These 10 states are the most frustrating places to buy a house. See where homebuyers are surprised with the biggest fees.

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East Los Angeles, California.

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Interest rates still might not be high enough to quell inflation, Minneapolis Fed president says

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Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari speaks during an interview at Reuters in New York

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Home prices aren't falling in the biggest metro areas for the first time in 2 years, Redfin says

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Buying a first home is 'prohibitively expensive' and 'almost impossible' for many, says Janet Yellen

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.

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Don't feel too sorry for Gen Z — they're outpacing boomers on income and millennials on home ownership

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Gen Z is doing better than past generations on some measures.

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Jamie Dimon thinks he knows why people are so gloomy about the economy

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.

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I moved from Florida to southern Portugal. The weather is better, and the culture is amazing.

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Andrew Ibrahim moved to southern Portugal from Florida in 2023.

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The rules for real estate have changed. Here's how you can profit from the upheaval.

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A $418 million settlement could help American homebuyers save tens of thousands of dollars. But the path to ownership is still lined with hazards.

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People are forking out record $2,800 a month on average just to cover their mortgage payments

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It's getting more expensive to own a home.

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I bought a duplex as my first home. I still have a mortgage, but I only pay around $900 a month and have no regrets.

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Raroha and her duplex in New Jersey.

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