I'm buying a house in 2024. Here's why I'm sticking with a traditional fixed-rate mortgage despite the trendier options promising to save me money.

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Many prospective buyers are putting down less than 20% for a home purchase, according to ZIllow.

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People priced out of Austin and Orlando are moving to these cheaper cities

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The average sale price of a home in Austin has jumped nearly $100,000 over the past four years.

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New Yorkers who make six figures won't save as much moving to Texas and Florida anymore

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The savings that come from moving to some lower-tax states are dwindling as the cost of living there increases.

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The US is undergoing a 'millionaire remix' — these are the cities with the fastest-growing populations of rich people

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The number of millionaires living in Austin more than doubled over the past decade, per a report by Henley & Partners.

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I had the opportunity to move from Chicago to Texas on Facebook's dime. I got nervous and backed out — a decision I now regret.

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A.W. has lived in Chicago, Illinois for nine years. She told Business Insider she regrets not moving to Texas when she had the chance.

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What do robotaxis see when a human crosses in front of them? This Waymo video shows you.

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Waymo is currently in tests in Austin, Texas — its fourth market.

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Why Republicans are fighting the basic-income programs many cities and states are adopting: 'Is money a birthright now?'

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Phoenix, Arizona.

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The Austin housing market just won't quit. It's an example of what's happening nationwide despite high prices and interest rates.

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Some experts predicted Austin's housing market would tank, but "For Sale" signs keep turning to "Sold."

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Meet the typical mover to Austin: Single millennial renters making $76,000 a year coming from California

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A crowd gathers outside of Austin's capitol building.

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11 US cities with the best mix of jobs, pay, and affordability

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Austin.

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