Mortgage rates just hit a 22-year high—it’ll continue to be a ‘drag on home sales,’ Realtor.com chief economist says

By: Sydney LakeSeptember 29, 2023 at 10:33 AM Getty ImagesThe 30-year fixed-rate mortgage just hit its highest point in nearly 23 years, coming in at 7.31% on Thursday. While the mortgage rate has fluctuated somewhat during the past few months, it’s stayed heartily above 6%. This time last year the rate was 6.7%. But above…

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Residents pack Northern Arizona Healthcare forum about proposed hospital

FLAGSTAFF — As organizers with “vote no” signs lined the entrance to the parking lot, dozens of people packed Flagstaff’s Murdoch Center Wednesday evening for Northern Arizona Healthcare’s two-hour question and answer session about its proposed hospital that will be on the November ballot in the form of Proposition 480.Northern Arizona Healthcare CEO Dave Cheney,…

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Home-flipping HGTV stars launch new venture to help homeowners save money on their bills: ‘Many homeowners receive poor advice’

While installing solar panels is appealing to many homeowners who want to cut back on utility costs, it can be a daunting task. HGTV stars Heather and Tarek El Moussa have launched a solar energy company to streamline this complicated process.Heather and Tarek rose to fame in their roles in real estate shows like “Selling…

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Steep wage hikes for union workers mark the ‘final echo’ of the inflation surge, Goldman Sachs says

By Wage increases for union workers don’t signal a coming resurgence of inflation, Goldman Sachs said.  Recent strikes and reports of unions gaining more pay mark “the final echo of last year’s inflation surge.” Wage gains for unions come amid a tight labor market and sticky inflation. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!…

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