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How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash
Dated: December 23 2024
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Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners across the country are sitting on record amounts of it.
Here’s a look at how that equity could be a game changer for you, and why it’ll flip your perspective from “Why would I move right now?” to “Why wouldn’t I?”
Home Equity: What Is It?
Home equity is the difference between how much your house is worth and how much you still owe on your mortgage. For example, if your house is valued at $400,000 and you only owe $200,000 on your mortgage, your equity would be $200,000.
Why Equity Is Such a Big Deal for Homeowners Looking To Sell
Recent data from the Census and ATTOM shows how significant today’s home equity really is. In fact, more than two out of three homeowners have either completely paid off their mortgages (shown in green in the chart below) or have at least 50% equity in their homes (shown in blue in the chart below):
And that’s a big deal. Think about it: 2 out of 3 homeowners have at least 50% equity in their homes. To put a more tangible number on it so you can think about what that really means for someone like you, CoreLogic shows the average homeowner has $311,000 worth of equity built up. That kind of net worth can go a long way if you’re trying to make a move.
And that’s part of the reason why the share of all-cash buyers recently reached a new high. According to an annual report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 26% of buyers were able to buy without a mortgage (see graph below):
Imagine buying your next house in cash. No mortgage. No monthly payment. No interest rate to mess with. If you want to find out how much equity you have to see if that’s an option for you, connect with a real estate agent and ask for a professional equity assessment report (PEAR).
Who knows, you may find out you have enough equity to buy your next place outright– and with today’s mortgage rates, not having to take out a home loan is pretty incredible. Even if you don’t have enough equity to buy in all cash, you may still have enough to make a larger down payment, which has its own benefits too.
Bottom Line
Homeowners have an incredible amount of equity today – and that’s why the share of all-cash buyers is on the rise. To see how much equity you have and talk through how it can help fuel your next move, let’s connect.
Juan Carlos Hernandez Garza
ENGLISHI’m Juan Carlos Hernandez Garza, your trusted guide to buying and selling real estate in the Vail Valley. For years, I’ve helped clients turn their mountain lifestyle dreams into re....
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It is interesting how the high level of capital accumulated by homeowners makes it possible not only to change their place of residence, but also to buy real estate for cash. Equity can be used to purchase a new home, even such an exclusive property as a villa in Dubai. Especially while selecting options for purchase that meet your needs, one bedroom apartment for rent here https://dubaivilla.com/rent/1-bedroom-villas is the best option to save money. This financial strategy allows you to avoid a mortgage and take advantage of high equity for a profitable housing move.
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It is interesting how the high level of capital accumulated by homeowners makes it possible not only to change their place of residence, but also to buy real estate for cash. Equity can be used to purchase a new home, even such an exclusive property as a villa in Dubai. Especially while selecting options for purchase that meet your needs, one bedroom apartment for rent here https://dubaivilla.com/rent/1-bedroom-villas is the best option to save money. This financial strategy allows you to avoid a mortgage and take advantage of high equity for a profitable housing move.
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