Home equity is often viewed as a safeguard against foreclosure for distressed homeowners, allowing them to refinance or sell to avoid foreclosure.
However, this protective barrier has shown signs of weakening. Despite a recent rebound, home price appreciation continues to hover in the low single digits nationwide and is negative in some markets. Meanwhile, more homeowners are tapping into their home equity.
Watch the latest episode of Disposition Download to learn more about how trends in home equity could influence disposition strategies going forward.