Baby boomers are approaching 'peak burden' on the economy

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  • The baby-boomer "time bomb" is finally upon us, economists say.
  • All boomers will be at least 65 soon, the generation's point of "peak burden" on the economy.
  • Future generations can take solace in the fact that no boomer-size generations are in the making.

A time bomb has been ticking in the US.

Why mortgage rates are doomed to stay above 7% for the foreseeable future

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The housing market has been pushed out of reach for some Americans by sky-high mortgage rates.

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From more inventory to lower prices, here are 3 signs the housing market may be getting better for buyers

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DumBro: Why every neighborhood in America seems to have an idiotic name

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Neighborhood rebrands like SoBro and SoWa were once oddities — now these two-syllable names are an epidemic.

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A millennial couple bought an abandoned cottage for half the price of nearby houses. It's a major fixer-upper, but it's worth it.

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Greer Gagnier and Kyle Verma bought an abandoned fixer-upper in Rhode Island after two years of looking for a starter home.

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Inside 2 Texas cities where home prices are dropping, sellers are slashing asks, and buyers can get lowball offers accepted

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Homebuyers in Austin and New Braunfels are finding more success as sellers lower their prices.

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This US region is seeing the biggest rent declines as owners struggle to fill vacancies, Redfin says

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Austin, Texas

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China just unveiled the strongest remedies yet for its troubled housing market

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Apartments under construction in Wuhan, China.

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A modern home was built in a Washington, DC driveway. It's listed for $580,000. See inside.

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This 10-foot-wide house in Washington, DC, is for sale for $581,903.

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A 10-foot-wide house was built 'out of spite' on a leftover piece of land in Florida and is selling for $619,000. See inside.

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This 10-foot-wide house in Jacksonville Beach, Florida is on the market for $619,000.

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