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91.5% of Homes in the US have Positive Equity

Wednesday, March 23, 2016   /   by Dan Malloy

91.5% of Homes in the US have Positive Equity

CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report revealed that one million borrowers regained equity in their homes in 2015. The outlook for 2016 remains positive as well, as an additional 850,000 properties would regain equity if home prices rose another 5% this year. 


The study also revealed:



  • 95% of homes valued over $200,000 now have a positive equity position

  • 87% of homes valued under $200,000 have entered a positive position

  • The 11.5% growth in home equity in Q4 marked the 13th consecutive quarter of double digit gains


Below is a map showing the percentage of homes with a mortgage, in each state, that have positive equity. (The states in gray have insufficient data to report.)


91.5% of Homes in the US have Positive Equity | Keeping Current Matters


Significant Equity Is On The Rise


Anand Nallathambi, President & CEO of CoreLogic, believes this is great news for the“long-term health of the U.S. economy.” He went on to say:



“The number of homeowners with more than 20% equity is rising rapidly. Higher prices driven largely by tight supply are certainly a big reason for the rise, but continued population growth, household formation and ultralow interest rates are also factors.”



Of the 91.5% of homeowners with positive equity in the US, 72.6% have significant equity (defined as more than 20%). This means that nearly three out of four homeowners with a mortgage could use the equity in their current home to purchase a new home now.


The map below shows the percentage of homes with a mortgage, in each state, with significant equity.


91.5% of Homes in the US have Positive Equity | Keeping Current Matters


Bottom Line


If you are one of the many homeowners who is unsure of how much equity you have in your home and are curious about your ability to move, meet with a local real estate professional who can help evaluate your situation.

Malloy Home Team at Premier Brokers International
9123 N. Military Trail, Suite 104
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-876-8135
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