Unaffordable Utah
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com
New Utah report links housing affordability to negative health outcomes
A new report by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute links housing affordability to indirect and direct health impacts for Utahns.12 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
‘Locked in’: Nearly 3 out of 4 Utah homeowners have mortgage rate below 4%
A significant number of homeowners are sitting on mortgage rates much lower than what is available today.23 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
How new rules taking effect will impact Utah homebuyers and sellers
After a major settlement between realtors and home sellers, the rules regarding buying and selling a home are about to change.1 month ago
Alex Veiga, AP Business Writer
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage ticks up to 6.49%, near its lowest level in more than a year
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage edged higher this week, holding close to its lowest level in more than a year.1 month ago
Daniel Woodruff
With lower mortgage rates, is now the time to refinance your home?
Newly falling mortgage rates have led to a surge of interest in refinancing according to lenders.1 month ago
Daniel Woodruff
Should Utahns worry about a recession after the latest jobs report?
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected, and unemployment ticked up, sending the stock market diving. So, are we heading towards a recession?2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Cost of homeowner’s insurance in Utah up by double digits each year since 2022
Homeowner's insurance costs have risen by double-digit percentages for the last three years. The Utah insurance commissioner has concerns, and advice.3 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah’s median home price rises to $500k despite high mortgage rates
Even with high mortgage rates, Utah's home prices are still going up, as the median price for a home in the state is $500,000.3 months ago
Karah Brackin
AI and budgeting are the biggest challenges for newer graduates, experts say
With graduation season in full swing, the “real world” challenges graduates face may look a little different this year.4 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Rent costs are up nationally, but what about Utah?
While some aspects of inflation are cooling down, the cost of renting has continued rising.4 months ago
Matt Gephardt
Gephardt Busts Inflation: Will shopping specialty food markets save you money?
To save money on your groceries, a specialty food market might not come to mind. But KSL Consumer Investigator Matt Gephardt found branching out to specialty food markets might help you bust some grocery inflation.4 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Is grocery shopping ‘frustrating and stressful’? Here are ways to stretch your dollars
High food prices are squeezing Utah families, and going to the grocery store can be a frustrating experience.4 months ago
Alex Veiga, AP Business Writer
Redfin agrees to pay $9.25 million to settle real estate broker commission lawsuits
Redfin has agreed to pay $9.25 million to settle federal lawsuits that claim U.S. homeowners were saddled with artificially inflated broker commissions when they sold their homes.5 months ago
Eliza Pace
Study finds nearly 40% of homeowners don’t believe they could afford their home if buying today
A new study shows 40% of U.S. homebuyers don't believe they could afford their home if they bought it today.5 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utahns are ‘fed up and priced out,’ new Utah survey finds
The study conducted by the Utah Foundation reveals that housing affordability and politicians ignoring voters are the top two concerns among Utahns.5 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Simple ways to fight back against rising insurance costs
It’s one of the most painful parts of inflation right now – rising insurance costs.5 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
‘I got frustrated and gave up’: High mortgage rates keep some Utah homebuyers on the sidelines
Some Utah homebuyers are beginning to give up on owning a home as mortgage rates continue to gatekeep them.5 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Moab trailer park residents forced into eviction by city after insurance complications
A community in a Moab trailer park is facing eviction, after they waited for six years for an affordable housing project to complete.5 months ago
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.5 months 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.6 months 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.6 months 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.7 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah lawmakers eye changes to first-time homebuyer program
Utah's new first-time homebuyer program could soon be changing.7 months ago
