Cost of Living

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (553+ words) A proposed $67.8 million rate hike by Delmarva Power is drawing resistance in Delaware, where opponents say higher utility bills would burden families already contending with housing, food, and energy costs. During a public hearing, residents asked regulators to deny the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (795+ words) Delaware’s retiree inflow is concentrated in Sussex County, which added 40,000 people since 2020. HousingWire Data shows Sussex is closest to buyer-friendly conditions with 3.7 months of supply and 168 average days on market, even with a $575,000 median list price. AI Summary It’s no…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (733+ words) Real estate was a mixed bag in July, but it continued to build on positive progress made in June. While mortgage rates reached 2026 highs, median listing prices were down and pending home sales were up. Inventory levels grew nationwide in…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (480+ words) Report cards tell us a lot about our performance in school, and can indicate what we need to improve upon to earn higher marks. That's no different when you apply a grade to real estate. New Jersey recently received its…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (79+ words) Several states have enacted or are considering enacting temporary pauses on their state gas taxes. Is Delaware next? Rising prices at the pump raise gas tax holiday questions in Delaware Could Delawareans soon catch a break at the gas pump?...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (41+ words) The 2026 ACM Awards nominations are dominated by women including Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson, while Morgan Wallen's Male Artist of the Year snub and Zach Top's... Gas, groceries squeeze budgets as prices rise across Delaware County...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (544+ words) United Airlines’ ticket prices could increase by as much as 15% to 20% this summer as the industry grapples with rising jet fuel costs from the Iran conflict. The airline uses Newark Liberty International Airport as one of its hubs and accounts…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (461+ words) As the average price of gasoline continues pushing north of $4 a gallon some might think – or perhaps fear – that we are going to hit the record high set nearly four years ago. Unfortunately, the short answer is: We're not sure....

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (264+ words) Gas prices have been at an all-time high due to global supply disruptions stemming from the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Even though the U.S. is a leader in oil production, the oil itself is priced globally by traders who bid…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (179+ words) New Jersey will raise its minimum wage to $15.92 in 2026. It's the latest in a series of gradual increases since 2018. Minimum wage workers in New Jersey will see a slight bump in their paychecks in the new year. The state is…...