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Weekly mortgage demand rises as interest rates fall to two-year low


Weekly mortgage demand rises as interest rates fall to two-year low

A house with a “Sold” sign from a real estate company in North Patchogue, New York. Steve Post | Newsday | Getty Images Mortgage rates fell again last week, and expectations that they could fall even further caused demand for mortgage loans, especially for refinancing, to suddenly skyrocket. The Federal Reserve is expected to make […]

How the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision could affect real estate prices


How the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision could affect real estate prices

Now that inflation has subsided, the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by at least 0.25 percentage points this week. That should be good news for all Americans who need credit: business owners, students, and anyone looking to buy a home. Until March 2022, the United States enjoyed historically low interest rates. In […]

Here is the inflation breakdown for August 2024 – in one chart


Here is the inflation breakdown for August 2024 – in one chart

Grace Cary | Moment | Inflation continued to decline in August, suggesting that the rapidly rising prices that have plagued the U.S. economy for nearly three years during the pandemic are increasingly fading into the background. Inflationary pressures are easing overall, said Sarah House, senior economist at Wells Fargo Economics. The consumer price index, which […]

Lauren Boebert and Trisha Calvarese discuss the economy and veterans care


Lauren Boebert and Trisha Calvarese discuss the economy and veterans care

U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert and her Democratic opponent Trisha Calvarese argued about veterans’ care, the national debt and the congressional record on Tuesday during their only scheduled debate in the race for the 4th Congressional District seat. Calvarese, a former speechwriter and union activist, has repeatedly attacked Boebert’s record in Congress, criticizing the Republican for […]

A Lesson in Rent Control in Argentina – Twin Cities


A Lesson in Rent Control in Argentina – Twin Cities

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“Out of place” development sparks resistance among West Ashley residents


“Out of place” development sparks resistance among West Ashley residents

CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — West Ashley residents are concerned about the demolition of historic homes. They say they are upset not only about the houses that are gone, but also about the new ones that look like they don’t fit there. “The city needs to start doing this. And it needs to start immediately. There […]

Oxford US Army veteran gets new mini-house


Oxford US Army veteran gets new mini-house

An army of volunteers and donors got to work after learning of the horrific living conditions of the disabled 71-year-old veteran OXFORD, Mississippi (WCBI) – On a road in Lafayette County, U.S. Army veteran Frankie Dunn, hiding under a tent to find some shelter from the heat, was the guest of honor at a brief […]

Federal grants for residential energy rebates are being paid out to states; when can Tennessee residents expect to apply? • Tennessee Lookout


Federal grants for residential energy rebates are being paid out to states; when can Tennessee residents expect to apply? • Tennessee Lookout

More than $8 billion earmarked for residential energy rebates in the Inflation Reduction Act is slowly flowing out of federal coffers, but Tennessee residents will likely have to wait until spring 2025 to claim their chunk of money. Each state must develop its own plan for distributing the funds, which can give money back to […]

Whitefish makes progress in shutting down illegal vacation rentals


Whitefish makes progress in shutting down illegal vacation rentals

The Whitefish City Council received an update on the new short-term rental enforcement process and discussed possible changes to the Legacy Homes Program at a work session last week. Codi Evenson, Whitefish’s short-term rental specialist, was hired last spring to get a handle on the number of illegally operated vacation properties. A short-term rental is […]

Whitefish makes progress in shutting down illegal vacation rentals


Whitefish makes progress in shutting down illegal vacation rentals

The Whitefish City Council received an update on the new short-term rental enforcement process and discussed possible changes to the Legacy Homes Program at a work session last week. Codi Evenson, Whitefish’s short-term rental specialist, was hired last spring to get a handle on the number of illegally operated vacation properties. A short-term rental is […]