How to Get Equity Out of Your Home

How to Get Equity Out of Your Home
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Your home is more than just a place to eat, sleep, and raise kids—it also is an investment, which means it appreciates in value.

The value of this increase is what is called “equity.” You probably have a lot more equity in your home than you did five years ago.