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How Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Retirement Goals

April 24, 2024 by Robby Oakes

If you plan on retiring soon, you are probably looking at a few options that can get you over the hump. You are probably excited to start a new phase of life. With a record number of people closing in on their retirement age, many are starting to assess their resources to make sure they have enough money to last them for the rest of their lives.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Equity, Mortgage, Retirement

Buying for Retirement: 3 Reasons Why You’ll Want to Buy Your Retirement Home Before You Retire

August 28, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Many people dream of buying their ideal retirement home after their career has come to a conclusion – with all that extra free time it seems like it’d be the most logical time to shop around. However, many real estate professionals strongly recommend that their clients find a retirement property before they’re off the payroll. […]

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The Top Reasons To Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire

November 3, 2022 by Robby Oakes

As you get closer to your retirement age, you should try to discharge as much of your debt as possible. Unfortunately, many people close to the age of retirement still have a significant mortgage balance they need to pay off. What are some of the top reasons why you should pay off your mortgage before you retire?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Mortgage Payment, Retirement

How Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Retirement Goals

October 4, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If you plan on retiring soon, you are probably looking at a few options that can get you over the hump. You are probably excited to start a new phase of life. With a record number of people closing in on their retirement age, many are starting to assess their resources to make sure they have enough money to last them for the rest of their lives.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Equity, Mortgage, Retirement

The Top Reasons To Downsize When You Retire

August 12, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If you have been in your house for a long time, there is a great chance that you have paid off almost the entirety of your mortgage. Furthermore, your home may have even gone up in value by tens of thousands of dollars.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Downsizing, Mortgage, Retirement

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