The homeownership and rental vacancy rates in the United States for the third quarter of 2024 have been reported.
U.S. Government Reports National Housing Vacancy Rates for Q3, 2024 The U.S. government is reporting that the national vacancy rates for Q3, 2024 were 6.9% for rental housing and 1% for homeowner housing. The national homeownership rate for Q3 2024 was 65.6%. In addition, approximately 89.9% of the housing units in the United States in […]
The Hispanic Population in America is Continuously Increasing
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates Diversity The U.S. Census Bureau reminds us that Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, honors the contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. This celebration highlights the diversity that enriches the cultural tapestry of the […]
The Pacific Legal Foundation is seeking a review by Michigan’s Supreme Court of an unconstitutional tax foreclosure scheme.
The Pacific Legal Foundation recently announced that a Michigan mother has appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court to uphold her constitutional right to fair compensation after her home was foreclosed on by Manistee County, sold, and the county kept $102,636 more than she owed. Chelsea Koetter, a single mother of two, fell behind on her […]
Get ready for the Back to School Sales Tax Holidays in 2024! Save big with OFFICE DEPOT AND BOSTON REIA DISCOUNTS
Several states across the nation are holding off sales tax holidays for the back-to-school season. Whether you think this is good or bad public policy can be saved for another day; the bottom-line is saving your hard-earned money! The data has been provided by the Federation of Tax Administrators and actually covers the entire year […]
States with Cities Over 250k People
The Visual Capitalist reports that more than 80% of the American population resides in an urban area. Utilizing Census data, the infographic below highlights the U.S. states with cities boasting over 250,000 residents. Stay safe and enjoy your Friday! Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist. View infographic here The article States with Cities Over 250k […]
WalletHub’s Best & Worst Places To Raise a Family – 2024
[ad_1] WalletHub says the average American can expect to move an estimated 12 times in a lifetime. They say moving can be a sign of opportunity, prompted by a new job or long-term wealth accumulation, but people may also move because of instability such as foreclosure or job loss. With that in mind, they compared […]
80 years after D-Day
Omaha Beach today. Yesterday marked the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord (D-Day) on June 6, 1944, when nearly 160,000 allied troops, led by the United States, invaded occupied France, signaling the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. The infographic below from Encyclopedia Britannica provides a snapshot of that historic day. Many of the brave […]
Top American cities for singles
Zumper has compiled a list of the best cities for singles based on factors such as median rent, percentage of single population, cost of living, median income, unemployment rate, and access to dining and entertainment. They have identified the top 10 states for singles, including Atlanta, GA; St. Louis, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Boston, MA; Madison, […]
The date of Mother’s Day is May 12th.
Don’t forget, Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12th (just a friendly reminder). According to the History Channel, Mother’s Day became an official holiday in the U.S. in 1914 and is typically celebrated by giving moms flowers, cards, and gifts. Groupon’s infographic provides insight into what moms really want (and don’t want) on this special […]
2023 Internet Crime Report Unveiled by FBI
The 2023 Internet Crime report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) was recently released, providing insights into the cyber threat landscape based on data from reported complaints. According to the FBI, phishing schemes were the most frequently reported crime in 2023, using unsolicited e-mails, text messages, and phone calls to […]