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Unlocking the Benefits of Your Home's Equity

Infographic on home equity, showing national and state gains, typical equity, and four ways to use it.

Some Highlights

  • Equity is the difference between what your house is worth and what you still owe on your mortgage.
  • The typical homeowner gained $28,000 over the past year and has a total of $305,000 in equity. And there are a lot of great ways you can use that equity.
  • To find out how much equity you have, connect with a real estate agent who can give you a Professional Equity Assessment Report (PEAR).

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