Equity Gain Growing in Nearly Every State | Euclid Home Buyer Guide

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At Ficzner Group, we want to be prepared to ensure that you are given the best buying experience with knowledge and expertise to guide you along the way.  We are here to guide you on purchasing a brand new home in Ohio.

Today I would like to talk to you about Equity Gain Growing in Nearly Every State | Euclid Homebuyer Guide

Rising home prices have been in the news a lot lately, and much of the focus is on whether home prices are accelerating too quickly as well as how sustainable the growth in prices really is. One of the often-overlooked benefits of rising prices, however, is the impact they have on a homeowner’s equity position.

Home equity is defined as the difference between a home's fair market value and the outstanding balance of all liens on the property. While homeowners pay down their mortgages, the amount of equity they have in their homes climbs each time the value increases.

Today, the number of homeowners that currently have significant equity in their homes is growing. According to the Census Bureau, 38% of all homes in the country are mortgage-free. In a home equity study, ATTOM Data Solutions revealed that of the 54.5 million homes with a mortgage, 26.7% of them have at least 50% equity. That number has been increasing over the last eight years.

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CoreLogic also notes, “…the average homeowner gained approximately $5,300 in equity during the past year.”

The map here shows a breakdown of the increasing equity gain across the country, painting a clear picture that home equity is growing in nearly every state.

Bottom Line

This may be the year to take advantage of your home equity by applying it forward, either as you downsize or as you move up to a new home.

The Ficzner Group is a technology-driven local real estate company that serves the Lake, Geauga & Cuyahoga County areas. Our sales team of Zillow Premier Agents use advanced search technologies that make searching the web seamless and marketing your home instant within the Zillow & Trulia Marketplace.   

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