Unaffordable Utah
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
Provo repeals pathway to acquire mother-in-law, basement apartment permits
The Provo City Council repealed a pathway that has been in place for over a year for homeowners to acquire approval for basement and mother-in-law apartment rentals.1 hour ago
Daniel Woodruff
New study finds more than 1 in 5 renters spend their entire paycheck on rent
A new study from real estate company Redfin finds more than one in five renters spend their entire paycheck on rent.4 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
Why Utah leads the way in ‘golden gigs’
A recent study looked at retirees who have side hustles. The study found Utah leads the way in earnings from those jobs at $825 a month.12 days ago
Verl Johansen, KSL NewsRadio
‘Utah Rising’ group working to make Utah’s economy best in the nation
A private sector group created by the Salt Lake Chamber wants to make Utah's economy the best in the nation.14 days ago
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com
Nonprofit aims to give 10 families a new home in southern Utah
A well-known part of the American Dream is to own a home. A Utah nonprofit is looking for 10 families to help build their own homes and make that dream come true.1 month ago
Daniel Woodruff
Daybreak homeowners brace for big HOA fee increase to fix damaged houses
Some homeowners in South Jordan’s Daybreak community are about to pay hundreds of dollars more a month in HOA fees.1 month ago
Daniel Woodruff
Why are mortgage rates above 7% again?
Homebuyers are grappling with mortgage rates that have once again risen above seven percent.1 month ago
Alex Cabrero
Weber County affordable homes project is first under new state plan
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Weber County Thursday morning, marking the first affordable homes project under a new state plan.1 month ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah city plans to build new affordable housing for essential workers
A Utah city is working on a plan to make housing more affordable for its essential workers like police and firefighters.1 month ago
Mike Anderson
Roads to Understanding: Why Uintah County homeowners say energy affects everything
The Uintah Basin has long been Utah's major source of oil, gas, and coal, so it's no surprise that energy production is a major concern for residents.1 month ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah lawmaker says bigger steps needed to tackle housing crisis
A Utah lawmaker doesn't think the state is doing enough to help homebuyers with the pricey housing market.2 months ago
Mike Anderson
Roads to Understanding: Economic challenges are a leading concern around Ogden and 25th Street
In Weber County, Ogden's historic 25th Street has grown in popularity as a gateway for outdoor recreation, but several small business owners are experiencing challenges that could drive them out.2 months ago
Krystal Hur, CNN
What a hot job market means for inflation
he US job market is still piping hot. That’s raising questions about how fast inflation will continue to cool.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Lawmaker wants to prohibit large companies from buying homes in Utah
A Utah lawmaker wants to prevent large companies from buying homes in the state and turning them into rentals.2 months ago
Dan Rascon
Roads to Understanding: Rapid growth comes with blessings and challenges for Tooele County
About 30 miles straight west of Salt Lake City sits a county that's bursting at the seams – Tooele County. With growing popularity and population come blessings and challenges.2 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Roads to Understanding: Salt Lake City’s west side
The neighborhoods that make up Salt Lake City's west side has historically been underserved, but residents hope that's starting to change through city investment and new housing stock.2 months ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr, KSL NewsRadio
Utah’s economy forecasted to stay strong, aside from home prices
Utah’s economic council forecast for next year shows some slight changes in factors like state population and the unemployment rate, but the most concerning factor is an uncertainty with how much home prices will change.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Author speaks in Utah on solutions to affordable housing crisis
A national expert on housing came to Utah to highlight what he said are solutions to the affordable housing crisis.2 months ago
Darby Sparks
AI software allegedly used to inflate rent nationwide could be affecting Utah market
About half of Americans are considered rent burdened, or paying over thirty-percent of their paychecks on rent.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah County leaders pitch 48% tax hike to residents at open house
Utah County wants to raise taxes by 48%, and leaders are trying to show taxpayers exactly where that money would go.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Mortgage lenders see uptick in refinance, new purchase activity with lower rates
Lenders in Utah and across the country are seeing an uptick in people looking for mortgages.2 months ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah city tries ‘out-of-the-box’ approach to address housing crisis
Amid all the talk about housing affordability and the need to increase supply, one city in northern Utah is trying a different way to make a dent in the problem.3 months ago
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.3 months ago
