Home Equity

Find out what home equity is and how to use it, plus news, advice and tools on home equity loans and HELOCs.

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Borrowing against the equity in your home can be a smart move if you’re careful.

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If you want to borrow from your home equity, lenders will consider these factors.

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Building home equity is a smart financial move, and there are a few ways to do it.

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Learn how much equity you have in your home and how much of it you can borrow.

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Interview: Barbara Corcoran

TV show contributor and real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran once used the equity in her home to save her company.

4 min read May 21, 2007
Homeowners upside down in homes

Find out what the nation’s homeowners have to say about their homes’ equity and how they use it.

6 min read May 21, 2007
Raise the door on the value of your garage

Your garage is a valuable part of your home but it’s often used to store junk. Making better use of it can be a simple project.

5 min read Apr 01, 2007