Pennsylvania State

In June, new home construction in the US accelerated, yet a drop in single-family housing starts to an eight-month low highlighted challenges in the real estate market exacerbated by high interest rates…. According to Yahoo, building permits, a proxy of future construction activity, rose 3.4% to a 1.45 million annual...

US Housing Starts Increase on Pickup in Multifamily Construction

California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Home prices are projected to increase in 2025. We're just halfway through 2024 and experts are already developing opinions about the 2025 housing market. According to Fast Company, which cites data from the ResiClub blog, most experts predict an average 2.5% rise in home prices during 2025. Goldman Sachs predicts the highest increase at 4.4%, while Moody's is the most conservative, expecting only a 0.3% rise. Beyond 2025, Goldman Sachs anticipates that home price growth will align with the historical average of 4.5% per year, while Moody's expects prices to remain relatively flat.

Here’s What Experts Are Predicting for the US Housing Market in 2025

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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

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

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Business Insider

Home prices increased somewhat last year, and they're expected to tick up a bit in 2024 as well. Here's why we probably won't see home prices drop in 2024.

Will home prices drop in 2024?

Fox Business

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

Virginia State

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

J. Souza

After hitting the jackpot in the cruise ship's casino, one man was shocked by the prize he won. A recent TikTok video has gotten a lot of attention, showcasing a couple's unexpected windfall during a cruise vacation.

Cruise Passenger Wins Jackpot on Cruise and Gets $50k Cabin Upgrade

Reuters

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's factory activity contracted slightly in July as output and new orders fell and firms remained under pressure from higher prices, a business survey showed on Wednesday.

Japan's July factory activity slips, service sector solid, PMI shows

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

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates decreased last week thanks to slowing inflation, and they should trend down further soon.

Mortgage Interest Rates Today, July 14, 2024 | Rates Low After Dropping Last Week

Bacon County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
The post Police Log, 7/10/2024 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police Log, 7/10/2024

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

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  When the latest inflation report was released this week, it offered good news for many Americans. After ticking back up unexpectedly in early 2024, inflation cooled again in June, falling to 3.0%, a drop of about 0.1% from the month prior. This is the third consecutive month-over-month drop and the fastest inflation has fallen since June 2023. And, with each drop in inflation, the rate inches closer to the Federal Reserve's 2% target, meaning that the likelihood of future...

Are 1-ounce gold bars still a good investment with inflation falling?

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Pennsylvania Construction Aggregate Prices Increase 13.7%

As the U.S. economy has wrestled with the impacts of inflation over the last few years, construction has been one of the industries most impacted by...

Pennsylvania Construction Aggregate Prices Increase 13.7%

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