By Kenneth R. Harney | Washington Post Writers Group
If you’re like most homeowners, it’s your biggest asset. You can’t track it online or check monthly statements sent to you by a bank, but it’s crucially important for your personal financial well-being and your retirement planning.
It’s your home equity — the difference between the market value of your house and whatever debt you’ve got on it. Equity for most of us is a big deal and, based on data released last week by the Federal Reserve, Americans’ home-equity holdings are booming.
