#home-equity

#home-equity

State of play: Many homeowners bought before prices surged in the early 2020s. As of October, the median home value had jumped roughly 67% since the property was last sold. Just 4% lost value in that time, around 8.5 years for the typical homeowner. Losses between sales are up slightly from a year ago (2%) but lower than pre-pandemic levels (11%).

Downsizing has become a dirty word. It conjures up stereotypes of older people "rambling around" sprawling suburban homes being "forced" into a bungalow or apartment far from everyone they know, or relegated into a timber cabin at the end of a garden they tended to for decades so their adult kids can take over the family home.

Advisers warn that retirees frequently spend too freely in their go-go years, when travel and leisure costs peak. The latest Consumer Expenditure Survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that average annual spending for adults ages 65 to 74 was $65,149, dropping nearly 20% by age 75. As a result, overspending early can strain savings meant to last decades, while excessive caution can lead to missing out on achievable goals.

Homeowners shouldn't have to borrow against themselves just to access the value they've already built, said Nick Liuzza, co-founder and CEO of Beeline. By putting home equity on blockchain rails, we're creating a smarter, more transparent financial alternative one that's free from interest rate swings and credit friction. BeelineEquity allows homeowners to access liquidity from their home equity without taking on debt, making monthly payments or undergoing credit underwriting.

Consumers burdened by high-interest credit card debt or collections often struggle to qualify for mortgages, secure favorable terms and are at higher risk of foreclosure. Here's how debt reduction solutions can help: 1. Expand the qualified buyer pool Programs like structured debt repayment plans can rehabilitate credit profiles, helping near-miss applicants meet underwriting standards. 2. Accelerate the path to homeownership By reducing debt-to-income ratios and improving credit scores, these tools shorten the timeline from financial distress to mortgage readiness.

The parents receive approximately $2,400 a month from Social Security, which is insufficient for living expenses as they are in their early 60s and have no other income.

Nearly one-third of Texas homeowners might face unexpected tax bills when selling, as 32.9% exceed the $250,000 federal capital gains exemption.

In New York, 46.1% of homeowners possess home equity that exceeds IRS capital gains tax exclusions, leading to potentially significant tax liabilities upon sale.

Homeowners in New Jersey face significant tax bills due to home equity exceeding the IRS capital gains exclusion limits. 46.2% exceed $250,000 and 12.7% exceed $500,000.

Over half of Montana homeowners possess home equity exceeding IRS capital gains tax exclusions. With home prices up, middle-class sellers face unexpected tax burdens.

Louisiana homeowners face potential tax bills due to outdated federal caps on home equity, with 9.8% exceeding $250,000 gains subject to taxation.

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 54.9% of homeowners in Idaho have built up equity exceeding the $250,000 exemption for individual filers.