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Needless to say, anxiety about rates and insurance are keeping many Americans from buying a home.

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Unfortunately, there are two things that Orman said are working against prospective real estate buyers in this market.

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Also seesix big shakeups coming to the housing market in 2025.

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At that time, the standard 30-year fixed-mortgage rate had jumped above 7% again.

Insurance Premiums

Recent natural disasters have taught us that you simply cannot go without insurance.

And theres the rub, according to Orman.

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Many cant, and that combined with high rates may mean homeownership is out of reach for many.

On a positive note, Orman said owning a home is not the key to financial security.

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