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Pennsylvania lawmakers set to vote on home equity investment regulations
House Bill 2120 would place shared appreciation agreements under the same statutory safeguards as other home-secured financial products.
Home equity cap tied to Medicaid eligibility is set to change
New Medicaid rule will cap home equity at $1 million for long-term care eligibility beginning in 2028, potentially affecting senior homeowners.
Older Americans maintain record share of housing wealth
Redfin’s analysis found that Americans ages 70 and older controlled 26% of real estate wealth in the third quarter of 2025.
Engel & Volkers: Next generation of luxury homebuyers ready to make their mark
The report found that 77% of participants save at least $1,500 per month, indicating a focus on long-term financial planning.
Georgia legislation would curb HOA foreclosures as senior fights loss of his house
The proposals come amid mounting complaints that say fines and legal fees imposed by HOAs have spiraled into liens and foreclosure threats.
Tapping a 401(k) for homeownership is risky business, experts say
Only about 40% of Americans are on track to meet retirement needs, and the average saver faces a $5,000 annual shortfall in retirement.
Cost of retirement comfort soars, leaving most far short
Survey insights point to a widening gap between what retirees believe is required to retire comfortably and what most actually have.
Unexpected retirement expenses can strain senior homeowners
Researchers found that unexpected costs are the norm, not the exception. In any given year, 83% of retired households experience at least one unexpected expense.
Social Security proposals raise stakes for senior homeowners
A wave of recent proposals argue that an ultimate solution lies in fundamentally changing how Social Security works.