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All that home equity, now what? A senior’s guide to unlocking housing wealth

If you’ve owned your property for decades, your house has likely been doing some financial heavy lifting in the background. According to the Federal Reserve, the housing wealth of baby boomers hit a record $19.84 trillion at the beginning of 2026.

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Spokane Spokesman-Review· Oct 4, 11:30 AMAll that home equity, now what? A senior’s guide to unlocking housing wealth

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