Housing + Homelessness
Don Brinkerhoff
Utah’s housing shortage: Could baby boomers downsizing be the solution?
Nationally, economists think retiring baby boomers downsizing their homes could be a rapid solution to the housing shortage.2 years ago
Adam Small
2023 saw far fewer building permits in Utah, report says
The Ogden-Clearfield metro area had the biggest percentage decline in building permits year-over-year, nose-diving by 34%.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Fewer people moving to Utah means slower economic growth
Utah's economic growth has slowed, with the Department of Workforce Services revealing fewer people are migrating to Utah than years prior.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Salt Lake City secures record amount of affordable housing funding
A record a record $17.7 million in funding has been secured to go towards affordable housing in Salt Lake City.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Can’t afford new home? Would you renovate a fixer-upper?
Is it worth the work and money to attempt to renovate a fixer-upper home? Realtor discusses pros and cons.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Would you tap into retirement savings to buy a home?
Would you tap retirement savings to buy a home? Here's what to consider before taking such a step.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
$418M settlement may drop costs for home sellers in Utah, U.S.
A $418 million settlement on Friday may cut the costs of selling a home in Utah and across the nation.2 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Salt Lake City residents see 11% increase in monthly bills, with rent taking biggest bite
Rent chews up most of the monthly budget as Salt Lake City residents see 11% rise in expenses compared with last year.2 years ago
Heather Peterson
UVU offers freshman housing option for the first time
Starting this fall, Utah Valley University will offer on-campus housing to incoming freshman for the first time. The college says its in an effort to help freshman feel more connected to the UVU community.2 years ago
Samantha Murphy Kelly
That security camera and smart doorbell you’re using may have some major security flaws
Privacy and security issues continue to happen with more than one version of security cameras and smart doorbells.2 years ago
Heather Peterson
$14.2 million awarded to Navajo Nation and Hopi Reservation for solar electricity
Right now, more than 10,000 homes on the Navajo Nation and Hopi Reservation are not connected to the electricity grid.2 years ago
Becky Bruce
Code Blue Alert issued for multiple northern Utah counties
Salt Lake County declared a Code Blue Alert on Sunday night and multiple Utah counties expected similar conditions Monday.2 years ago
Heather Peterson
Food pantries running low due to spike in demand
According to Feeding America, 316,980 people are facing hunger in Utah, and 93,050 are children.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah home prices not likely to fall soon, says real-estate expert
Utah home prices are back up and so are interest rates -- and they will stay high says a Utah real-estate expert.2 years ago
Mariah Maynes
No one-size-fits-all solution to help those experiencing homelessness, expert says
Those experiencing homelessness in Utah often are presented with similar options, regardless of their situation.2 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Expert weighs in on home prices in Utah
Home prices in Utah are staying relatively flat however, fluctuating interest rates are pricing homebuyers out.2 years ago
Peter Johnston
Code blue bill would open emergency beds at 18 degrees
The legislature is considering whether to raise the temperature at which emergency beds open up during code blue alerts.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Salt Lake business leaders show support for governor’s budget plan to help homeless people in Utah
Leaders who approve of the budget plan said they had seen a huge difference in downtown Salt Lake over the past six months.2 years ago
Anna Bahney, CNN
US homebuilding sees biggest drop since April 2020
Housing starts, a measure of new home construction, fell by 14.8%, compared with the previous month.2 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Neuro-inclusive housing: helping autistic adults find their independence
Over 50,000 people with autism enter adulthood every year. What resources when it comes to neuro-inclusive housing, does Utah offer to them?2 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Volunteers to assess homelessness in Utah
Volunteers from several Salt Lake County organizations will conduct a region-wide, Point-in-Time Count. The count will assess homelessness in Utah through survey questions and counting.3 years ago
Kennedy Camarena
Pets are being abandoned at higher rates because their owners can’t find a place to live
In 2023, Utah animal agencies reported a huge increase in abandoned pets, and the source of the problem is the human housing issue.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Bill would keep landlord honest about apartment for rent
A bill before the upcoming legislative session would require landlords to disclose to tenants any and all defects or problems with the rental — even those not readily apparent — before signing a lease agreement.3 years ago
