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HOW TO INCREASE FAMILY NET WORTH

Thursday, September 12, 2019   /   by John Schlanbusch

HOW TO INCREASE FAMILY NET WORTH

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data covers 2013-2016.


The study revealed that the median net worth of a homeowner is $231,400 – a 15% increase since 2013. At the same time, the median net worth of renters decreased by 5% ($5,200 today compared to $5,500 in 2013).


These numbers reveal that the net worth of a homeowner is over 44 times greater than that of a renter.


Owning a home is a great way to build family wealth.




Simply put, home ownership is a form of ‘forced savings.’ Every time you pay your mortgage, you are contributing to your net worth by increasing the equity in your home.




That is why Gallup reported that Americans picked real estate as the best long-term investment for the fifth year in a row. According to this year’s results, 34% of Americans chose real estate. Stocks followed at 26%, and then gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds.


If you want to find out how you can use your monthly housing cost to increase your family’s wealth, meet with a real estate professional in your area who can guide you through the process.

John S Realty
John Schlanbusch
2315 N. 30th St.
Tacoma, WA 98403
253-381-5608
253-370-2112
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Elle Zimmerman
Senior Loan Officer
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