markets; while typical homes on the market are appreciating more slowly, luxury home values have grown 3.9% from last year. The likely culprit, Zillow reports, is the lack of luxury home inventory, which remains almost 50% below pre-pandemic levels – a much bigger deficit than the overall housing market.

Luxury Homes Appreciating Faster Than Typical Homes

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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Average New Construction Value in Ohio at $255K

Despite home price growth stabilizing, becoming a homeowner remains largely out of reach for many Americans. A recent Cato Institute housing affordability survey, conducted after the...

Average New Construction Value in Ohio at $255K

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