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BYU research: Housing market prices, purchasing decisions being driven by unseen forces

As the supply of unsold housing increases in Utah — and across the nation — and as home prices continue to fall, new research coauthored by a BYU Marriott School of Business professor has discovered under-the-radar forces that are quietly impacting home pricing and purchasing decisions.

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BYU tuition to increase 3% for 2025–26 academic year

Brigham Young University will implement a 3% increase for undergraduate tuition for the 2025–26 academic year. This will bring the undergraduate rate per semester from $3,344 to $3,444, an increase of $100.

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BYU study shows changing population and income patterns in rural Mountain West

BYU professors Samuel Otterstrom and Matthew Shumway analyzed population and income trends in the Mountain West region over the past 20 years. Their research confirmed the widening inequalities between less wealthy “Old West” counties known for traditional mining, farming and ranching, and wealthier “New West” counties boasting natural beauty and recreational opportunities like hiking or skiing.

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