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Some retirees may plan to sell their current home and pay cash for their next property, but experts suggest looking carefully into the pros and cons of that plan.
Amid the recent real estate bull market, one fact has been often overlooked: More than half of home ownership growth over the past decade has come from the Latino population.
While mortgage rates are still extremely low by historical standards, rising rates do have an impact on buyers, particularly first-time buyers and others in high-cost housing markets who face affordability challenges.
“With rates so low, buyers with cash flexibility have the option to invest their money elsewhere if that investment could return more money than the interest on a mortgage. It’s also worth factoring in the potential tax breaks involved if you do obtain a mortgage, rather than paying outright for a home. Most lenders have experienced advisers who can crunch the numbers on this scenario to see if it can save home buyers money.”