The growth in the millionaire class has had a big impact on the housing market. Unlock CMO Michael Micheletti tells GOBankingRates that those wealthy home buyers are able to pay cash despite high interest rates.
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90% of Millionaires comes from real estate??? How many times have you heard this ridiculous statement from real estate gurus? "90% of millionaires make their money through real estate. 90% of millionaires are made through real estate. Stop trying to invest in anything else but real estate, 90% of millionaires are created through real estate." The 90% line is a cool one, and they all use it, so it must be true. But it's not. I'll show you the data, and then I'll show you where real wealth is created. The facts. There are 23 million millionaires in the United States or 6.7% of the population. Now, on homes. Only two-thirds of Americans own a home. And only 8.2% of the homes in the U.S. are valued at over a million dollars. Now let's make the ridiculous assumption. People don't actually pay money for these houses. They're just gifted these $1 million homes. Only 2 out of 3 Americans own homes. And only 8% of homes are worth more than a million dollars. That's 5.3% of the population with a million dollars worth of real estate. That's nowhere near 90% of the 23 million American millionaires. And only 5% of Americans own more than one home. So that doesn't explain it either. 90% of millionaires come from real estate? It has a good ring to it, but it's BS. You know where millionaires are actually made? Through their place of employment. Owning their business. Or working for someone. Through hard work. Saving money and investing it. Stocks have averaged a 10% annual return. The average home goes up at 5.4% per year. Unfortunately, there's no magical wealth creation in this world. Even through real estate. Don't let these gurus say things without backing it up with data. Work hard. Earn money. Invest the access. And get the company matched if you can. That's real free money. #WealthCreation #FinancialLiteracy #RealEstate #Investing #HardWork #DataDriven #FinancialEducation #Entrepreneurship #StockMarket #Savings #Diversification #NoBSFinance #Millionaires #FinancialIndependence #SmartInvesting #FactBasedFinance #Skepticism #WealthBuilding
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Mini-millionaires generally earn between $150,000 - $250,000 a year. They wouldn’t typically be considered rich, but upper middle class, depending to some extent on where they live: the same house is worth more in some parts of the country. They have seen bigger wealth gains over the past 3 years than the top 10% of families. The biggest wealth gains between 2019 and 2022 were among the approximately 13 million families in the 80th to 90th percentile of the income distribution. Their median wealth jumped 69% from 2019, adjusted for inflation, to $747,000 in 2022. 90% of these families report owning stocks, either directly or through retirement accounts,... and 87% own their home. A home is not only a place to live but also one of the pillars of financial stability and growth. Source: WSJ #realestate #homebuying #housingmarket #property #househunting #homeownership #housing #buyingahome #propertymarket #realestateagent #houseprices #financialadvice #BensonGroup #california #silliconvalley #bayarea#sanfrancisco #santaclara #sanmateo #paloalto #sancarlos #sanjose #sanjoserealestate #compass #compasscalifornia
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It's not just the billionaires who are getting richer. More than 1 in 10 American families can now claim to be "mini-millionaires," with net worth exceeding $1 million. Lots to unpack in the new Fed data on U.S. wealth, but here's a quick summary. * Wealth has really grown for this upper-middle-class tranche of Americans since 2019. * These new millionaires typically make $150,000 to $250,000 per year, putting them in the 80th to 90th percentile of income. Not poor, but not the richest 1% either. * Most own their home (albeit with a mortgage). Most own stocks, either directly or indirectly. In fact, stock ownership correlates directly with wealth. * How did they become millionaires? Very slowly, says author Joshua Zumbrun of The Wall Street Journal. Most got there by following the kind of good advice that we financial planners have been doling out for decades, like getting a college degree, steadily building up retirement accounts and purchasing homes. * One last takeaway from the author: Income and wealth disparity remain problems. But "the idea that only the 1% are getting richer is at odds with the numbers." #wealth #financialplanning #retirement #collegedegree #wealthinAmerica #buildingwealth #money #finance #investing #millionaire #financialadvice Mari Talks Money
Never Mind the 1%. Mini-Millionaires Are Where Wealth Is Growing Fastest.
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The number of downsizers active in the housing market has skyrocketed in recent months*, and is it any wonder? With steep hikes in energy bills, interest rates and inflation, many people feeling the squeeze are rethinking how – and where – they want to live. Downsizers are often stereotyped as empty nesters flying the coop to enjoy retirement. But due to economic issues, a wider variety of homeowners are now looking to make a change. Whatever the motivation for making the change, for those thinking about downsizing, here are five factors to consider. https://lnkd.in/e4khRYE6
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Property appreciation is more than a buzzword. It is the cornerstone of building and preserving wealth. However, economic recessions can have a notable impact on the real estate market. Typically, during a recession, property values may experience declines or slower growth, while demand for rental properties tends to rise as individuals postpone homeownership. Nonetheless, real estate remains a resilient investment, often bouncing back and continuing to appreciate in the long term, making it an attractive option for those who can weather short-term economic challenges. Over time, real estate has consistently demonstrated its capacity to withstand economic turmoil and provide long-term returns. Moreover, real estate, often hailed as a stable investment, offers a beacon of hope for investors and homeowners seeking refuge from market turbulence. Therefore, understanding the dynamics of property appreciation in the context of economic recessions is crucial for both investors and homeowners. By adopting strategic approaches, diversifying portfolios, and seeking professional guidance, individuals can harness the enduring strength of real estate even in the face of economic uncertainty. #PropertyAppreciation #RealEstateInsights #RecessionEconomics #InvestmentStrategies #AssetValue #MarketTrends #FinancialResilience #PropertyMarket #EconomicDownturns #AssetAppreciation https://lnkd.in/dtjQYa8X
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After a solid decade in real estate, I've stumbled upon a startling revelation: Real Estate is basically the economy’s crystal ball. Yep, we're like the economic fortune tellers, predicting the future while everyone else is still reading their horoscopes. Here's the fun part: Real estate's been a bit down lately. Remember the crazy boom from 2020-2022? Now, a 'down' year in real estate has us all acting like it's a real estate apocalypse, even though we're still doing better than in 2019. We may all need some therapy now that I think about it. The rest of the economy seems to be catching up with our theatrical mood swings. But here’s a twist: inflation numbers have hit a pause button. Yay for stagnation! Next 6-8 months? Brace yourselves for an economic winter that feels like we're all at Castle Black looking beyond at the horde of impending white walkers approaching. But wait, there’s hope! The Fed might cut interest rates, bringing back those cozy 5-6% rates we miss so much. First, refinances will explode. People will be trimming expenses like they're on an extreme budget makeover show. Dropping from a 7.5% to a 5% rate? That's like seeing a dragon fly overhead for your protection extinguishing the horde! Then, house sales will follow. Current homeowners, tired of sitting on their hands, will finally jump into the market. Why? Because moving from 3% to 5% mortgages suddenly doesn't feel like jumping into an icy pool. Expect a surge in inventory and buyers, setting the stage for a real estate comeback tour. By fall 2024, we'll be headlining the economic festival with a booming market. So, that's my two cents with a couple references from when times were booming. Please let me know what your take and preferably predictions for all this is. #RealEstateInsights #EconomicForecast #HumorInFinance #MarketTrends
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A lot has changed since 1991 (my birth year). ZeroHedge found that in 2024, the average household salary needed to support a family of four in Massachusetts (the most expensive state) is projected to be $301,184. In contrast, living in Mississippi (the least costly state) would require $177,798. Meanwhile, the average salary in the US is only $59,428, and the math simply doesn't add up. Let's take a look back to 1991: - Average Salary: $20,923 - Average Home Price: $142,200 (compared to $393,500 in 2024) - Mortgage Rates: Around 9.25% (similar to current rates) - Average Annual Expenses: $25,000 - $31,000 In 1991, an average family of four in America could live comfortably on about $40,000 - $60,000 per year. Inflation is a significant challenge, but proper financial planning can make a big difference. Let's navigate these financial changes together! ShoreHaven Wealth Partners #FinancialPlanning #Inflation #CostOfLiving #FamilyFinance
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Something’s been bugging me for a while now: What real estate investors love is bad for America. What am I talking about? A generation of low interest rates. Since the Dot com crash, through numerous Fed chairmen and administrations of both parties, interest rates have been super low. Asset investors have loved the effect of juicing asset prices. But it’s really damaged the economy and the social fabric in many ways. It’s put housing out of the reach of many. It’s severely burdened households who see an ever increasing portion of their income go to housing. And it’s put buying working class businesses out of reach of the working class. This hit home for me as I put in an offer yesterday on an RV Park. The sellers bought it a generation ago. And were able to get the purchase price together with some savings, borrowing against retirement funds, and a bank loan. They will do well when they sell it. It’s enough to retire on. They benefitted from the massive rise in price. But the next generation of them can’t buy it. It’s just too expensive. Putting together the equity and debt requires resources that most people like them don’t have. This is why we’re seeing the financialization and professionalization of businesses that even ten years ago would only be family businesses. Families can’t afford to buy them anymore. And it’s not because incomes have collapsed. They’re higher now than a generation ago. It’s because low interest rates for so long have caused asset prices to explode. The delta between what a normal person can save and what’s required for a down payment on a small business has grown large. This results in a transfer of assets and wealth upward, to the people who can afford to buy these businesses. No wonder people are angry, especially young people who see the American dream growing out of reach. The reckoning is coming. I don’t know what form it will take. But I’m afraid it’s going to be ugly. When the Fed eventually lowers rates, real estate investors will cheer as asset prices rise some more. Sure, it’s good for investors who own assets already. But is it really good for our society? What are your thoughts?
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