Tappable equity is the amount of home equity available for homeowners to withdraw via a cash-out refinance or a second mortgage. It is typically calculated as total home equity minus 20 percent of home value. The 20 percent figure is used as a collateral cushion to protect the lender. Tappable equity is a new term that I’ve […]
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Let’s take a look at the latest mortgages by interest rate. By understanding the composition of mortgages, we’re better able to understand how a rise in interest rates will affect the housing market and the consumer. Since November 2018, the vast majority of homeowners with a mortgage have refinanced and taken advantage of lower rates.
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If you’re a homeowner looking to live for free, buying Treasury bonds today likely will. After an aggressive hike in the Fed Funds rate since the beginning of 2022, three-month treasury bills are yielding over 3.3% and one-year treasury bills are yielding over 4%. Once you’ve got your housing expenses under control, life becomes much
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Even though a no-cost refinance sounds great, there’s really no free lunch. A no-cost refinance has costs. The costs are just not visible upon closing. The refinance costs are baked in by charging the borrower a higher mortgage rate. Here are all the mortgage fees in a no-cost refinance. It’s like marrying someone for their
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One of the great benefits of being an investor is that you can sometimes make more from your investments than from your day job. After several years of doing so, you might even start wondering what’s the point of working so much! According to Zillow, home value appreciation in 2021 was higher than median wages
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As a buyer, you love bad real estate agents because you can take advantage of them to get better pricing. As a seller, you obviously want a good listing agent so you can maximize your profits. According to the National Association Of Realtors, there are supposedly around 1.5 million real estate agents today. However, there
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In a strong housing market, you may want to buy a fixer-upper property that fewer people want in order to get in. If you’re young and full of energy, buying a fixer to build sweat equity is a good idea. I did so twice to some great returns. Let me share whether you should buy
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My grandfather used to own a small, 8-acre fruit and plant farm on the western side of Oahu. It was a magical place nestled next to the majestic Waianae mountain range. The farm was part of his retirement income strategy as he rented out a portion of the land to his neighbors who grew green
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If you were to ask me to describe the ideal environment for real estate investors and new real estate buyers, right now could be it. The economy is strong. The S&P 500 is near an all-time high after a robust 23% return in 2024. Meanwhile, household balance sheets are stronger. Please know that I’m completely
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Let me share when is the best time to sell rental property with a logical framework. As a rental property owner since 2003, real estate is my favorite asset class to build wealth. However, I’ve increasingly considered selling my rental properties as I get older and wealthier to simplify life. On the one hand, owning
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