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Range helps you understand how each type of equity is taxed and equips you with actionable insights to make informed ...

Converting your home equity to cash can be a daunting prospect. Here is some background on the options and what to keep in ...

Homeowners across the U.S. hold $11T in tappable equity. Experts urge caution and understanding of loans, HELOCs and other ...

Applying for a home equity financing is similar to applying for a mortgage. You may wonder, then, do home equity loans have closing costs? And how about HELOCs? The answer isn’t all that simple.

Katherine Watt is a CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa cum ...