Home Equity: A Look at the Past Year

Homeowner equity gains have been on the rise in recent years. This is great news for homeowners, as it means that they are gaining more value in their home. However, what does this mean for those of us who are looking to sell our home? Will there be more competition from buyers? And how will this impact the market as a whole? We will explore the effects of homeowner equity gains and what it could mean for you!

Here’s how it happened. Home values are on the rise thanks to low housing supply and high buyer demand. Basically, there aren’t enough homes available to meet this high buyer interest, so bidding wars are driving home prices up. When you own a home, the rising prices mean your home is worth more in today’s market. And as home values climb, your equity does too. As Dr. Frank Nothaft, Chief Economist at CoreLogic, explains:

“Home prices rose 18% during 2021 in the CoreLogic Home Price Index, the largest annual gain recorded in its 45-year history, generating a big increase in home equity wealth.”

The latest Homeowner Equity Insights from CoreLogic shed light on just how much rising home values have boosted homeowner equity. According to that report, the average homeowner’s equity has grown by $55,300 over the last 12 months.

Want to know what’s happening in your area? Here’s a breakdown of the average year-over-year equity growth for each state based on that data.

How Rising Equity Impacts You In addition to building your overall net worth, equity can also help you achieve other goals like buying your next home. It works like this: when you sell your house, the equity you built up comes back to you in the sale.

In a market where you’re gaining so much equity, it may be just what you need to cover a large portion – if not all – of the down payment on your next home. So, if you’ve been holding off on selling and worried about being priced out of your next home because of today’s home price appreciation, rest assured your equity can help fuel your move.

Mullin Message If you're thinking of selling your home, now is a great time to do so. Home values are on the rise, and there are plenty of buyers out there who are looking for their perfect home. If you're thinking of selling, be sure to connect with us, we can help you get the best price for your home.