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    Home Equity

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    Latest Articles

    • The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Drop

      Waiting for lower mortgage rates can cost more than the savings. See how home price appreciation, lost equity, and rent may stack up against a future rate drop.

      Jenny Hanna10
    • Why So Many Wyoming Homeowners Have Equity Locked in Their Homes—and How a Refinance Could Put It to Work

      More than four in ten mortgaged Wyoming homes were equity-rich in early 2026. For some homeowners, a thoughtful refinance review may reveal opportunities to consolidate debt, improve a property, remove mortgage insurance, or choose a loan structure that better fits their goals.

      Kim Woodworth20
    • Why I'm Telling Everyone I Know to Buy Now

      Waiting for lower rates may cost you the best deal of the market cycle. With rates at 6.66% but seller concessions rising, savvy buyers can lock in leverage now.

      Melissa Bryan150
    • Why Homeownership Builds More Wealth Than Renting

      The Federal Reserve finds the typical homeowner holds $396,200 in net worth versus just $10,400 for renters.

      Clark Harvey00
    • Retirement Housing: Is Your Home Part of the Plan?

      Five strategic housing paths for retirement. From aging in place to HECM options to maximize cash flow and long-term safety.

      Mandie Sue Mills00
    • HELOCs in OK, AR & MO: 2026 Guide to Costs & Rules

      A tactical guide for Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri homeowners to qualify for a HELOC, navigate state-specific homestead laws, and tap home equity in 2026.

      JR Hurt20
    • Sell As-Is or Fix It First? A 2026 ROI Guide

      Renovate or sell as-is? Compare the real ROI of repairs against the cost of waiting, plus the timelines and stress of each path — and find your best 2026 exit.

      Licia Leal Group20
    • Navigating Widowhood: Could a Reverse Mortgage Help You Stay Financially Secure?

      Vinh Tran11
    • Rent Is an Uncapped ARM: How Fayetteville Buyers Won

      Rent is an adjustable-rate mortgage with no cap. Fayetteville's 2016 buyers turned a modest down payment into six-figure equity, while renters paid a…

      John Wilke70
    • Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation Loan: Features and Benefits

      Buy a fixer-upper or refinance and renovate with one single-close mortgage based on your home's 'as-completed' value, plus a HomeStyle Energy add-on that…

      Chad Horne32
    • Affordability Strategies: Renting Your Departing Residence

      Homeowners locked into sub-4% rates can rent out their current home instead of selling, offset the old mortgage from their debt-to-income ratio, and boost…

      Dylan Crews NMLS 198750542
    • My (California) East Tennessee Neighborhood?

      ...blame the developer! 😉

      Andre Makapagal100
    • 1st Time Homebuyer

      Have you considered buying a home in the next 6 months? If so this article is for you! Free 1st Time Homebuyer ebook when you set up a time with me. clark.harvey@presidential.com NMLS 240452 Co NMLS 421593 EHL

      Clark Harvey1460
    • Reverse Mortgage vs. HELOC: Which Is Right for Yuma Homeowners?

      If you're 62 or older and own your Yuma home outright, a reverse mortgage lets you access your equity with no monthly payments.

      Daniel Jackson20
    • Littleton Home Equity: Are Reverse Mortgages Still Risky?

      Retirees in Littleton, CO are tapping into record home equity. Learn how today's HECMs offer strategic advantages and federal protections for Arapahoe County…

      Cameron Becnel41
    • Is a 3% Rate Keeping You From Your Need-to-Move Home?

      A low mortgage rate is valuable, but it isn't serving you if the house doesn't fit your life. Discover why 2026 move-up buyers are leveraging record equity.

      Jason Pike60
    • It’s So Nice to Have Our House Take Care of Us for a Change

      Discover how a retired couple used a HECM reverse mortgage to pay off their existing mortgage, preserve retirement savings, fund home improvements, and establish a growing line of credit for future emergencies, all while remaining in the home they love.

      Mandie Sue Mills10
    • The Hidden Drain: Why Home Equity Investments Sink Wealth

      Home Equity Investments promise cash with no monthly payments, but the total cost can exceed 22% APR.

      Ruben Rodriguez300
    • How to Buy a Home Before Selling: 4 Essential Steps (2026)

      Learn how to buy your next home before selling your current one using bridge loans, HELOCs, and mortgage recasting to access equity and qualify for two…

      Jason Pike110
    • Why Buying a House is Still Obtainable in 2026 in St. Louis

      Think you can't afford a home? 2026 data shows Gen Z is outpacing millennials by using FHA loans and low down payments.

      Jessica Kessel30
    • San Diego Real Estate Market: 2026 Selling Guide

      San Diego home prices hit a $900k median in 2026. Learn how to maximize equity and navigate 6.3% mortgage rates in this expert local seller's guide.

      Glen Henderson, San Diego Realtor2710
    • Unlock Liquidity Without Disrupting the Portfolio A Strategic Alternative to Margin Loans for High-Net-Worth Clients

      Thierry Abel1370
    • Why Advisors Overlook Home Equity in 2026 Planning

      With 66% of household wealth tied to home equity in 2026, advisors who ignore housing capital miss critical opportunities to boost safe withdrawal rates.

      Vinh Tran60
    • Why 2026 Is the Best Time to Buy Real Estate (Not Wait)

      Stop waiting for lower rates. Discover why 2026 is the year to buy real estate, lock in your price, and start building $16,000+ in annual equity today.

      Gabriel Angel Del Rio101

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