Insights & Education

The Home Equity Blog

Practical answers to the questions Long Island homeowners are actually asking about home equity, reverse mortgages, and retirement planning.

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Getting Started

Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for Me?

The honest answer depends on your situation. Here's a framework for thinking it through.

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Comparison
Comparison

HECM vs. HELOC: Which Is Better for Retirees?

Both tap home equity. But for retirees on fixed income, one works much better than the other.

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New home
H4P

HECM for Purchase: Buy a Home With No Monthly Payment

The tool most real estate agents have never heard of — and most buyers 62+ have never been offered.

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Estate planning
Common Questions

What Happens to a Reverse Mortgage When You Die?

The most-asked question in this space. Here's exactly what happens — and what your heirs need to know.

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New beginnings
Life Transitions

Gray Divorce After 62: What Long Island Homeowners Need to Know

When the home is the largest asset and one spouse needs to stay, the options aren't what most people expect.

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