Key takeaways: Homeownership has always been the cornerstone of the American Dreamābut itās also a crucial step to building household wealth. Owning a home helps generate equity over time, which makes real estate a sound investment for anyone looking to secure their financial future. Still on the fence about buying in the Triangle? Contact Linda [ā¦]
Key points: Though 2020 was financially devastating for many, most homeowners saw a dramatic gain in home equity over the past 12 months. US homeowners with mortgages saw a 2020 home equity increase of over $1 trillion. The average homeowner gained approximately $17,000 in equity in the past year aloneāthatās a 10.8% increase over last [ā¦]
As summer draws to a close, you may be wondering if itās still possible to sell for top dollar during 2020. The answer to that question is a resounding yesāand if youāve lived in the same home for a while, thereās never been a better time to list. Hereās why Raleigh homeowners have even more [ā¦]
Over the past few months, weāve talked a great deal about the benefits of owning a homeāand why todayās market is one of the best windows to buy. With a new set of numbers released on home equity, weāve got another major reason why owning a home pays: it forces you to save, and in [ā¦]
Many retired people are finding their pensions, social security, and savings are not enough to make ends meet and are considering āreverse mortgagesā on their paid off homes to supplement their income. Please be very careful with reverse mortgages. There is a lot of fraud
