Unaffordable Utah
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.2 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.2 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.3 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.3 months ago
Ladd Egan
Unaffordable Utah: Shift your budget to combat inflation
After battling high inflation for nearly two years and a rollercoaster of gas prices, experts say it’s time for Utahns to make some budget shifts to survive the persistent higher prices.4 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Tips to reduce your utility bills this winter
A lot of Utahns are shelling out more to keep their homes warm this winter -- about 17% more due to inflation.4 months ago
Matt Gephardt
Gephardt Busts Inflation: Rent prices down nationwide but very high in Utah
All over the country, the cost of rent is finally starting to go down. But that is not the case here in Utah.6 months ago
Ladd Egan
Unaffordable Utah: Keep the holiday magic alive without breaking the bank
From the Thanksgiving turkey to the presents under the tree, the holidays are expected to be more expensive this year.7 months ago
Ladd Egan
Unaffordable Utah: Mortgage rates climb again as buyers look for price reductions
Utah's housing market is whiplashing as last year's buying frenzy seems to have slowed down to signs of a recession.8 months ago
Jed Boal, KSL TV
Work begins on 300 affordable housing units for Salt Lake seniors
Salt Lake County made a big move Friday to preserve and improve nearly 300 affordable housing units for seniors.11 months ago
Ladd Egan
Home valuations jump dramatically, but watchdog group expects modest increase in property taxes
Assessors across Utah are finishing up home valuations for upcoming property tax notices, and two counties are already reporting big increases in values.12 months ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Utah housing expert predicts pullback in activity because of mortgage rates
An expert in Utah’s housing market expects that rising mortgage rates will cause a pullback in real estate activity and a slowdown in home price increases.12 months ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
SLC neighborhood townhall questions Affordable Housing Incentives
Thursday night, concerns arose at a community townhall in a Salt Lake City neighborhood over an affordable housing incentives proposal, that some worry is deeply flawed.1 year ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Unaffordable Utah: Budget-friendly family summer fun
After two summers of pandemic restrictions, Utah families are itching to have some fun. If inflation, gas prices, and sky-high plane tickets are taxing your budget, don't worry! KSL has the solutions.1 year ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
National home builder confidence drops to two-year low
For the fifth straight month, national home builder confidence fell, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.1 year ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Moab workers struggle to find places to live during housing crisis
One of Utah’s most popular tourist destinations is facing a crisis. Tourists flocking to Moab have plenty of options when it comes to places to stay, but the workers who keep the town running say they can’t afford to live there and there aren’t enough places to rent.1 year ago
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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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
