Want to buy a $700,000 home in retirement — but only have $550,000?
This one strategy could make it happen — with no monthly mortgage payment.
In this episode of Real Talk Hilton Head, David and Dale Cross sit down with Jim Davidson and Paul Donahue to uncover the truth about Lifestyle Home Loans (also known as Home Equity Conversion Mortgages for Purchase or HECM).
✅ FHA-insured and backed by Mutual of Omaha
✅ No required monthly mortgage payments
✅ Retain ownership of the home
✅ Unlock trapped home equity
✅ Preserve your retirement savings and maximize your lifestyle
💡 Whether you're relocating, downsizing, or dreaming of a home in the Lowcountry, this episode could change everything you thought you knew about buying a home in retirement.
📞 Have questions? Contact us at info@DavidDale.com or call 843-533-8125
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Chapters: 0:00 Intro: The $700K Dream on a $500K Budget
3:00 What Is a Lifestyle Home Loan (HECM)?
7:00 Why Most Retirees Have Never Heard of This
13:00 Equity Has Zero ROI Until You Unlock It
22:00 The #1 Fear in Retirement
30:00 The Real Estate Impact & Tax Implications
40:00 What Happens When You Leave the Home?
47:00 Can You Buy a Duplex or Triplex with a HECM?
55:00 The 3 Keys to a Successful Retirement Strategy
1:03:00 Final Thoughts + How to Learn More
📍 Serving buyers and sellers across Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, and Savannah.
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