06/08/2026
Home equity remains one of the greatest wealth-building tools available to everyday Americans. In fact, the median net worth of a homeowner is approximately 40x greater than that of a renter — and that gap is largely driven by equity.
If you’ve been watching the news lately, you might think the housing market is all doom and gloom. Rising interest rates, affordability challenges, and economic uncertainty dominate the headlines. But here’s something the headlines consistently overlook: American homeowners are sitting on a rema...