Utah State

Summit County, UT

Columbus, OH

Prentiss County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 2, 2024, Deputy Hunter Arnold and Josh Brumley were conducting a routine safety checkpoint with other deputies at the intersection of highway 30 east and highway 365. The operation took an unexpected turn when a vehicle driven by April Nicole Storment approached.

Drug Possession Arrest Made During Safety Checkpoint in Prentiss County

New Mexico State

Business Insider

Gary Keenan moved from New Mexico to Costa Rica for retirement but found living costs high — sometimes double what he paid in the US.

A retired boomer who moved from the US to Costa Rica said it's 'horribly incorrect' to assume life in Central America is much cheaper

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

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?

Virginia State

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

Dengarden

It's a breathtaking two-story Neo-Renaissance apartment from 1927.

Extravagant $16,500,000 Manhattan Penthouse Is the Stuff of Legends

Fox Business

Expensive mortgages are the "No. 1 killer of the marketplace right now," says National Association of Home Builders CEO Jim Tobin, who signals home builders, buyers and sellers are "pulling back."

Homebuilder warns real estate market is becoming victim to its 'No. 1 killer'

Markets Insider

"When it comes to the housing market, the laws of supply and demand don't seem to apply any longer," the economist David Rosenberg said.

The US housing market has entered bizarro world

GOBankingRates

For people in a position to invest in rental properties, now could be the ideal time. Despite higher-than-average mortgage interest rates, the equity gains and potential for rental income may be able...

Real Estate Experts: Why You Don’t Want To Wait To Invest In Rental Properties

High interest rates and tight housing supply are hurting both homebuyers and sellers. The extent of the residential real estate crisis varies widely from state to state, and in some top states, climate risks are also rising. Because companies consider the residential real estate market when deciding where to locate,...

These are America's 10 best states for buying and selling a home in 2024, with a big caveat at No. 1

Wisconsin State

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Brookfield, WI

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In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

A Piece of Travel

The recent increase in cost of living is taking a toll on many Americans. But if you live in or are considering relocating to one of these most expensive cities in the United States, your bank account might have an even harder time adjusting.

25 Most Expensive Cities in America

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

President Biden unveiled a proposal that would eliminate major tax breaks for corporate landlords who raise their tenants' rent by more than 5% each year.

Biden unveils plan to cap national rent increases at 5%

CBS News

As home sizes shrink, hallways are on the chopping block.That's according to a new report out this month from John Burns Research and Consulting, which looks at how the architecture of new housing stock in the U.S. is expected to shift in the coming years. Mikaela Arroyo, one of the researchers, said that based on the types of homes architects said they are designing, consumers can expect homes to continue to get smaller and their layouts more compact. That's on par with findings from other surveys the consulting firm has conducted in recent years.This complicates the design process for architects who...

New homes are getting smaller. Here's what homebuyers can expect.

Detroit, MI

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Affordable housing has become harder to find over the past decade, with fewer homes under $200,000 available, though certain areas in the South and Midwest still offer more affordable options. Finding Affordable Housing – Top U.S. Cities with Houses Under $200,000 According to the article of USA Today, affordable housing is getting harder to find. […]

Only 21% of Homes Under $200,000: How to Find Affordable Housing in a Shrinking Market!

We trust gig workers to drive us around, deliver our food and go through the tedium of shopping for our groceries. We trust the profile picture on the app is a safe person and that their employers back that up. One woman made a killing on exploiting that fantasy of safety, and her story is thrilling and terrifying at the same time.

A woman made her own black market by renting out Uber and Lyft accounts

California State

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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

The Hill

Story at a glance (NewsNation) — Many Baby Boomers are turning to home-sharing amid high inflation and rising housing costs, marking a rise in what people are calling “boommates.” Oftentimes, retired homeowners are renting out their extra rooms to younger people seeking affordable housing. Historically, Americans would buy larger houses while they were raising children and…

‘Boommates’: Many Baby Boomers are turning to home-sharing to tackle unaffordable housing

We’re only slightly exaggerating when we say that the cost of owning and operating a car in 2024 is as expensive as it was to own or rent and maintain a place to live 10 or 20 years ago. Only slightly exaggerating. And, in some cases, maybe the statement is actually in line with reality.

The Cost Of Driving Is As Bad As The Cost Of Housing

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Can accessory dwelling units help solve Utah’s housing crisis? Airbnb co-founder thinks so

Around 25% of the housing stock in Summit County is being used for short-term rentals, leaving community leaders debating how to tackle the housing shortage. But...

Can accessory dwelling units help solve Utah’s housing crisis? Airbnb co-founder thinks so

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