Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

Columbus, OH

As of Q1 2024, the average sales price of homes sold in the United States was $513,100, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Housing prices across the board have been on a steady rise over the past 60 years or so, though certain periods have seen dips. Even these have always corrected themselves after a few years, though.

8 Best and Worst States To Buy Property in August 2024, According to Housing Market Experts

The Motley Fool

For young home buyers, 4% mortgage rates may feel "normal," but they're not. Keep reading to learn whether you can count on them to be that low again.

Will Mortgage Rates Ever Be as Low as 4.00% Again?

Home insurance premiums rose 21% last year, according to data from Policygenius. Experts say a rise in severe weather largely contributed to the increase, but it's hard to tell how insurers are factoring climate risk into the cost of policies. Some insurers have pulled out of certain areas completely, making...

Homeowners insurance premiums rose 21% last year. Climate change is partly to blame, experts say

Gen Z values community over homeownership. With home prices increasing 54% since 2019, it's become increasingly difficult for young people to afford homes. And according to GoBankingRates, high interest rates, low inventory, and elevated prices have deterred many young people, especially Generation Z, from prioritizing homeownership. Gen Z might pursue alternative homeownership models, such as co-buying with friends or house hacking (renting out part of their home). Growing up in financial hardship, the younger generation also prioritizes lifestyle and community involvement over homeownership. Because of this, many housing market experts are unclear on what impact Gen-Zers may have on the future housing market.

What Impact Will Gen Z Have on the Housing Market?

Money

Spring has come and gone, and despite high hopes for a rebound, the housing market remains in a slump. Will the dog days of summer finally bring change?. As of now, buyers and sellers face many of the same challenges they did this time last year: high interest rates, inflated list prices and near-record-low inventory. Still, signs point to more favorable conditions for buyers and sellers in the latter half of 2024.

Summer Could Finally Bring Some Good News for Home Buyers, Experts Say

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

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

Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

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?

Illinois State

Foreclosure rates in the U.S. dropped 4.4% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, despite significant increases in states like South Dakota (93%), North Dakota (86%), and Kentucky (73%); meanwhile, nationwide foreclosure activity saw a 7.8% rise from two years ago, suggesting a potential stabilization in the housing market, according to ATTOM's mid-year report.

Top US States Where Foreclosures Are Skyrocketing

DC News Now

For years, real estate was considered a good investment. But is that still the case?

Is buying a home still worth it?

Las Vegas, NV

Deals are falling through as buyers grow selective and the reality of high housing costs hits home. Nearly 56,000 home-purchase agreements were canceled in June, equal to 14.9% of homes that went under contract that month — the highest percentage of any June on record, according to data collected by Redfin.

More Buyers Canceled Home-Purchase Contracts In June

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

The US Sun

AMERICANS are rethinking their concepts of "dream homes" and "dream workspaces" as the housing market is increasingly growing out of reach for most. A recent poll of 2,000 American adults found that nearly 40% of people feel trapped in their current living situations due to the modern-day housing market. The...

Americans feel stuck in their homes as they ditch plans for ‘dream houses’ – soaring prices & ‘golden handcuffs’ blamed

Kentucky State

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Nashville, TN

Markets Insider

Evictions have climbed 35% year-per-year in cities around the Sun Belt, according to data from a Princeton research group.

Soaring rents have sent evictions spiking 35% in pandemic boom towns

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

WTAJ

How far would mortgage rates need to fall for you to consider buying – or selling – a home this year?

How far do mortgage rates need to fall to break the ‘lock-in effect’?

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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

North Salt Lake, UT

West Valley City, UT

Bountiful, UT

Woods Cross, UT

Midvale, UT

West Jordan, UT

Magna, UT

Sandy, UT

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Housing market slows down, but expert says that won’t decrease prices

SALT LAKE CITY — The housing market has slowed down. But experts say that won’t necessarily lower prices. Here in Utah, June was the third month...

Housing market slows down, but expert says that won’t decrease prices

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