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Atlanta Science Festival Returns March 8th with Exciting Programming

Atlanta Science Festival (ASF) presented by Delta Air Lines, the city’s ultimate celebration of all things science and one of the largest of its kind in the country, returns March 8-22. All ages have the opportunity to experience more than 100 interactive and educational events. It all culminates in the Exploration Expo, a giant science bash in Piedmont Park.

“Not only does the 12th annual Atlanta Science Festival spotlight the wonder of science in its various forms, we strive to do so by curating a two-week experience that’s as exciting and intriguing as possible,” says Meisa Salaita, executive co-director of Science ATL–the engineers of the Atlanta Science Festival. “We want to open minds, educate, inspire, entertain, and spark the interest of the scientists of tomorrow.”

The 2025 Atlanta Science Festival allows both children and adults the opportunity to explore a variety of topics such as cyborgs and brain imaging, snakes and salamanders, coffee and chemistry, the art of math and the love of Lego, tree treks and forest walks, and storytelling shows. 

The festivities kick off with Celebrate STEAM: Atlanta Science Festival Launch at Georgia Tech. Members of the university’s community present hands-on activities, demonstrations, student researchers, and the opportunity to take a peek at the scientific advancements happening at Georgia Tech. Guests can explore robotics, brains, biology, space, art, nanotechnology, paper, computer science, wearables, bioengineering, chemical engineering, systems engineering, and more. This free, family-friendly open-house event takes place at several locations across campus. Registration is located at the Area 4 Visitor Parking lot at the intersection of State Street NW and Ferst Drive. (10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 8, Free, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta.)  

All Atlanta Science Festival events take place at venues throughout metro Atlanta. Many events are free and some require registration and/or a nominal fee. 

The Exploration Expo, Atlanta’s family-favorite science event, serves as the Festival’s grand finale. Curious kids and adults descend upon Piedmont Park to experience interactive science booths and live science presentations. (10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 22, Free, Piedmont Park, at the intersection of Charles Allen Drive and 10th Street, Atlanta.)

“Throughout the entire Atlanta Science Festival, it’s important that we feature a melting pot of diverse scientific voices and promote accessibility,” Salaita says. “We want kids to know what engineers do, that girls can be coders, that life as a scientist can be one of outdoor adventure, and that a future in science can be for anyone!” 

For additional press releases, a full schedule of events, updates, photos, and more, visit the Press Room at https://atlantasciencefestival.org/news-media/press-room/.

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Content Strategy: Creates Reach, Builds Brand, Generates Sales

Content Strategy: Creates Reach, Builds Brand, Generates Sales

Do you Know the Real Reason your Content Marketing Campaign Failed? If you’re like many SMB owners today, you’ve wasted thousands of dollars on ads, time spent on social media, and hastily built some landing pages which resulted in no real leads, no real sales. And to add insult to injury, it’s likely that your…

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Award-winning Designer Marshall McKinney Teams with Metaleap Creative to Build Enduring Brands

Metaleap Creative is growing its roster of industry veterans with the addition of Marshall McKinney as its new creative director in residence. Formerly serving as creative director at Garden & Gun for the last 16 years, McKinney is an award-winning designer with a penchant for storytelling and strategy

As the agency’s first creative director in residence, McKinney will partner closely with Metaleap Creative on a range of projects while driving collaborations with clients across the brand, publication and hospitality space. He brings an extensive resume with a number of accolades including a five-time American Society of Magazine Editors Winner, Society of Publication Designers Brand of the Year Winner, James Beard Award Winner and more. 

“For me, the most exciting part of the design process is understanding a client’s tolerance for change then crafting conditions and solutions that will help tell their story with greater impact,” McKinney said. “I enjoy working on complex creative projects and drilling down into them to mine fresh perspective. I’m eager to join an ambitious team who shares my values and that routinely executes at the highest taste-level possible. When I look at what Metaleap has produced over the last 20 years, the brands they’ve worked alongside and the trust they have garnered through their work, I’m confident it’s the perfect place for me.”

Metaleap Creative is an Atlanta-based creative agency specializing in branding, packaging, publication and digital design. Together with its clients, Metaleap strategically designs brands that captivate customers, shape culture and expand audiences. Its work has appeared in Anthropologie, West Elm, Whole Foods and Target, and on the pages of GQ, Esquire, The New York Times and more. According to José Reyes, Metaleap Creative founder and executive creative director, what sets the agency apart from others in the industry is the team’s extensive experience in publishing, packaging and branding, as well as their ability to think creatively, systematically and strategically. 

“There are a lot of talented designers out there but Marshall is a brilliant creative who sees design as a means to solve complex problems, and he’s willing to take the time to implement ideas that prioritize longevity in order to be effective,” Reyes said. “At Metaleap, we are committed to building brands that endure in a world of ‘next,’ and few people are willing to run alongside that design philosophy. Marshall shares this perspective with our team and we’re very excited about the ways we’ll partner to innovate and continue drawing people into beautiful things. We meet leaders every day in publishing, branding and packaging who want to do bold and brilliant things. Marshall is here to help our clients do just that.” 

Founded in 2001 with the inspiration to help the world by doing work that matters, Metaleap Creative’s core is rooted in publishing which lends itself to branding through strategic problem solving. From logos to packaging, identity systems to environmental graphics, the agency specializes in branding and touchpoints—both physical and digital—that communicate clients’ mission, vision and values so it’s consistent with every user, every time. To learn more about working with Metaleap Creative, visit metaleapcreative.com.

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December Sees Decline in Unemployment Across Most Georgia Regions

The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that unemployment claims declined across most of Georgia’s regional commissions in December.

“Georgia means business,” said GDOL Interim Successor Louis DeBroux. “With historic job growth nearing 5 million and unemployment rates outperforming the national average, Georgia is well on the way to making history. By expanding opportunities for all Georgians and attracting top-tier companies to every corner of the state, our story continues to be one of resilience and sustained economic success for the people and businesses that call the Peach State home.”

Please see a synopsis of each regional commission below:

Atlanta Regional Commission

  • The unemployment rate was down two-tenths to 3.4 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.9 percent one year ago.

  • The labor force was down 2,532 over-the-month and up 18,852 over-the-year, to 2,688,138.

  • The number of employed was up 2,920 over-the-month and up 5,328 over-the-year, to 2,598,016.

  • Initial claims were up 1,852 over-the-month and up 653 over-the-year, to 10,120.

Central Savannah River

  • The unemployment rate was down three-tenths to 4.3 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.6 percent one year ago.

  • The labor force was down 701 over-the-month and up 2,830 over-the-year, to 209,379.

  • The number of employed was up 59 over-the-month and up 1,212 over-the-year, to 200,412.

  • Initial claims were up 678 over-the-month and up 234 over-the-year, to 1,789.

Coastal Georgia

  • The unemployment rate was down two-tenths to 2.9 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.5 percent one year ago.

  • The labor force was down 1,754 over-the-month and up 2,980 over-the-year, to 352,472.

  • The number of employed was down 919 over-the-month and up 1,566 over-the-year, to 342,167.

  • Initial claims were up 293 over-the-month and up 217 over-the-year, to 1,102.

Georgia Mountains

  • The unemployment rate was down three-tenths to 2.6 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.4 percent one year ago.

  • The labor force was down 2,663 over-the-month and up 4,091 over-the-year, to 254,332.

  • The number of employed was down 2,058 over-the-month and up 3,299 over-the-year, to 247,601.

  • Initial claims were up 336 over-the-month, and down 92 over-the-year, to 842. 

Heart of Georgia

  • The unemployment rate was down two-tenths to 3.6 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.2 percent one year ago.

  • The labor force was down 1,304 over-the-month and up 3,521 over-the-year, to 123,461.

  • The number of employed was down 1,120 over-the-month and up 2,880 over-the-year, to 118,959.

  • Initial claims were up 543 over-the-month, and down 18 over-the-year, to 1,010.

Middle Georgia

  • The unemployment rate was down two-tenths to 3.5 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.1 percent one year ago.

  • The labor force was down 898 over-the-month and up 4,353 over-the-year, to 219,498.

  • The number of employed was down 431 over-the-month and up 3,157 over-the-year, to 211,714.

  • Initial claims were up 150 over-the-month and down 4 over-the-year, to 857.

Northeast Georgia

  • The unemployment rate was down two-tenths to 3.1 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.8 percent one year ago.

  • The labor force was down 1,341 over-the-month and up 6,388 over-the-year, to 339,682.

  • The number of employed was down 638 over-the-month and up 5,177 over-the-year, to 329,178.

  • Initial claims were up 307 over-the-month and up 124 over-the-year, to 1,622.

Northwest Georgia

  • The unemployment rate was up two-tenths to 3.7 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.8 percent one year ago.

  • The labor force was up 101 over-the-month and up 6,838 over-the-year, to 446,671.

  • The number of employed was down 1,190 over-the-month and up 2,354 over-the-year, to 429,934.

  • Initial claims were up 4,790 over-the-month and up 3,179 over-the-year, to 7,045.

River Valley

  • The unemployment rate was down two-tenths to 4.1 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.5 percent one year ago.

  • The labor force was down 1,339 over-the-month and up 2,574 over-the-year, to 145,845.

  • The number of employed was down 905 over-the-month and up 1,622 over-the-year, to 139,923.

  • Initial claims were up 369 over-the-month and down 12 over-the-year, to 824.

Southern Georgia

  • The unemployment rate was up three-tenths to 3.9 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.1 percent one year ago.

  • The labor force was down 1,302 over-the-month and up 4,896 over-the-year, to 183,892.

  • The number of employed was down 1,771 over-the-month and up 3,248 over-the-year, to 176,776.

  • Initial claims were up 884 over-the-month and up 907 over-the-year, to 1,866.

Southwest Georgia

  • The unemployment rate was down two-tenths to 3.5 percent over-the-month, the rate was 3.1 percent one year ago.

  • The labor force was down 1,747 over-the-month and up 4,140 over-the-year, to 148,968.

  • The number of employed was down 1,440 over-the-month and up 3,384 over-the-year, to 143,707.

  • Initial claims were up 394 over-the-month and up 137 over-the-year, to 783.

Three Rivers

  • The unemployment rate was down one-tenth to 3.4 percent over-the-month, the rate was 2.7 percent one year ago.

  • The labor force was down 290 over-the-month and up 3,805 over-the-year, to 264,336.

  • The number of employed was up 48 over-the-month and up 1,944 over-the-year, to 255,332.

  • Initial claims were up 671 over-the-month and up 816 over-the-year, to 1,748.

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Americans Rack Up $24,000 Annually in Non-Mortgage Homeownership Costs

The typical American homeowner now spends an average of $24,529 annually, or $2,044 monthly, on home expenses in addition to their mortgage — up from $17,958 in 2024, according to new research from Real Estate Witch, an online publication owned by Clever Real Estate that connects readers with expert real estate advice.

Over the course of a 30-year mortgage, this adds up to a staggering $735,870 on top of the mortgage’s total cost. That’s nearly as much as the typical household spends on the mortgage itself ($26,508 annually) and amounts to a $547 monthly increase from 2024.

The breakdown of these costs is:

  • Utilities: $7,319

  • Maintenance: $6,087

  • Renovations: $5,762

  • Property taxes: $3,057

  • Homeowners insurance: $2,304

Compounding the issue, more than half of homeowners (51%) are stressed by rising home insurance costs and 13% worry they could lose insurance on their property — while 46% don’t feel their property taxes accurately reflect their home’s value.

Additionally, those in homeowners associations (HOAs) pay an extra $3,077 in annual HOA fees, bringing their total to $27,606 per year.

4 in 5 homeowners’ (81%) expenses are higher than anticipated, and over two-thirds (69%) have regrets about their home and its associated costs.

Nearly half of homeowners (46%) say they didn’t accurately estimate the cost of repairs and improvements before buying.

However, 46% also admit they don’t actively budget for unexpected repairs — and a majority (59%) couldn’t afford a $5,000 emergency repair without going into credit card debt.

In retrospect, 81% of homeowners would prefer a more expensive home with lower maintenance costs, and 48% would have approached the buying process differently if they knew the true cost of homeownership.

Some homeowners wonder if the cost of homeownership is worth it: 44% say it’s easier to rent, and about 1 in 7 (15%) have even considered returning to renting.

Read the full report at: https://www.realestatewitch.com/cost-of-owning-a-home-2025

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IMG Travel Outlook Survey Predicts Top Destinations and Travel Trends for 2025

IMG (International Medical Group), an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company, has released the results of its annual Travel Outlook Survey that gathered more than 1,500 responses from IMG customers about their 2025 travel plans.

The survey reveals that 96% of respondents plan to travel internationally in 2025, with 51% of those respondents planning to take 3 or more international trips throughout the year. When asked about domestic U.S. travel plans for 2025, 85% of respondents have at least one domestic trip planned for the year, with 52% planning to travel domestically 3+ times in 2025.

“Each year, we look forward to the results of our Travel Outlook Survey to help us better understand how our customers are planning to travel in the year ahead,” said Steve Paraboschi, IMG President and CEO. “Travel trends are constantly evolving, and this research helps IMG better meet the growing demands of international and domestic travelers.”

Travel Outlook Survey Findings:

Popular trips: urban tourism and family visits

When asked about the types of trips travelers plan to take in 2025, the most popular responses were:

  1. Urban tourism (visiting a major city or country) – 53% of respondents

  2. Visiting family in another country – 51% of respondents

  3. Beach vacation – 42% of respondents

  4. Rural tourism (exploring the countryside, nature-based experiences) – 40% of respondents

Other popular trip types for 2025 include adventure/sport (hiking, skiing, golfing, etc.), resort vacation, special interest/event, and cruises.

“We saw concert tourism grow significantly in 2024 as fans traveled the world to see Taylor Swift, and with other big-name artists planning world tours in 2025, we expect to see these types of special interest and event-focused trips continue,” said Justin Poehler, IMG Chief Commercial Officer. “We’re also excited to see that more than half of our respondents plan to visit family abroad in 2025, and with those international trips, it’s especially important that travelers have the proper travel protection plan in place before leaving home.”

Travel spending on the rise

With the vast majority of respondents planning multiple international and domestic trips, it comes as no surprise that 29% plan to spend more money on travel in 2025 than they did last year.

Trending types of travel: solo, bleisure, and multigenerational

Solo travel is another prevailing trend in 2025, with 48% of respondents planning to take a solo trip throughout the year. According to survey results, the two most popular types of trips for solo travelers include visiting family in another country (57%) and urban tourism (54%).

Business travel is also on the rise. In 2025, 57% of all respondents are planning to travel for business, a 7% increase compared to 2024 survey results. Of those respondents, 59% say they are likely to add personal vacation time before or after at least one of their business trips, often referred to as “bleisure travel.”

Multigenerational travel will also continue to be popular in 2025. Results show that 34% of families have a domestic or international trip planned with multiple generations (children, parents, and grandparents, etc.).

Top travel concerns

Year after year, survey results show that getting sick or having an accident during a trip continues to be the top concern for travelers, followed by concerns about trip cancellation and interruption. Respondents ranked their top concerns for 2025 as follows:

  1. Getting sick or having an accident while at their destination

  2. Needing to cancel their trip before they depart

  3. Issues getting to or from their destination

  4. Needing to interrupt their trip while at their destination

Top destinations

The most popular destinations respondents plan to travel to next in 2025 include Canada, Italy, Mexico, Japan, and France—making the list for the first time since 2022.

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Home Equity Holds Steady Around U.S. During Fourth Quarter as Housing Markets Remains Strong

ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, today released its fourth quarter 2024 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, which shows that 47.7 percent of mortgaged residential properties in the United States were considered equity-rich in the fourth quarter, meaning that the combined estimated amount of loan balances secured by those properties was no more than half of their estimated market values.

That level was down slightly from 48.3 percent in the third quarter of 2024 and from a recent peak of 49.2 in the prior three-month period. However, it was still up from 46.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023 and remained at historically high levels that again showed one of the most profound benefits of the nation’s 13-year housing market boom.

The same holding pattern continued for the portion of home mortgages that were seriously underwater. Just 2.5 percent of mortgaged homes fell into that category during the fourth quarter of 2024, with combined estimated balances of loans secured by properties that were at least 25 percent more than those properties’ estimated market values. That was the same as in the third quarter and almost unchanged from the 2.6 percent level recorded in late- 2023.

“The last few months of 2024 marked pretty much a holding pattern for the housing market. That’s typical for the slower Fall home buying season. But it certainly wasn’t a downer for homeowners across the country who are sitting on historically high levels of property equity thanks in large part to the endless increases in home values over more than a decade,” said Rob Barber, CEO for ATTOM. “Nearly half of all residential mortgage payers in the U.S. have paid off at least half their loans, leaving many with six-figures levels of wealth available to leverage anything from new home purchases to starting new businesses to paying off major expenses.”

He added that “we are likely to see more of the same steady pace over the next few months before heading into the Spring buying season, which will say a lot about whether the housing market keeps roaring ahead and boosts home equity even further.”

Fourth-quarter equity trends emerged as the housing market continues to face mixed forces that could either stall it or propel it onward.

Majority of states see equity-rich portion of home mortgages slip quarterly but remain up annually 

The portion of mortgaged homes that were equity-rich during the fourth quarter of 2024, 47.7 percent, remained far above the 26.5 percent level recorded in early 2020. While the latest figure was down in 33 of the 50 U.S. states from the third quarter to the fourth quarter of 2024, mostly by less than two percentage points, it was still up annually in 41 states.

Annual increases were spread across almost all regions and price segments of the U.S. housing market, with the most benefit going to low- and mid-priced markets around the country concentrated in the Midwest and Northeast regions. However, there were signs of that pattern as those areas absorbed slightly larger quarterly drop-offs reversing late in the year.

The annual increases were led by Rhode Island (portion of mortgaged homes considered equity-rich increased from 54.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 60.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024), Missouri (up from 37.3 percent to 43 percent), Connecticut (up from 42.4 percent to 47.9 percent), New Jersey (up from 46.8 percent to 52.3 percent) and Illinois (up from 28 percent to 33 percent).

On the opposite side of the spectrum, equity-rich levels generally declined slightly across western states. The largest year-over-year fallbacks during the fourth quarter came in Florida (down, year over year, from 54.3 percent to 50.9 percent), Utah (down from 53.7 percent to 51.1 percent), Arizona (down from 52.7 percent to 50.9 percent), Oregon (down from 51.2 percent to 49.6 percent) and Idaho (down from 57.6 percent to 56.1 percent).

Small changes in seriously underwater mortgage rates around U.S.

The portion of mortgaged homes considered seriously underwater across the U.S. barely changed during the fourth quarter of 2024. It stood at one in 39, which was nearly the same as levels of one in 40 during the third quarter and one in 38 a year earlier. The latest ratio remained far better than the one-in-15 portion recorded in 2020.

The rate worsened in 36 states quarterly, by less than one percentage point in all of those, while it was better annually in 34.

The biggest annual improvements in seriously underwater mortgages came in Wyoming (share of mortgaged homes that were seriously underwater down from 8.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 2.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024), Mississippi (down from 8 percent to 6.4 percent), Louisiana (down from 10.9 percent to 9.5 percent), Missouri (down from 5.6 percent to 4.5 percent) and Illinois (down from 5.1 percent to 4.5 percent).

The largest year-over-year increases in the percentage of seriously underwater homes during the fourth quarter of 2024 were in Kansas (up from 2.8 percent to 4.4 percent), Utah (up from 2 percent to 2.5 percent), Idaho (up from 2.3 percent to 2.7 percent), Georgia (up from 2.5 percent to 2.8 percent) and Florida (up from 1.3 percent to 1.6 percent).

Highest equity-rich rates remain in more-expensive markets clustered in Northeast and West

The 10 states with the highest levels of equity-rich mortgaged properties around the U.S. during the fourth quarter of 2024 again were in the Northeast or West regions. Those with the largest portions were Vermont (86.7 percent of mortgaged homes were equity-rich), New Hampshire (61.4 percent), Maine (61.1 percent), Rhode Island (60.8 percent) and Montana (60.1 percent).

Nine of the 10 states with the lowest percentages of equity-rich properties during the fourth quarter of 2024 again were in the Midwest or South. The smallest portions were in Louisiana (22.4 percent of mortgaged homes were equity-rich), Alaska (31.5 percent), North Dakota (32.4 percent), Maryland (32.6 percent) and Illinois (33 percent).

Among the 107 metropolitan statistical areas nationwide with populations of at least 500,000, the markets with the highest equity-rich levels included San Jose, CA (68.5 percent equity-rich); Los Angeles, CA (64 percent); Portland, ME (63.5 percent); San Diego, CA (63.4 percent) and Buffalo, NY (60.9 percent).

The portion of mortgaged homes considered equity rich decreased from the third to the fourth quarter of 2024 in 69 of the 107 metro areas with sufficient data (64 percent). But it was still up from the fourth quarter of 2023 to the same period of 2024 in 67 of those markets (63 percent).

Top equity-rich counties again concentrated in Midwest

Among 1,751 counties that had at least 2,500 homes with mortgages in the fourth quarter of 2024, 18 of the top 25 equity-rich locations were spread across the Midwest, with concentrations in Michigan and Wisconsin.

Counties with the highest share of equity-rich properties were Chittenden County (Burlington), VT (91.6 percent equity-rich); Benzie County (Beulah), MI (90.3 percent); Manistee County, MI (89.8 percent); Washington County (Montpelier), VT (89 percent) and Portage County (Stevens Point), WI (89 percent).

Counties with populations of at least 500,000 and the highest equity-rich levels were Santa Clara County (San Jose), CA (69.5 percent equity-rich); Orange County, CA (outside Los Angeles) (69.1 percent); San Mateo County, CA (68.2 percent); Dallas County, TX (64.9 percent) and Miami-Dade County, FL (64.4 percent).

The 20 counties with the smallest share of equity-rich homes in the fourth quarter of 2024 were all in the South. The lowest were in Vernon Parish (Leesville), LA (6.9 percent equity-rich); Long County, GA (south of Savannah) (9.6 percent); Greenup County, KY (11.7 percent); Bossier Parish, LA (13.4 percent) and Ascension Parish, LA (outside Baton Rouge) (13.8 percent).

Counties with populations of at least 500,000 and the smallest equity-rich portions were Baltimore City/County, MD (26.9 percent equity-rich); Prince George’s County, MD (outside Washington, DC) (28.6 percent); Anne Arundel County, MD (outside Baltimore) (30.1 percent); Baltimore County, MD (30.4 percent) and Cook County (Chicago), IL (30.8 percent).

At least half of all mortgaged homes considered equity-rich in more than 40 percent of U.S. zip codes

Among 9,149 U.S. zip codes that had at least 2,000 residential properties with mortgages in the fourth quarter of 2024, there were 3,882 (42.4 percent) where at least half the mortgaged residential properties were equity-rich.

Among the top 50 zip codes, 28 were in California or Massachusetts. They included eight in an area of Massachusetts known as Martha’s Vineyard, five in Irvine, CA, and four in Santa Barbara, CA. The largest shares were in zip codes 49855 in Marquette, MI (90.5 percent of mortgaged properties were equity-rich); 54843 in Hayward, WI (86.4 percent); 92657 in Newport Coast, CA (86.3 percent); 57702 in Rapid City, SD (85.7 percent) and 94024 in Los Altos, CA (85.4 percent).

Highest seriously underwater mortgage rates still in Midwest and South

The Midwest and South regions again had 19 the 20 states with the highest shares of mortgages that were seriously underwater in the fourth quarter of last year. The top five were Louisiana (9.5 percent seriously underwater), Mississippi (6.4 percent), Kentucky (6.1 percent), Arkansas (5.3 percent) and Iowa (5.3 percent).

The smallest shares were in Vermont (0.7 percent seriously underwater), Rhode Island (0.9 percent), New Hampshire (1 percent), Massachusetts (1.2 percent) and Hawaii (1.3 percent).

Among 107 metropolitan statistical areas with a population greater than 500,000, those with the largest shares of mortgages that were seriously underwater in the fourth quarter of 2024 were Baton Rouge, LA (10 percent); New Orleans, LA (7 percent); Jackson, MS (6.2 percent); Kansas City, MO (5.3 percent) and Memphis, TN (5.2 percent).

More than 10 percent of residential mortgages seriously underwater in just a handful of zip codes

Among the 9,149 U.S. zip codes analyzed in the fourth quarter of 2024, there were only 167 locations (1.8 percent) where more than 10 percent of mortgaged properties were seriously underwater.

The top five zip codes with the largest shares of seriously underwater properties in the fourth quarter of 2024 were 41501 in Pikeville, KY (29.3 percent of mortgaged homes); 19132 in Philadelphia, PA (27.8 percent); 53206 in Milwaukee, WI (27.5 percent); 44108 in Cleveland, OH (27 percent) and 44112 in Cleveland, OH (26.8 percent).

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Is This the Beginning of a Global Trade War?

Is This the Beginning of a Global Trade War?

US Launches Trade War with the World While most Americans quietly enjoy their daily lives, President Trump is creating a big surprise for 2025 – a global trade war. The news media is picking up in the weight of the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and how Trump is threatening a severe response to…

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Property Management Content Strategy Guide

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Property Management Content Strategy Guide If you’ve considered improving your digital marketing and content marketing effort, you might be asking who will do it, how to do it, or what will it take to become competitive. Your content is very important, since regardless of how prospects arrive at your site to be introduced to your…

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Content Strategy for Property Management Companies

Content Strategy for Property Management Companies

Content Strategy for Property Management Companies There are substantial customer-capturing and revenue-generating opportunities for property management services and software firms in 2025. But to access it and harvest the value, strategy is needed. Why? Because the market is saturated and your offer has to stand out as the most significant to customers. And when managers…

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