• Man who sexually assaulted younger cousin over four years is jailed for 5.5 years

    The 28-year-old was convicted of 10 counts of sexual assault following a trial at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in March.

  • 5-year anniversary marked in murder, discovery of 5-year-old AJ Freund from Crystal Lake

    The five-year anniversary was marked Wednesday in the discovery of AJ Freund, the 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy who was murdered by his parents and falsely reported missing before his body was found. JoAnn Cunningham and Andrew Freund Sr., the parents of AJ, reported the boy missing on April 18, 2019. Andrew Freund Sr. told dispatchers […]

  • Mortgage rates surpass 7% for the first time this year

    “It seems increasingly likely that mortgage rates are not going to come down anytime soon,” Bright MLS chief economist Lisa Sturtevant said.

  • 5.6-magnitude earthquake hits central Turkey

    ANKARA, Turkey >> A moderately strong earthquake struck central Turkey on Thursday, the country’s disaster management agency said, causing damage to some buildings. There were no immediate reports of any deaths or serious injuries.

  • Captains fall in hit-fest with Lansing, 5-4

    Lake County and Lansing opened their series at Classic Park with hits coming from anywhere and everywhere. The two combined for 18 hits, and four of the Lugnuts’ runs came off three home runs. The game was tied at 4-4 going to the top of the ninth after both had two runs scored in the […]

  • Mortgage rates are now at the highest level of the year and could still climb

    The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage crossed over 7% on April 1, according to Mortgage News Daily, and it just kept going. It now sits right around 7.5%, the highest level since mid-November of last year. Rates hit their highest level in a few decades last October, causing home sales to grind to a halt. Builders jumped to buy down rates for their customers and managed to do better than existing home sellers. Rates then fell through mid-January to the mid-6% range and held there...

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    Mortgage rates are now at the highest level of the year, and could still climb

    The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage sits around 7.5%, the highest level since mid-November of last year, according to Mortgage News Daily.

  • Mortgage applications up 16% as interest rates fall, wages rise

    The number of mortgage applications, including refinancings and additions, increased by 16 percent in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter last year. Applications for the purchase of a home increased by 19 percent, De Hypotheker reported on Wednesday. Half of these applications were from young home buyers under the age of 35.

  • Doncaster housebuilder rated 5 stars for 15 years in a row

    Barratt has received the top 5 star rating from its customers for 15 years in a row now. This is far longer than any other major housebuilder has held the top 5 star rating. The number of stars awarded is based on customer responses to the question: “Would you recommend your builder to a friend?” Over 90% of Barratt customers said they would recommend the housebuilder to a friend. Barratt Developments is committed to building high quality, energy efficient homes and making its customers happy...

  • Europe EV Adoption Lags Behind as Market Shares Fall

    Europe's adoption of electric vehicles lags as EV market shares fall to 12% at the start of the year.

  • Australia's annual inflation rate falls to 3.6 per cent

    Australian inflation has come in hotter than expected after lifting 3.6 per cent in the 12 months to March. But the consumer price index also cooled from 4.1 per cent in the previous corresponding year, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported. On a quarterly basis, inflation rose one per cent, up from 0.6 per cent […]

  • 5 Stocks From Warren Buffett's Portfolio To Buy and Hold for the Next Five Years

    Warren Buffett, a renowned investor, has a unique approach to investing. He is drawn to companies with exceptional leadership and a consistent potential for earnings. His strategy involves acquiring complete businesses, but he is also content with owning a portion of a promising company.Warren Buffett and the Late Charlie Munger's investment strategy was not limited to a specific sector. They were adept at identifying emerging brands, adhering to robust business models, and paying a fair price...