Cities, Counties Challenge Growth Law
Twenty-five cities and counties sued over SB 180, saying the law freezes local growth rules through 2027, violates home-rule authority and limits planning autonomy.
U.S. Housing Prices Down in July
U.S. home prices fell 0.1% in July but rose 2.3% year over year. In the South Atlantic division, prices were flat monthly, up 0.8% annually.
Home Repair, Remodeling Costs Outpace Inflation
Costs for home repairs and remodeling rose 3.4% year-over-year in Q2, driven mainly by labor costs, surpassing overall inflation.