These 2 factors will help unlock the housing market in 2025, according to Realtor.com's chief economist

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Australia may hold the key to happier home buying

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Bank bosses aren't worried about lower interest rates — and even see some upside

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Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser highlighted some potential benefits of lower interest rates this week.

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Don't get your hopes up about the housing market

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2 scenarios when to consider an adjustable-rate mortgage to secure lower rates, according to Redfin's research lead

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There are a couple of scenarios where an adjustable-rate mortgae could be quite useful, according to Redfin's Head of Economic Research Chen Zhao.

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A 26-year-old property owner shares his non-traditional approach to breaking into a red-hot housing market — even in one of the most expensive cities in the US

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It might be your fault you can't afford a house, says finance guru Dave Ramsey

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Dave Ramsey.

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Higher interest rates have created 63 'problem banks' and $517 billion in unrealized losses, FDIC says

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An FDIC supervisor invited his staff to a strip club, according to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal.

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Denmark has the solution to America's broken housing market

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Millions of Americans are trapped in their homes thanks to rising mortgage rates. But a genius rule lets Danish homeowners dodge the lock-in effect.

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The typical home loan in America is a gift. It's also a trap.

What happens when the US debt reaches critical levels?

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The US debt is skyrocketing to unprecedented levels not seen since World War II. Our investing correspondent explains how we got there and how this looming financial crisis could impact you.

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