Whenever I hear about someone thinking about tapping into their home equity, I wonder if they realize how that will effect their retirement.  A paid off home at retirement is a blessing, especially considering that the retirement income will generally be lower than the working income.  Think about that before you tap into your equity.

The other thing to consider is that many tap into their equity to pay off credit card debt; without really changing their spending habits. A few years later those same credit cards are at their limits and they tap into their equity again. Definitely a financial death spiral.

Refinancing for a lower rate or to shorten the years on a mortgage is always something worth considering, but taking out your equity can bite you back in the long term.

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As you might guess, this document is a compilation of information from our own efforts as REALTORS, as well as input from other REALTORS in our Coldwell Banker office.  I hope it has been of value to you.  Don’t hesitate to email us with any suggestions that will make this document better for you and your fellow homeowners!

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