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The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...
February 24, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, signed a joint letter to President Donald Trump with 19 other conservative Secretaries of State urging the repeal of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This repeal would cut government fees and red tape for small business owners across the United States. "The CTA is a classic example of the disastrous policies championed by the Biden-Harris administration. It is blatant government overreach, and I will continue to...
Februa 24, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - Citing a desire to preserve honest elections and protect Alabama's ballot box from manipulation, State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announced on Monday that he will be a Republican candidate for Secretary of State during the 2026 campaign cycle. "Alabama needs a committed conservative who will shield our elections from fraud while blocking illegal immigrants and other ineligible individuals from registering to vote," Sorrell said. "As secretary of state, I will...
February 24, 2025 - MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 11. This seat was previously held by Rep. Randall Shedd, who resigned February 17, 2025, to join the office of Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger. Governor Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, May 13, 2025; the special primary runoff, if necessary, for Tuesday, June 10, 2025; and the special general election for Tuesday, August 26, 2025. "...
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a prescription medication that's approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for both managing blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes and for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. If you've been taking Ozempic, you're probably familiar with its side effects. You may be experiencing some "fun" gastrointestinal upset, including nausea and vomiting, as your body gets used to the medication. The go...
When a California doctor asked state Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan to sign a form allowing AI to transcribe her child's medical visit, she refused. Her concern? Intimate medical conversations are being shared with for-profit tech companies, according to an October 2024 Associated Press investigation. Her hesitation reflects a growing tension across industries as artificial intelligence transforms business operations. While AI adoption has nearly doubled in the past year, with 65% of...
Federal EV tax credits in 2024 top out at $7,500 if you're buying a new car and $4,000 if you're buying a used car, while the bank or the automaker's finance company can take a $7,500 tax credit for EV leases, but may discount your lease accordingly. If you want to skip the fine print, click here to jump straight to the full list of cars that qualify for an EV tax credit. Otherwise, Edmunds takes a quick look at the key rules for each scenario—buying new, buying used, and leasing—and then dig...
For homebuyers who are still on the fence about buying, renting the American dream for the time being could be the next best thing. As home prices continue to increase, down payment amounts remain discouraging and high mortgage rates keep many on the sidelines, the build-to-rent, or BTR, sector offers renters not just options, but peace of mind. The flexibility of renting, coupled with extra perks such as community amenities and covered maintenance, make single-family homes in build-to-rent...
February 24, 2025 - MARION, AL - The Marion Fire and Rescue department was called out to the campus of the now defunct Judson College on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 at 3:15PM. As there was heavy smoke emanating from the Bowling Library building on the deserted campus. When the Marion police arrived upon the scene, they found that a man by the name of Micah Hester was still inside the library building, even though, it was on fire. The forty-four years old man had barricaded himself inside the...
February 25, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance the Republican budget resolution. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL04) released a statement after voting in favor of the budget package, which he said was a critical first step in advancing President Trump's America First agenda. "In November, more than 83% of voters in Alabama's Fourth District cast their ballots for President Trump, making it clear that they wanted a return to strong, conservative l...
February 25, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution largely on party lines. U.S. Representatives Terri Sewell (D-AL07) and Shomari Figures (D-AL02) voted against House Republicans' budget bill. Congresswoman Sewell in a statement said that she could not support the proposal because it calls for cuts to health care benefits. "To rip health care away from millions of Americans in order to give tax cuts to the very wealthy is unconscionable," said R...
Creating a unique business name is one of the most exciting parts of starting a new business. This name is a key feature of your brand, and it's smart to protect it with a registered trademark. A trademark could be a word, phrase, tagline, or logo associated with your product or service. Getting a trademark gives you exclusive rights to identify your product or service with that name or tagline, informs everyone that you own that trademark, and legally bars others from using it or piggybacking o...
February 23, 2025 - AUBURN, AL – Core Scientific announced that it plans to invest $135 million to bring it's data center to Auburn. Economic developer Dr. Nicole J. Wadsworth told the Alabama Gazette, "Data centers are crucial to Alabama's economy and technological infrastructure and support industries such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and government services. Our state's strategic location, affordable energy, and business-friendly policies have attracted major data center i...
February 25, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) joined U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) to introduce the NIH Reform Act to increase congressional oversight on leadership at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The NIH Reform Act would separate the NIAID into three national research institutes: the National Institute of Allergic Diseases, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, and the National Institute of Immunologic Dis...
What 0% APR means is that you can make purchases and pay no interest for a period of nine, 12, or even 15 months after opening a business credit card. This means you don't need to pay the balance in full every month to avoid interest during this time. In this guide, Ramp covers how to choose the right 0% APR business credit card for you, plus tips for increasing your chances of qualifying for these card offers. How Does APR Work on a Business Credit Card? Small business credit cards t...
February 23, 2025 – The Alabama economy has been roaring and nowhere is that more apparent than at the Port of Mobile where ships are lined up to take on Alabama exports. According to the Alabama Department of Commerce, state exports totaled $26.8 billion in 2024. That is down 2% from 2023, but up 30% from 2019. The Alabama Department of Commerce has put a lot of time and effort into the Export Alabama initiative and those efforts are paying off. Christina Stimpson is the Chief Officer of C...
(Montgomery, Ala) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall led a 23-State amicus brief in support of President Trump's Executive Order requiring federal agencies to stop funding sex-change procedures for minors. The Order was challenged by plaintiffs represented by the ACLU and Lambda Legal in federal court in Maryland. "President Trump has brought common sense back to the White House, but organizations like the ACLU continue pressing their radical agenda by asking courts to order the f...
The mighty dollar is flexing its muscle in 2025. It's trading for more yen, yuan, and pounds than in the past two years. Its value compared to foreign currencies may seem esoteric, but it matters to consumers' wallets right now. A strong dollar touches everything—the morning coffee run, that shiny new iPhone, and whether or not companies are considering layoffs. America's economy continues to outperform its rivals, and the Fed isn't rushing to slash interest rates. That has pushed the dollar t...
