2+ hour, 41+ min ago  (1080+ words) WASHINGTON -- U. S. existing home sales unexpectedly fell in June as tight inventory boosted house prices to a record high and the Middle East conflict kept mortgage rates elevated, pushing potential buyers to the sidelines. The report from the National Association of…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (532+ words) One man's trash is another man's treasure. This is especially true at Reclaim Architectural Salvage, run by the nonprofit Historic City of Jefferson at 601 E. High St. The store gives pieces of Jefferson City's history new life in someone else's home…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1697+ words) States and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to lower construction costs and boost affordable housing. Some of these changes include allowing low-rise apartment buildings to have just one stairway, reducing how often building codes are updated…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (436+ words) If you've got sun and want a touch of the tropics and baskets full of blooms, then Austin Pretty Limits oleander is for you. Let's address your cold hardiness concerns first. Austin Pretty Limits is cold hardy from zones 8 and…...

9+ mon, 1+ hour ago  (942+ words) The Jefferson City Task Force on Homelessness met Thursday to weigh recommendations for possible developments for affordable and transitional housing. The task force first talked about affordable housing development and discussed possible suggestions for improving the challenges and shortfalls. Suggestions…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (801+ words) The challenges of the rental system -- and relationship between landlords and renters -- were the focus of discussion Thursday among members of the Jefferson City Task Force on Homelessness. The task force reviewed and approved draft recommendations related to the topic,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (431+ words) The Capital Mall parking lot in Jefferson City will fill up this summer with construction teams working on houses for River City Habitat for Humanity. But these are not their usual houses. A total of 10 teams will each be working…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (119+ words) Most Jefferson City landlords obey city laws for rental properties, but out-of-state owners can make enforcement difficult. Jefferson City officials weigh regular interior inspections of rental properties Most Jefferson City landlords obey city laws for rental properties, but out-of-state owners…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (171+ words) Will 2026 be remembered as the year of the starter home? Since January, bills have been introduced in Florida, Connecticut, Maryland and at least nine other state legislatures to allow smaller houses on smaller lots. And in Massachusetts, voters will decide…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (520+ words) Sustainable home upgrades aren't just about helping the environment anymore -- they're about controlling your monthly expenses. According to Angi's 2025 State of Home Spending Report, homeowners are increasingly prioritizing projects that reduce operating costs rather than purely cosmetic renovations. As utility…...