Unaffordable Utah
Matt Gephardt, KSL TV
Gephardt Busts Inflation: How to persuade your landlord to lower your rent
It is a familiar refrain heard in Utah: The cost of renting a place to live is going through the roof. It is certainly something you do not have to tell renters. They are very aware of that fact.2 years ago
Anna Bahney, CNN Business
Signs of a housing bubble are brewing
US home prices have soared to new heights and keep on climbing, and now some researchers and economists are saying they have seen signs of a housing bubble brewing.2 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Unaffordable Utah: Salt Lake County’s apartment market the tightest in history
Renters in Salt Lake County are facing increased rental rates and low vacancy even as the county experiences an unprecedented apartment boom.2 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
How much is inflation costing Utah families each month?
Inflation is costing Utah households and those in other Mountain West states an extra $511 every month, markedly higher than the national average increase of $385 per month, according to a new Congressional report.2 years ago
Matt Rascon, KSL TV
Utahns concerned about high inflation rate, poll shows
A recent Deseret News/Hinkley Institute of Politics poll of more than 800 Utah voters showed 93% are somewhat or very concerned about inflation.2 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Unaffordable Utah: How to prepare for interest rate hikes
With high inflation sticking around, a series of possible interest rate hikes could help bring higher prices under control but also gradually increase the cost of borrowing money.2 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Group calls for Utah to end sales tax on grocery food
A group of religious leaders, Democratic lawmakers and advocates gathered in Salt Lake City Wednesday afternoon to call for an end to Utah’s sales tax on grocery food.2 years ago
Ladd Egan and Cindy St. Clair, KSL TV
Unaffordable Utah: Strategies & solutions to survive the inflation storm
Inflation is running hot. Prices keep rising on everything from gas to groceries and utilities, and economists say those higher prices could be with us for a while. But don’t panic – Ladd Egan shares steps you can take to protect your budget and ride out the inflation storm.2 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Utah’s home buying frenzy calming down, prices remain high
The Beehive State’s housing market is catching its breath, according to the Utah Association of Realtors, but prices remain high and inventory low.3 years ago
Ladd Egan and Cindy St. Clair, KSL TV
No home for tiny homes: Living small hits roadblocks in Utah communities
Cheaper. Smaller. More eco-friendly. There’s a lot to love about tiny homes. But as Ladd Egan found out, living the tiny life comes with some big roadblocks.3 years ago
Debbie Worthen
Unaffordable Utah: Rental, housing prices forcing families into homelessness
As home and rent prices go up in Utah, there is an increasing number of families that are unable to find affordable housing.3 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Utah Home Prices Climb $105K In One Year To New Record High
The median home sales price in Utah hit a new record high of $450,000 last month, according to the Utah Association of Realtors, marking the 111th consecutive month of home price increases in the state.3 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Report: Utah’s Housing Wage Is $20.21 Per Hour To Afford 2-Bedroom Apartment
Full-time workers in the Beehive State need to earn just over $20 an hour in order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment said a new joint report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Utah Housing Coalition.3 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Imbalanced Market Pushes Utah Home Prices To Record High
Buyer demand, coupled with a lack of available homes on the market, pushed home prices to a new record high in May, according to a new report from the Utah Association of Realtors.3 years ago
Ladd Egan
Utah Home Prices Jump Again, Hit Record Sales in April
A record number of homes sold in Utah during the month of April, even as the median sales price jumped nearly 27% over the last year, according to a report released by the Utah Association of Realtors.3 years ago
Matt Gephardt, KSL TV
Why Salt Lake’s Real Estate Market Stays Red Hot In Spite Of Pandemic
If you have been in the market for a new place to call home in Utah, then you likely know how tough it is to be a buyer right now — faced with sky-high prices and homes selling like hotcakes.3 years ago
Ladd Egan
Already High Grocery Prices Expected To Rise Again
A year after the pandemic disrupted supply chains and emptied grocery store shelves, Utahns are still feeling pain in the checkout line as food prices continue their upward march.3 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
South Jordan, Ivory Homes Complete Affordable Houses For Frontline Workers
The City of South Jordan and Ivory Homes announced the completion of nine new affordable homes for city and local school district employees through a workforce housing collaboration.3 years ago
Ladd Egan
Utah’s Median Home Price Climbs To $405K
Home prices in Utah continued moving higher as the median sales price reached a record high of $405,000 in March, according to data compiled by the Utah Association of Realtors.3 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Homebuyers Warned To Watch For Details In Building Contracts
With the price of lumber skyrocketing, real estate experts are warning homebuyers to pay close attention to contracts with builders and understand who is responsible for rising construction costs.3 years ago
Ladd Egan
Are Californians To Blame For Utah’s Surging Home Prices?
It’s a common story heard throughout Utah’s housing industry: Californians are arriving with plenty of cash in hand, outbidding local homebuyers and driving up the costs of housing; but an analysis by the Utah Foundation finds that does not seem to be the reason for steep increases in home and rental prices.3 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Lack Of Options Leads To Bidding Wars For Utah Homebuyers
Homebuyers in the Beehive State are facing intense competition and bidding wars due to strong demand and a lack of available homes for sale, according to real estate experts.3 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
‘Unprecedented’ Lumber Prices Add $25k To New Home Cost
Demand isn’t the only thing driving up the cost of a new home. Out-of-control lumber prices have added tens of thousands of dollars to the price of construction, according to a national analysis.3 years ago
