For homeowners, home equity is an incredibly valuable asset – so valuable, in fact, that they can even tap it to buy a second home, either outright or in part. Depending on the size of their ...

Thinking about tapping $100,000 in home equity? These strategies could help grow your wealth — or protect it.

The main thing to know when refinancing a second mortgage — or exploring a refi for your primary mortgage — is that the older ...

CNBC Select explains how to calculate home equity and what homeowners can do with it.

Whether a HELOC or a home equity loan is the better option now is dependent on your goals and risk tolerance.

What is home equity, and how can first-time home buyers build equity in their homes? Another thing to remember is not to pay ...