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Metro Denver ended the year with a lot more homes and condos listed for sale than in 2023, and those listings took a lot longer to sell, despite a similar number of closings each year, according to a monthly update from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. “The housing market in 2024 mirrored many of the challenges seen in 2023, with elevated mortgage rates continuing to shape buyer and seller behavior,” said Steve Danyliw, a member of the DMAR Market Trends Committee and local Realtor, in an annual recap included with the report. One of the most noticeable trends last year was a widening gap between condos and townhomes or attached homes, which saw sales drop 15.5% last year, and stand-alone or detached homes, which saw sales rise 7.84% and snap a three-year stretch of declines.

Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BIJPMorgan is gearing up to call its workers back to the office five days a week, Bloomberg reported. The bank's CEO, Jamie Dimon, has been an outspoken critic of remote work. See how the bank's return-to-work policies have changed over the years. JPMorgan Chase may soon call all its workers back to the office, which would make it the latest large finance company to return to pre-pandemic working conditions.

Markets revolted in 2022 over then-PM Liz Truss's tax cut and borrowing plans. Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesUS bond yields are surging, risking a stock market decline similar to 2022, according to Apollo's Torsten Slok. The Apollo economist said President-elect Donald Trump's spending plans could spark a bond market rebellion. Such a scenario would lead to potential Fed rate hikes in 2025, shocking investors who are pricing in cuts this year.

Tesla missed on annual vehicle deliveries for the first time ever last year, though analysts are still calling for major upside to the stock. Apu Gomes/Getty Images; Chelsea Jia FengTesla's stock price has tumbled sharply from its latest peak but some analysts don't see cause for concern. Despite the carmaker's 15% dip from its peak, some still see see double-digit gains for the stock ahead.

My family and I tried five brands of jarred pickles. Ted BergMy family and I tried and ranked five brands of jarred pickles to see which one we liked best. We didn't like the Vlasic pickles and thought they had an unpleasant aftertaste. Claussen's kosher dill pickles were the best option by far.

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe OnePlus 13 is available to buy now, starting at $899.99. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderOnePlus launched two new phones in the US on January 7: the flagship OnePlus 13 and the mid-range OnePlus 13R. The phones are available to buy starting January 7 and January 14, respectively.