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Green space or homes? Ogden officials debate future of vacant school property
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 29 - 10:30 a.m.
Ogden officials are debating whether a former school property should be converted into green space or left to developers for home construction.
Are mortgage rates continuing to rise?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 29 - 7:40 a.m.
Mortgage rates were up again this week and remain at the highest level in nine months, amid heightened concerns that prices will keep rising due to the war in Iran.
New Lehi community tackles housing affordability, childhood literacy
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 28 - 3:06 p.m.
Holbrook Farms resident Marie Wanlass said she had no idea a literacy center would be built in her community, but she was excited for it during the grand opening on Thursday.
Here's how much Americans need to make now to afford a home
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 28 - 10:00 a.m.
Buying a home got a little more affordable last month, as the amount of money Americans need to earn to afford a typical house for sale in the U.S. in April fell 2%, according to Redfin.
Mortgage rates rose sharply this week across the nation
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 23 - 5:46 p.m.
Mortgage rates reached 6.51% Thursday, the highest level since August 2025, according to Freddie Mac, as the Iran war continues to drive up costs.
Home price reductions happening less often nationwide
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 20 - 10:01 p.m.
Hoping for a price cut when buying a home? That's not as likely to happen as it once was, according to a new Redfin report on Wednesday.
Older adults, families drive increased demand at northern Utah warming center
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 17 - 7:00 p.m.
As a warming center for homeless individuals faces increased demand, its executive director is calling for more permanent solutions.
Mortgage rates hit a new high. What should homebuyers do?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 15 - 8:55 a.m.
Mortgage rates just hit a six-week high at 6.57%, according to Mortgage News Daily, as new reports show inflation is surging in the United States.
US home prices just jumped the most in more than a year
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 13 - 12:10 p.m.
The median sales price for a house in the U.S. reached $396,173 in April, 2.4% higher than in April 2025, according to Redfin, largely because buyers are coming off the sidelines.
Shared ground: Coalition forms to promote affordable housing on public lands
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 8:33 p.m.
In the wake of several efforts to use public lands to develop affordable housing last year, advocates formed a coalition to determine what it would take to make that goal a reality.
New affordable homes bring hope, community to Tooele County
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 4 - 7:11 p.m.
Global nonprofit housing organization Habitat for Humanity is helping those in need of affordable homes build their own, while building community at the same time.
Are mortgage rates heading up again?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 11:28 a.m.
Mortgage rates bounced up this week to to 6.3% for the week that ended Thursday, according to Freddie Mac, as the Iran war is still impacting rates, according to Mortgage News Daily.
Critics say Utah law gives unelected developers too much taxing power
Eric S. Peterson for the Utah Investigative Journalism Project | Posted April 28 - 6:15 a.m.
A Utah law gives unelected developers the power to issue bonds and pass those costs on to homebuyers. Such taxes can amount to second mortgages paid off for decades.
Hidden developers' tax is zapping Utah homebuyers for billions
Eric S. Peterson for the Utah Investigative Journalism Project | Posted April 26 - 4:55 p.m.
An often hidden developers' tax is zapping Utah homebuyers for billions. The debt of public infrastructure districts has exploded to three times that of the state government.
Proposed Murray budget funds police, fire and infrastructure — with tax hike for residents
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 24 - 11:48 a.m.
The Murray mayor's proposed budget looks to boost public service and investments in infrastructure, with a nearly 10% property tax increase.
Tough housing market: Some homeowners opt to remodel rather than buy
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 22 - 8:05 a.m.
A Redfin study found that 43% of Americans chose to remodel their home in the last year, with another 33% saying they plan to do that sometime in the next year. Why?
Provo summit highlights challenges Utahns face in escaping poverty
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 20 - 10:00 p.m.
The Know Poverty summit held in Provo addressed challenges faced by Utahns.
Utah nonprofit founder aims to make evictions 'a thing of the past'
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 15 - 8:37 p.m.
Zachary Quinn, a Provo resident who moved to Utah just six years ago, believes he's found a practical way to keep families housed — and off the streets.
Will fewer homes than expected be sold in the US this year?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 14 - 9:36 p.m.
This was supposed to be the year the U.S. housing market rebounded. And now an expert is stepping back from his optimistic prediction, thanks in part to the Iran war.
Utah's housing crisis: New projects tackling affordability
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 12 - 8:00 p.m.
Nearly 600 families will have access to affordable housing due to an $8 million loan program that Salt Lake City is launching to help build new developments.
Where does Salt Lake City rank in a list of the hottest housing markets?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 11 - 3:01 p.m.
The once red-hot Salt Lake housing market has cooled down considerably, so much so, a recent report says it ranks No. 88 out of 127 housing markets nationwide.
Did mortgage rates just drop after climbing for 5 weeks?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 10 - 9:35 a.m.
Mortgage rates are heading down again as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation reported a 0.09% drop to 6.37% on Thursday, but experts say the reprieve might not last.
Switchpoint breaks ground on new Salt Lake City housing as demand continues to grow
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted April 9 - 6:02 p.m.
Construction for a new Salt Lake City housing project was officially underway Thursday.
Are mortgage rates still going up in the US?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 4 - 6:29 p.m.
Mortgage rates were up again for the fifth straight week. Will the trend continue?
