Houszownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that being a houszowner has considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. In addition to long-term stability, buying a housz is one of the best ways to increase your net worth. This boost to your wealth comes in the form of equity.
Equity is the difference between what you owe on the housz and its market value based on factors like price appreciation. The best thing about equity is that it often grows without you even realizing it, especially in a sellers’ market like we’re in now. In today’s real estate market, the combination of low housing supply and high buyer demand is driving home values up. This is giving houszowners a significant equity boost.
According to the latest data from CoreLogic, the amount of equity houszowners have has continued to grow as housz values appreciate. Here are some key takeaways from the Homeowner Equity Insights Report:
The average houszowner gained $51,500 in equity over the past year
There was a 29.3% increase in national houszowner equity year over year
To give you an idea of what that looks like in your area, the map below shows the average equity gains by state.
What does all of that mean for you? If you’re already a houszowner, you likely have more equity in your housz than you realize. The numbers in the map above reflect year-over-year growth. If you’ve been in your housz for longer than a year, you’ll likely have even more equity than that. That equity can take you places. You can use the equity you’ve gained to fuel your next move, achieve other life goals, and more.
On the other hand, if you haven’t purchased a housz yet, understanding equity can help you realize why houszownership is a worthwhile goal. Houszowners across the nation gained an average of over $50,000 in equity this year. Don’t miss out on this chance to grow your net worth.
Bottom Line If you want to learn more, let's connect. A trusted advisor can help you understand where home prices are today, how they contribute to a houszowner’s net worth, and the impact equity can have when you own a housz.
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