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U.S. home prices hit a record high as sales fell. Here’s how housing experts explain the trends

Gary Dickson

U.S. median home prices hit record highs for the second consecutive month, while existing home sales fell 5.4% in June. The high prices and mortgage rates have deterred buyers, leading to slow sales. Housing experts attribute this trend to high demand, low inventory, and aging population. Government proposals aim to address housing affordability, while some states have implemented their own policies. Continue reading U.S. home prices hit a record high as sales fell. Here’s how housing experts explain the trends

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Commissioners spend majority of time In closed sessions; attempt to address increasing attendance cap for event center

Gary Dickson

The Union County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Union County Courthouse in Elk Point. The meeting lasted from 8:30 to 11:13 a.m., or two hours and 43 minutes. All five commissioners and the county auditor were present.

During that time span, the commissioners went into executive session three different times. The first one was for a personnel matter and lasted 22 minutes. The second one was for a legal matter and lasted eight minutes. The third executive session was also to discuss a legal matter and it lasted 57 minutes. The total time the commissioners spent in executive sessions which are closed to the public was 65 minutes. Continue reading Commissioners spend majority of time In closed sessions; attempt to address increasing attendance cap for event center

Business, Community, Pondering and Wandering, Siouxland, TelecommunicationsLeave a comment

Does fiber broadband increase your home’s value?

Gary Dickson

There are always a lot of lofty claims associated with new products and services and this new FTTH has not been afraid to use them. One claim in particular is that the service will increase the value of one’s home. The claim is based on a single study done in 2015 and was sponsored by the Fiber Broadband Association, a national trade organization. Continue reading Does fiber broadband increase your home’s value?