There’s one reason some older homeowners may not be downsizing. A look at the tax trap that has many homeowners staying put.
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Fixing the Housing Market is a Two-Edged Sword
Delivering emergency price relief to would-be American homebuyers came to the forefront with President Trump’s recent executive order on housing. If successful, we look at the implications on homeowners, seniors aging in place, and future homebuyers.
Continue readingRetirees Should Watch for These 3 Trends in 2025
2025 is the year to watch for numerous reasons. An incoming presidential administration, the trajectory of inflation, and economic growth or retraction–each contributing to older American’s retirement experienceHere are three things that retirees will want to watch for in 2025.
Continue readingHome Ownership: A Dream Turned Nightmare for American Seniors
There’s another housing affordability crisis that has nothing to do with purchasing a home. A fresh look a homeownership in America— a dream that has become a nightmare for many senior homeowners.
Continue readingWhy Mortgage Rates Remain High
Here’s why despite three recent rate cuts by the Fed that long-term interest rates for HECMs and traditional mortgages remain high.
Continue readingHECMWorld’s Top Stories of 2024
Here are the top videos and blog posts of 2024 featured on HECMWorld. Watch this year’s recap and see this year’s most popular posts!
Continue readingHow to Fight a Dishonest & Lazy Media that Skewers Reverse Mortgages
Here are four ways reverse mortgage professionals can fight back against a dishonest and lazy media that skewers and mischaracterizes reverse mortgages.
Continue readingRamsey Solutions is NOT spot-on when it comes to reverse mortgages
Could DOGE (The Department of Government Efficiency) spell the end of the CFPB and partially defund HUD? Will the incoming Trump administration use a hatchet or a scalpel when cutting the size of government?
Continue readingCould DOGE spell the end of the CFPB and defund HUD?
Could DOGE (The Department of Government Efficiency) spell the end of the CFPB and partially defund HUD? Will the incoming Trump administration use a hatchet or a scalpel when cutting the size of government?
Continue readingWhat we know about Trump’s pick for HUD Secretary
What do the NFL, motivational speaking, and a think tank set up to lay the groundwork for Trump’s second term have in common? They’re all roles President-Elect Trump’s pick for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development has held. Meet…
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