{"id":5948,"date":"2024-08-05T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nwiloanguy.com\/blog\/what-every-homeowner-should-know-about-their-equity\/"},"modified":"2024-08-05T05:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T10:30:00","slug":"what-every-homeowner-should-know-about-their-equity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nwiloanguy.com\/blog\/what-every-homeowner-should-know-about-their-equity\/","title":{"rendered":"What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"What<\/p>\n

Curious about selling your home<\/a>? Understanding how much equity you have is the first step to unlocking what you can afford when you move. And since home prices<\/a> rose so much over the past few years, most people have much more equity<\/a> than they may realize.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a deeper look at what you need to know if you\u2019re ready to cash in on your investment and put your equity toward your next home.<\/p>\n

Home Equity: What Is It and How Much Do You Have?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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 worth $400,000 and you only owe $200,000 on your mortgage, your equity would be $200,000.<\/p>\n

Recent data from the Census<\/em><\/a> and ATTOM<\/em><\/a> shows Americans have significant equity right now. In fact, more than two out of three homeowners have either completely paid off their mortgages (shown in green in the chart below<\/em>) or have at least 50% equity in their homes (shown in blue in the chart below<\/em>):<\/p>\n

\"No<\/a>Today, more homeowners<\/a> are getting a larger return on their homeownership investments when they sell. And if you have that much equity, it can be a powerful force to fuel your next move.<\/p>\n

What You Should Do Next<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re thinking about selling your house, it\u2019s important to know how much equity<\/a> you have, as well as what that means for your home sale and your potential earnings. The best way to get a clear picture is to work with your agent, while also talking to a tax professional or financial advisor. A team of experts can help you understand your specific situation and guide you forward.<\/p>\n

Bottom Line<\/h3>\n

Home prices have gone up, which means your equity probably has too. Connect with a local real estate agent<\/a> so you can find out how much equity you have in your home and move forward confidently when you sell.<\/p>\n

Source: New feed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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