Unaffordable Utah
Eliza Pace
Utah ranked No. 5 worst state to find a starter home
In a recent study, Utah was ranked the fifth worst state to find a starter home. Here's why.6 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah has more ‘million-dollar cities’ as home prices climb
A new Zillow study put Utah in the top 15 states with the most "million-dollar cities." But other places in Utah aren't incredibly less expensive, economists say.15 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
Governor highlights bills to help Utah homebuyers, but will they make a difference?
Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday highlighted several new bills he just signed into law that are aimed at getting more buyers into the market.21 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah senators kill compromise bill giving tenants more notice of rent increases
A Utah lawmaker’s push to give tenants more notice of rent increases hit a wall as Republicans on a Senate committee voted not to advance it.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah lawmakers eye changes to first-time homebuyer program
Utah's new first-time homebuyer program could soon be changing.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Proposal to expand Utah’s earned income tax credit stalls at Legislature
A bill that would have expanded Utah’s earned income tax credit by making it refundable failed to pass out of a legislative committee Tuesday afternoon.3 months ago
Matt Gephardt
Why Utahns struggle more than most of the nation with their credit card bills
Utahns are struggling more than most to pay their credit card bills on time.3 months ago
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV
How a little-known insurance report can save homebuyers thousands
You've heard the phrase, “If these walls could talk.” Boy, wouldn't it be nice if it was that easy when you're buying a home that its walls could tell you what they’ve been through?3 months ago
Shelby Lofton and Michael Houck
Mother-son business duo share restaurant’s financial struggles on social media
A family-owned Chilean restaurant is asking for the community's help as money struggles may force them to close.4 months ago
Kevin Freking, Associated Press
US homelessness up 12% to highest reported level as rents soar and coronavirus pandemic aid lapses
The United States has experienced a 12% increase in homelessness, to its highest reported level. Federal officials Friday said soaring rents and a winding down of coronavirus pandemic assistance combined to put housing out of reach for more Americans.4 months ago
Mike Anderson
Gov. Cox reveals 2025 budget plan with focus on starter homes
Governor Spencer Cox released his budget plans for 2025 Tuesday that he will now pass on to the legislature for review. Among his top priorities is a focus on bringing more starter homes to Utah.5 months ago
Katie McKellar, Deseret News
4 Utah markets make U.S. top 25 list of falling home prices
Nationally, the U.S. housing market has been resilient even in the face of mortgage rates over 7%.5 months ago
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage
Rent prices drop along Wasatch Front, but for how long?
After more than a decade of increases, rent prices along the Wasatch Front are dropping as Utah finally follows the national trend. But renters here shouldn’t expect it to last.5 months ago
Alex Veiga, AP Business Writer and Ladd Egan, KSL TV
The average long-term US mortgage rate surges to 7.49%, its highest level since December 2000
The cost of financing a home surged again this week as the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed to its highest level since December 2000.7 months ago
Associated Press
Child care programs just lost thousands of federal dollars. Families, providers scramble to cope
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country were cut off from funding Saturday Utah7 months ago
Anna Bahney, CNN
New home sales dropped in August as mortgage rates climbed
New home sales dropped in August from the month before, as mortgage rates topped 7% and rose to the highest levels in more than 20 years.7 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
Park City to address pedestrian safety, affordable housing
Park City has invited the community to a public meeting Tuesday night to go over the city's hopes to improve the lack of affordable housing along with pedestrian, bike, and transit.7 months ago
Ashley Moser
Utah County farm provides fresh produce to local food pantry
A local food pantry will get more than just canned goods this fall after a Utah County farm looks for a unique way to give back. Wilkerson Farm in Orem partnered with Tabitha’s Way to grow fresh fruits and veggies for families in need.7 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua and Michael Houck, KSL TV
7 new Utah affordable house projects announced
A new development plan could help Utah families struggling to find affordable housing.7 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Parents buying homes for their adult children
There’s a surprising growing trend in real estate. Parents and older adults are buying homes for their adult children.7 months ago
KSL TV
Sunday Edition: Megan McArdle and Moe Egan
This week on Sunday Edition, Boyd Matheson is joined by Washington Post columnist and author Megan McArdle as they examine the obstacles people across the nation are facing to building better lives. Then, the Director of Neighbor Recruitment for The Other Side Village Moe Egan talks about how the village is preparing for its first villagers. And, Boyd shares his thoughts on what makes a village- a place where we all exist- the most valuable.8 months ago
Ladd Egan
45 Utahns buy homes in initial week of $20k assistance program
More than $3 million has already been spoken for during the first week of Utah’s new, $20,000 first-time homebuyer assistance program.9 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Utah releases online tool to make home valuations more transparent
As home prices have risen in recent years, many homeowners have found themselves paying more in property taxes even if their mortgage rate remains the same.9 months ago
