E890: The Real Reason 40% of Homeowners are Mortgage-Free

What this episode covers

Nearly 4-in-10 homes are mortgage-free [ResiClub] A record number of U.S. homeowners now own their homes outright, and the reasons behind this trend might surprise you. It’s reshaping everything from housing supply to generational wealth—and opening new doors for retirement planning. In this episode, we unpack what’s driving the shift and what it could mean for reverse mortgage professionals. Other Stories: [HUD/US Census Bureau] Here’s why new home inventory is surging and what it may mean for existing home prices. [Seniorly] Here are the cities where retirees are more likely to outlive their retirement nest egg and where their dollars stretch further.