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Trump’s Economic Policies Impacting Housing
Mortgage rates may stay elevated at 6-7% due to inflation and monetary policy. Proposed tax changes could boost homeownership through mortgage deductions and capital gains adjustments.
Utah legislators reject ‘preemption,’ stop two housing bills intended to permit smaller homes
Utah lawmakers are struggling to tackle the state's housing affordability crisis, as recent bills promoting smaller housing types have stalled. HB88 and HB90, which proposed mandatory accessory dwelling units and smaller lot sizes, faced local government...
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Utah House Committee Votes Against Bills That Make Housing More Affordable
A Utah House committee did not vote on two housing bills, HB 88 and HB 90, aimed at addressing the state's housing shortage, despite support from the governor's office. HB 88 would allow detached accessory dwelling units in urban residential zones, while HB...
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Utah lawmakers say no to ‘preemption,’ halt 2 housing bills aimed at allowing smaller homes
Utah lawmakers are facing challenges in addressing the housing affordability crisis, with two bills aimed at allowing smaller homes failing to progress in the legislative session. Rep. Ray Ward's proposals, which included permitting accessory dwelling units and...
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A Utah bill requiring 60 days notice to raise rent fails
A Utah bill requiring landlords to provide two months' notice before raising rent has been halted for the third consecutive year. The House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee rejected HB182, which aimed to give tenants more security. The Utah Rental Housing...