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The (Unattainable) American Dream?

As limited supply and affordability barriers continue to hinder potential homebuyers, Bankrate surveyed how U.S. adults feel about the ever-changing housing market, revealing that nearly half of all Americans believe it's a bad time to buy, while many others believe they'll never be able to afford their dream home. Here’s what else the survey revealed.

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More Homeowners Wanting to Age in Place

A new study from Point revealed nearly 90% of homeowners nationwide aged 50-80 want to remain in their homes, but many remain unprepared for the costs of necessary home improvements to do so.

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As Originations Decline, Consumer Interest in HELOCs Inches Upward

Joe Mellman, SVP and Mortgage Business Leader at TransUnion, said, "Considering that homeowners had a cumulative total of $604 billion in non-mortgage debt, [HELOCs allow homeowners to] use their available home equity to pay off more expensive debt while keeping their existing low interest rate mortgage in place.”

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Average Homeowner Equity Exceeds $233K

Credit bureau TransUnion has released its second quarter Credit Industry Insights Report which highlighted how the number of consumers with credit cards and personal loans has reached record highs, driven by an increase in loans to non-prime consumers.  “Consumers are ...

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