Americans are moving less than they once did, and housing affordability appears to be a major reason. But staying put is only one example of how costs beyond a home’s purchase price can shape where—and how—people live.
In this episode, Mortgage Research Network’s Tim Lucas examines why renters and homeowners are moving less, what California’s wildfire insurance disputes can teach homeowners everywhere, and whether relocating to a state without an income tax actually saves money.
You’ll learn why many renters still want to own but increasingly doubt they can afford it, how longer homeowner tenure could affect the mortgage market and broader economy, what to review in your homeowners insurance policy before disaster strikes, and why moving expenses can erase years of anticipated tax savings.
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00:00 Housing costs beyond the home price
00:39 Why Americans are moving less
01:34 Homeownership feels further out of reach
02:18 Getting a mortgage feels increasingly difficult
03:10 Homeowners and renters are both feeling locked in
03:42 Could mortgages start lasting longer?
04:07 How fewer moves affect the economy
04:31 California’s wildfire insurance dispute
05:38 Why homeowners insurance deserves more attention
06:54 Tim’s take: Review your insurance coverage
07:38 Check today’s mortgage rates
07:53 Is moving for lower taxes worth it?
08:17 The 10-year break-even example
09:20 Tim’s take: Rent before relocating
09:38 Final takeaways
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