Home equity is the portion of a house that the homeowner holds outright — the difference between the house's value and the total amount they owe on the home. As their equity increases, homeowners can ...

Knowing how to calculate home equity gives homeowners a way to understand their home’s worth — and potentially liquidate it for their needs or wants. To calculate your home equity, take your home’s ...

Aly J. Yale is a contributing writer for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, covering various personal finance topics, including investing, homebuying, loans and more. For Americans ...

Borrowing against the value of your home can be a smart way to cover big expenses, but only if you manage it carefully. Whether you’re renovating, paying down debt, or […] ...

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Home prices are near all-time highs, and homeowners have never had so much equity. In this podcast, Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp and contributor Matt Frankel discuss why, when, ...