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Scottie Scheffler’s brutal three-putt costs him at British Open

Scottie Scheffler’s chances of winning the 2024 British Open all but ended on the ninth hole of the final round Sunday. The two-time Masters champion was tied for fifth at the time, two strokes behind the leader at four under par, but had a chance to make a par putt from about six and a […]

Selling a house costs an average of $54,000 – Here’s how you can control costs

The biggest expenses for sellers were the real estate agent and buyer’s agent fees. (iStock) When you combine agent fees and moving costs, home sellers have spent more than they expected this year to secure a home sale, according to real estate brokerage Clever Real Estate. investigation. According to the survey, sellers spent an average […]

Housing costs have nearly doubled in swing states since 2020

The story at a glance The median monthly home payment in battleground states has nearly doubled since the 2020 election, increasing 92% to a record high of $2,161. Since 2020, housing costs have risen faster than incomes, making the typical home in battleground states unaffordable for the average family as a result. The change could […]

First-time homebuyers are often overwhelmed by unexpected homeownership costs: study

Buyers often forget about home improvements and emergency repairs. (iStock) Many first-time homebuyers are enthusiastic about the prospect of buying a home, but lack the hands-on experience to know what they may face when buying a home for the first time. Approximately 41% of first-time homebuyers are not very aware of the costs associated with […]

Gas prices: Costs increase for the third straight day

Gas prices increased again this week, marking the third straight day that the average cost for a gallon of regular gas went up.  It costs $3.544 per gallon for regular gas on Thursday, according to AAA. This was slightly higher than yesterday’s price of $3.538 per gallon. Prices have increased nearly four cents per gallon […]

Gas prices: Costs soar with second straight day of increases

The cost of gas continues to soar as the average price for a gallon of regular gas rose for the second straight day. The latest increases negate the minimal decrease Americans experienced over the July 4th weekend. Prices are now less than a penny cheaper than last year at this time.  The average price for […]