Unaffordable Utah
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 days 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%.26 days 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.1 month 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 2000.2 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 Utah2 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.2 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.4 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.4 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.5 months ago
Matt Gephardt
Rent prices dropping nationwide but Wasatch Front renters face different picture
While rent has been slowly decreasing in Utah, compared to other parts of the country, it's still falling behind.5 months ago
Andrew Adams
Lender: New Utah First-Time Homebuyers Assistance Program doesn’t go far enough
A new Utah program designed to give first-time homebuyers a break on their new house purchases is receiving criticism for how practical it is.5 months ago
By Anna Bahney, CNN
US mortgage rates climb to highest level since November
US mortgage rates jumped higher last week as uncertainty about the debt ceiling standoff sent bond yields rising.6 months ago
KSL TV
Sunday Edition: Democratic Presidential Election, Utah All-Day Kindergarten, Guiding Our Growth Program
This week on Sunday Edition, Doug talks with former state senator Scott Howell about the Democratic Nomination for the Presidential Election, Christine Elegante from the Utah State School Board about the all-day kindergarten program, and Envision Utah's Ari Bruening about the Guiding Our Growth Program.7 months ago
Ladd Egan
Utah’s $20k first-time homebuyer assistance program starts in July
Utah’s new $20,000 first-time homebuyer assistance program created by the legislature earlier this year is set to rollout in the beginning of July.7 months ago
Ladd Egan
Unaffordable Utah: Start a side gig to bring in extra cash
Looking for a way to stretch your family’s budget and battle inflation? A side gig could bring in extra income to make ends meet, pay off debt or make a large purchase.7 months ago
Anna Bahney, CNN and Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Mortgage rates climb to the highest level in a month
Mortgage rates rose this week, after five weeks of falling.8 months ago
Matt Gephardt & Sloan Schrage
Utah’s red-hot housing market is calming down, so is now a good time to buy a house?
It may not be the buying frenzy we saw a couple of years ago, but licensed realtor Jennifer Gilchrist said the Wasatch Front's housing market is still plenty robust, partly because we are now in the spring home-buying season.8 months ago
Ladd Egan
Utah bill seeks to help first-time homebuyers
A bill making its way through the Utah Legislature would create a first-time homebuyer assistance program.10 months ago
Britt Johnson, KSLNewsRadio
Utah ranks 45th in the country for affordable housing
It’s no surprise that housing is expensive right now, but it’s that way everywhere, right? Wrong.10 months ago
