[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$ffcp95x990uwu":3,"$f2emv3tus0uf1":35,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":39},{"item":4,"previous":23,"next":29},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":14,"isInfographic":15,"categories":16,"isVideo":15,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":21,"updatedAt":22},15506,"planning-to-retire-your-equity-can-help-you-make-a-move","Planning to Retire? Your Equity Can Help You Make a Move","\u003Cp>Reaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20230907\u002F20230911-Planning-to-Retire-Your-Equity-Can-Help-You-Make-a-Move.png","\u003Cp>Reaching retirement is a significant milestone in life, bringing with it a lot of change and new opportunities. As the door to this exciting chapter opens, one thing you may be considering is \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F04\u002Fwhy-its-still-a-sellers-market-today\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">selling your house\u003C\u002Fa> and finding a home better suited for your \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F29\u002Fwhy-you-may-still-want-to-sell-your-house-after-all\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">evolving needs\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. Here are a few reasons why.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Consider How Long You’ve Been in Your Home\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>From 1985 to 2009, the average length of time homeowners stayed in their homes was roughly six years.\u003Cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 112, 192);\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>But \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nar.realtor\u002Fresearch-and-statistics\u002Fresearch-reports\u002Fhighlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">according\u003C\u002Fa> to the \u003Cem>National Association of Realtors\u003C\u002Fem> (NAR), that number is higher today.\u003Cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 112, 192);\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>Since 2010, the average home tenure is just over nine years (\u003Cem>see graph below\u003C\u002Fem>):\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20230907\u002F20230911-Todays-homeowners-are-staying-in-their-houses-for-an-average-of-9-years.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20230907\u002F20230911-Todays-homeowners-are-staying-in-their-houses-for-an-average-of-9-years.png\">\u003C\u002Fa>This means many homeowners have been living in their houses even longer in recent years. When you live in a home for such a significant amount of time, it’s natural for you to experience changes in your life while you’re in that house. As those life changes and milestones happen, your needs may change. And if your current home no longer meets them, you may have better options waiting for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Consider the Equity You’ve Gained\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>And, if you’ve been in your home for more than a few years, you’ve likely built-up substantial \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F15\u002Fequity-is-a-game-changer-for-homeowners-looking-to-sell\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">equity\u003C\u002Fa> that can fuel your next move. That’s because you gain \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F01\u002Fhomeowners-have-a-lot-of-equity-right-now-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">equity\u003C\u002Fa> as you pay down your loan and as home prices \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F09\u002F05\u002Fexpert-home-price-forecasts-revised-up-for-2023\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">appreciate\u003C\u002Fa>. And, the longer you’ve been in your home, the more you may have \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F27\u002Fwhy-homeownership-wins-in-the-long-run\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gained\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fhfa.gov\u002FDataTools\u002FTools\u002FPages\u002FHouse-Price-Index-(HPI).aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Data\u003C\u002Fa> from the \u003Cem>Federal Housing Finance Agency\u003C\u002Fem> (FHFA) illustrates that point (\u003Cem>see graph below\u003C\u002Fem>): \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20230907\u002F20230911-How-home-prices-have-grown-over-time.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20230907\u002F20230911-How-home-prices-have-grown-over-time.png\">\u003C\u002Fa>While \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F11\u002Fhome-prices-are-back-on-the-rise-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">home prices\u003C\u002Fa> vary by area, the national average shows the typical homeowner who’s been in their house for five years saw it increase in value by nearly 60%. And the average homeowner who’s owned their home for 30 years saw it almost triple in value over that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Whether you’re looking to \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F07\u002F07\u002Fthe-benefits-of-downsizing-for-homeowners-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">downsize\u003C\u002Fa>, relocate to a \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F14\u002Fwhere-are-people-moving-today-and-why\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">dream destination\u003C\u002Fa>, or move so you live closer to friends or loved ones, that equity can help. Whatever your home goals are, a trusted \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F08\u002F23\u002Fwhy-you-need-a-true-expert-in-todays-housing-market\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">real estate agent\u003C\u002Fa> can work with you to find the best option. They’ll help you sell your current house and guide you as you buy the home that’s right for you and your lifestyle today.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>As you plan for your retirement, let’s connect so we can find out how much equity you’ve built up over the years and plan how you can use it toward the purchase of a home that fits your changing needs.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20230907\u002F20230911-Todays-homeowners-are-staying-in-their-houses-for-an-average-of-9-years.png",false,[17],{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},6,"For Sellers","sellers","2023-09-11T10:30:00Z","2023-09-11T10:30:01Z",{"id":24,"slug":25,"title":26,"featuredImage":27,"publishedAt":28,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},15505,"home-price-forecasts-revised-for-2023-infographic","Home Price Forecasts Revised for 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20230907\u002FHome-Price-Forecasts-Revised-for-2023-KCM-Share.png","2023-09-08T10:30:00Z",{"id":30,"slug":31,"title":32,"featuredImage":33,"publishedAt":34,"contentType":10,"isVideo":15},15510,"what-experts-project-for-home-prices-over-the-next-5-years","What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20230911\u002F20230912-What-Experts-Project-for-Home-Prices-Over-The-Next-5-Years.png","2023-09-12T10:30:00Z",{"cover":36,"open":37,"shareSpread":38},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Sellers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",[40,44,48,49,53,57,61,65,69,73,77,81,85,89,93,97,101,105,109,113,117,121,125,129,133,137,141,145,149,153],{"id":41,"name":42,"slug":43},1,"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"id":45,"name":46,"slug":47},5,"For Buyers","buyers",{"id":18,"name":19,"slug":20},{"id":50,"name":51,"slug":52},7,"Foreclosures","foreclosures",{"id":54,"name":55,"slug":56},8,"Infographics","infographics",{"id":58,"name":59,"slug":60},9,"Home Prices","home-prices",{"id":62,"name":63,"slug":64},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers",{"id":66,"name":67,"slug":68},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":70,"name":71,"slug":72},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates",{"id":74,"name":75,"slug":76},38,"Move-Up","move-up",{"id":78,"name":79,"slug":80},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":82,"name":83,"slug":84},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":86,"name":87,"slug":88},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":90,"name":91,"slug":92},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":94,"name":95,"slug":96},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":98,"name":99,"slug":100},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":102,"name":103,"slug":104},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":106,"name":107,"slug":108},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":110,"name":111,"slug":112},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":114,"name":115,"slug":116},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":118,"name":119,"slug":120},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":122,"name":123,"slug":124},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":126,"name":127,"slug":128},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips",{"id":130,"name":131,"slug":132},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":134,"name":135,"slug":136},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":138,"name":139,"slug":140},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":142,"name":143,"slug":144},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":146,"name":147,"slug":148},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips",{"id":150,"name":151,"slug":152},339,"Expired\u002FWithdrawn\u002FCanceled","expiredwithdrawncanceled",{"id":154,"name":155,"slug":156},340,"Price It Right\u002FOverpricing","price-it-rightoverpricing"]